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Bill Miranda

Bill Miranda | Central Park – Where Art and Community Flow Together 

By Mayor Bill Miranda   “Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.” – Thomas Merton      If you know me or my wonderful wife, Virgina, then you know how deeply art has impacted our lives. From teaching painting classes and visiting museums to simply enjoying the beauty of nature, we find inspiration in the world around

14-year-old passes Cisco certification test 

Academy of the Canyons 14-year-old Aakash Ahuja Jr., of Valencia, passed the Cisco Certified Network Associate certification test this month just before his 15th birthday on May 23.  According to

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Gieser completes Army medic training 

News release  Jack Gieser, a 2023 graduate of Valencia High School, began his military career in 2024, completing basic training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, in December 2024. This was

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Cal Poly student awarded Gladbach scholarship 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency, in partnership with the Association of California Water Agencies, announced that the 2025 Edward G. “Jerry” Gladbach Scholarship has been awarded to

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SCV Water’s Scout Days program returns 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency announced the return of its Scout Days program for the third consecutive year.   With dates from June 24 to July 31,

A crowd of people say the pledge of allegiance during the annual Santa Clarita Valley Memorial Day Tribute on Monday at Eternal Valley Memorial Park Mortuary in Newhall, May 26, 2025. Michael Picarella/The Signal

Service and Sacrifice 

SCV Memorial Day Tribute honors heroes who answered the call of duty  Maj. Gen. Matthew P. Beevers, adjutant general of the California Military Department, asked a crowd of hundreds of

College briefs

College Briefs for May 22

2 local students graduate from Utah Tech University  Utah Tech University celebrated the 2025 graduating class of 3,088 students at its 114th Commencement ceremonies recently, and local student Zachary Ball,