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Brian Frost grills hamburgers for attendees at the America 250 All-American BBQ at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6885 in Canyon Country, Calif., Sunday, June 14, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

‘All-American’ BBQ celebrates Flag Day, veterans, community

June 15, 2026 3:37 pm

By Kamryn Martell Signal Staff Writer With the 250th birthday of the United States coming up, community members kicked off the festivities with a barbecue celebrating Flag Day and America 250 at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6885 in Canyon Country on Sunday afternoon. Attendees at the barbecue got to enjoy the smell of hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill, live music, and saw veterans get recognition for their service with a Purple Hearts certificate. Karen Frost, head of the

Local dignitaries and veterans smile for a photo at the Memorial Day Tribute at Eternal Valley Memorial Park and Mortuary in Newhall, Calif., Monday, May 25, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Community gathers to remember veterans on Memorial Day

May 25, 2026 4:26 pm

Ken Placek is given a birthday sash at his birthday breakfast during Coffee 4 Veterans at Crazy Otto's Diner in Canyon Country, Calif., Thursday, May 7, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

WWII veteran turns 103

May 7, 2026 4:47 pm

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Veterans Collaborative to host free Easter egg hunt for veterans’ families

March 25, 2026 6:00 pm

The Guitar Alliance, a local volunteer group of teachers, students and Elk members, performed throughout the luncheon. Courtesy photo.

Elks Lodge hosts luncheon for veterans

March 11, 2026 10:38 am

Local dignitaries and veterans smile for a photo at the Memorial Day Tribute at Eternal Valley Memorial Park and Mortuary in Newhall, Calif., Monday, May 25, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Community gathers to remember veterans on Memorial Day

May 25, 2026 4:26 pm

Ken Placek is given a birthday sash at his birthday breakfast during Coffee 4 Veterans at Crazy Otto's Diner in Canyon Country, Calif., Thursday, May 7, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

WWII veteran turns 103

May 7, 2026 4:47 pm

Press release

Veterans Collaborative to host free Easter egg hunt for veterans’ families

March 25, 2026 6:00 pm

The Guitar Alliance, a local volunteer group of teachers, students and Elk members, performed throughout the luncheon. Courtesy photo.

Elks Lodge hosts luncheon for veterans

March 11, 2026 10:38 am

Guardians SCV breakfast and car show event reminds community to never forget 9/11 sacrifices

September 16, 2024 4:47 pm

Guardians SCV hosted its fourth annual Patriot Day car show and free breakfast to remember 9/11 on Saturday morning in the parking lot of Higher Vision Church in Valencia. During

Politics and government

Garcia introduces VA supplemental bill

September 14, 2024 11:56 am

News release Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, introduced the Veterans Benefits Continuity and Accountability Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2024, a bill to fully fund the Veterans Administration’s request for supplemental

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Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative moves to new home

September 5, 2024 3:20 pm

News release The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative has been providing services to veterans, active-duty military, and their families since 2018 from its office on Lyons Avenue, and has now

Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita (L) and William L. Reynolds' widow Meg Reynolds unveil a plaque honoring the war veteran during a ceremony on Tuesday morning at the United States Postal Service office on Creekside Road. Trisha Anas/ The Signal.

Bill Reynolds honored with post office renaming

August 27, 2024 5:41 pm

William “Bill” L. Reynolds was a decorated Vietnam War veteran and hero who was best known for his work advocating for fellow veterans in the Santa Clarita Valley. He died

Veteran organization to hold motorcycle fundraiser

August 22, 2024 5:35 pm

Santa Clarita Valley residents will have the chance to ride into Mint Canyon Moose Lodge on Sept. 14, where Blue Star Ranch will host its inaugural Motorcycle Poker Ride Fundraiser. For

Newhall gets Guitars for Vets group

August 22, 2024 2:33 pm

In 11 lessons, United States military veterans can learn the basics of playing guitar and begin jamming with other vets, with the ultimate goal of healing through the power of

Coffee4Vets serves those who served

July 25, 2024 5:32 pm

His younger brother, a Vietnam veteran, couldn’t talk about the war unless he was “stinking drunk,” Juan Blanco said. Only then would all the pain come pouring out. So many

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JCI to host Veteran’s Resource Fair at Hart Park

July 3, 2024 11:32 am

News release JCI Santa Clarita is scheduled Sept. 21 to host its Veteran’s Resource Fair at William S. Hart Park, aiming to provide veterans and their families with resources, support

Veterans News

Schiavo, Veteran Peer Network to host Veteran Expo July 27

June 27, 2024 10:21 am

Editor’s note: This event has been postponed. By Sara McCarthy Signal Staff Writer Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, and the Veteran Peer Access Network are set to host a Veterans Expo July

Veterans Gary Simpson (left) and Ken Asam (right) with author Carol Cliffie at the luncheon hosted by the Visual Impairment Services Team. Courtesy photo.

