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The honorees at the Elks Lodge Community Awards Night included, from left: L.A. County Firefighter Troy Anaya, California Highway Patrol Officer Christopher Penza, Sheriff’s Detective Steve Perez, Senior Center Volunteer of the Year Bill Pawlak, Henry Mayo service award recipient Gilda Cruz-Manglapus, Sheriff’s Detective David Ibanez, and Sheriff’s Deputy Mario Acosta. Courtesy photo.

Elks Lodge honors community heroes 

News release  Santa Clarita Elks Lodge No. 2379 recently hosted a standing-room-only Community Awards Night to recognize the exceptional service of local first responders and community volunteers, the Elks announced in a news release.  

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HMNH names Renee Leon to head hospital foundation 

News release  Renee Leon will assume leadership of the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation upon the June 19 retirement of Foundation President Marlee Lauffer, the hospital announced in a news

Twenty-three College of the Canyons fire technology students have received $1,000 scholarships from Edison International to cover tuition, books and school-related fees. Courtesy photo.

Edison awards 23 fire tech scholarships 

News release  Twenty-three College of the Canyons fire technology students have received $1,000 scholarships from Edison International to cover tuition, books and school-related fees, according to a news release from the college. 

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Santa Clarita Transit introduces contactless payments 

News release  Santa Clarita Transit riders now have a new way to pay for bus fares: Riders can now use contactless credit cards, debit cards and mobile wallets to pay for rides on all Santa Clarita Transit services,

“A Pleasant Neighborhood” by Zony Gordon.

City to host artist reception for ‘Nature’s Narrative’ 

News release   The city of Santa Clarita is scheduled Thursday evening to host an artist’s reception for its latest art exhibition, “Nature’s Narrative,” by Zony Gordon, on display at The Main (24266 Main St.) now through July 8.   This exhibition explores the natural beauty and landscapes found

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

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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,

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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Assessor announces new service counter in Castaic 

News release   Los Angeles County Assessor Jeff Prang announced the opening of the assessor’s new North District Regional Public Service Counter at the Castaic Library, expanding in-person services for residents and

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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

The SCV Water logo, located in Saugus, Calif. on Jan. 27, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

SCV Water releases annual Consumer Confidence Report 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency’s 2026 Annual Consumer Confidence Report is now available for customers to review.   This year’s report, compiled in partnership with Los Angeles County Waterworks District No. 36, shows that water provided by

“Peonies” by Tesha Smith.

‘Rooted in Wonder’ on exhibit at Valencia Library 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita is presenting “Rooted in Wonder,” a solo exhibition by Tesha Smith, on display at the Santa Clarita Public Library Valencia Branch (23743 Valencia Blvd.) now through July 22.   “This exhibit invites viewers into a vibrant world of flowers, foliage and

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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,

Politics and government

Whitesides introduces bipartisan bill on disaster readiness 

News release  Rep. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, and Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-Hesperia, have introduced the Disaster Ready Infrastructure Act, legislation that would require state departments of transportation and metropolitan planning organizations to identify roads, bridges, and other transportation assets that

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