Local dignitaries, veterans and community members gathered on the sunny Monday morning to memorialize those who have fallen in service of their country. This year’s Memorial Day ceremony at Eternal Valley Memorial Park & Mortuary included a special salute to those who have served in the
By Kamryn Martell Signal Staff Writer Ken Placek, a World War II veteran, is turning 103 and celebrated with his friends in the Coffee 4 Veterans group at Crazy Otto’s Diner on Thursday morning. The restaurant was
News release The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative is scheduled to host a free Easter egg hunt for veterans and their families on Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6885, 16208 Sierra Highway, Canyon Country. The family-friendly event
News release Santa Clarita Elks Lodge hosted a veterans luncheon recently with almost 80 guests, comprised of approximately 45 veterans who enjoyed a complimentary meal and dessert. The Feb. 7 afternoon featured heartfelt presentations and camaraderie, said a news release from the Elks.
News release Rep. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, has introduced a bill to improve transparency and oversight of the Department of Veterans Affairs Home Loan Program, and he then testified in support of the bill during
News release Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6885 in Canyon Country has selected Ava Hutton as the local winner of the nationally sponsored VFW “Patriots Pen Essay Contest” for middle school students.
Canyon High School JV Cheer hosted a wreath ceremony for veterans at the Elks Lodge #2379 in Canyon Country on Monday evening. Photos by: Kamryn Martell/The Signal
The American flag was folded neatly and taken through a gathering crowd on Tuesday morning on its way to be raised on a flagpole. Beneath the flag that waved gently
Two women from the Santa Clarita Valley Elks Lodge No. 2379 have been presented with “Quilts of Valor” for their years of service. Jeannette Fisher, an Army veteran, was gifted
By Ryan Morgan Contributing Writer In a speech at the Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia on Tuesday, President Donald Trump paid tribute to the men and women who have served America
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the city of Santa Clarita, recognized the everyday heroes who continue to be of service even after their military careers
News release The city of Santa Clarita invites community members to join the Santa Clarita City Council for the annual Veterans Day Ceremony to honor local veterans, currently serving military
The Thank-A-Veteran organization hosted its 12th annual golf tournament with about 140 participants at Sand Canyon Country Club on Monday. Nancy Butler, founder of the Thank-A-Veteran organization, decided to start
World War II veterans Ken Placek and Don Kuehl were honored with custom-made “Quilts of Valor” during this month’s Coffee 4 Vets gathering at Crazy Otto’s Diner on Thursday morning.
The Newhall chapter of Guitars 4 Vets has closed as of Oct. 3, with a new organization, Santa Clarita Veterans Guitar Alliance, being created in its place. Tom Lamog, co-founder and Veterans Guitar Alliance program director, said
Two sides offer vastly different interpretations of expenses and nonprofit’s accomplishments The Santa Clarita Veterans Services Collaborative is disputing the allegations by former board members that the nonprofit organization has
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce is scheduled Nov. 5 to host its 15th annual Salute to Patriots, as the business community comes together to salute veterans
News release Santa Clarita Elks Lodge No. 2379 recently hosted a jam session featuring members of Guitars for Vets. Veterans Committee Chair Jeannette Fisher organized a dinner, offering complimentary meals
News release The state Assembly has passed the Protecting Veterans from Predatory Practices Act (Senate Bill 694), a measure to protect veterans from predatory practices when applying for disability benefits
News release The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative, a nonprofit dedicated to serving those who served, is scheduled to present its annual fundraising event, “Marching On,” on Saturday, Sept. 13,
The 12th annual Thank a Veteran golf tournament is scheduled Monday, Oct. 27, at the Sand Canyon Country Club. Registration is scheduled 7:30-8:45 a.m., with opening ceremonies from 8:45 to
News release L.A. County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger announced an initiative to establish the nation’s first Arts and Veterans Center in the heart of Santa Clarita, and presented
She said she understands pain. That’s partly how she can be so supportive of her husband, a Vietnam veteran who’s experienced post-traumatic stress disorder, and why she’s also so supportive
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.