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Yuli Beatty- Lopez embraces her husband Juan Lopez after surprising him with with a garage decorated in his memorabilia and medals during his time in the United States Marines. May 24, 2025 in Valencia, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Semper surprise: Valencia Marine honored with garage makeover 

She made sure her husband was blindfolded. A family member had taken him to lunch earlier in the day on Saturday. Valencia resident Juan Lopez later said he had no idea what his wife was doing.  She opened the garage to their home, the blindfold was removed, and around 30 people greeted Lopez with the surprise. It wasn’t his birthday.

Vietnam veteran Paul Gonzalez is wrapped with his custom-made quilt by Donna Kiger of the Quilt of Valor Foundation at the Denny's in Canyon Country, Calif., on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022.

Vietnam veterans honored with quilts of valor

The Quilts of Valor Foundation honored five veterans from chapter 355 of the Vietnam Veterans of America organization on Thursday.   The Quilts of Valor Foundation is a national organization that

One Story, One City: Nature can be the cure

Nature makes us happier, healthier and more creative, according to a book the city of Santa Clarita has been promoting as part of the “One Story One City” month-long program

A bonding opportunity for veterans

On a fair, sunny day, brothers in arms from different military branches had an opportunity to bond over lunch, their shared experiences and a unique collection of military vehicles.   Motorcycle

SCV’s Drake serving in South China Sea

SOUTH CHINA SEA — Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Tyler Drake, above, a native of Santa Clarita, unbolts an airborne low frequency sonar cable reel on a MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned

Canyons Aquatics donates $1,000 to Veterans Collaborative

News release   Eleven members of the Canyons Aquatic Club, along with their coaches and parents, recently visited the Veteran Center and presented the Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative with a card, cap and a $1,000 check for the center.   The aquatics club held a fund raiser

Hundreds attend 2021 Santa Clarita Veterans Day Ceremony

Momentarily setting aside branch rivalries, a coalition of Santa Clarita Valley military veterans were joined by hundreds of their fellow local residents and community leaders in attending the city of Santa Clarita

Chamber salutes SCV’s patriots

Some of the Santa Clarita Valley’s veterans were honored Wednesday at the SCV Chamber of Commerce’s 11th annual Salute to Patriots, recognizing these men and women for not only serving

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City to honor veterans at annual Veterans Day ceremony

News release  The city of Santa Clarita invites community members to join the Santa Clarita City Council for a special Veterans Day ceremony to honor local veterans, currently serving military and their families, at 11 a.m. on Thursday,

Santa Clarita to salute its patriots

News Release  The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce has announced its six honorees for its upcoming 11th Annual Salute to Patriots on Nov. 10 at 4 p.m. in the courtyard

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Elks lend support to Veterans Collaborative

News Release   The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative continues to receive support from Elks Lodge No. 2379.     Jeannette Fisher, from Elks Lodge No. 2379, accompanied Jeff Stabile to Lowes to assist in purchasing shelving and supplies