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Lottery issues scam alert 

News release   The California Lottery is warning players about common lottery scams, following an uptick in reports, made by law enforcement agencies and likely victims, to the California Lottery’s security and law

The California Department of Water Resources (from left) Snow Survey and Water Supply Forecasting Unit Manager Andy Reising, Hydrometerologist Angelique Fabbiani-Leon and Engineer Jacob Kollen conduct the second media snow survey of the 2026 season at Phillips Station in the Sierra Nevada. The snow survey is held approximately 90 miles east of Sacramento off Highway 50 in El Dorado County. Photo taken January 30, 2026.

Dry January cuts into early-season snowpack gains 

News release  The Department of Water Resources has announced the results of its second snow survey of the season at Phillips Station, saying the manual survey recorded 23 inches of snow depth and a snow

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Emergency Rent Relief Program to relaunch Monday 

News release  Los Angeles County announced that the Los Angeles County Emergency Rent Relief Program will reopen on Monday, expanding access by allowing tenants to apply while continuing to accept applications from landlords. 

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Flu activity on the rise in LA County 

News release  The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is strongly encouraging everyone 6 months and older to get vaccinated against influenza and take steps to prevent its spread as flu

Alexander Moroz (86) from UCLA and Gabriel LeBron (14) fight for the puck during the West Coast Hockey Conference Championship at the Cube Ice and Entertainment Center on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

The Cube hosting college hockey playoffs 

News release  The Cube is hosting the 2026 West Coast Hockey Conference Playoffs this weekend, starting Friday and running through Sunday.  The West Coast Hockey Conference consists of seven universities from across California, Arizona and New Mexico. Admission will be $10 for a single-game ticket and $20 for a

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City to host Arbor Day celebration April 11 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to its first-ever “Tree-mendous Arbor Day” celebration on Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Valencia Heritage Park (24155 Newhall Ranch Road).   This free, family-friendly event will highlight the

The SCV Water logo, located in Saugus, Calif. on Jan. 27, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

New Calgrove/Ebelden water main construction starts Feb. 23 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency is installing a new water main to serve customers in the area of Calgrove Boulevard and Ebelden Avenue, and construction is scheduled to begin Feb. 23.  Construction is scheduled to take place Mondays through

County parks to hold Black History Month celebrations 

News release  The Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation Department is celebrating Black History Month through Feb. 28 with free programs and events at 59 parks throughout Los Angeles County, including several in the Santa Clarita Valley.  The month-long celebration honors the

“To Heaven” by Sherif Hakeem.

‘Saving Wildlife’ on exhibit at Newhall Library 

News release The city of Santa Clarita is presenting its latest art exhibition, “Saving Endangered Wildlife Through Fine Art,” by Sherif Hakeem, on display now through Monday, March 30, at the Santa Clarita Public Library Old Town Newhall Library Branch (24500 Main St.).   This exhibition

Cowboy Festival returning to Hart Park April 18-19 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita is gearing up to celebrate a milestone as the 30th Anniversary Cowboy Festival returns on Saturday, April 18, and Sunday, April 19, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  

College briefs

College Briefs for Feb. 5

Arnold receives dean’s list honors at Utah Tech University  Corbin Arnold, of Canyon Country, was among those honored with a spot on the dean’s list for the fall 2025 semester

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Man & Woman of the Year nominees announced 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Man & Woman of the Year Organization has announced the 2026 list of Man and Woman of the Year nominees, in advance of the annual gala dinner event scheduled Friday,

Collyn Nielsen, deputy superintendent of human resources for the William S. Hart Union High School District, has been named the 2026 Negotiator of the Year by the Association of California School Administrators. Courtesy photo.

Hart district’s Collyn Nielsen named ACSA Negotiator of the Year 

News release  The William S. Hart Union High School District announced that Collyn Nielsen, deputy superintendent of human resources, has been named the 2026 Negotiator of the Year by the Association of California School Administrators.   He was officially honored