Read more about the article La Résistance: Santa Clarita resident recalls her family’s heroic efforts to fight Nazis during World War II
Soazig Millet Crawford, 82, remembers the Nazi occupation of her hometown in France during World War II. She recounts her family's acts of resistance against the Germans. Dan Watson/The Signal

La Résistance: Santa Clarita resident recalls her family’s heroic efforts to fight Nazis during World War II

Skipping down the street dressed in her Sunday best, despite the church being closed, was Soazig Millet. At the age of 4 or 5, she was seen doing this regularly,…

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Read more about the article Newhall resident honored as Gold Star son at White House reception
Newhall resident Daniel Bradley, right, with Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen at a reception for Gold Star families at the White House on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020. Courtesy

Newhall resident honored as Gold Star son at White House reception

Newhall resident Daniel Bradley, a Vietnam veteran and Gold Star son, had the chance to fly to Washington, D.C., to attend a reception at the White House to honor Gold…

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Read more about the article Holocaust survivor, Anne Frank’s stepsister, visits the SCV
Rabbi Ron Hauss sits down with Holocaust survivor Eva Schloss, left to right, for a livestreamed interview at Chabad of SCV on Sunday, March 15, 2020. Courtesy

Holocaust survivor, Anne Frank’s stepsister, visits the SCV

Holocaust survivor Eva Schloss truly believes her life has been full of miracles, “which is one of the reasons why I'm still sitting here,” she said. Hundreds of Santa Clarita…

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Read more about the article A wild ride to 95
WWII U.S. Army veteran Don Kuehl celebrates his 95th birthday at the Bouquet Canyon Senior Apartments in Santa Clarita on Thursday, February 20, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

A wild ride to 95

Saugus resident Don Kuehl recently celebrated his 95th birthday at the Bouquet Canyon Senior Apartments. After cake and some laughs with his friends, Kuehl reflected on his 95 years, sharing…

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Read more about the article Longtime SCV resident turns 103
David Gilbert, 103-year-old Santa Clarita resident and World War II U.S. Navy veteran, poses with his certificate issued to him by the city of Santa Clarita on his 100th birthday three years ago, on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020. Gilbert Bernal/The Signal

Longtime SCV resident turns 103

At 103 years old, longtime Santa Clarita Valley resident David Gilbert said his secret to longevity is going for walks and eating chocolate. In his pantry, you can find a…

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Read more about the article SCV residents learn about Warsaw resistance in ‘Who Will Write Our History’
During a previous CBS Film Series, director Suzannah Warlick tells guests about the filmmakers who worked on "Who Will Write Our History," including executive producer Nancy Spielberg, sister of director Steven Spielberg. Signal file photo

SCV residents learn about Warsaw resistance in ‘Who Will Write Our History’

Betsy Klein sat with the other guests who stopped by to watch “Who Will Write Our History” at Congregation Beth Shalom on Sunday. The documentary chronicled the stories of Jewish…

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Read more about the article Canyon Country man, U.S. Army colonel memorialized for brave deeds
Members of the California State Honor Guard fold an American flag near the casket of Colonel Joseph B. McDivitt, U.S. Army retired, during a service held at Eternal Valley Memorial Park Mortuary in Newhall on Thursday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Canyon Country man, U.S. Army colonel memorialized for brave deeds

Remembered as a true American hero and an honorary citizen of Chiasso, Switzerland, Joseph Benjamin McDivitt died Jan. 20, at 101 years old. “A man of many blessings,” said Lucas…

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Read more about the article AOC student acts as ambassador for WWII ceremony
From left to right, AOC Teacher Jessica Ruiz and AOC senior Sarah Cole stand in front of a Douglas SBD Dauntless Plane in Honolulu, Hawaii in December 2017. Courtesy Photo

AOC student acts as ambassador for WWII ceremony

In December, Academy of the Canyons senior Sara Cole was the sole United States ambassador to participate in the Hawaiian Friendship Ceremony that marked 75 years of war and peace…

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Read more about the article Paul R. Yadlosky – World War II Veteran – Newhall Resident
Paul Yadlosky and his son Mike. Map shows routes Paul traveled escorting U.S. soldiers home.

Paul R. Yadlosky – World War II Veteran – Newhall Resident

Paul Yadlosky, like so many other patriotic citizens during our WWII era, realized at an early age that it was a solemn duty to serve our country in any capacity…

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