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Homeless count rescheduled for Feb. 18 

News release  The 2025 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count has officially been rescheduled to Tuesday, Feb. 18, according to a news release from the city of Santa Clarita.   This

Attendees Lauren Ruffner, left, and father, Dano, sample some of the 20 varieties of chili on hand during the Rotary Club of Santa Clarita Valley's SCV Charity Chili Cook-Off held at Bella Vida at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center on Friday, 012624. Dan Watson/The Signal

Rotary to host SCV Charity Chili Cook-Off  

News release  The Rotary Club of Santa Clarita Valley is looking for chili cookers to enter their favorite creations in its 12th annual Charity Chili Cook-off, scheduled to be held

The “Father of the Los Angeles Water System,” William Mulholland (left), chief engineer-general manager of the Los Angeles Bureau of Water Works and Supply, and his assistant H.A. Van Norman inspect remnants of the St. Francis Dam after its catastrophic collapse on March 12, 1928. Photo by George Watson/Courtesy Watson Family Photographic Archive

St. Francis Dam Tour set for March 15 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society has announced its annual tour of the St. Francis Dam site will be held Saturday, March 15.   Four historians will speak

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SCOPE announces watershed education program  

News release  Santa Clarita Organization for Planning and the Environment has announced the start of its grant-funded watershed education program, which is beginning at McGrath Elementary School.  The program will

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Newhall Escrow sold to new local owner 

News release   Newhall Escrow, part of the Santa Clarita Valley’s real estate community since 1963, has announced its acquisition by local real estate professional Christian Lazore.   “This transition

The city of Santa Clarita is hosting its next Rain Barrel Purchase Program in February. Residents can pre-order up to two rain barrels per household for $40 each plus tax, at city.sc/RainBarrel. Courtesy photo.

Rain barrel program returns Feb. 22 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita is hosting its next Rain Barrel Purchase Program in February.   Residents can pre-order up to two rain barrels per household for $40

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SCV Water releases annual financial report  

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency has released its Popular Annual Financial Report for the 2023-24 fiscal year. This publication simplifies comprehensive financial data, making it more accessible

The Canyon Theatre Guild's “West Side Story” opens Jan. 18 and runs until Feb. 22.. Courtesy photo.

CTG’s ‘West Side Story’ opens Saturday 

News release  Canyon Theatre Guild opens the Broadway musical, “West Side Story,” on Saturday featuring a free wine and champagne reception for opening-night ticket holders.  Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” is

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SCV Water announces 2025 gardening classes 

 News release   The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency has announced its 2025 gardening class schedule, featuring a series of workshops designed to inspire, educate and empower the community to

Politics and government

Whitesides announces committee assignments 

News release  U.S. Rep. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, announced his House Armed Services Committee and subcommittee assignments for the 119th Congress.  Within the HASC, Whitesides will serve on the Cyber,

Theater news

‘The Wolves’ opens this weekend at The Main 

Compiled from news releases  Remember being a teenager, when the world felt both impossibly big and ridiculously small? “The Wolves” takes you back to that chaotic, cringey and wonderful time,

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Entry period open for Sister Cities showcase 

News release   The city of Santa Clarita, in partnership with Santa Clarita Sister Cities, is inviting local students to submit original artwork, poetry, essays/creative writing, photographs or music for

College briefs

College Briefs for Jan. 16

Megan Perry named to Berry College fall 2024 dean’s list  Megan Perry, of Newhall, was named to the fall dean’s list at Berry College. The dean’s list honors students who

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Homeless count postponed due to fires 

News release  Due to the ongoing wildfires throughout the Los Angeles County region, the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority has postponed the 2025 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count, which was