Community

Photos: COC’s Discovery Day

College of the Canyons hosted its annual Discovery Day aimed at to offer future students a chance to explore the campus and its programs at the Valencia campus on Friday.

Registration opens for WiSH Upon a Car 

News release  WiSH Upon a Car Showcase returns once again 6-9 p.m. Saturday, May 16, in the Citrus Street parking lot at Valencia Town Center. This fundraising event benefits the WiSH Education Foundation and features hot rods, classics,

The School of Rock performs during the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Santa Clarita Valley presented by UCLA Health on Saturday May 3, 2025 at Central Park in Saugus, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life set for Saturday 

News release  This year’s American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Santa Clarita Valley takes place at Central Park on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., with the theme “Superheroes Unite!”   The community is invited to attend the free and family-friendly event featuring live entertainment, carnival games, vendors, children’s activities, raffle drawings,

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School on Wheels honors local Tutor of the Year 

News release  April marks Global Volunteer Appreciation Month, a time when School on Wheels recognizes the individuals who go above and beyond to support students experiencing homelessness through weekly one-on-one

SCV Senior Center celebrates 50th anniversary at Golden Gala 

The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center’s Bella Vida ballroom was possibly the shiniest it’s ever been Saturday.  The Senior Center’s 50th anniversary Golden Gala, a reimagined version of its annual Celebrity Waiter fundraiser, let attendees interpret the year’s theme “all that glitters is

Lifeguards Kalista Imo (front left) and Danae Plascencia present a CPR demonstration to attendees of the Water Safety Day event on June 21, 2025 at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center in Santa Clarita, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

City to host Water Safety Day 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita is reinforcing the importance of water safety through a free, community-focused event, Water Safety Day, scheduled 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center.

Kevin Lundby (L) speaks with featured artist Gary Friedman at the 12th annual Santa Clarita Artists Association's Spring Art Show at Le Chene French Cuisine in Santa Clarita, Calif., Sunday, April 26, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

SCAA hosts its 12th annual art show 

The courtyard of Le Chêne French Cuisine was bursting with artistry and creativity at the 12th annual Santa Clarita Artists Association’s art show on Sunday.  Attendees enjoyed the day as they walked through the courtyard and visited different artists’ booths,

First twins born at Henry Mayo turn 50 

Sandia and Sean Hughes were the first twins to be born at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital on April 24, 1976 – and this past week they celebrated their 50th birthday.  Growing up, Sean

Castaic Care Shelter renamed after Santa Clarita Valley following ceremony 

The Castaic Care Center is now the Santa Clarita Valley Care Center, but other than that, it’s the same Castaic-based animal shelter and adoption center it’s always been.  City and county leaders, L.A. County’s Animal Care Foundation director, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies

Community leaders recognized with One Hart award 

The William S. Hart Union High School District recognized two community leaders with the One Hart Award during Wednesday’s governing board meeting.   Capt. Brandon Barclay of the Santa Clarita Valley

Robert Lamoureux

Robert Lamoureux | Seeking first steps for a home addition 

Question: Good evening, Robert. Can you tell me, what is the first step in doing an addition onto a home? We have a large lot, plenty of room to add a breezeway and in-law suite, but no idea on where to begin. We are ready to start the process but no idea where to begin. Any help and advice you can share with us would be much appreciated, thank you.  — Randy S.  Answer: Randy, first thing is to have a plan drawn up. Hire an architect/engineer for the drawings. Take these to the city’s Building and Safety department to acquire permits. In the meantime, begin researching licensed and insured building contractors.   Try first to get a recommendation if you can, from someone you trust. You need nothing less than a licensed and insured contractor, whose certificate of insurance you have verified directly with their carrier. Vet their license through the California State License Board, where you can research their license history and status.   The contractor will look at the permit and plans and offer a proposal for work. Get at least three separate contractors to offer proposals, and decide which is the most detail-oriented, thorough bid. It is likely not going to be the least expensive but use caution here and choose the right person for the job over the best price. Best of luck.  Robert Lamoureux has more than 40 years of experience as a general contractor, with separate licenses in electrical and plumbing contracting. He owns IMS Construction Inc. in Valencia. His opinions are his own, not necessarily those of The Signal. Opinions expressed in this column are not meant to replace the recommendations of a qualified contractor after that contractor has made a thorough visual inspection. Email questions to Robert at [email protected].    

Henry Mayo hosts flag raising ceremony in honor of organ donors 

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital raised its flag late Thursday morning for an honor that spurred a crowd of hospital employees to its front lawn: National Donate Life Month.  The ceremony honoring organ donors featured brief speeches from HMNH leadership, program manager Joel De Valle from the organ procurement