Local World War II vet celebrates 100th birthday
February 21, 2025
On his 98th birthday, Saugus resident and World War II veteran Donald Kuehl celebrated by flying in a glider with then-Rep. Mike Garcia. When he turned 100 on Thursday, he
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Veteran Services Collaborative announces Veteran Painting Day
February 20, 2025
News release The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative and local artist Gianna Gonzalez are scheduled Sunday to host Veteran Painting Day, a community event aimed at showing appreciation for veterans.
COC celebrates first year of Veterans Upward Bound grant
February 4, 2025
News release College of the Canyons has completed the first year of its five-year Veterans Upward Bound grant program. This transformative initiative aims to provide comprehensive support services to eligible
Faces of the SCV: She’s rebuilding America’s warriors one wound at a time
January 10, 2025
Saugus resident Maggie Lockridge received a phone call in late 2008 from the producer of Dr. Phil McGraw’s former television program, asking if she might be able to help a
Photos: ‘Bringing it Home’ Fundraiser
November 22, 2024
The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative held its “Bringing it Home” wine event fundraiser on Thursday evening at Salt Creek Grille with the aim to raise funds and provide meals
‘Bringing it Home’ wine event to benefit veterans
November 13, 2024
News release The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative is inviting the community to its “Bringing it Home” fundraiser, a wine and hors d’oeuvre event scheduled 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21,
A heartfelt gesture
November 13, 2024
Tom Cadman, a local Vietnam veteran, submitted this photo along with a note: “While attending the Veterans Day event (Monday) at Veterans Historical Plaza, I was handed this handmade card
Ceremony honors SCV veterans
November 11, 2024
The city of Santa Clarita hosted its 18th annual Veterans Day Ceremony to honor local veterans, those currently serving in the military and their families on Monday morning at a
SCV Chamber honors local veterans
November 11, 2024
Members of the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce honored eight local veterans on Thursday evening at the SCV Senior Center for the chamber’s 14th annual Salute to Patriots event.
Castaic Animal Care Center pairs vets with pets
November 10, 2024
The Veterans Day Adoption event on Saturday at the Castaic Animal Shelter aimed to pair vets with pets. According to center manager Paul Maradiaga, this was the first year they’d
Veterans Day Tribute 2024
November 9, 2024
Chamber announces honorees for Salute to Patriots
November 1, 2024
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the city of Santa Clarita, has announced the honorees for the 14th Annual Salute to Patriots, a celebration
Castaic animal shelter to host Veterans Day Adoption
October 30, 2024
The Castaic Animal Care Center invites community members to its Veterans Day adoption event on Nov. 9. Residents are encouraged to come and join the L.A. County Department of Animal
City to honor local veterans on Veterans Day
October 30, 2024
News release The city of Santa Clarita invites community members to join the Santa Clarita City Council for a special Veterans Day Ceremony to honor local veterans, currently serving military
Garcia helps family recover WWII hero’s medals
October 25, 2024
News release Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, recently assisted the Dodson family in recovering the long-lost military medals of 1st Lt. Lee Dodson, a World War II B-17 pilot who made the
American Legion to host Veterans Day event
October 23, 2024
American Legion Post 507 in Newhall is set to host a Veterans Day reception at 1 p.m. on Veterans Day, which is Monday, Nov. 11, at 24527 Spruce St. The
Chamber to host 14th annual Salute to Patriots
October 16, 2024
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce has announced its 14th annual Salute to Patriots event, as the business community comes together to salute veterans for their leadership
Organizers declare Veteran’s Resource Fair a success
September 25, 2024
JCI Santa Clarita hosted its second annual Veteran’s Resource Fair on Saturday at William S. Hart Park in Newhall, and according to organization co-chair Jimmy McCoy, it’s a service that’s
Elks Lodge hosts annual car and bike show to support local charities
September 19, 2024
Members of the Santa Clarita Elks Lodge No. 2379 on Sierra Highway were all-hands-on-deck for their biggest annual car and bike show to date, held on Saturday and aimed to
Guardians SCV breakfast and car show event reminds community to never forget 9/11 sacrifices
September 16, 2024
Guardians SCV hosted its fourth annual Patriot Day car show and free breakfast to remember 9/11 on Saturday morning in the parking lot of Higher Vision Church in Valencia. During