<strong>To those who fought for the red, white and blue, SCV pays homage at 17th annual Veterans Day Ceremony </strong> 
Veterans observe the changing of the American flag during Saturday's ceremony. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

To those who fought for the red, white and blue, SCV pays homage at 17th annual Veterans Day Ceremony  

On the 11th day of the 11th month at the 11th hour of the day, the Santa Clarita Valley community came together to honor the veteran community.   “Veterans Day stands…

<strong>Hometown heroes honored for service</strong> 
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station Captain Justin Diez leads the flag salute during the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce's13th Annual Salute to Patriots event held at the SCV Senior Center at Bella Vida on Wednesday, 110823. Dan Watson/The Signal

Hometown heroes honored for service 

A Golden Valley High School student took the stage at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center at Bella Vida to sing the national anthem.   He admitted to the audience he…

<strong>Santa Clarita honors veteran community on National Vietnam Veterans Day</strong> 
Vietnam Veteran R.J. Kelly, left, welcomes attendees from the podium to begin the National Vietnam War Veterans Day luncheon held at the SCV Senior Center at Bella Vida on Wednesday, 032923. Dan Watson/The Signal

Santa Clarita honors veteran community on National Vietnam Veterans Day 

In every direction one could turn at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center at Bella Vida, attendees were reminded of those who have served in the nation’s armed forces. Many…

‘Sacrifice through courage’: Santa Clarita celebrates 16th annual Veterans Day Ceremony
Hundreds of attendees are joined by military veterans during the City of Santa Clarita Veterans Day Ceremony held at Veterans Historical Plaza in Newhall on Friday, 111122. Dan Watson/The Signal

‘Sacrifice through courage’: Santa Clarita celebrates 16th annual Veterans Day Ceremony

Residents of Santa Clarita paid tribute to the veteran community under the seven flags of the armed forces and the POW/MIA flag in the Newhall Veterans Historical Plaza on Friday. …

‘Giving a day of thanks’: Thank-A-Veteran Golf Foundation hosts 9th annual tournament
Tournament participant Hallen Marquart prepares to put on the green during the Thank-A-Veteran Charity Golf Tournament at the Valencia Country Club on Monday, Oct. 31, 2022. Chris Torres/The Signal

‘Giving a day of thanks’: Thank-A-Veteran Golf Foundation hosts 9th annual tournament

Veterans and community members repping the red, white and blue stepped up to the putting greens on Monday so show their support for the local veteran community.  Thank-A-Veteran Golf Foundation…

Vietnam veterans honored with quilts of valor
Vietnam veteran Paul Gonzalez is wrapped with his custom-made quilt by Donna Kiger of the Quilt of Valor Foundation at the Denny's in Canyon Country, Calif., on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022. Chris Torres/The Signal

Vietnam veterans honored with quilts of valor

The Quilts of Valor Foundation honored five veterans from chapter 355 of the Vietnam Veterans of America organization on Thursday.   Vietnam veteran Paul Gonzalez is presented with his custom-made quilt…

Veteran support comes to Veteran Center
The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative in Newhall on Thursday, 082621. Dan Watson/The Signal

Veteran support comes to Veteran Center

Additional resources for the Santa Clarita Valley’s veteran community are now available at the Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative’s Veteran Center. A peer support specialist with Los Angeles County’s Veteran…

Blue Star continues work to help veterans overcome barriers
U.S. Army veteran Mike Salinas leads therapy horse Mariah through an obstacle course that represents MIke's "road to recovery" laid out in a corral at Blue Star Ranch in Santa Clarita on Wednesday, 061621. Dan Watson/The Signal

Blue Star continues work to help veterans overcome barriers

Until stumbling upon it, Newhall resident and Army veteran Mike Salinas didn’t know of Blue Star Ranch’s existence. The nonprofit, which offers equine-assisted therapy for veterans suffering from PTSD, has…

Honoring Memorial Day in the SCV
The WWII eara aircraft of The Condor Squadron fly over the crowd gathered at the Veteran's Memorial Wall to honor U.S. Army, Vietnam combat veteran, William Reynolds at Eternal Valley Memorial Park and Mortuary in Newhall on Saturday, 020621. Dan Watson/The Signal

