Community

SCV Animal Care Center hosts adoption family event 

  The Santa Clarita Valley Animal Care Center held its family-friendly “Paws and Play” adoption event on Saturday, catered to children, with a foam party, food and fun giveaways aimed to welcome the community to the shelter

SCV Food Pantry volunteers Yasmine Razack (back) and Ethan Balgemino (front) organize resources provided to the organization for those in need during “Make a Difference Day” on Oct. 25, 2025 in Newhall, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

City seeks nonprofit projects for Make a Difference Day 

News release  Make a Difference Day returns on Saturday, Oct. 24, and the city of Santa Clarita is inviting local nonprofit organizations to submit projects for this national day of service. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations are invited to identify projects where city volunteers can lend a

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College Brief for July 23

Cespedes celebrates successful Match Day at Geisinger College  Damien Balboa Cespedes, of Canyon Country, was among the 111 soon-to-be graduates of Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine who learned their residency

California Highway Patrol Newhall-area officials were dispatched to a call of stolen big-rigs on Sierra Highway near Needham Ranch Parkway, Tuesday, July 22, 2026. Signal Staff/The Signal

CHP: Two men arrested on suspicion of stealing big rigs 

Two men were arrested on suspicion of stealing rather large objects — big-rig tractors and trailers — on Tuesday evening near Sierra Highway north of Needham Ranch Parkway, according to California Highway Patrol Newhall-area Office officials.  Around 11:09 p.m., the

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Harvard-bound West Ranch grad named a Milken Scholar

News release  A 2026 West Ranch High School graduate is among 10 college-bound students across Los Angeles County who have been named as Milken Scholars, earning individual $10,000 awards for their dedication to

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Hart district board approves slate of policy revisions 

A set of new and revised board policies and administrative regulations in relation to mental health, immigration enforcement, administering medication and monitoring health conditions and suicide prevention, among others, were approved during Monday’s William S. Hart

Photos: ‘Cinnabon with a Cop’

Deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station met with residents during “Cinnabon with a Cop” at Valencia Town Center on Tuesday. Community members could ask questions, share concerns or

Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, recently honored local students from across the 40th Assembly District at her Young Community Leader Awards Gala. Courtesy photo.

Schiavo celebrates students at Young Community Leader gala 

News release   Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, recently honored local students from across the 40th Assembly District at her Young Community Leader Awards Gala, celebrating students who have demonstrated leadership, service, resilience, compassion,

Photos: Christmas in July

Attendees pulled out their Christmas attire a bit earlier than usual for the city of Santa Clarita’s Senses: Christmas in July in Old Town Newhall on Thursday. Replacing snow with

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FYI to host Ally training Aug. 4 

News release  As the new school season approaches, local nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence is looking for new “Allies” to support Santa Clarita youth who are aging out of the L.A. County foster care system.   “Allies provide invaluable

The Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry announced that Albertsons Companies has donated approximately 50,000 pounds of food — 25 pallets of essential pantry staples. Courtesy photo.

Food Pantry receives 50K pounds of donated food 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry announced that Albertsons Companies has donated approximately 50,000 pounds of food — 25 pallets of essential pantry staples — to help provide nutritious food to local families, seniors, students, veterans, and individuals experiencing food insecurity throughout the SCV.   The donation includes a variety of shelf-stable items, including peanut

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Child & Family to host awards, installation 

News release  Child & Family Center is scheduled Aug. 7 to host its annual Board Installation and Community Awards Dinner: Celebration of Leadership & Community Impact.   The event is scheduled 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, at the

RISE SCV hosts annual lemonade fundraiser  

The RISE SCV Foundation held its fourth annual “Lemonade for Foster-Aid” over the weekend to raise money and awareness for local children in foster care, with stands scattered across the Santa Clarita Valley offering

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Veterans Collaborative names new board chair 

News release  The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative announced a leadership transition as Board Chair Philip Solomon concluded his tenure on June 30 and Cesar Torres assumed the role effective July 1.  Since its founding, SCVSC has