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Nina Zamora

Hart district names new director of special programs 

News release   The William S. Hart Union High School District governing board has unanimously approved the appointment of Nina Zamora as the new director of special programs.  Zamora began her career in the Hart District as a

COC graduation set for Friday 

News release  College of the Canyons will honor its 2026 graduating class during the college’s 57th annual commencement celebration on Friday in the college’s Cougar Stadium, located on the Valencia campus, according

Chad Rose

Newhall School District announces new assistant superintendent  

News release  The Newhall School District has announced the appointment of Chad Rose as the district’s new assistant superintendent of business services, effective July 1.  Rose brings 32 years of school district experience to the role, including 21 years of service

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Salvation Army’s Donut Day set for Friday 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Salvation Army Corps is planning a sweet and exciting showdown at its third annual Donut Day, scheduled 3 p.m. Friday at the Newhall Community Center, located at 22421 Market St. in Newhall.  Dignitaries, public

Embrace Your Smile Orthodontics donated $100 to Carousel Ranch for every client who came in for an Invisalign evaluation as part of a regional Invisalign charity event. Courtesy photo.

Carousel Ranch receives $4,800 donation

News release  Dr. Megan LeCornu, a longtime supporter of Carousel Ranch, chose the local nonprofit as the recipient of her donation for a one-day Invisalign charity event held recently throughout the Los Angeles area.  LeCornu,

Cpl. Milena V. Garcia and SSgt. Jameson D. Kehoe were selected by Young Marines leaders Tim Stratton and Cathy Hagopian as the honorees for the local Elks Lodge chapter’s Elks National Youth Week recognition. Courtesy photo.

Young Marines awarded Elks honors 

News release  As part of Elks National Youth Week in May, the Santa Clarita Elks Lodge spotlights community youth organizations that go above and beyond in their service to the community. Within this organization the leaders are asked to identify two

Lisa Joins

HMNH appoints Lisa Joins VP and chief human resources officer 

News release  Lisa Joins has been appointed Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital’s vice president and chief human resources officer.   Joins brings more than 25 years of human resources leadership, with a strong background in health care workforce strategy, organizational culture and

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LA County officials issue health alert ahead of World Cup 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  Authorities in Los Angeles have issued a health advisory ahead of the World Cup this month, saying that a large influx of international travelers may bring in infectious diseases.  “Health care providers should

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Valladares to host free autism resource fair  

News release  Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Acton, is scheduled Saturday to host the Care & Connect Autism Resource Fair to bring resources together at the Center for Autism and Related Disorders.   The free, public event

The "SpongeBob" cast at the Canyon Theatre Guild. Courtesy photo.

‘SpongeBob’ brings Bikini Bottom to CTG 

News release  Canyon Theatre Guild is performing the hit Broadway play, “The SpongeBob Musical” through June 27.   “Plunge into this stunning all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show,” said a news release from the CTG. “When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob

Artistic Director Allan Robert Petker conducts the Santa Clarita Master Chorale at its grand finale, "Silver Celebration," for its 25th anniversary season at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center in Valencia on Sunday evening, June 8, 2025. Maya Morales/The Signal

Santa Clarita Master Chorale to perform ‘American Remembrance’ 

News release  The Santa Clarita Master Chorale, a community choral ensemble, invites the community to its performance, “American Remembrance,” scheduled 4 p.m. Sunday, June 7, at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell

College briefs

College Briefs for May 28

Uni Jeon named to Ohio University’s president’s list  Ohio University University College student Uni Jeon, of Canyon Country, has been named to Ohio University’s fall 2025 president’s list.  At the end of

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Include Everyone Project to host adaptive performing arts camp 

News release  The Include Everyone Project of SCV is scheduled starting June 15 to host its summer camp, “The Magic Within,” the Santa Clarita Valley’s only adaptive performing arts camp designed to empower individuals of all abilities through

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Child & Family Center earns re-accreditation 

News release  Child & Family Center announced that its three service locations have once again been re-accredited by the Joint Commission under its Behavioral Health Care and Human Services accreditation program.   Joint Commission accreditation

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Plans under way for 2026 Quilt Guild show  

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Quilt Guild is planning its 2026 “Where Quilts and Friendships Bloom“ Quilt Show, scheduled 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 24-25, at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center

The local division of California Retired Teachers Association recently held its spring luncheon with a guest speaker from the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency. Courtesy photo.

CalRTA learns about water conservation 

News release  The local division of California Retired Teachers Association recently held its spring luncheon with a guest speaker from the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency.    The conversation included information about conserving water and the rebates available for upgrading outdoor watering. Attendees left with packets of seeds, flowers, plants, and goodies

Politics and government

McLean, city pursuing greater representation in SCAG 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita has achieved an important milestone in strengthening its path toward greater regional representation within the Southern California Association of Governments, the nation’s largest metropolitan planning

Nicole Callahan, left, and daughter, Okema Maxson display their crafts at their booth during the Juneteenth Celebration presented by NAACP Santa Clarita at Central Park in Saugus on Saturday, 061524. Dan Watson/The Signal

NAACP to host Juneteenth celebration 

News release  The NAACP Santa Clarita Branch is inviting the community to gather, reflect and celebrate at the 3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration Family Day in the Park.   The free event is scheduled 10 a.m.

Santa Clarita Mayor Laurene Weste recently administered the state bar oath to Joanne Gervais Ainsworth. Courtesy photo.

Ainsworth joins SCV Business and Real Estate Law Firm 

News release  Carl Kanowsky of the SCV Business and Real Estate Law Firm announced that Joanne Gervais Ainsworth has joined the firm as “of counsel.”  She hails from Boston area and moved to Santa Clarita in 2011.