Community: Education in brief
February 26, 2020
2 local students earn dean’s list recognition from George Fox University NEWBERG, Oregon — Two local students were among those who earned dean’s list recognition at George Fox University for
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Air Force JROTC gathers for annual Military Ball
February 26, 2020
The members of the CA-782nd Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps gathered at the Santa Clarita Valley Activities Center Feb. 9 to celebrate at their annual Military Ball event.
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Miranda: Emergency preparedness tips for spring
February 26, 2020
Santa Clarita is a beautiful place to live. The rolling hills that surround our community offer ample opportunities for hiking, picnicking and just enjoying the beauty of nature. However, we
County officials provide update on coronavirus
February 25, 2020
County officials hosted a roundtable Monday to provide the public with the latest information on the coronavirus, or COVID-19. Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger and Los Angeles County Department
Former Castaic Lake Superintendent dies from heart attack
February 25, 2020
In a previous interview with The Signal in 2016, former Castaic Lake Recreation Area Superintendent Lori Bennett described Castaic Lake as her heaven. Four years later, Bennett, at the age
Newhall Library holds “musical instrument petting zoo” for kids and teens
February 25, 2020
Gone are the days when you would be shushed for making noise in the library. As librarian Liza Purdy puts it, that’s an antiquated stereotype and the Newhall Library is a “full throttle library.” On Monday, the Old Town Newhall Library was full of music as the library hosted a “musical instrument petting zoo” for children and teens as part of the monthly “Green Eggs and Jam” music program.
Stevenson Ranch teen launches petition for skate park
February 24, 2020
As many 14-year-olds do, Stevenson Ranch resident Jack Maginn enjoys skating with his friends. Although there are skate parks in Castaic and Santa Clarita, both are too far for the
Valencia Choir hosts walk in support of member
February 24, 2020
A chant for “Nadia! Nadia! Nadia!” could be heard on the Valencia High School track as biodegradable green balloons were released into the air. Those green balloons represented awareness for
Jan Wakelin — U.S. Navy — Vietnam War — Castaic Resident
February 24, 2020
You don’t need to be Beethoven, Bach or Mozart to change someone’s life through music. You don’t need to be heard in concert halls, have your arrangements blasted over car
‘A Night of Expression’ on teen dating violence
February 23, 2020
Teens were given the opportunity to express what dating violence means to them at the Child and Family Center’s third annual A Night of Expression event Thursday evening. The event,
Robert Lamoureux: Garage and plumbing maintenance
February 23, 2020
Question No. 1 Hi Robert, My son and I did some of the plumbing work ourselves on a bathroom remodel in our home. We had two shower valves and went
Foundation surprises 9-year-old leukemia patient with playset
February 22, 2020
For 9-year old Addison Rivera, Saturday wasn’t a normal day. She woke up ready to take a ride in a limousine that would take her, her family and friends to
‘Many Families, One Community’ event returns to Golden Valley
February 22, 2020
Students and their families gathered for the fourth-annual “Many Families, One Community” Family Resource Fair at Golden Valley High School Saturday. Coordinated by the Sulphur Springs Union School District and
Project 691 Robotics make finishing touches for competition season
February 22, 2020
Project 691 Robotics participants were making their finishing touches on their robot Saturday to compete with teams from all over the world at the Mamba Sports Academy next weekend. This
Celebrating Black History Month through music
February 22, 2020
To celebrate Black History Month, seniors at Bella Vida senior center learned about African-American history through music. Seniors enjoyed soul food cuisine while musicians performed gospel, ragtime, jazz, swing and
Two candidates running for Castaic Area Town Council
February 22, 2020
Two candidates are officially running for the vacant spot in Region 5 on the Castaic Area Town Council in the council’s special election on March 14. Christian Dittes and Richard
Fish Fry returns to St. Clare Church
February 21, 2020
The 42nd annual Fish Fry event is returning to St. Clare Catholic Church, beginning Feb. 28 and continuing every Friday until April 3 from 4:30-8 p.m. Attendees will have a
Ash Wednesday services in SCV
February 21, 2020
The Day of Ashes, or more commonly known as Ash Wednesday, is a holy day in the Christian faith where repent of sins and self reflection is practiced through prayer
A pup’s will to live
February 20, 2020
Pitbull puppy Rambo is not even a year old, yet he’s experienced more than most pups do in a lifetime. “He’s had a long road in a short life,” Marcelo
Rocky’s road to recovery
February 20, 2020
Most parents would think by kid no. four, there wouldn’t be a lot of unexpected curveballs, but that wasn’t the case for the Graham family. “We had a really crazy