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SCV SELPA reaches out to parents of special-needs individuals

July 8, 2025 4:46 pm

News release The Santa Clarita Valley Special Education Local Plan Area (SCV SELPA) and its member school districts actively seek out all individuals with exceptional needs, from birth to age 22, including infants and children attending private schools. Special education programs are available to all eligible students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment in accordance with the Individuals with

Eleven-year-olds practice their swings at The Master’s University baseball summer camp. Photo by Kelly Ingram (Nishimoto)/The Signal

Summer fun, faith and fundamentals at TMU

July 8, 2025 12:09 pm

Girl Scouts Troop No. 70522 during the Fourth of July Parade on July 4, 2025 in Santa Clarita, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Photo Gallery: 2025 Santa Clarita Fourth of July Parade

July 5, 2025 9:04 am

Robert Lamoureux

Robert Lamoureux | Looking for a PVC drainage fix

July 5, 2025 1:42 am

The Time Ranger | Our Controversial Giant Grizzly Bear

July 5, 2025 1:05 am

Eleven-year-olds practice their swings at The Master’s University baseball summer camp. Photo by Kelly Ingram (Nishimoto)/The Signal

Summer fun, faith and fundamentals at TMU

July 8, 2025 12:09 pm

Girl Scouts Troop No. 70522 during the Fourth of July Parade on July 4, 2025 in Santa Clarita, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Photo Gallery: 2025 Santa Clarita Fourth of July Parade

July 5, 2025 9:04 am

Robert Lamoureux

Robert Lamoureux | Looking for a PVC drainage fix

July 5, 2025 1:42 am

The Time Ranger | Our Controversial Giant Grizzly Bear

July 5, 2025 1:05 am

The audience cheers during the Fourth of July Parade on July 4, 2025 in Santa Clarita, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Stars, stripes and Santa Clarita: A community united at the 93rd Fourth of July Parade

July 4, 2025 5:05 pm

Haley and Tim Mendez sat in folding chairs under one of their two pop-up canopies with misters strung up along the inside to keep themselves cool on Friday morning. They

File photo: West Ranch High School’s Noah Douphner (21) hits the ball over the net against Canyon High’s James Courtemarsh (14) and Blake Hastings (22) during a game at West Ranch High School, March 6, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/The Signal

West Ranch graduate makes USA Volleyball U19 National Team

July 3, 2025 3:45 pm

West Ranch High School graduate Noah Douphner of Stevenson Ranch is one of 12 players from around the country who made the USA Volleyball Boys U19 National Team. According to

College briefs

College Briefs for July 3

July 3, 2025 10:58 am

Verlaque named to Washington College dean’s list Lucy Verlaque, of Valencia, was named to Washington College’s spring 2025 dean’s list. In order to earn this academic honor, a student must

Los Angeles County Director of Military and Veterans Affairs James (Jim) Zenner accepts a $50,000 check from L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger during the 16th annual State of the County Luncheon hosted by the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on July 2, 2025 in Santa Clarita, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Barger seeds new arts and veterans center with $50,000

July 2, 2025 6:10 pm

News release L.A. County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger announced an initiative to establish the nation’s first Arts and Veterans Center in the heart of Santa Clarita, and presented

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger conducts a Q&A with L.A. County Sheriff Robert Luna (center) and L.A. County District Attorney Chief Deputy Steve Katz during the 16th annual State of the County Luncheon hosted by the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on July 2, 2025 in Santa Clarita, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Barger highlights deputy wellness, public safety, homeless reform at State of the County

July 2, 2025 5:09 pm

Deputy wellness, homeless reform, the nation’s first Arts and Veterans Center in Newhall and public safety were among topics in Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s State of the County

Residents gather for the Santa Clarita Valley Fourth of July Parade in Newhall on Thursday, July 4, 2024. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Planning your Fourth of July in the SCV

July 2, 2025 3:18 pm

Fourth of July 2025 will offer a full day of events in the Santa Clarita Valley, from the annual parade in the morning to fireworks viewing parties in the evening,

Matthew Mancillas. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Navy.

