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…

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…

Santa Clarita commissions, boards have new members
Santa Clarita City Hall is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. File photo

Santa Clarita commissions, boards have new members

With a new year comes a new set of leaders behind Santa Clarita’s commissions and boards. On Tuesday, the City Council nominated and appointed 13 individuals. Mayor Marsha McLean and…

Crossing guard program, inclusion services to present to parks commission
Part-time crossing guard Fred Mortimer, right, stops traffic on Decoro Drive for students and parents caring umbrellas as they head home from Santa Clarita Elementary School after rain fell on Saugus on Tuesday afternoon. DAN WATSON 011916

Crossing guard program, inclusion services to present to parks commission

The public will have a chance to hear how the city puts together its crossing guard program and inclusion services as the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission expects to…

Barger to host trail ride at Castaic Lake
FILE PHOTO. Kayakers find themselves alone in the wild expanse of Castaic Lake on Saturday. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Barger to host trail ride at Castaic Lake

To promote recognition of Los Angeles County’s trail system, Supervisor Kathryn Barger will be hosting a trail ride next month. Locals are invited to take part in a three-and-a-half-hour ride…

New parks commissioner recruited by Councilman Miranda
FILE PHOTO: A tree at the top of the hill at Todd Longshore Park in Canyon Country sways with the wind on Monday, Nov. 24, 2014. Katharine Lotze/Signal

New parks commissioner recruited by Councilman Miranda

Santa Clarita’s newest Parks, Recreation and Community Services commissioner is Victor Lindenheim, executive director of the Golden State Gateway Coalition and Santa Clarita resident of 13 years. Lindenheim was one…

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