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Riding off into the sunset of retirement
While the pandemic threw almost everyone for a loop in 2020, as another new year begins, it’s time to reset and begin preparing for 2021. This includes setting financial goals…
Kim Newman is surprised by co-workers from Meadows Elementary School as they do a 25 year drive-by retirement parade for her in Valencia on Friday, June 26, 20. Dan Watson/The Signal
Meadows staff send off colleague with drive-by surprise party
Kim Newman’s colleagues considered her the face of Meadows Elementary School, so when it came time for her to retire after more than 25 years at the school, she said…
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Birthday gal and Canyon Springs Elementary retiree Julie Witterwas surprised recently by friends.
Retirement cruise moves local
Submitted by Carole Cliffe A long-awaited retirement cruise of the Danube River of Eastern Europe was interrupted by the virus outbreak. On March 17, these teachers were anticipating having a…
County official Tony Bell is retiring after an 18-year career with the county.
Longtime county spokesman announces plan to step down
Tony Bell, assistant chief deputy and communications director for county Supervisor Kathryn Barger, is retiring from his current position at the end of January, after 18 years of service to…
Los Angeles County CEO Sachi A. Hamai is retiring. SCV News.
County CEO announces retirement for early 2020
Los Angeles County’s chief executive officer, Sachi A. Hamai, announced her retirement on Tuesday. To allow time for Board of Supervisors to choose her successor, her retirement is set to…
Sen. Scott Wilk
Wilk’s teacher-retirement equity resolution passes Legislature
State Sen. Scott Wilk’s bill urging the federal government to avoid the reduction of Social Security for teachers and other professionals in the public sector during a career change passed…
City Manager Ken Striplin presented Intergovernmental Relations Manager Mike Murphy with a street sign in recognition of 25 years of service on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 during a farewell party ahead of his retirement on Aug. 2, 2019. Tammy Murga/ The Signal
Friends, family, city celebrate Mike Murphy ahead of retirement
Surrounded by friends, family and colleagues, Mike Murphy received the key to the city of Santa Clarita and several other honorable recognitions Tuesday, for his work as intergovernmental relations manager…
Rabbi Ron Hauss sits in Sisk Plaza outside Congregation Beth Shalom. Ryan Mancini/The Signal
Retiring rabbi sets sights on book, tour project
As he and his wife, Randie, consider it less of a retirement and more of a transition, Rabbi Ron Hauss is looking forward to his new life following his 70th…
Newhall School District Superintendent Paul Cordeiro. Courtesy Photo
Newhall Superintendent Paul Cordeiro announces retirement
After more than three and a half years at the helm of the Newhall School District, Superintendent Paul Cordeiro announced he will retire at the end of the school year…
FILE PHOTO: Valencia High School Principal John Costanza stands by the trophy case in the entrance to the Valencia High School gym on July 18, 2014. Dan Watson/The Signal
Valencia High Principal John Costanzo announces retirement
Valencia High School Principal John Costanzo announced his retirement to the high school’s teachers and staff Wednesday, according to a Valencia High School office staff member and the William S.…
COC biology and math instructor Don Takeda, center, will retire from his 46-year tenure at College of the Canyons on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017. Courtesy Photo
COC’s longest-serving faculty member Don Takeda retires
Source: College of the Canyons For many, Dec. 31, 2017 will simply mark the end of a year, but for Don Takeda, it will mark the end of a 46-year…
Social studies teacher Eileen Balikov, right, expresses feeling overwhelmed as her husband Stu, left, surprises her by picking her up in a horse-drawn carriage after school on Thursday, June 1, 2017. Balikov is retiring after teaching for more than 40 years. Katharine Lotze/The Signal
Riding into retirement
Stewart (Stu) Balikov knew how to stirrup emotions for his wife Eileen after her final day teaching students at Hart High School. As Eileen Balikov made her way out of…
