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College Briefs for Feb. 5

February 5, 2026

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 

February 4, 2026

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 

January 29, 2026

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

The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the new Meditation Garden, scheduled 2 p.m. Tuesday at Duane R. Harte Park. Rendering courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita.

City to host ribbon cutting for Meditation Garden  

January 29, 2026

News release  The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the new Meditation Garden, scheduled 2 p.m. Tuesday at Duane R. Harte Park.  The Meditation Garden

The Santa Clarita Symphony Orchestra plays some music at their "Sounds of the Season" concert at Canyon High School in Canyon Country, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Symphony Orchestra announces Young Soloist winners 

January 29, 2026

News release  The Santa Clarita Symphony Orchestra has announced the winners of its second annual Young Soloist Competition, celebrating the talent of young musicians from the community and surrounding areas.   This year’s winners are Sora

"South Pacific" at the Canyon Theatre Guild.

Canyon Theatre Guild performing ‘South Pacific’ 

January 29, 2026

News release  The Canyon Theatre Guild is performing the classic Broadway musical, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “South Pacific,” weekends through Feb. 21 in Old Town Newhall.  Set on a tropical island during World War II, this Pulitzer and Tony award winning musical is

From left: Robert L. Stewart Jr. Of the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges; Thea Sweo Alvarado, College of the Canyons interim assistant superintendent/vice president of instruction; Chancellor Sonya Christian; COC Rising Scholars Faculty Coordinator Garrett Rieck; COC Dean of Academic Innovation and Continuing Education Dianne Avery; Hildegarde B. Aguinaldo, president of the California Community Colleges board of governors; Bill Rawlings, vice president of the CCC board of governors; ASCCC President LaTonya Parker-Parnell; CCC Deputy Chancellor Rowena M. Tomaneng. Photo by Melissa Villarin.

COC Rising Scholars program wins statewide honor  

January 29, 2026

News release  The College of the Canyons Rising Scholars program has been named the 2025-26 Exemplary Program Award winner by the California Community Colleges board of governors.  The award was presented

Community members gathered recently for a breakfast meeting to kick off plans for the 2026 Santa Clarita Walk to End Alzheimer's.  Courtesy photo.

Planning kicks off for Walk to End Alzheimer’s 

January 28, 2026

News release  Community members gathered recently for a breakfast meeting to kick off plans for the 2026 Santa Clarita Walk to End Alzheimer’s.  The meeting at The Flying Yolk restaurant in Valencia was hosted by

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Crab Fest to benefit Dixon Health Center 

January 28, 2026

News release  The community is invited to the Crab Fest Fundraiser, hosted by the Santa Clarita Elks Lodge No. 2379 in support of Samuel Dixon Family Health Center Inc.  The event is scheduled 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at

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iLEAD Charter Schools holding enrollment lottery 

January 28, 2026

News release  The opportunity to secure a spot for the 2026-27 school year at SCVi Charter School and iLEAD Agua Dulce is now officially open.   The tuition-free charter schools have launched their enrollment lotteries, and the deadlines to

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Chamber announces Business Choice Awards honorees 

January 23, 2026

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce has announced its Business Choice Awards honorees, who will be honored at the 103rd Awards + Installation, scheduled Feb. 13 at California Institute of the Arts, 24700 McBean Parkway,

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City receives Excellence in Procurement award 

January 23, 2026

News release  The city of Santa Clarita has been awarded the 2025 Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement from the National Procurement Institute Inc. This is the 15th time the city has received this

The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to celebrate youth creativity at Art Hop, a free, family-friendly spring festival taking place on Saturday, March 28. Courtesy photo.

City seeks entries for Art Hop 

January 22, 2026

News release  The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to celebrate youth creativity at Art Hop, a free, family-friendly spring festival taking place on Saturday, March 28, from 10 a.m.