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The city of Santa Clarita is inviting artists to submit proposals for a new, large-scale art installation to be displayed above the children’s area at the Santa Clarita Public Library Valencia Branch. Photo courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita.

City invites proposals for library art installation 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita is inviting artists to submit proposals for a new, large-scale art installation to be displayed above the children’s area at the Santa Clarita Public Library Valencia Branch (23743

College briefs

College Brief for Jan. 8

Local student graduates from University of Central Oklahoma  Santa Clarita resident Madison Martinez earned a bachelor of science degree in nursing, graduating from the University of Central Oklahoma as a part of

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Relay for Life to hold kick-off celebration 

News release  Relay for Life of Santa Clarita Valley is inviting the community to be part of the nationwide kickoff celebration that brings together passionate supporters who embody the American Cancer Society’s vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone, the local chapter announced

Volunteers Renne Roque (left) and Jerry Charbonneau moments before they head out for the 2025 Homeless Count on Feb. 18, 2025 at the Centre in Santa Clarita, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Volunteers sought for annual homeless count 

News release  On Tuesday, Jan. 20, the city of Santa Clarita is scheduled to partner with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority and local nonprofit, Bridge to Home, for the 2026 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count, and

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

SCV Water releases annual financial report 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency has released its Popular Annual Financial Report for the 2024-25 fiscal year, the agency announced in a news release.  The PAFR presents key financial and operational information

"Joyful Rhythms" by Adrian Litman. Photo courtesy of city of Santa Clarita.

City accepting entries for temporary public art program 

News release   The city of Santa Clarita is now accepting entries for two sculptural pieces for its temporary public art program. Selected works will be installed on concrete pads along the city’s trail system for a

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JCI to host ‘Mardi Gras Madness’ 

News release  The Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K, set for March 1, is planned as a celebration of health, community and giving back.   For the first time, Students Off and Running, which empowers local youth

College of the Canyons received a game-high 17 points from freshman enter Craig Irons as the Cougars beat visiting L.A. Pierce College 78-64 on Saturday night. Photo by Carla Sophia Velasco/COC Sports Information.

COC beats Pierce in final non-conference outing 

By Jesse Muñoz COC Sports Information Director   College of the Canyons received a game-high 17 points from freshman enter Craig Irons, and Dwayne Boston Jr. added a double-double of his own, to help guide the Cougars past

La Mesa Junior High School recently hosted its 13th annual swing dance competition, which brought 14 student pairs to the floor to compete for the championship trophy. Photo courtesy of the William S. Hart Union High School District.

Swingin’ dance moves at La Mesa 

La Mesa Junior High School recently hosted its 13th annual swing dance competition. This long-standing tradition, led by Alex Suarez and Alex Dunwoody, is the grand finale of the eighth-grade physical education dance module. It brought 14 student pairs to

Applications open for Jerry Gladbach scholarship 

News release  Students pursuing an undergraduate degree in water resource-related fields are invited to apply for the 2026-27 Association of California Water Agencies Edward G. “Jerry” Gladbach Scholarship, offered by ACWA in partnership with the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency. Applications are now being accepted through March 1.  The annual scholarship was established in honor

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Public invited to online workshop for groundwater plan 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency invites members of the public to participate in a virtual workshop focused on the state-required periodic evaluation of the Groundwater Sustainability Plan for the Santa Clara River

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

SCV Water wins award for budget presentation 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency announced it has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation award for its FY 2025/26 and FY 2026/27 Biennial Budget from the Government Finance Officers Association.   In addition to the award, the agency’s budget also received special recognition for its performance

College briefs

College Briefs for Jan. 1

Local students named to dean’s list at University of Maryland Global Campus  More than 11,500 University of Maryland Global Campus students were named to the dean’s list for the summer

The nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence recently held a holiday party for foster youth in Santa Clarita. FYI’s Charlie Brown Holiday Party was attended by dozens of local foster youth and their volunteer allies. Courtesy photo.

A Charlie Brown Holiday Party 

News release  The nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence recently held a holiday party for foster youth in Santa Clarita.   FYI’s Charlie Brown Holiday Party was attended by dozens of local foster youth and their volunteer allies, the

From left: Amanda O’Connor, director of development, Bridge to Home; Laura Gallardo, chief operating officer, Panorama City Medical Center; Courtney Kanagi, interim executive director, Bridge to Home; Cherise Moore, president of the Bridge to Home board of directors; and Amy Wiese, community health manager, Kaiser Permanente. Courtesy photo.

Kaiser awards $12K grant to Bridge to Home 

News release   Kaiser Permanente has awarded a $12,000 Community Health Grant to Bridge to Home to help address homelessness in the Santa Clarita Valley, the health care organization announced in a