Veterans

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

The Knights of Columbus Santa Clarita Assembly Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 355 at the start of the Veterans Day Ceremony held at the Veterans Historical Plaza in Old Town Newhall. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

City invites community to Veterans Day Ceremony 

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

Attendees load up the air cannons with their golf balls at the 12th annual Thank-A-Veteran golf tournament at the Sand Canyon Country Club in Canyon Country, Calif., Monday, Oct. 27, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Golfers turn out to ‘Thank a Veteran’  

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

Front row: Elks member Vince Morales, Guitars for Vets members David Russell, Chris Morse, Tom Lamog, Bruce Geiger, Mike Singletary and Elks member Wayne Edwards. Back row: Elks member Charlie Handy. Courtesy photo.

Jammin’ for a cause: Elks & vets unite 

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