
Photos: Grace Baptist Church Christmas concert
Grace Baptist Church hosted its annual Christmas concert with the theme this year being “God With Us” on Sunday evening. The orchestra and various choirs performed Christmas music for the

Grace Baptist Church hosted its annual Christmas concert with the theme this year being “God With Us” on Sunday evening. The orchestra and various choirs performed Christmas music for the

Local school districts are set to have their organizational meetings this week to choose the new governing board officers for 2026. The Saugus Union School District is set to have its organizational meeting on

Combat Radio recently hosted its 15th annual Christmas event to help children experiencing homelessness or other difficulties at Salt Creek Grille. This year’s event had about 300 children who got to experience the “magic” of the event, said organizer Ethan Dettenmaier.

Clint Lilley, son of stuntman Jack Lilley, has continued the family legacy in the entertainment industry after winning “Best Western Film,” and other awards for his film at the Independent Shorts Awards in Los Angeles in October. Lilley’s short film “The Geisha

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer Nearly 100,000 bottles of a type of drug used to treat chronic kidney disease and other conditions are being recalled due to possible carcinogens, according to a notice

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer The new chair of the committee that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was fired, then rehired, by his employer, according to his wife. Driscoll Children’s Hospital in Texas terminated Dr. Kirk Milhoan, chair of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, “because of the overwhelming number of calls to their organization demanding his firing for his role on ACIP,” Dr. Kimberly Milhoan wrote on Substack on Thursday. The termination came after Kirk Milhoan was part of a majority of ACIP members who voted to advise the CDC to stop recommending universal hepatitis B vaccination for newborns. “My husband has been fired because of public outrage that he would choose to participate in scientific medical debate (in service to his country, I’d add) and make recommendations based on the best available evidence, even if that required a modification of previous practice, in support of principles of medical ethics,” Kimberly Milhoan stated. Kirk Milhoan, who did not return requests for comment, shared the post on X. Driscoll Children’s Hospital, which has received $4.3 million in research payments in recent years from pharmaceutical companies such as Merck, which manufactures a hepatitis B vaccine, did not respond to requests for information on the termination. The Department of Health and Human Services, the parent agency of the CDC, did not return an inquiry by publication time. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., head of the department, in September named Kirk Milhoan to ACIP. Kirk Milhoan became chair earlier this month when Martin Kulldorff, who had been chair, joined the department. Dr. Robert Malone and Retsef Levi, two other ACIP members, were among those decrying the development. “Disgraceful!” Levi wrote on X. Dr. Joseph Varon, a professor at the University of Houston College of Medicine and president and chief medical officer of the Independent Medical Alliance, where Kirk Milhoan is a senior fellow, said in a statement that the hospital “removed a man of extraordinary compassion and scientific rigor because he chose to guide public health with honesty rather than ideology.” Kimberly Milhoan said on Friday that her husband had been “unfired,” citing a phone call with an official at Driscoll. She and her husband had been in Hong Kong for a medical conference. “I am updating this status during a layover,” she wrote on Substack on Friday. “We are truly humbled by all who came to Kirk’s defense.” ACIP Member Named Louisiana’s Surgeon General Another member of ACIP, Dr. Evelyn Griffin, was appointed on Dec. 8 as the surgeon general of Louisiana. “Dr. Evelyn Griffin embodies the expertise and commitment that the people of Louisiana deserve in a surgeon general,” Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry said in a statement. “Her clinical experience, her leadership in advancing maternal health, and her dedication to strengthening the doctor-patient relationship make her the exact right choice for this role.” Griffin, an obstetrician-gynecologist, also voted in favor of removing the universal hepatitis B vaccine recommendation. “I am committed to safeguarding the integrity of the patient-doctor relationship by upholding informed consent and respecting individual rights,” Griffin said in a statement. “I am grateful to Gov. Landry for the appointment of surgeon general and for his leadership in prioritizing healthcare.” Griffin replaces Dr. Ralph Abraham, who recently became the CDC’s principal deputy director. Jim O’Neill, the deputy health secretary, is currently the CDC’s acting director. President Donald Trump fired the only Senate-confirmed CDC director, Susan Monarez, during his second term, after she and Kennedy disagreed over how to handle advice from ACIP.

Before we start out, just a reminder for you truly efficient and capable people riding with us today: There are just 377 shopping days until Christmas 2026. Phew. Glad we got that obligatory

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In the first weeks of 2025, our Southern California community endured a devastating loss. The fires that swept across our region — unpredictable, fast-moving, and ferocious — have left families displaced, homes destroyed, and neighborhoods forever changed.

Siblings Cade and Tate Sturdyvin, joined by their grandparents, paused to admire something from afar before heading to an evening outing with the rest of their family. They pointed upward, as if gazing

Santa Clarita Valley residents gathered at the Valencia Marketplace on Friday to watch Santa Clause and local gov. leaders, including Rep. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, pull the official switch lighting this year’s

More than 300 families passed through the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society’s first-ever Polar Express Experience on Saturday. The event combined the popularity of the nonprofit’s Mogul 1629 engine and

The NorthPark Community Church held its annual Cookies with Santa on Saturday welcoming the community to a day of arts and crafts, food, and a chance to greet and take

The College of the Canyons Studio Jazz Ensemble performed a concert for attendees at the Performing Arts Center at COC on Tuesday evening. Photos by: Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Braun awarded degree from Miami University Evan Braun, of Valencia, was among nearly 4,800 students from Miami University who received degrees during the spring commencement held on May 17. Braun graduated with

As Santa Clarita turns 38, we’re not just celebrating another year — we’re honoring the vision that made cityhood possible and the bright future still ahead. When our city incorporated in 1987, it was a community in transition.

Santa Claus made an appearance and enjoyed food with families at the Canyon Country Community Center on Saturday for the city of Santa Clarita’s “Breakfast with Santa” event. Children of

Dear Savvy Senior, I recently had an estate plan drafted, including a will, power of attorney and advance directive, but I’m not sure what to do about all my online accounts – email, banking and

Horses relaxed as the reindeer took over at Carousel Ranch for the annual “Santa Day” on Saturday. The ranch, which specializes in equestrian therapy for children and young adults with

Canyon High School JV Cheer hosted a wreath ceremony for veterans at the Elks Lodge #2379 in Canyon Country on Monday evening. Photos by: Kamryn Martell/The Signal