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Local nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence welcomed more than 70 community members to its first open house on April 25. Courtesy photo.

Over 70 attend FYI open house 

News release  Local nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence welcomed more than 70 community members to its first open house on Saturday, April 25.   Attendees learned how FYI supports local foster youth who are aging out of the foster care system, equipping them

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Assistance League provides sixth-grade students outfits for graduation 

News release  Assistance League of Santa Clarita, a chapter of Assistance League, a national nonprofit organization, invited 120 local students, referred by their schools, to a shopping event April 26 to prepare them for their upcoming promotion to middle school.  Each

Santa Clarita Elks Lodge No. 2379 recognized Cooper Kehoe as the first‑place winner in the eighth‑grade division of this year’s Elks Americanism Essay Contest. Courtesy photo.

Elks announce ‘Americanism’ essay contest winner 

News release  Santa Clarita Elks Lodge No. 2379 proudly recognized Cooper Kehoe, an eighth‑grade member of the Santa Clarita Valley Young Marines, as the first‑place winner in the eighth‑grade division of this year’s Elks Americanism

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HMNH appoints Kelly Galbo as VP and chief nursing officer  

News release  Kelly Galbo has been appointed vice president and chief nursing officer of Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, the hospital announced in a news release.  “Galbo brings extensive experience in nursing leadership, with a strong

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Whitesides bill aims to protect SCV from mining impacts 

News release  Rep. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, has introduced the Containing Effects of Mining Extraction (CEMEx) Act, which would address the potential harms caused by large-scale mining operations near populated areas, according

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Chamber receives President’s Circle Award 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce has been named a recipient of the 2026 President’s Circle Award by the California Chamber of Commerce, honoring the organization’s exceptional

Runners participate in the 41st annual Fourth of July Independence Day Classic run ahead of the parade on July 4, 2025 in Santa Clarita, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

42nd Annual Independence Day Classic returns  

News release  The Santa Clarita Runners Club announced the return of the 42nd Annual Fourth of July Independence Day Classic.  This year’s event will feature three activities for participants of all ages and abilities, including a Kid K, a 5K run, and a 1

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Lauffer to retire from HMNH after 11 years of service 

News release  Marlee Lauffer, president of the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation and vice president of marketing and communications for Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, has announced her retirement effective June

Art by Jem Atwater.

Coastal painter Jem Atwater to headline May SCAA meeting 

News release  Ventura County painter Jem Atwater will take center stage at the May 18 monthly meeting of the Santa Clarita Artists Association at the Newhall Library. The evening demonstration is free and open to the public.  A classically trained oil painter, Atwater earned her bachelor’s in fine arts from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco before relocating to Ventura, where she has become a cornerstone of the regional arts community, said a news release from SCAA.  

Artwork by Naomi Young.

Artist reception for ‘Towers & Flowers’ set for May 17 

News release  Local multimedia artist Naomi Young will unveil her newest solo exhibition, “Towers & Flowers,” with a special one-night-only art reception on Sunday, May 17, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Valencia Town Center.  This

Abbamania Canada is scheduled to perform at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons on Friday, May 15. Courtesy image.

Abbamania coming to PAC 

News release  Abbamania Canada is scheduled to perform at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons on Friday, May 15.  This all-Canadian cast from Ontario, Canada, made up of studio

Artwork by Fealing Lin.

SCAA to present watercolor workshop with Fealing Lin 

News release  The Santa Clarita Artists Association is scheduled May 15 and 16 to host a two-day workshop featuring award-winning California watercolor artist Fealing Lin, who will demonstrate both portrait and landscape painting.  The event is scheduled 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

College briefs

College Briefs for May 7

Bodily named to Eastern Oregon University dean’s list  Eastern Oregon University named 606 students to the dean’s list for the 2026 fall term, and among them was Eldred Bodily, of

The Santa Clarita Elks Lodge No. 2379 recently presented a $1,500 check to the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center at Bella Vida,. Courtesy photo.

Elks Lodge presents grant to Senior Center 

News release  The Santa Clarita Elks Lodge No. 2379 recently presented a $1,500 check to the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center at Bella Vida, supporting the center’s Meals on Wheels program and food pantry.   Funded through

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