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City announces return of Float N’ Flicks 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita’s Float N’ Flicks is returning with two evenings of swimming, family fun and movies under the stars, the city announced in a news release.   Guests are invited to cool

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Heat advisory issued through Thursday 

News release  The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is urging residents to take precautions to avoid heat-related illness — such as heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and heat cramps — as high temperatures are forecast to impact the region this week.   The National Weather Service has

Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Acton (right), announced that Acting Gov. Monique Limon (left) had signed the senator’s local government efficiency bill, Senate Bill 1080, into law. Courtesy photo.

Valladares’ bill on local government efficiency signed into law 

News release  Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Acton, announced Monday that Acting Gov. Monique Limon signed her legislation, Senate Bill 1080, into law, modernizing the way county clerks certify official documents by authorizing the use of electronic, digital, and facsimile

A sign directs attendees to the 2024 Black Business Month Celebration Wednesday night at the California Institue of the Arts on Aug. 7, 2024. Trisha Anas/ The Signal.

Chamber announces Black Business Month celebration 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce has announced its fourth annual Black Business Month Celebration, honoring the resilience, innovation and impact of Black entrepreneurs across the Santa Clarita Valley.   This year’s celebration is scheduled to be held on Thursday, Aug. 6, at 5:30 p.m. at the California Institute of the Arts, 24700 McBean Parkway, Valencia.  “A year into serving as chair of the Black Business Council, I am deeply grateful to bring our community together once again for this special celebration,” Tamara Pickering, chair of the Black Business Council, said in a chamber news release. “Every

Attendees could go on the L.A. County Fire Dozer during the Summer Fire Safety Press Conference at Towsley Canyon Trailhead on Friday, June 20, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

City, county to host Fire Safety Day 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita, in partnership with the county of Los Angeles and public safety agencies, invites the community to an educational event urging residents to stay prepared and protect their families, pets

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Val Verde Park offering free lunches for youth 

News release  Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger announced the launch of the county’s annual Free Lunch and Snack Program, which began Monday and runs through Friday, Aug. 7.   Val Verde Park is

The honorees at the Elks Lodge Community Awards Night included, from left: L.A. County Firefighter Troy Anaya, California Highway Patrol Officer Christopher Penza, Sheriff’s Detective Steve Perez, Senior Center Volunteer of the Year Bill Pawlak, Henry Mayo service award recipient Gilda Cruz-Manglapus, Sheriff’s Detective David Ibanez, and Sheriff’s Deputy Mario Acosta. Courtesy photo.

Elks Lodge honors community heroes 

News release  Santa Clarita Elks Lodge No. 2379 recently hosted a standing-room-only Community Awards Night to recognize the exceptional service of local first responders and community volunteers, the Elks announced in a news release.  

Twenty-three College of the Canyons fire technology students have received $1,000 scholarships from Edison International to cover tuition, books and school-related fees. Courtesy photo.

Edison awards 23 fire tech scholarships 

News release  Twenty-three College of the Canyons fire technology students have received $1,000 scholarships from Edison International to cover tuition, books and school-related fees, according to a news release from the college. 

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Santa Clarita Transit introduces contactless payments 

News release  Santa Clarita Transit riders now have a new way to pay for bus fares: Riders can now use contactless credit cards, debit cards and mobile wallets to pay for rides on all Santa Clarita Transit services,

“A Pleasant Neighborhood” by Zony Gordon.

City to host artist reception for ‘Nature’s Narrative’ 

News release   The city of Santa Clarita is scheduled Thursday evening to host an artist’s reception for its latest art exhibition, “Nature’s Narrative,” by Zony Gordon, on display at The Main (24266 Main St.) now through July 8.   This exhibition explores the natural beauty and landscapes found

Staff from Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital recently conducted a series of free “hands-only CPR” training sessions for the public at the hospital, the Henry Mayo Fitness and Health club and at the Bella Vida Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center. Henry Mayo nurse Monique Avalos is shown here conducting the training at the senior center. Photo courtesy of HMNH.

‘Stayin’ Alive’ with hands-only CPR 

Staff from Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital recently conducted a series of free “hands-only CPR” training sessions for the public at the hospital, the Henry Mayo Fitness and Health club and at the Bella Vida Santa

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Blind student overcomes barriers to graduate 

News release  Alexa Canepa navigated college with determination and a refusal to let accessibility become an obstacle, proving what’s possible when support and self-advocacy come together.  Like many college students,

The Signal’s float travels through Main Street during the Fourth of July Parade on July 4, 2025 in Santa Clarita, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Registration extended for Fourth of July Parade 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita has extended regular registration through Monday for the Santa Clarita Valley Fourth of July Parade.   Entries received after Monday will be part of the late registration period.   This

Marlee Lauffer, the 2025 Silver Spur honoree, presents this year’s award to Ed Masterson. Photo courtesy of Brooke Ritter.

COC Foundation honors Masterson with Silver Spur 

News release  The College of the Canyons Foundation recently honored community leader and emcee Ed Masterson with the Silver Spur Award.   More than 180 friends, family members, colleagues and distinguished guests gathered at the

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Assessor announces new service counter in Castaic 

News release   Los Angeles County Assessor Jeff Prang announced the opening of the assessor’s new North District Regional Public Service Counter at the Castaic Library, expanding in-person services for residents and