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Navigating the road of grief, one step at a time 

Many often navigate grief one step at a time mentally, or in the case of the inaugural Widow and Widowers Walk on Tuesday, physically.   After losing her husband, Shawn, six years ago, Bronwyn Fasulkey, president of Four Point Widows and Widowers, decided to create a community that can engage positively while navigating hardships.   “About three years ago, I started the group by just

Staff from Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital recently conducted a series of free “hands-only CPR” training sessions for the public at the hospital, the Henry Mayo Fitness and Health club and at the Bella Vida Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center. Henry Mayo nurse Monique Avalos is shown here conducting the training at the senior center. Photo courtesy of HMNH.

‘Stayin’ Alive’ with hands-only CPR 

Staff from Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital recently conducted a series of free “hands-only CPR” training sessions for the public at the hospital, the Henry Mayo Fitness and Health club and at the Bella Vida Santa

City libraries kick off summer reading program  

Families were taken on a prehistoric adventure during the Old Town Newhall Library’s Summer Reading Kick-Off on Saturday, an event aimed to encourage children to keep reading during summer break andbecome a part

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Blind student overcomes barriers to graduate 

News release  Alexa Canepa navigated college with determination and a refusal to let accessibility become an obstacle, proving what’s possible when support and self-advocacy come together.  Like many college students,

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Robert Lamoureux | Do loose bricks sink ships? 

Question: Good evening, Sir. What a great opportunity you provide to us readers, the ability to learn through your experience and sharing information, so that we have the confidence to try DIY. Thank you.   My question may have been answered previously, but I am a newer follower and not quite sure how to locate past information. With that said, I hope you are willing to cover the topic again, if it is a duplicate: There are columns outside my home, which are covered in brick. Unfortunately, some of the bricks have come loose and/or have fallen off.   Luckily, they are intact still, so can be reused. My problem, though, is not knowing the proper method to reinstall them properly, so that we aren’t dealing with this issue time and again. Are you able to help with this, please? Thank you so much.  — Eric J.  Answer: Eric, not a problem at all, just a bit of labor and materials for you. First, acquire quick-set mortar from a big box store. Take the loose and fallen bricks, clean them of all previous adhesives and soak them in water. Soaking them allows them to not absorb the new adhesive quite so fast.   Mix the quick-set per instructions and apply to the side of the brick that will be attached to the pillar. Allow these to dry, then add mortar in between the bricks, to finish off the job. This should take care of the problem; you may want to keep extra supplies on hand for future repairs. Best of luck.  Robert Lamoureux has more than 40 years of experience as a general contractor, with separate licenses

Circle of Hope hosts Wellness Day 

Pampering patients, Circle of Hope held its annual Wellness Day on May 31 at Monarch Beauty Academy.  From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., cancer patients and survivors could receive massages, makeup and

The Signal’s float travels through Main Street during the Fourth of July Parade on July 4, 2025 in Santa Clarita, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Registration extended for Fourth of July Parade 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita has extended regular registration through Monday for the Santa Clarita Valley Fourth of July Parade.   Entries received after Monday will be part of the late registration period.   This

Marlee Lauffer, the 2025 Silver Spur honoree, presents this year’s award to Ed Masterson. Photo courtesy of Brooke Ritter.

COC Foundation honors Masterson with Silver Spur 

News release  The College of the Canyons Foundation recently honored community leader and emcee Ed Masterson with the Silver Spur Award.   More than 180 friends, family members, colleagues and distinguished guests gathered at the

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 SCV Water Scout Days to return this summer 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency has announced the return of its Scout Days program this summer.   Running from July 2 through July 30, the educational program will be offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, from

SCV Animal Care Center seeking artists to revamp facility 

The Santa Clarita Valley Animal Care Center is encouraging local muralists to submit a proposal to help enhance the facility with three new art pieces.  As part of the center’s ongoing efforts to strengthen community connections and create

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Barger announces return of Santa Monica Beach Bus  

News release  Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger is announcing the return of the Beach Bus program for the 2026 summer season. Beginning Friday and running through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7,

Artist: Break an egg, delicately 

Some might consider the concepts of “strength” and “vulnerability” as a dichotomy, but artist Larisa Safaryan uses the relationship between the two to influence her art.  “I started using this unconventional

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SCV LGBTQ Center to host Santa Clarita Summer Games 

News release The Santa Clarita Valley LGBTQ Center is scheduled July 18 to host the Santa Clarita Summer Games, a community-wide celebration of athleticism, inclusion and pride.  The event at Newhall Park is planned to

Being a first-generation college student at College of the Canyons has been both exciting and nerve-wracking for Shauntell Lowe, according to a news release from the community college, which held its graduation ceremony last week. Courtesy photo.

First-gen student recounts path to COC graduation 

News release  With the help of Umoja, mentors and her own persistence, Shauntell Lowe rose from uncertainty and housing instability to reach graduation with hope and determination.  Being a first-generation college