Press Release

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L.A. County launches strategic plan on child protection 

News release  The Los Angeles County Office of Child Protection has launched its Strategic Plan to the county Board of Supervisors, proposing a five-year plan for the well-being of L.A. County’s children, youth, and families by bridging silos,

Sheriff Robert G. Luna and his leadership team accompany Supervisor Kathryn Barger on the dais. Photo by Bryan Chan/L.A. County.

Barger commemorates LASD’s 175th anniversary 

News release  Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger presented a commemorative scroll to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department in recognition of its 175th Anniversary during the Board of Supervisors’

File photo: Bus returning from morning route at the transit maintenance facility on Constellation Road. Gilbert Bernal / The Signal

Santa Clarita Transit launches fare capping 

News release  Starting Jan. 1, Santa Clarita Transit is launching fare capping — meaning once you hit the daily or weekly cap, the rest of your local rides are free.   Instead of buying local

The Canyon Theatre Guild’s production of “A Christmas Story” is adding two more shows due to high ticket demand. Courtesy photo.

CTG adds performances of ‘A Christmas Story’  

News release  The Canyon Theatre Guild’s production of “A Christmas Story” is adding two more shows due to high ticket demand, the CTG announced in a news release.   Shows have been added at 2 p.m. on Sunday and 7

Congregation Beth Shalom hosted a community-wide Hanukkah kick-off party on Sunday night, the first night of Hanukkah. The event featured a menorah lighting, music, latkes and an “ugly Hanukkah sweater” contest. The community’s Hanukkah celebrations continue on the eighth night with the annual community menorah lighting and celebration at 5 p.m. Sunday at the Valencia Town Center mall. Photos courtesy of Congregation Beth Shalom.

Photos: CBS hosts Hanukkah kick-off 

Congregation Beth Shalom hosted a community-wide Hanukkah kick-off party on Sunday night, the first night of Hanukkah. The event featured a menorah lighting, music, latkes and an “ugly Hanukkah sweater” contest. The community’s

Volunteers from Faith Community Church give out food to attendees during the "Festividad for Christ" event at on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Newhall church to host 20th ‘Festividad for Christ’  

News release  A two-decade Christmas tradition continues on Saturday when Faith Community Church welcomes hundreds of neighbors for its 20th annual “Festividad for Christ” celebration.   “Hosting our 20th annual Festividad is truly a blessing for

Island Packers, the official concessionaire to the Channel Islands, is offering holiday caroling cruises leading up to Christmas, as well as winter whale watching starting the next day. Courtesy photo.

Ventura Harbor to host holiday caroling cruises, whale watching 

News release  Island Packers, the official concessionaire to the Channel Islands, is offering holiday caroling cruises leading up to Christmas, as well as winter whale watching starting the next day.   One-hour holiday caroling cruises in Ventura Harbor are offered

“Portal,” by Dani Samson.

‘Let Go’ art exhibit on display at Canyon Country Community Center 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita is presenting the art exhibition, “Let Go,” by Dani Samson, on view now through Feb. 4 at the Canyon Country Community Center (18410 Sierra Highway).   This exhibition features 12 collages created from an array of repurposed drawings, paintings,

“Circle of Life,” a solo photography exhibition by Jayme Sun Thomas, is on view at the Santa Clarita Public Library Valencia Branch through Wednesday, Jan. 28. Courtesy photo.

Valencia Library hosts photo exhibit, ‘Circle of Life’ 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita is presenting “Circle of Life,” a solo photography exhibition by Jayme Sun Thomas, on view at the Santa Clarita Public Library Valencia Branch (23743 Valencia Blvd.), now through Wednesday, Jan. 28.   “This exhibition captures the beauty, behavior and diversity of wildlife

Books filler. Adobe Stock image.

Local author releases novel, ‘A Nobody College Student’ 

News release  Local author Eliana Levi has released her second novel, “A Nobody College Student,” whose 22-year-old neurodivergent protagonist was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder when she was 3 years old.   The protagonist has high-functioning autism, and has to

College briefs

College Briefs for Dec. 18

Bodily named to Eastern Oregon University dean’s list  Eastern Oregon University named 611 students to the dean’s list for the 2025 spring term, including Eldred Bodily, of Santa Clarita, majoring

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Mandatory wood-burning ban extended 

News release  The South Coast Air Quality Management District announced that a mandatory wood-burning ban has been extended through Thursday.   The no-burn rule bans burning wood, pellets as well as manufactured

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Mall invites community to donate coats for families in need 

News release  The Valencia Town Center is inviting the community to help local families stay warm this season by participating in the nationwide One Warm Coat “Share the Warmth” campaign, sponsored locally by Centennial, the firm

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Sierra Hillbillies to host post-New Year’s square dance 

News release  The Santa Clarita Sierra Hillbillies Club invites the community to its “New Year’s After Party” square and round dance on Sunday, Jan. 4.   Paul Waters will be the caller from 2:30 to 5 p.m., calling social square dance and plus tips. Also,

The College of the Canyons Intercultural Center and Umoja Community hosted a Kwanzaa celebration on Wednesday, Dec. 3. The free event, which drew more than 100 attendees, featured a performance by the Teye Sa Thiosanne African Drum and Dance Company, as well as a kinara display. Photo by Stephanie Corral/COC Public Information Office.

COC hosts Kwanzaa celebration 

The College of the Canyons Intercultural Center and Umoja Community hosted a Kwanzaa celebration on Wednesday, Dec. 3. The free event, which drew more than 100 attendees, featured a performance by

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

SCV Water asks customers to pause outdoor water use 

News release  SCV Water is asking customers to pause all outdoor water use now through Dec. 22, while scheduled maintenance at Castaic Lake temporarily limits the agency’s imported water supply.  The California Department of Water Resources will be repairing a pipeline at Castaic Lake, which

College briefs

College Briefs for Dec. 11

Braun awarded degree from Miami University  Evan Braun, of Valencia, was among nearly 4,800 students from Miami University who received degrees during the spring commencement held on May 17.  Braun graduated with