Community: Education in brief

Thomas named to dean's list at Quinnipiac University HAMDEN, Connecticut — Grace Thomas of Santa Clarita was named to the dean's list for the fall 2019 semester at Quinnipiac University.…

Sweet memories of Grandma Ida
Cheri Marcovitch, of Santa Clarita, enjoys working in her garden, continuing a love of flowers that began as a child when she would help her "Grandma Ida" arrange blooms in a vase. Courtesy photo

Sweet memories of Grandma Ida

By Cheri Marcovitch Signal contributor I found an old photo of my grandmother (my dad’s mother). She was with her girlfriends at the beach (circa 1917). Some say I favor…

‘Ask a Nurse’ program begins at Bella Vida
Georgina Paredes, gets her blood pressure checked by Katherine Chavez, RN at the "Ask A Nurse" program, hosted by Henry Mayo Newhall Hospitals monthly visit at Bella Vida where seniors can ask a nurse health questions and get wellness checks. Gilbert Bernal\The Signal

‘Ask a Nurse’ program begins at Bella Vida

By Raychel Stewart Bella Vida senior center began a new service for its clients Tuesday, providing free wellness checks and one-on-one conversations with nurses from Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital from…

Team Depot volunteers support veterans’ Homes 4 Families
(Center) Haydn Chilcott, Western Division President, (Left) Scott Jacobson, Regional Vice President, and, (Right) John Cruz, District manager team up on the post digger ahead of volunteers installing various plants in the new garden for the Homes4Families housing development for veterans. Gilbert Bernal\The Signal

Team Depot volunteers support veterans’ Homes 4 Families

By Raychel Stewart The Home Depot Foundation and Team Depot associates gathered to support the finishing touches for a new Homes 4 Families veteran community in Santa Clarita on Tuesday…

Patriot Day brings community together in remembrance
Jonah Feder, Daniel Scott, Maria Garcia, Mason Ganshirt and Ark Bunyan pant new bleachers at the William S. Hart Pony Baseball and Softball field for the 9/11 Day of Remembrance. Ryan Mancini/The Signal

Patriot Day brings community together in remembrance

This year marks 18 years since the devastating Sept. 11 terrorist attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people and injured another 6,000.

Santa Clarita Shakespeare presents modern take on ‘Julius Caesar’
The Newhall Family Theatre is hosting a performance of “Julius Ceasar” this weekend. Signal file photo

Santa Clarita Shakespeare presents modern take on ‘Julius Caesar’

The Santa Clarita Shakespeare group presents a modern take on one of Shakespeare’s most famous histories, “Julius Caesar,” this weekend August 2-4 at the Newhall Family Theatre. The Santa Clarita…

Elected officials gather for meet-and-greet at Sports Complex
Moazzem H. Chowdhury takes the stage before welcoming the first speakers at a meet-and-greet at the Santa Clarita Sports Complex. Ryan Mancini/The Signal

Elected officials gather for meet-and-greet at Sports Complex

Families from across the Santa Clarita Valley met with their elected officials and religious representatives for a meet-and-greet dinner at the Santa Clarita Sports Complex on Sunday. Among the elected…

See ‘Nature Up Close’ at watercolor exhibit
Blue Hydrangea by Charlotte Mullich. Courtesy photo

See ‘Nature Up Close’ at watercolor exhibit

News Release Local artist Charlotte Mullich will present her “Nature Up Close” watercolor exhibit starting Friday at Canyon Theatre Guild. An artist reception will be held from 4 to 7…

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Former SCV students earn master’s degrees at Baylor Two former Santa Clarita Valley students were part of the more than 900 graduates who were bestowed with degrees by Baylor University…

Art: ‘Embracing Growth’ exhibit opens at Old Town Newhall Library
Courtesy photo The organic, soulful paintings of Skye Amber Sweet are the focus of a new exhibit at the Old Town Newhall Library. An artist reception for the “Embracing Growth” exhibit will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 6. The exhibit will be on display until June 4.

Art: ‘Embracing Growth’ exhibit opens at Old Town Newhall Library

Explore the organic and soulful paintings created by Skye Amber Sweet at her new exhibit, “Embracing Growth,” showcasing works that highlight the wonder of life. The free exhibit is on…

QueerSCV gets signs and posters ready ahead of Women’s March Los Angeles
Nicole Vizcarra, Vice President of QueerSCV proudly shows off her sign that she made at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Newhall in preparation for the Women's March in Downtown Los Angeles on Saturday. Cory Rubin/The Signal

QueerSCV gets signs and posters ready ahead of Women’s March Los Angeles

In preparation for next week’s Women’s March in Los Angeles, QueerSCV welcomed people to join in and make signs at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Valencia on Sunday.

Thank you to those who helped keep us safe
Anderson Mackey, assistant fire chief for the district, answers various questions asked by members of the Oakmont Friday afternoon. Fire officials recounted their experience of the Rye Fire, which broke out in December 2017, and discussed the strategies and tactics they employed to save Oakmont Senior Living’s Santa Clarita property and other surrounding areas. Eddy Martinez/The Signal

Thank you to those who helped keep us safe

It has now been several weeks since devastating fires tore through neighboring Southland communities in early November. For the families who lost their homes, the journey to recovery and rebuilding…

Captain: Key to reduced crime is community involvement
Det. Lt. Ignacio Somano explains a crime trend of vehicle thefts over the last week using a SMART Board in the Captain's Conference Room at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station Wednesday morning. Austin Dave/The Signal

Captain: Key to reduced crime is community involvement

Crime is down, according to the latest numbers crunched at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, and while Capt. Robert Lewis is pleased with the results, he says success lies…

Hope’s Haven helps cancer patients relieve stress
Hope's Haven office open to cancer patients and surviors to help them adjust to their "new normal." Courtesy Photo

Hope’s Haven helps cancer patients relieve stress

Hope’s Haven, a cancer wellness center located on Lyons Avenue, is helping cancer patients and survivors adjust to their “new normal” by offering services and workshops to relieve stress.

Single mother battling cancer for the fourth time; community comes together to help
Jennifer Kennedy was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1997. After two more diagnosis since, she is now fighting cancer for the fourth time. Courtesy Photo

Single mother battling cancer for the fourth time; community comes together to help

Single mother Jennifer Kennedy has heard,” you have cancer,” more than once in her life. She was first told in 1997, and now, for the fourth time, she is on…

The Signal presents “Behind the Concerts in the Park: Community Edition”
Concert goers jamming out to The Eagles cover band, Hotel California - A Salute to the Eagles last Saturday / Photo Courtesy Marilyn Chavez

The Signal presents “Behind the Concerts in the Park: Community Edition”

For many Santa Clarita Valley residents, the Santa Clarita Concerts in the Park summer series is a seasonal weekend staple. Every Saturday, friends, families and furry companions fill the north…

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