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"Storm at Zanzibar" by Leslie Hamilton.

SCAA to host free pastel demonstration 

News release  The Santa Clarita Artists Association’s February meeting is set to feature a pastel demonstration by artist and instructor Leslie Hamilton.  The meeting is free and open to the public, and is

Lion dancers interact with the audience during the Saugus High School Lunar New Year celebration hosted by the school’s Chinese program, Chinese Culture Club, and Asian Student Union on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

County parks to host free Lunar New Year celebrations  

News release  The Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation Department is hosting Lunar New Year 2026 celebrations through Feb. 28 at 59 parks throughout Los Angeles County, including several in the Santa Clarita Valley.   The free, family-friendly events welcome

College briefs

College Brief for Feb. 12

Williams named to Texas State University’s president’s list  Texas State University announced London Williams, of Newhall, has been named to its president’s list for fall 2025.  Williams is majoring in

Employment Specialist Nancy Matherly assists Desert Haven consumers during a workforce training class. Courtesy photo.

Spectrum awards $30K grant to Desert Haven 

News release  Spectrum announced Desert Haven Enterprises Inc. has received an additional $30,000 toward its workforce development program through Spectrum Community Center Assist, the company’s philanthropic initiative to revitalize local community centers and

Cancer survivors Sharon May (left) and Cindy Conrad walk with their spirit stick during the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Santa Clarita Valley presented by UCLA Health on Saturday May 3, 2025 at Central Park in Saugus, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Relay for Life of SCV wins regional ‘Spirit of Relay’ awards 

News release  Relay for Life of Santa Clarita Valley was recently honored with several “Spirit of Relay” Awards for the Western Region (California, Arizona, Hawaii and Guam), the local nonprofit announced in a news release.  After previously receiving regional and national honors including the “Power of

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

SCV Water asks customers to pause outdoor watering during maintenance, Feb. 17-24 

News release   The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency is asking customers to pause all outdoor water use from Feb. 17-24 while scheduled maintenance at Castaic Lake temporarily limits the agency’s imported water supply.   The California Department of Water Resources will complete pipeline repairs at Castaic Lake, temporarily closing SCV Water’s connection and concluding maintenance that

SCVi Charter School has launched a new college readiness program, College Connect, described as an innovative pathway that allows high school students to begin earning college credit while still receiving a full, connected high school experience. Photo by Greg Grudt Photography.

SCVi launches new college pathway for high school students 

News release  SCVi Charter School has launched a new college readiness program, College Connect, described as an innovative pathway that allows high school students to begin earning college credit while still receiving a full, connected high school

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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