When he’s off duty, United States Army Staff Sgt. Johnny Rodriguez of Santa Clarita volunteers with the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department’s Vital Interventions and Directional Alternatives (VIDA) program. The
Castaic resident and World War II fighter pilot Kenneth Placek turned 102 years old on Tuesday. He celebrated his birthday among a group of military veterans during a Coffee4Vets meeting
The annual Santa Clarita Valley Memorial Day Ceremony is set for Monday, May 26, at Eternal Valley Memorial Park Mortuary in Newhall. Beginning at 10 a.m. on Memorial Day, the
He told his son, who set up the interview, that he didn’t think he had much to talk about. On May 13, Castaic resident Kenneth Placek will be 102 years
News release The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative announced its second annual “Bringing it Home” fundraiser, an exclusive wine and hors d’oeuvre event, is scheduled to be held 6-8 p.m.
Some Vietnam veterans have talked about when they came home from the war, people spit on them or called them names due to the unpopularity of the conflict. Even some
A group of Placerita Junior High students said they learned how one person can make a huge difference after meeting two Medal of Honor recipients at the Ronald Regan Library
A concert with a “special brand of over-the-top rock” is scheduled for 8 p.m. March 15 at the American Legion Post 507 in Newhall, according to Canyon Country resident James
Guitars for Vets in Newhall hosted its first Celebration Day on Friday to recognize three United States military veterans who successfully completed the 11-week guitar instruction program. According to Tom
Gianna Gonzalez’s grandfather, a Vietnam War veteran, took her to see the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall in September 2013 when it came to the Valencia Town Center mall. That visit
On his 98th birthday, Saugus resident and World War II veteran Donald Kuehl celebrated by flying in a glider with then-Rep. Mike Garcia. When he turned 100 on Thursday, he
News release The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative and local artist Gianna Gonzalez are scheduled Sunday to host Veteran Painting Day, a community event aimed at showing appreciation for veterans.
News release College of the Canyons has completed the first year of its five-year Veterans Upward Bound grant program. This transformative initiative aims to provide comprehensive support services to eligible
Saugus resident Maggie Lockridge received a phone call in late 2008 from the producer of Dr. Phil McGraw’s former television program, asking if she might be able to help a
The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative held its “Bringing it Home” wine event fundraiser on Thursday evening at Salt Creek Grille with the aim to raise funds and provide meals
News release The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative is inviting the community to its “Bringing it Home” fundraiser, a wine and hors d’oeuvre event scheduled 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21,
Tom Cadman, a local Vietnam veteran, submitted this photo along with a note: “While attending the Veterans Day event (Monday) at Veterans Historical Plaza, I was handed this handmade card
The city of Santa Clarita hosted its 18th annual Veterans Day Ceremony to honor local veterans, those currently serving in the military and their families on Monday morning at a
Members of the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce honored eight local veterans on Thursday evening at the SCV Senior Center for the chamber’s 14th annual Salute to Patriots event.
The Veterans Day Adoption event on Saturday at the Castaic Animal Shelter aimed to pair vets with pets. According to center manager Paul Maradiaga, this was the first year they’d
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the city of Santa Clarita, has announced the honorees for the 14th Annual Salute to Patriots, a celebration
The Castaic Animal Care Center invites community members to its Veterans Day adoption event on Nov. 9. Residents are encouraged to come and join the L.A. County Department of Animal
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
News release Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, recently assisted the Dodson family in recovering the long-lost military medals of 1st Lt. Lee Dodson, a World War II B-17 pilot who made the
A 27-year veteran of the United States Army, Lt. Col. David Jackson recalls his experiences in the military and how they have shaped his life today.
Jacob P. Miller was born November 2, 1986, in Granada Hills, California, but he grew up in Canyon Country graduating from Canyon High School June 17, 2005. Jake was popular
Propelled by the tragic outcome of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Dick Ramsey stepped forward and served his country, a nation still healing from assault.
After enduring tragedy in childhood, Gordon Rogers went on to perform one of the most hair-raising duties during World War II as a teenager, participating in America’s massive offensive to pulverize Hitler’s Nazi Germany.
On Dec. 7, 1941, everything changed in Lee Shulman’s life, just like every American during that time.
Meeting the Brave is The Signal’s six-part video series taking a unique snapshot into the valiant efforts taken by six local veterans to protect freedom and the values we have as Americans.
The series is hosted by Vietnam War veteran and Santa Clarita resident Bill Reynolds, one of the “Boys of ’67,” Charlie Company, 4th/47th, 9th Infantry Division.
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