Veterans

Members of The Young Marines of Santa Clarita examine vintage 4X4 vehicles on display during the 3rd Annual Guardians 9/11 Patriotic Day Car Show and Breakfast held in The Higher Vision Church parking lot in Valencia on Saturday, 090923. Dan Watson/The Signal

Guardians SCV to hold Patriot Day observance 

News release   The Guardians Support Center Inc. is inviting the community to come together in remembrance and gratitude at its annual Patriot Day observance, the sixth annual Patriot Day 9/11

Knights of Columbus host 9th annual car show 

The Knights of Columbus’ ninth annual car show on Friday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Newhall brought car enthusiasts together for a celebration rooted in culture, community and family history.  

"Brothers After War" movie poster.

COC, ‘Brothers After War’ to host veterans event 

News release  College of the Canyons’ Veteran Upward Bound Program is partnering with the producers of the acclaimed documentary “Brothers After War” to host a free community event designed to support veterans,

Brian Frost grills hamburgers for attendees at the America 250 All-American BBQ at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6885 in Canyon Country, Calif., Sunday, June 14, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

‘All-American’ BBQ celebrates Flag Day, veterans, community 

By Kamryn Martell  Signal Staff Writer  With the 250th birthday of the United States coming up, community members kicked off the festivities with a barbecue celebrating Flag Day and America 250 at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6885 in Canyon Country on Sunday afternoon. 

Local dignitaries and veterans smile for a photo at the Memorial Day Tribute at Eternal Valley Memorial Park and Mortuary in Newhall, Calif., Monday, May 25, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Community gathers to remember veterans on Memorial Day 

Local dignitaries, veterans and community members gathered on the sunny Monday morning to memorialize those who have fallen in service of their country. This year’s Memorial Day ceremony at Eternal Valley Memorial Park & Mortuary included a special salute to those who have served in the

Ken Placek is given a birthday sash at his birthday breakfast during Coffee 4 Veterans at Crazy Otto's Diner in Canyon Country, Calif., Thursday, May 7, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

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

 The Guitar Alliance, a local volunteer group of teachers, students and Elk members, performed throughout the luncheon. Courtesy photo.

Elks Lodge hosts luncheon for veterans 

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. 

Knights of Columbus Santa Clarita Assembly, Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 355, and Santa Clarita Valley Young Marines change the flags during the 19th annual Santa Clarita Veterans Day Ceremony at Veterans Historical Plaza on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

City hosts annual Veterans Day Ceremony  

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