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Whitesides announces Congressional Art Competition  

News release  Rep. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, announced his office is accepting applications for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition.   Each year, high school students from across the country have the opportunity

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Aquatic Center to host Splash N’ Dash Easter egg hunt 

News release  The city invites the community to a splash-filled celebration at the 15th Annual Splash N’ Dash at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center (20850 Centre Pointe Parkway). The event will take place on Saturday, April 4, at 10 a.m. in

Nonprofit filler

Food Pantry names Peter Warda as executive director 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry has announced the appointment of Peter Warda as executive director. Warda, who has been serving as interim executive director since February, will now continue to lead the organization in its mission

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

SCV Water standardizes committee meeting schedule  

News release  At its March 17 regular meeting, the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency board of directors adopted a resolution to standardize the agency’s committee meeting dates to create a better flow of meetings and establish greater scheduling consistency across the organization, the agency

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City, county to co-host hazardous waste roundup 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita is encouraging residents to dispose of their unwanted household hazardous and electronic waste at the free Household Hazardous/E-Waste Collection Event on Saturday, April 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.   This event will

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Senior Center in final prep for ‘Golden Gala’ 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center’s “Golden Gala,” formerly “Celebrity Waiter,” is undergoing final preparations to celebrate the SCV Senior Center on its 50th anniversary.    This year marks the 50th anniversary of the SCV Senior Center

Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Acton, has been named a recipient of the Civil Justice Gavel Award by the Civil Justice Association of California. Courtesy photo.

Valladares honored with Civil Justice Gavel Award 

News release  Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Acton, has been named a recipient of the Civil Justice Gavel Award by the Civil Justice Association of California, recognizing her leadership in promoting a fair and balanced

Canyon Theatre Guild is performing the French farce, Marc Camoletti’s “Boeing Boeing,” weekends through April 26. Courtesy photo.

Canyon Theatre Guild opens comedy, ‘Boeing Boeing’ 

News release  Canyon Theatre Guild is performing the comedy, Marc Camoletti’s “Boeing Boeing,” weekends through April 26.   This 1960s French farce debuted in London in 1962 and earned a Tony Award on Broadway for best revival in 2008. The adaptation for

Theater news

Mission Opera to present Carlisle Floyd double bill 

News release  Mission Opera, a Santa Clarita-based professional opera company, is scheduled to present a double bill of one-act operas by Carlisle Floyd — “Slow Dusk” and “The Sojourner and “Mollie Sinclair” — on April 10, 11 and 12 at the Canyon High School

“Oaks Garage 1918,” from the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society’s collection.

Canyon Country history art on exhibit at Community Center 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita is presenting “Canyon Country History Captured” by the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society, on display now through April 29, at the Canyon Country Community Center (18410 Sierra Highway).   This photographic exhibition offers

Guests dance to live music during the Senses Block Party “Fandomania” celebration on July 17, 2025 in Old Town Newhall in Santa Clarita, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Senses Block Party returning to Newhall 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita invites residents and visitors to experience the return of Senses Block Party, a lively nightlife event transforming Main Street in Old Town Newhall into an

College briefs

College Briefs for March 26

Leib named to Samford University dean’s list  Evan Leib, a Christian/religious studies major from Valencia, was named to Samford University’s Dean’s List for the fall 2025 semester.  To qualify for the dean’s list,

Politics and government

Valladares announces public safety legislative package 

News release  Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Acton, announced her public safety legislative package aimed at strengthening protections for crime victims, improving efforts to combat human trafficking, and cracking down on illegal dumping across