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Photos: ‘Float N’ Flicks’

Channeling their inner mermaid, Santa Clarita families gathered at Santa Clarita Park pool on Friday to watch Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” during the city of Santa Clarita’s annual “Float N’

Rlynn Smith-Thomas opens the discussion at the recent trailblazers event held in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Courtesy photo.

‘Trailblazers’ gather for Juneteenth 

News release  Santa Clarita trailblazers gathered to share history during the “First & Famous Black Trailblazers of Santa Clarita” meet-and-greet in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.  The event, held at Meet@Metro on Prima Way, featured presentations from civic leaders who shared how

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JCI Santa Clarita launches ‘Carry Hope’ initiative 

News release  JCI Santa Clarita is launching its inaugural community outreach event, “Carry Hope,” an initiative designed to provide foster youth with a sense of dignity, comfort and belonging during times of transition, the organization announced

Photos: Independence Day Classic

Runners of all ages participated in the Independence Day Classic — a Santa Clarita Valley tradition — at Newhall Park on Saturday to kick off the Fourth of July festivities.

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Friends of Castaic Lake announces new board leadership 

News release  Friends of Castaic Lake has named its newly elected board of directors leadership team as the organization begins its next chapter of serving the community and supporting one of Southern California’s most treasured outdoor destinations, the nonprofit announced in a news release.  The new officers are:  As the organization welcomes its new leadership, the release said, it also extends its sincere appreciation to its outgoing officers for their years of service, dedication and

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Hart alum selected for TV Academy internship 

News release  Hart High School alumnus Logan Galarza has been selected for the Television Academy Foundation Internship program. He is one of 40 students chosen by Television Academy members from across the

USA Softball Southern California Western District Champions at the Fourth of July Parade on July 4, 2025 in Santa Clarita, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Fourth of July offers a full slate in SCV 

Compiled from news releases  This Fourth of July is one for the history books as Santa Clarita joins communities across the nation in celebrating America’s 250th birthday. From the beloved

Hart district recaps Class of 2026 success 

News release  The William S. Hart Union High School District announced that the graduating Class of 2026 has officially secured acceptances to hundreds of prestigious colleges, universities, trade schools and military

Local lifeguards save toddler’s life 

What began as a routine morning at the community pool for the Brhel family quickly became every parent’s nightmare.  Madison Brhel, who is described as a lively and curious 3-year-old toddler who loves to explore the world around

Robin Blate participates in the Tuesday night community drum circle at Remo Music Center in Castaic on Sept. 2, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Woman brings drum circle for seniors to Castaic 

Valencia resident Robin Blate is bringing her drum circle to seniors in Castaic, starting at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 9, at Remo Music Center. Blate will be hosting her drum circle every second and fourth Thursday of