
WWII veteran turns 103
By Kamryn Martell Signal Staff Writer Ken Placek, a World War II veteran, is turning 103 and celebrated with his friends in the Coffee 4 Veterans group at Crazy Otto’s Diner on Thursday morning. The restaurant was

By Kamryn Martell Signal Staff Writer Ken Placek, a World War II veteran, is turning 103 and celebrated with his friends in the Coffee 4 Veterans group at Crazy Otto’s Diner on Thursday morning. The restaurant was

News release The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative is scheduled to host a free Easter egg hunt for veterans and their families on Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6885, 16208 Sierra Highway, Canyon Country. The family-friendly event

News release Santa Clarita Elks Lodge hosted a veterans luncheon recently with almost 80 guests, comprised of approximately 45 veterans who enjoyed a complimentary meal and dessert. The Feb. 7 afternoon featured heartfelt presentations and camaraderie, said a news release from the Elks.

News release Rep. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, has introduced a bill to improve transparency and oversight of the Department of Veterans Affairs Home Loan Program, and he then testified in support of the bill during

News release Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6885 in Canyon Country has selected Ava Hutton as the local winner of the nationally sponsored VFW “Patriots Pen Essay Contest” for middle school students.

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

The American flag was folded neatly and taken through a gathering crowd on Tuesday morning on its way to be raised on a flagpole. Beneath the flag that waved gently

Two women from the Santa Clarita Valley Elks Lodge No. 2379 have been presented with “Quilts of Valor” for their years of service. Jeannette Fisher, an Army veteran, was gifted

By Ryan Morgan Contributing Writer In a speech at the Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia on Tuesday, President Donald Trump paid tribute to the men and women who have served America


The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the city of Santa Clarita, recognized the everyday heroes who continue to be of service even after their military careers

News release The city of Santa Clarita invites community members to join the Santa Clarita City Council for the annual Veterans Day Ceremony to honor local veterans, currently serving military

The Thank-A-Veteran organization hosted its 12th annual golf tournament with about 140 participants at Sand Canyon Country Club on Monday. Nancy Butler, founder of the Thank-A-Veteran organization, decided to start

World War II veterans Ken Placek and Don Kuehl were honored with custom-made “Quilts of Valor” during this month’s Coffee 4 Vets gathering at Crazy Otto’s Diner on Thursday morning.

The Newhall chapter of Guitars 4 Vets has closed as of Oct. 3, with a new organization, Santa Clarita Veterans Guitar Alliance, being created in its place. Tom Lamog, co-founder and Veterans Guitar Alliance program director, said

Two sides offer vastly different interpretations of expenses and nonprofit’s accomplishments The Santa Clarita Veterans Services Collaborative is disputing the allegations by former board members that the nonprofit organization has

News release The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce is scheduled Nov. 5 to host its 15th annual Salute to Patriots, as the business community comes together to salute veterans

News release Santa Clarita Elks Lodge No. 2379 recently hosted a jam session featuring members of Guitars for Vets. Veterans Committee Chair Jeannette Fisher organized a dinner, offering complimentary meals

News release The state Assembly has passed the Protecting Veterans from Predatory Practices Act (Senate Bill 694), a measure to protect veterans from predatory practices when applying for disability benefits

News release The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative, a nonprofit dedicated to serving those who served, is scheduled to present its annual fundraising event, “Marching On,” on Saturday, Sept. 13,