Robert Hotton — U.S. Navy — Saugus resident
January 23, 2020
On each of his four daughters’ birthdays, Robert Hotton would take them on a date, wherever they wanted to go. “I took my jobs very seriously, and so it required
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Longtime SCV resident turns 103
January 20, 2020
At 103 years old, longtime Santa Clarita Valley resident David Gilbert said his secret to longevity is going for walks and eating chocolate. In his pantry, you can find a
Sandra Smith — United States Army — Iraq War — Valencia Resident
January 16, 2020
Sandra Smith loves being a PTA mom, having a good laugh with friends and being a part of her community, as well. But there’s also privacy to her, a story
Jim McGuire — U.S. Army — Vietnam Veteran — Canyon Country Resident
January 10, 2020
Staff Sgt. Jim McGuire is the patriarch of a family of artists. His woodworking with a scroll saw became his refuge after a long day’s work, developing his skills over
Jerry Peterson — U.S. Army — Vietnam veteran — Acton resident
January 2, 2020
Vietnam veteran Jerry Peterson has always been extremely patriotic, so much so that his truck is decked out with a number of stickers and decals. After local sign shop Feathers
Kyle Thieme — U.S. Army — Iraq War — Castaic
December 27, 2019
Once Kyle Thieme decided to join the military, he knew immediately what branch. “My grandpa was in the Army, so I want to go into the Army,” he said. Though
Local veteran gifted home
December 23, 2019
The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative has selected a local veteran to be gifted the full title to a family residence thanks to a contribution made by an anonymous donor.
Jean Green — United States Navy — World War II — Canyon Country
December 19, 2019
Sitting in her house is a letter from the Acting Naval Secretary Thomas Modly. Under his letterhead, Modly wrote a handful of kind words followed by a signature. You might
Fred Gesin — U.S. Army — Vietnam veteran — Saugus resident
December 13, 2019
Though not many can say their entire career was a good one, Fred Gesin certainly can. “For a 44-year career of working, nobody has had a better experience than I’ve
Santa Clarita World War II veteran dies
December 12, 2019
A Santa Clarita World War II veteran who helped capture a German U-Boat and Enigma Machine has died. Carl Schena, 98, died on Nov. 24, two months after The Signal
WWII veteran dies at 97
December 10, 2019
Paul Yadlosky, a World War II veteran, died recently at the age of 97. After moving to Burbank from Ely, Minnesota, in his late teens for a position at Lockheed
Community honors veterans with Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting
December 7, 2019
Community members gathered together Saturday night to honor the military, both past and present, with the 14th annual Christmas tree and Menorah lighting in the Veteran’s Historical Plaza. Former 38th
Rudy Pavini — U.S. Navy — Cold War-Era — Santa Clarita Resident
December 5, 2019
Artistry and childlike wonder go hand-in-hand. Rudy Pavini says he’s never grown up and never wanted to. Sure, he served in the military for six years, but if he had
WWII veteran dies at 98
December 4, 2019
William Harrington, a World War II pilot and war hero, died recently at the age of 98. Harrington was described by his daughter Mary Atchison, the oldest of nine children,
Robert Bruce — U.S. Army — Vietnam veteran — Castaic resident
November 29, 2019
In junior high school, Robert Bruce was in the California Cadet Corps. “We used to go to Fort MacArthur to the rifle range, and that’s when I found out I
Frank Humelbaugh — Air National Guard — Korean War Era — Newhall Resident
November 21, 2019
His house is filled with pictures and memories. From top to bottom, wall to wall, there are images of family vacations, stills of the family hanging onto one another, a
Veteran art on display at Newhall Library
November 20, 2019
Four-year Navy veteran Laneta McBridge never thought art would help her to process her emotions. Once introduced to Homes 4 Families, a nonprofit dedicated to helping create affordable housing for
Kenneth J. Asam Jr. — U.S. Air Force — Vietnam-era veteran — Newhall resident
November 15, 2019
While just four years of Kenneth J. Asam Jr.’s life were spent in the U.S. Air Force, those four years made a major impact. He remembers his first day at
Free ride to Knott’s Berry Farm for veterans
November 13, 2019
All active U.S. military and veterans are invited to take the Santa Clarita Transit to Knott’s Berry Farm for free on Sunday, Nov. 17, to coincide with the theme park’s
Elks Lodge collects toys for veterans’ children
November 12, 2019
While veterans were the focus on Monday, they’re not the only people in a military family who make sacrifices. With that in mind, members of the Elks Lodge No. 2379