Honoring Memorial Day in the SCV

With Memorial Day weekend upon us, it’s almost time to honor the men and women who died serving the country.  Both Los Angeles County and city of Santa Clarita officials…

Local vets celebrate Blinded Veterans Day
Air Force veteran Ken Asam and Army veteran Gary Simpson, left to right, hold a Blinded Veterans Day sign that was on display at the SCV Bella Vida Senior Center for the holiday on March 28, 2021. Emily Alvarenga/The Signal

Local vets celebrate Blinded Veterans Day

Each year, Americans celebrate Veterans Day to honor all those who have served the country. A lesser known — but just as important holiday — comes four months later in…

Mountainview Elementary students thank veterans
Mountainview Elementary fifth-grade teacher, Katie Labrador, second from right, delivers dozens of Veterans Day cards created by students to veterans from left, Sue Endress - U.S. Army reserve, Jim Lentini - U.S. Army and Ed Austin - U.S. Marines for distribution to veterans on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Mountainview Elementary students thank veterans

Though they are distance learning, the coronavirus pandemic didn’t stop Mountainview Elementary School students from honoring the men and women in their community who have served this Veterans Day.  On…

Bella Vida honors veterans during drive-thru ceremony
U.S. Air Force veteran Ken Asam, left, and Executive Director Kevin MacDonald prepare to raise the United States flag in front of the the Bella Vida Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center during the Bella Vida Veterans Day Tribute in Santa Clarita on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Bella Vida honors veterans during drive-thru ceremony

As cars drove through the Bella Vida Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center parking lot Tuesday, in honor of Veterans Day, veterans raised the flag to thank the men and women…

Meadows Elementary honors local veterans
Jackson Fry plants a flag at a Veterans Day event hosted by Meadow's Elementary school Monday afternoon. November 09, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal

Meadows Elementary honors local veterans

While students have yet to return to Meadows Elementary School for in-person classes, teachers and staff still wanted to find a way to recognize the men and women who have…

A few SCV veterans share their calls to service ahead of Veterans Day
WWII veteran Alvin Larsen with his service medals at his home in Santa Clarita on Tuesday, November 03, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

A few SCV veterans share their calls to service ahead of Veterans Day

Each year, Veterans Day honors all of those who have served the country, thanking them for their sacrifices. For most Americans, it’s a day to thank their family and friends…

Rotary Club of Santa Clarita hosts Bike Exchange
United States Air Force veteran Shane Cavette loads bicycles for himself and his four daughters during the Rotary Club of Santa Clarita Bike Exchange held in Santa Clarita on Saturday, October 17, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Rotary Club of Santa Clarita hosts Bike Exchange

In the culmination of a joint effort between three local organizations, nearly two dozen bikes were donated to five local veterans and their families Saturday. Members of the Rotary Club…

Local organizations join to help veterans
Sue Endress, Alejandro Castillo, Jim Lentini and Ed Austin, left to right, post with the gift cards, totaling $2,000, they will be donating to five veteran families. Courtesy of Linda Pedersen

Local organizations join to help veterans

In a joint effort among three local organizations, members of the Rotary Club of Santa Clarita, Elks Lodge No. 2379 and Harry Bell Foundation came together to help five local…

Chamber to virtually salute patriots for Veterans Day
Fausto Galvan's Marine Corps Color Guard marches in with the colors during the 9th Annual Patriots Luncheon presented by The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce and the City of Santa Clarita at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on Thursday, July 11, 2019. Dan Watson/The Signal

Chamber to virtually salute patriots for Veterans Day

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce announced its virtual “Salute to Patriots” event to recognize veterans who have not only served our country but also have made an impact…

Veteran Memorial Backpack Walk goes virtual
Albert Rodriguez, left, and Ernie Trevizo carry the flags as they lead a group as part of the Veteran Services Collaborative's Memorial Day Backpack Walk on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Veteran Memorial Backpack Walk goes virtual

After dozens of veterans showed up to march down Lyons Avenue during the Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative’s inaugural Veteran Backpack Walk on Memorial Day weekend last year, organizers had…

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