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World’s largest helicopters join firefighting fleet
June 14, 2021
With fire experts predicting a “dire” wildfire season ahead, some of the world’s largest firefighting helicopters are set to join the Southern California region’s wildfire-suppression arsenal Tuesday. In a partnership between Los Angeles, Orange
Robert Lamoureux | Get a second opinion about cracked gutters
June 13, 2021
Question No. 1 Hello Robert, Recently I was up on the roof to check my gutters and I noticed several large vertical cracks on my chimney, maybe a quarter-inch wide. I
Celebrate Dad this month with a memorable trip
June 13, 2021
The history of Father’s Day goes back more than 100 years, but ironically, it didn’t become a national holiday until decades after President Woodrow Wilson’s Mother’s Day declaration, according to
Michelle Dorsey memorial service: ‘She was a hero’
June 12, 2021
Michelle Denise Dorsey’s life was celebrated by more than 200 people during a memorial service at Real Life Church in Valencia Saturday morning. During the service, family and friends shared memories of Dorsey, who was remembered
The Time Ranger | Acton. Yup. Almost Our State’s Capital
June 12, 2021
Top of the weekend metaphorical morning to you, you — you — you Santa Clarita varmints and fetching/wanton varmint-ettes. Now right off the bat, we’ve stumbled upon yet another great
SCV artist spreads chalk cheer during quarantine
June 10, 2021
Where some see a place to walk their dog or just a parking spot at home, Santa Clarita-based chalk artist Monique Newman sees a canvas. Working for free — but also receiving a few homemade baked
NSD hires two principals, tech support administrator
June 10, 2021
The Newhall School District announced several staffing moves this week, including the creation of a new learning recovery and instructional technology position, and the naming of two new school principals.
Local educators awarded scholarships from DKG Society International
June 9, 2021
By Penni Perrault Signal contributor Eta Rho chapter (Santa Clarita) of DKG Society annually awards scholarships to local educators who show excellence in education. This year the recipients are Katie Colletta (Newhall School District), Mary Jane Harmon Saltz (Sulphur
West Ranch student Emily Doi awarded Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Scholarship
June 9, 2021
ASSE International has announced that Emily Doi, a high school student from Valencia, is one of 250 American high school students from across the United States to be awarded the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange
Town Center Art Space launches new exhibit
June 9, 2021
The Town Center Art Space, located on the second floor of the Westfield Valencia Town Center, has announced their new art exhibit — “In Motion,” by artist Daryl Bibicoff. This series expresses Bibicoff’s passion for movement by connecting viewers with his existential beliefs.
More than 1K families receive food during drive-thru distribution
June 9, 2021
Boxes full of food were loaded into cars at Castaic Lake Recreation Area Wednesday during another free drive-thru food distribution event hosted by Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s office.
Hart High summer show choir camp to return
June 9, 2021
Hart High School’s show choir is once again hosting its Summer Show Choir Camp next month for students fifth grade and up. “We were unable to have our camp last
Community | Education in brief
June 9, 2021
2 local Bucknell students named to dean’s list Bucknell University has released the dean’s list for outstanding academic achievement during the fall semester of the 2020-21 academic year. A student must earn a grade-point average
Valencia High Band and Color Guard Perform Live Concert Titled ‘The Sounds of Hope’
June 9, 2021
The Valencia High Band and Color Guard celebrated their year-end by performing to a live audience with a spirited concert and awards ceremony under the radiance of the Valencia High School football
Circle of Hope Announces 2021 Signature Fundraising Event, Vine 2 Wine
June 9, 2021
Local nonprofit Circle of Hope has announced the return of one of Santa Clarita’s favorite in-person annual fundraising events, Vine 2 Wine. The community is invited to attend this exclusive
City: Fireworks to return this Fourth of July
June 9, 2021
Fireworks will once again light the Santa Clarita Valley’s skies this Fourth of July, city of Santa Clarita officials announced Wednesday. After being canceled last year due to the pandemic,
Cameron Smyth | Summer reading at the library!
June 9, 2021
With summer break finally here, many of our residents and especially our students are ready to take time to relax, go to the beach and start their vacations. However, some students experience learning
SCV students recognized for service academy appointments
June 8, 2021
Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, recognized 16 students who were selected by his office as appointees to three service academies and the Naval Academy Preparatory School on Saturday afternoon during a reception at the Embassy Suites on Newhall Ranch Road. Shine