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Care & Connect Autism Fair brings resources together for autistic community 

June 3, 2026 6:15 pm

The Center for Autism and Related Disorders held its first Care and Connect Autism Fair Saturday, giving Santa Clarita’s autistic residents a panoramic view of the resources in their community that may have flown under their radar.   Inside the center’s Santa Clarita office, businesses with services specifically for autistic clients manned booths squeezed side-by-side, offering everything from martial arts instruction to haircuts and dental services.   State Sen. Suzette Valladares, R-Acton, who hosted the fair, gave certificates of appreciation

From left: Monica Aguilar Hicks, Mitra Sushinsky, and Shannon Patel. Photo courtesy of Monica Hicks.

‘Dink for a Cause’ scheduled for June 6-7 

May 28, 2026 4:38 pm

Dink for a Cause — a round-robin pickleball tournament supporting the National Marrow Donor Program — is scheduled to be held on June 6-7, starting at 7:30 a.m. at The Paseo Club.  All levels are welcome to

Saugus district reviews connectedness survey results 

May 28, 2026 3:34 pm

The Saugus Union School District reviewed the 2026 Local Control Accountability Plan Connectedness Survey during its May 19 governing board meeting.   The survey, which is an annual questionnaire distributed by the district to its students, families and

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College Briefs for May 28

May 28, 2026 12:08 pm

Uni Jeon named to Ohio University’s president’s list  Ohio University University College student Uni Jeon, of Canyon Country, has been named to Ohio University’s fall 2025 president’s list.  At the end of

Hart graduation strikes note of optimism amid rapid change 

May 27, 2026 3:51 pm

William S. Hart High School’s nearly 500-member graduating class ended its high school career this week amid a labor market shakeup that’s changing the American workforce at a rapid clip.  But Hart Principal Jason d’Autremont isn’t worried about the future of the class of 2026.  “I know there’s a lot of concern

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Include Everyone Project to host adaptive performing arts camp 

May 27, 2026 2:00 pm

News release  The Include Everyone Project of SCV is scheduled starting June 15 to host its summer camp, “The Magic Within,” the Santa Clarita Valley’s only adaptive performing arts camp designed to empower individuals of all abilities through

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Child & Family Center earns re-accreditation 

May 27, 2026 1:58 pm

News release  Child & Family Center announced that its three service locations have once again been re-accredited by the Joint Commission under its Behavioral Health Care and Human Services accreditation program.   Joint Commission accreditation

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Plans under way for 2026 Quilt Guild show  

May 27, 2026 1:18 pm

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Quilt Guild is planning its 2026 “Where Quilts and Friendships Bloom“ Quilt Show, scheduled 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 24-25, at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center

Canyon High hosts Demo Day 

May 27, 2026 1:07 pm

Canyon High School’s computer science class held its annual Demo Day last week during a lunch period, showcasing students’ original apps and video games they designed and developed throughout the semester.   Hundreds of students trickled into Josh Underwood’s computer

Walking an inch turns into miles 

May 27, 2026 1:00 pm

Many athletes often gear up to run a marathon once in their lifetime. Filomeno Santos did just that, just over seven times longer.  As an avid ultramarathon runner, Santos participated in the Los Olivos Born to

The local division of California Retired Teachers Association recently held its spring luncheon with a guest speaker from the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency. Courtesy photo.

CalRTA learns about water conservation 

May 27, 2026 12:58 pm

News release  The local division of California Retired Teachers Association recently held its spring luncheon with a guest speaker from the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency.    The conversation included information about conserving water and the rebates available for upgrading outdoor watering. Attendees left with packets of seeds, flowers, plants, and goodies

Nicole Callahan, left, and daughter, Okema Maxson display their crafts at their booth during the Juneteenth Celebration presented by NAACP Santa Clarita at Central Park in Saugus on Saturday, 061524. Dan Watson/The Signal

NAACP to host Juneteenth celebration 

May 26, 2026 5:47 pm

News release  The NAACP Santa Clarita Branch is inviting the community to gather, reflect and celebrate at the 3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration Family Day in the Park.   The free event is scheduled 10 a.m.

Attendees watch "The Adventures of Prince Achmed" at the sixth annual "Newhallywood" Silent Film Festival in Newhall, Calif., Sunday, May 24, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Silent film festival leaves community speechless  

May 26, 2026 5:12 pm

The sixth annual “Newhallywood” silent film festival brought the excitement and joy of going to the theaters – even without the sound on Sunday afternoon at the Newhall Family Theatre.  E.J. Stephens, co-founder of

Photos: Cricket tournament

May 26, 2026 3:02 pm

The Santa Clarita Cricket Academy held the finals for the organization’s first-ever Youth Cricket Tournament at Central Park on Saturday.  The organization, which was founded two years ago, boasts 80