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College Brief for Jan. 8

Local student graduates from University of Central Oklahoma  Santa Clarita resident Madison Martinez earned a bachelor of science degree in nursing, graduating from the University of Central Oklahoma as a part of

Seismograph. Adobe Stock photo

Shake, rattle, and hold: earthquake-resistant home upgrades 

By Sandy Lindsey Contributing Writer  Long before the ground begins to shake, it’s important to determine whether you live in an earthquake zone. They’re more common than you might think. California grabs the biggest headlines, but did

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Relay for Life to hold kick-off celebration 

News release  Relay for Life of Santa Clarita Valley is inviting the community to be part of the nationwide kickoff celebration that brings together passionate supporters who embody the American Cancer Society’s vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone, the local chapter announced

Volunteers Renne Roque (left) and Jerry Charbonneau moments before they head out for the 2025 Homeless Count on Feb. 18, 2025 at the Centre in Santa Clarita, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Volunteers sought for annual homeless count 

News release  On Tuesday, Jan. 20, the city of Santa Clarita is scheduled to partner with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority and local nonprofit, Bridge to Home, for the 2026 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count, and

"Joyful Rhythms" by Adrian Litman. Photo courtesy of city of Santa Clarita.

City accepting entries for temporary public art program 

News release   The city of Santa Clarita is now accepting entries for two sculptural pieces for its temporary public art program. Selected works will be installed on concrete pads along the city’s trail system for a

Valencia High School’s Two ’N Four Vocal Jazz Ensemble perform a free preview concert on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026 before they are set to go to New Orleans for the Jazz Education Conference. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Valencia choir’s jazz ensemble heads to the Big Easy 

Group set to perform at national jazz showcase in New Orleans  Valencia High School’s Two ‘N Four Vocal Jazz Ensemble performed a preview showcase of the group’s numbers at The Auditorium on Tuesday afternoon in preparation for a performance in a national

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JCI to host ‘Mardi Gras Madness’ 

News release  The Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K, set for March 1, is planned as a celebration of health, community and giving back.   For the first time, Students Off and Running, which empowers local youth

La Mesa Junior High School recently hosted its 13th annual swing dance competition, which brought 14 student pairs to the floor to compete for the championship trophy. Photo courtesy of the William S. Hart Union High School District.

Swingin’ dance moves at La Mesa 

La Mesa Junior High School recently hosted its 13th annual swing dance competition. This long-standing tradition, led by Alex Suarez and Alex Dunwoody, is the grand finale of the eighth-grade physical education dance module. It brought 14 student pairs to

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Affordable Care Act subsidies have expired  

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer   Subsidies that were offered under the Affordable Care Act expired at the end of 2025, meaning some Americans may have to pay higher health insurance premiums. 

Applications open for Jerry Gladbach scholarship 

News release  Students pursuing an undergraduate degree in water resource-related fields are invited to apply for the 2026-27 Association of California Water Agencies Edward G. “Jerry” Gladbach Scholarship, offered by ACWA in partnership with the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency. Applications are now being accepted through March 1.  The annual scholarship was established in honor

B. Clark (left) cheers on her friends dressed in costumes during the 14th annual Polar Plunge at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center presented by Kaiser Permanente on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Polar Plunge dares Santa Clarita to get very, very cold 

The Santa Clarita Aquatic Center’s 14th annual Polar Plunge was more challenging than last year’s, with temperatures topping out at 60 degrees, but for the plungers who’d come for exactly that purpose – to be challenged – that