Family activities for summer fun amid a pandemic
Callan Lennington, 7, Tadd Lennington, 5, and Elias Johnston, 7, jump into the pool at the Castaic Sports Complex Aquatic Center. Signal File Photo

Family activities for summer fun amid a pandemic

As California continues to shut down again, families in the Santa Clarita Valley are still looking for ways to enjoy the summer months.  Though not all the typical vacations and…

Parks and Rec to launch virtual ‘Parks from Home’ program
Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation is launching "Parks from Home" this week. Courtesy

Parks and Rec to launch virtual ‘Parks from Home’ program

Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation officials found a creative way to support the health and well-being of county residents amid the stay-at-home order. This week, Parks and…

L.A. County parks to close Easter Sunday
Plastic eggs are scattered across Central Park at the city's annual Eggstravaganza on Saturday, April 20, 2019. Emily Alvarenga/The Signal

L.A. County parks to close Easter Sunday

In an effort to prevent the spread of coronavirus, the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation is set to close all botanic gardens, lakes, and local, community and…

Castaic hosts second annual Thanksgiving dinner
Castaic Community Church members sings spiritual songs for the holiday season at the 2nd annual Castaic Community Thanksgiving event for families in need hosted at the Castaic Sports Complex Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. Gilbert BernalThe Signal

Castaic hosts second annual Thanksgiving dinner

The Castaic community came together to celebrate Thanksgiving on Sunday. Through a partnership of the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation, North County Community Services Agency and Castaic…

All aboard for ‘The William S. Hart Train Show’
Cameron Lee, 3, looks at the train show put on by the High Desert Modular Model Railroad Club, based out of Antelope Valley, at Hart Hall in Newhall on Sunday. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

All aboard for ‘The William S. Hart Train Show’

Train aficionados from near and far are invited to attend the William S. Hart Train Show on Sept. 14-15.  Presented in a collaboration between the Los Angeles County Department of…

Calling all animal lovers: ‘Bow-Wows & Meows’ is back
Families pose with their newly adopted pups at the annual Bow-Wows & Meows Pet Fair at Hart Park. Courtesy of Bow-Wows & Meows

Calling all animal lovers: ‘Bow-Wows & Meows’ is back

Anyone looking to adopt a new, four-legged family member or simply enjoy some time with your furry friends is invited to William S. Hart Park for the 19th annual Bow-Wows…

Albert Ewing — U.S. Air Force — Vietnam-era veteran — Valencia resident
U.S. Air Force veteran, Albert Ewing, L.A. County Recreation Services Leader at William S. Hart Park with his sound equipment. Dan Watson/The Signal

Albert Ewing — U.S. Air Force — Vietnam-era veteran — Valencia resident

Back in second grade, Albert Ewing had a teacher with “flaming red hair” who was mean to the students. She didn’t know what art was all about, he said, and…

Little league lives on
Los Angeles County Supervisor, 5th District, Kathryn Barger throws out the first pitch of the season during the opening ceremony of the Santa Clarita Youth Baseball League held at the Castaic Sports Complex on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Little league lives on

The Santa Clarita Youth Baseball league is back as they celebrated their 2019 opening ceremony at their new home, the Castaic Sports Complex, on Saturday. After leaving the fields at…

Castaic Aquatic Center to stay open through October
FILE PHOTO: Callan Lennington, 7, Tadd Lennington, 5, and Elias Johnston, 7, jump into the pool at the Castaic Sports Complex Aquatic Center on Friday, Aug. 14, 2015. KATHARINE LOTZE/Signal

Castaic Aquatic Center to stay open through October

While summer vacation is over and school is back in session in the Santa Clarita Valley, extra funding from Los Angeles County means summer swim programs in Castaic will be…

Val Verde Park to stay open late as part of ‘Parks After Dark’ program
FILE PHOTO: The Dream Team, a recreational basketball team of 15 and 16-year-old boys in the Santa Clarita Parks and Rec league, practices on Tuesday morning at Central Park. They practice usually once per week indoors, but went outside because of the nice weather. Katharine Lotze/Signal

Val Verde Park to stay open late as part of ‘Parks After Dark’ program

Val Verde Community Regional Park will soon be open late on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays as part of Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation’s Parks After Dark (PAD)…

Free summer food program begins in LA County Monday
FILE PHOTO: Old Orchard Elementary School fourth graders work together to mix a salad in a giant mixing bowl at the Kids' Cooking Campaign at the Santa Clarita valley School Food Services Agency on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017. Katharine Lotze/Signal

Free summer food program begins in LA County Monday

Nearly 225,000 free snacks and lunches will be distributed to children at county parks, county libraries, churches, school districts, schools and organizations as part of the 2017 Summer Food Service…

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