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Logan Galarza

Hart alum selected for TV Academy internship 

July 6, 2026 4:15 pm

News release  Hart High School alumnus Logan Galarza has been selected for the Television Academy Foundation Internship program. He is one of 40 students chosen by Television Academy members from across the country for the 2026 summer Internship program.   The foundation offers paid internships at Hollywood studios and production companies annually to college students nationwide, said a news release from the foundation.  Galarza is

Monsters spotted at Rancho Camulos? 

June 24, 2026 1:46 pm

News release  Armed Bigfoot expeditions — in the Santa Clarita Valley? Werewolves reported in Castaic? Giant, man-eating grizzly bears wandering Canyon Country? UFOs hovering over Newhall? Valencia’s Vampire Van killer? A dream that saved

The Santa Clarita Elks Lodge No. 2379 recently held its annual Flag Day Ceremony, honoring the origins of the nation’s flag and its evolution to the present-day stars and stripes,. Courtesy photo.

Elks Lodge holds annual Flag Day ceremony 

June 24, 2026 1:30 pm

News release  The Santa Clarita Elks Lodge No. 2379 recently held its annual Flag Day Ceremony, honoring the origins of the nation’s flag and its evolution to the present-day stars and stripes, the Elks announced in a news release. 

Isaac Hopewell

SCCS, TMU grad works with NHL team 

June 24, 2026 11:48 am

News release  As Isaac Hopewell, a graduate of Santa Clarita Christian School and The Master’s University, walked beneath the arena seats, he could hear the crowd of nearly 20,000 fans cheering above

Press release

City announces return of Float N’ Flicks 

June 23, 2026 2:26 pm

News release  The city of Santa Clarita’s Float N’ Flicks is returning with two evenings of swimming, family fun and movies under the stars, the city announced in a news release.   Guests are invited to cool

Photos: ‘Beyond the moment’

June 20, 2026 4:37 pm

Photographer Bruce McFarland was featured at the Canyon Theatre Guild in collaboration with the Santa Clarita Artists Association for his work titled ‘Beyond the Moment’, which highlighted a selection of McFarland’s

NAACP celebrates Juneteenth at Canyon Country Community Center 

June 20, 2026 4:09 pm

The NAACP Santa Clarita branch brought a celebration centered in community, culture, and diversity on Saturday to the Canyon Country Community Center during its third annual Juneteenth Celebration Family Fun Day in the Park.   To celebrate

Hart grad celebrating wins, one TikTok at a time  

June 20, 2026 10:07 am

Wendy Aguilar, a long-time journalist turned public relations and social media specialist, was recently recognized for her work with the Sacramento Fire Department at the Government Social Media Conference in

The Time Ranger

The Time Ranger | Happy Dad Day, SCV Fathers! 

June 20, 2026 3:00 am

If I had a magic wand, I’d wave it over all the Dads and poof would appear big screen TVs in quiet dens, remote controls with fresh batteries, recliners and your own six trays

Robert Lamoureux

Robert Lamoureux | The thing about birch trees: They grow 

June 20, 2026 1:34 am

Question: Hey there Robert, my name is Alex. I’m thrilled to have the need to write in, as I’ve been a long-time reader and have learned so much from you. This one, though, has me stuck and unsure how to proceed.   I’ve owned my

Plea goes out to keep dogs running 

June 19, 2026 5:12 pm

Dogs MJ, Shyla and Bonnie were the center of attention during the “Run with Dogs” initiative held by West Ranch High School’s track and field program just a few weeks ago.   The “Run with Dogs” initiative is aimed at helping dogs housed

Lauffer: It’s all about relationships 

June 19, 2026 4:57 pm

Retiring HMNH VP melancholy, but excited about future after 3-decade career  Cardboard boxes lined up Marlee Lauffer’s office at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, filled with personal belongings ranging from family photos to

Attendees could go on the L.A. County Fire Dozer during the Summer Fire Safety Press Conference at Towsley Canyon Trailhead on Friday, June 20, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

City, county to host Fire Safety Day 

June 18, 2026 5:36 pm

News release  The city of Santa Clarita, in partnership with the county of Los Angeles and public safety agencies, invites the community to an educational event urging residents to stay prepared and protect their families, pets

College briefs

College Briefs for June 18

June 18, 2026 1:14 pm

Parra Named to University of Mississippi chancellor’s honor roll   Sophia Parra, of Newhall, was named to the University of Mississippi’s fall 2025 honor roll.   Parra, in the bachelor’s of business administration in

Kidneys Quest Foundation hosts Unity Charity golf tournament 

June 17, 2026 5:20 pm

Golfers gathered at the Vista Valencia Golf Course on Saturday, not only for some friendly competition, but also to support The Kidneys Quest Foundation during the Unity Charity Golf Tournament hosted in collaboration with the Martinez