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Florence Holmes celebrating her 100th birthday at the Elks Lodge No. 2379 with cake and cupcakes on July 1, 2025 in Santa Clarita, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

100 and Fabulous: Valencia woman celebrates 100th birthday  

Florence Holmes doesn’t let her age stop her from looking good every day.   Born on July 30, 1925, the almost-100-year-old made sure to apply a fresh layer of lipstick before family and friends began snapping photos of her in celebration of the milestone.   Wearing a tiara and a sash reading “100 & Fabulous,” the Valencia resident was all smiles as

City making plans for former senior center 

The city of Santa Clarita is working on plans to build separate spaces at the former Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center site for two groups that you don’t always think

The Savvy Senior

The Savvy Senior | The Surprising Dangers of Earwax 

Dear Savvy Senior,  I’ve heard that excessive earwax can cause serious health problems in elderly seniors. What can you tell me about this?  – Caregiving Daughter  Dear Caregiving,  It’s true!

Photos: Shirley O’Connell turns 103

Having met celebrities throughout her life, it was only natural for Shirley O’Connell to joke with the residents at Atria Senior Living if they wanted an autograph from her during

Newhall Elementary School second graders take turns to read “How the Turtle Cracked Its Shell” on Tuesday morning with SCV Education Foundation ‘Read with Me’ volunteer Michele Lobl. Dec. 3, 2024 Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Read with Me program bridges gaps in literacy

On a recent Tuesday morning, Michele Lobl, a retired city employee, made her way to Newhall Elementary School to spend some time with Mrs. Katherine George’s second-grade class.   “How’s everybody