Veteran Center to reduce hours in face of coronavirus
The Veteran Center in Newhall currently has a food pantry, computers, library and resource table. Emily Alvarenga/The Signal

Veteran Center to reduce hours in face of coronavirus

Amid numerous facility closures and health concerns across the world, the Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative has announced a reduction of hours and services for their veteran center.

Terry Mitchell Collier —  U.S. Navy
Terry Collier served with the US Navy in Japan before returning to the United States to pursue a career in the entertainment industry and later marketing. March 03, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Terry Mitchell Collier — U.S. Navy

In April 1981, Terry Collier enlisted in the Navy, motivated to follow in her father’s footsteps.  “Because he was in the Navy I never considered any other branch, that just would have been weird,” she said. “Watching my dad study so diligently and work so hard for advancement in ranking really helped make me better at studying.”

Vet’s family to move into donated home
Elliott Wolf, Founder of the Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative hands a stack of veteran profiles to board member and volunteer coordinator Patti Ryan at the Santa Clarita Veteran Center in Newhall. Dan Watson/The Signal

Vet’s family to move into donated home

A veteran’s group wrestling with the best way to give a donated house to a deserving vet released details Thursday of a shake-up on their board, which included replacing the…

Blue Star gets a new home
Therapy horse Mariah and Sammy the miniature therapy donkey are lead into the veteran therapy arena by Executive Director Nancy Zhe at the new Blue Star Ranch facility in Santa Clarita on Thursday, February 6, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Blue Star gets a new home

Blue Star Ranch, a nonprofit equine-assisted therapy ranch for veterans, recently moved to a new location, which will allow them to expand their services. “This is our corner of the…

Veteran art on display at Newhall Library
Residents had the opportunity to look at art inspired by the traumatic experiences of veterans at the "Opening Our Minds and Hearts to Veteran Trauma - Informed Art" gallery event held at the Old Town Newhall Library Wednesday evening. November 13, 2019. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Veteran art on display at Newhall Library

Four-year Navy veteran Laneta McBridge never thought art would help her to process her emotions. Once introduced to Homes 4 Families, a nonprofit dedicated to helping create affordable housing for…

Free ride to Knott’s Berry Farm for veterans
Santa Clarita Transit will be transporting veterans and guests to Knott's Berry Farm for 'Military Tribute Days'. Courtesy Art.

Free ride to Knott’s Berry Farm for veterans

All active U.S. military and veterans are invited to take the Santa Clarita Transit to Knott’s Berry Farm for free on Sunday, Nov. 17, to coincide with the theme park’s…

SCCS recognizes veterans
Kindergartens shake hands with veterans as the 400, K-12th grade students file past at the end of the Veterans Day event held at Santa Clarita Christian School in Canyon Country on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. Dan Watson /The Signal

SCCS recognizes veterans

Santa Clarita Christian School thanked veterans in the community for their service with a celebration of song and testimony on Wednesday morning.  “We are celebrating today because we have a…

City to honor local vets at 2019 Veterans Day Ceremony
WWII U.S.Army Aircorps veteran Paul Yadlowsky, left, and U.S. Navy WWII and Korean War veteran Richard Roelofs salute during the National Anthem as they join hundreds who attended the annual Veterans Day Ceremony held at Veteran's Historical Park in Newhall on Nov. 11, 2016. Dan Watson/The Signal

City to honor local vets at 2019 Veterans Day Ceremony

Community members will have a chance to honor local veterans and those currently serving in the military on Monday, Nov. 11, during this year’s Santa Clarita Veterans Day Ceremony.  The…

A way to fundraise for SCV’s veterans for free
Elliott Wolf, Founder of the Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative hands a stack of veteran profiles to board member and volunteer coordinator Patti Ryan at the Santa Clarita Veteran Center in Newhall. Dan Watson/The Signal

A way to fundraise for SCV’s veterans for free

The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative is partnering with Ralphs to give the community an opportunity to fundraise for the nonprofit at no cost. Anyone with a Ralphs Rewards Card,…

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…

‘Visit with a Vet’ to learn about veteran benefits
Tyler Rodriguez, left, brings out the flag for the Pledge of Allegiance before the three-mile Memorial Day Backpack Walk on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

‘Visit with a Vet’ to learn about veteran benefits

The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative is hosting a Visit with a Vet event Sept. 11. The event was created after Executive Director Jeff Stabile was approached by the manager…

Unsung heroes get their recognition
Military veterans and caretakers of individuals with special needs gathered at Mimi's Cafe for a Salute to Heroes dinner. Matt Fernandez/ The Signal

Unsung heroes get their recognition

On Sunday afternoon, Milcah White hosted a “Salute to Hometown Heroes” reception at Mimi’s Cafe, where she and her business partners presented certificates of recognition from Sen. Scott Wilk and Rep. Katie Hill for military veterans and those who have devoted themselves to caring for special needs individuals.

Chamber recognizes SCV veterans at annual Patriots Luncheon
Honored veterans from left, David Jackson, Toshiaki Watanabe, Gretchen Zovak, Mario Aquilani, Michael Reyes, Jack Crawford and Ronald Boudreaux pose for photos after 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. Dan Watson/The Signal

Chamber recognizes SCV veterans at annual Patriots Luncheon

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce honored local veterans at its ninth annual Patriots Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency on Thursday.  Each year, the luncheon serves to recognize veterans…

Bill Vidito — Gulf War-Era Veteran — U.S. Army — Stevenson Ranch
Veteran Bill Vidito, pictured at the Veterans Services Collaborative in Newhall, explains his role in the Army Intelligence Corps. Vidito held the rank of E-5 sergeant when he was honorably discharged in 1997. Lorena Mejia/The Signal

Bill Vidito — Gulf War-Era Veteran — U.S. Army — Stevenson Ranch

It’s always the people you least expect.  As you sit in front of Bill Vidito, you notice a handful of things: a collared shirt, unwrinkled, but with Hawaiian patterns and…

SCV Chamber releases names of Patriots Luncheon honorees
World War II U.S. Army veteran Ervin Thuerk waives as he is honored at the Patriots Luncheon at TPC Valencia on Thursday, July 13, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

SCV Chamber releases names of Patriots Luncheon honorees

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce announced seven local veterans and community leaders set to be honored at its ninth annual Patriots Luncheon in July.  The 2019 honorees are: …

‘Mental Health Day’ aims to help veterans and families
Judith Wolfe co-founder of the Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative speaks to attendees about veteran's family impact issues at the Pathways to Empowerment event held at The Centre in Santa Clarita on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

‘Mental Health Day’ aims to help veterans and families

The Santa Clarita Valley Veteran Services Collaborative hosted its first Veteran & Family Mental Health Day, “Pathways to Empowerment,” on Saturday. The mental health day, which was free to attend,…

Veteran Services Collaborative to host warehouse sale fundraiser
The Veteran Center in Newhall currently has a food pantry, computers, library and resource table. Emily Alvarenga/The Signal

Veteran Services Collaborative to host warehouse sale fundraiser

The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative is hosting a “Warehouse Blowout Sale” on June 22-23 in Castaic to benefit the Veteran Center. The collaborative received a donation from AMS (Advantage…

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