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COC opens fall registration 

July 31, 2026

News release  Students can now register for fall 2026 classes at College of the Canyons, with more than 1,890 class sections available in academic, career education, transfer and noncredit programs, the

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City suggests ways to beat the heat 

July 30, 2026

News release  With an excessive heat forecast expected to impact the region over the next 10 days, according to the National Weather Service, the city of Santa Clarita is encouraging residents to take precautions to stay safe

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AQMD issues ozone advisory due to heat wave 

July 30, 2026

News release  The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued an ozone advisory through the weekend due to the heat wave hitting the Southland, including the Santa Clarita Valley. 

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City seeks restaurant operator for roller rink 

July 30, 2026

News release  The city of Santa Clarita is seeking proposals from experienced food service operators to manage The Wheel, the quick-service restaurant to be located within the new The Rink Sports Pavilion at 20860 Centre Pointe Parkway.  Expected to

Kathy Norris, CEO of Valley Industry Association, speaking at the 2026 Board of Directors Installation ceremony on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025. Susan Monaghan/The Signal

VIA announces pending retirement of President/CEO Kathy Norris 

July 30, 2026

News release  The Valley Industry Association has announced the pending retirement of President/CEO Kathy Norris, highlighting a career spanning more than 30 years of dedicated service to the organization, its members, and the greater business community,

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Legacy names Troy Leaf director of athletics 

July 30, 2026

News release  Legacy Christian Academy has announced Troy Leaf as the school’s incoming director of athletics.  Leaf brings an outstanding background in collegiate athletics and player development, said a news release from the school.   A former

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SCCA to present gouache workshop with Danny Folkman 

July 30, 2026

News release  The Santa Clarita Artists Association is scheduled Aug. 21-22 to host a gouache workshop by award-winning artist Danny Folkman.  The workshop is scheduled 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. each of the two days in the Stevenson Ranch Library Community Room, 25950 The Old Road, Stevenson Ranch. The cost is $60 for SCAA members and $85 for non-members.  This workshop

"Liberace" by Stella Rowe.

Rowe art on exhibit at CTG 

July 30, 2026

News release  The Santa Clarita Artists Association announced its member artist, Stella Rowe, as the featured solo exhibitor for the month of August at the Canyon Theatre Guild lobby gallery in Old Town Newhall.  Running from Aug. 1 through Aug. 31, this local exhibition offers a look into Rowe’s “vibrant mastery of explosive color, rich textile-inspired

David Rabotnick (C, white shirt) does some crowd work with attendees at the "Conjuring for a Cure" Parkinson's disease awareness event at the Chabad of SCV in Newhall, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

‘Conjuring for a Cure’ set for Oct. 11 at The Centre 

July 30, 2026

News release  Slow Motion Magic announced that its annual charity showcase, “Conjuring for a Cure,’ is returning to Santa Clarita in October.  “This family friendly magic spectacular raises funds and awareness for The Michael J. Fox

Santa Clarita Regional Theater’s production of the Broadway musical, Disney’s “Frozen,” runs weekends now through Aug. 16. Courtesy photo.

Disney’s ‘Frozen’ opens at COC Performing Arts Center  

July 30, 2026

News release  Santa Clarita Regional Theater opened the Broadway musical, Disney’s “Frozen,” last weekend at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons, with additional performances scheduled weekends now through Aug. 16.  Co‑directors Ted Tobin and SCRT Executive Artistic Director TimBen Boydston helmed

“Summer Breeze” by Naomi Young.

Mosaic Gallery to feature 2 local artists 

July 30, 2026

News release  The Mosaic Gallery in Valencia is presenting the collaborative artworks of Santa Clarita Valley’s award-winning local artists Naomi Young and Zony Gordon as featured artists in the gallery, according to a

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Family Promise of SCV celebrates 15th anniversary 

July 29, 2026

News release   Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley is celebrating 15 years of serving families experiencing or at risk of homelessness while marking 18 months since opening its Resource Center and Interim

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Circle of Hope to host inaugural pickleball tournament  

July 29, 2026

News release  Circle of Hope Inc., a Santa Clarita-based nonprofit dedicated to providing emotional, educational and financial assistance to local individuals and families affected by cancer, announced it will host its inaugural pickleball tournament Aug. 29-30 at The Paseo Club in Valencia.   This

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SCV Food Pantry seeks new board members 

July 29, 2026

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry announced that its board of directors has approved an expansion of the board, creating new opportunities for community members to get involved in supporting the organization’s mission to alleviate hunger throughout the SCV.  The new board members will