Local author gives keynote speech for visually impaired veterans

May 29, 2024 9:36 am

News release Local author Carole Cliffe was the keynote speaker at a luncheon for visually impaired veterans on May 23, and encouraged the veterans to hand down the gifts they

Standing ovations were seen throughout the entire ceremony as speakers shared their respects to the fallen soldiers at the 36th annual Memorial Day Ceremony at the Enteral Valley Memorial Park and Mortuary. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Memorial Day Ceremony honors women in the military

May 27, 2024 4:20 pm

A Boeing F/A -18 Superhornet flew over hundreds of people wearing red, white and blue. The roaring sound from the engine of the aircraft as it passed over the American

Tiger Scout, Alexis Carden, 7, places a flag on the grave of a veteran at Eternal Valley Memorial Park and Mortuary in preparation for Memorial Day in Newhall on Saturday, 052524. Dan Watson/The Signal

Teaching respect and remembrance: Scouts honor fallen soldiers

May 26, 2024 5:22 pm

Kim Carden, committee chair and leader for Cub Scout Pack No. 494, led her group of second-grade Cub Scouts as they carefully placed an American flag on numerous graves. “Salute,”

SCV Veterans Memorial committee mourns loss of 2 members

May 24, 2024 4:57 pm

The Santa Clarita Valley Veterans Memorial committee recently lost two long-time members of the organization and will honor both individuals with a special remembrance at the annual Memorial Day Ceremony

Sandra Chavez, left, thirteen-year U.S. Marine spouse gets a manicure from Anna Hoang during the second annual Military Spouses Spa Day Appreciation event held at Anthony Vince' Nail Spa in Valencia on Friday, 051024. Dan Watson/The Signal

Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative hosts spa day

May 24, 2024 12:41 pm

The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative and Hello Auto Group recently held their second annual special spa day event to honor military spouses in the Santa Clarita Valley. Attendees were

From left: Albert Rodriguez, president of the Veteran Services Collaborative; Stephanie English, senior field deputy to county Supervisor Kathryn Barger; and Jeff Stabile, director of business development for the collaborative. The trio met at the Barger’s Santa Clarita field office for the announcement of ongoing county funding to support the collaborative. Courtesy photo.

Barger, Veterans Collaborative announce county funding to help veterans

April 16, 2024 4:13 pm

News release L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger and the Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative announced they have executed a social program agreement whereby the county will provide $8,000 in funding

Vietnam veterans enjoy lunch at the Senior Center during the National Vietnam War Veterans Day celebration on Friday, March 29. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

SCV Vietnam veterans host second annual celebration

April 2, 2024 11:14 am

Friday marked National Vietnam Veterans Day, and the second annual Santa Clarita Valley National Vietnam War Veterans Day celebration was held at the SCV Senior Center. According to the U.S.

Ron-Paul Tamayo with his finished Eagle Scout project for Troop 228, a sign with a QR code linked to 20 interviews with local veterans that he installed at Veterans Historical Plaza in Newhall on Wednesday, 022824. Dan Watson/The Signal

Honoring history: Eagle Scout project showcases local veterans

February 29, 2024 5:54 pm

The idea came to his head quickly. Getting all the pieces to fit together to make his dream a reality took much longer than he initially expected. Ron-Paul Tamayo, a

The Condor Squadron initiates their ceremonial flyover with World War II AT6 aircrafts for the Memorial Day Tribute 2023 at Eternal Valley Memorial Park and Mortuary in Newhall, Calif., on Monday, May 29, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal

Memorial Day event to honor female veterans

February 28, 2024 12:59 pm

News release The Memorial Day Event held at Eternal Valley Cemetery honors those who have served in the military, and this year’s event will focus on female veterans, according