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

SCV Water adopts contingency plan, UWMP 

June 25, 2026

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency’s board of directors has adopted two plans that address the agency’s short- and long-term water planning objectives, the agency announced in a news release.   These actions help ensure

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College Briefs for June 25

June 25, 2026

Local trio named to dean’s list at Tufts University  Tufts University recently announced the dean’s list for the fall 2025 semester. Dean’s list honors at Tufts University require a semester grade point

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Hart district announces administrative appointments 

June 24, 2026

News release  The William S. Hart Union High School District governing board unanimously approved the appointments of a new principal and two new assistant principals for the upcoming school year.  Gwendolyn Delgado has

Monsters spotted at Rancho Camulos? 

June 24, 2026

News release  Armed Bigfoot expeditions — in the Santa Clarita Valley? Werewolves reported in Castaic? Giant, man-eating grizzly bears wandering Canyon Country? UFOs hovering over Newhall? Valencia’s Vampire Van killer? A dream that saved

The Santa Clarita Elks Lodge No. 2379 recently held its annual Flag Day Ceremony, honoring the origins of the nation’s flag and its evolution to the present-day stars and stripes,. Courtesy photo.

Elks Lodge holds annual Flag Day ceremony 

June 24, 2026

News release  The Santa Clarita Elks Lodge No. 2379 recently held its annual Flag Day Ceremony, honoring the origins of the nation’s flag and its evolution to the present-day stars and stripes, the Elks announced in a news release. 

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SCCS, TMU grad works with NHL team 

June 24, 2026

News release  As Isaac Hopewell, a graduate of Santa Clarita Christian School and The Master’s University, walked beneath the arena seats, he could hear the crowd of nearly 20,000 fans cheering above

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City announces return of Float N’ Flicks 

June 23, 2026

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 

June 22, 2026

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 

June 22, 2026

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 

June 19, 2026

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 

June 18, 2026

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 

June 17, 2026

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 

June 17, 2026

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 

June 16, 2026

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.