Santa Clarita native serves aboard Navy’s oldest commissioned warship

July 2, 2025 11:09 am

By Ashley Craig Navy Office of Community Outreach BOSTON — Airman Matthew Mancillas, a native of Santa Clarita, is one of more than 60 sailors celebrating America’s 249 years of independence

File photo: Musicians donated their time and musical talents to the Vasquez Canyon Rocks Natural Area and Nature Center “Fireside Night: A Celebration of Western Music” at Vasquez Rocks, Aug. 11, 2024. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Western rhythms ride into Vasquez Rocks for music show and fundraiser

July 2, 2025 9:09 am

The Vasquez Rocks Natural Area plans to present the second annual “Celebration of Western Songs” 5:30-8 p.m. July 13 at Vasquez Rocks. According to a news release, the event is

Bill Miranda

Bill Miranda | Home is Where the Hart is This Fourth of July

July 2, 2025 6:05 am

By Mayor Bill Miranda As we prepare for the city’s Fourth of July Parade, we are reminded of the values that bind us together as a community and as a

The Savvy Senior

The Savvy Senior | Who’s eligible for Social Security disability benefits?

July 2, 2025 1:50 am

Dear Savvy Senior, What do I need to do to get disability benefits from Social Security? I’m 60 years old and have a medical condition that doesn’t allow me

Otis inspects a trap used to rescue thousands of dog runaways by his owner, Lorena Zeballos, on June 28, 2025 in Santa Clarita, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Local nonprofit races to rescue pets spooked by Fourth of July fireworks

July 1, 2025 5:34 pm

Every Fourth of July since its founding, All Animal Search and Rescue of Santa Clarita receives reports of missing pets who seemingly run away from their homes due to the

SCE: Failed conductor causes power outage in Canyon Country

July 1, 2025 5:18 pm

A power outage Tuesday morning in Canyon Country left about 2,200 Southern California Edison customers without power until about noon, said Edison spokesman Jeff Monford. According to at least one

Pam McGeary (in green jacket and black outfit) is fine with “the Helens” — and two Mr. Ropers — taking over her comedy show at Santa Clarita Lanes in Canyon Country, June 25, 2025. Photo courtesy of Matthew Paul Photography

Wigged-out fans take over comedy nights at bowling alley

July 1, 2025 4:19 pm

If you were at Santa Clarita Lanes in Saugus last Wednesday, you might’ve noticed a relatively large number of middle-aged women with red curly hair, wearing colorful house dresses. You

Brent Christensen, center stage, as Stepahno in "Tempest" at Rivendale Park. Courtesy photo.

Shakespeare Festival hosts memorial, launches scholarship in memory of founding member

July 1, 2025 10:53 am

News release Santa Clarita Shakespeare is scheduled July 13 to host a memorial for Brent Christensen, one of the local acting company’s founding members, who died last month. The theater

The Santa Clarita Youth Grove in Central Park memorializes Santa Clarita youth who have died in traffic-related incidents. Michael Picarella/The Signal

City accepting name submissions for Youth Grove

June 30, 2025 4:10 pm

News release The city of Santa Clarita is now accepting names for the Youth Grove in Central Park (27150 Bouquet Canyon Road). This project honors Santa Clarita youth, aged

Volunteers raked mulch during the city of Santa Clarita's Community Beautification Day in Valencia at Valencia Glen Park on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Volunteers and city make ‘mulch’ ado about beautification

June 28, 2025 5:20 pm

Volunteers took part in a one-day cleanup event Saturday morning in Valencia to beautify their community, pick up community service hours and even have some fun. The city of Santa

Robert Lamoureux

Robert Lamoureux | Is there backlash from a self-stick backsplash?

June 28, 2025 1:40 am

Question: Hello there Robert, Wayne here. You may have covered this topic over the years but I am unable to find anything online, so asking now before we embark on

The Time Ranger | An All-Time Typo and Magic Mountain Melees

June 28, 2025 1:16 am

Top of June’s last Saturday morning to you, dear saddlepals. I’d step into the entryway, but I’ve got the spurs on and, no offense, I’d rather not leave those thousands

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