Archive By Section - SCV Life
A Newhall institution scores
Three decades in the business hasn't dampened restaurateur Joe Comella's passion for good food and good times.
Sand Canyon HOA honors SCV firefighters
The Sand Canyon Homeowners Association recently paid tribute to members of the Los Angeles County Fire Department during the association's annual meeting held at the Robinson Ranch Clubhouse in Sand Canyon.
In the service: Emma Arechiga
Marine Corps Pfc. Emma Arechiga, daughter of Emma E. and Juan M. Arechiga of Newhall, recently completed the Marine Corps basic enlisted supply course.
In the service: Nathaniel Rucker
Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Nathaniel L. Rucker has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
Dogs at Castaic Shelter
CJ, (pictured at right) a handsome seven-year-old rottweiler mix, knows sit, stay, and come and would make a great family dog. A victim of divorce, CJ's owner decided they couldn't keep him anymore. We don't know if he's good with other animals or not, but we do know he's a sweetheart who likes to give kisses. Animal #A1337064.
Community Scrapbook: Sarah Rensin
When American Jewish University (AJU) held its 11th annual Prejudice Awareness Summit (PAS) on Feb. 25 Valencia resident, Sarah Rensin, was one of the facilitators for nearly 200 students attending from middle schools from throughout the Los Angeles area.
Your Community: Dates to watch
Saturday City of Santa Clarita Emergency Expo 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit the Emergency Expo and learn how to be better prepared for all types of disasters. Demonstrations and displays from Fire, Sheriff, CHP, Public Health, CERT, Henry Mayor Hospital, Animal Care and Control. Opportunity to purchase emergency supplies and services. Preparedness learning games for children. Chances to win safety helmets and many other prizes. This event is free. College of the Canyons parking ...
Your Community: Upcoming Events
Search and Rescue's '12 Weeks, 12 Hikes' The Santa Clarita Valley Search and Rescue Team will hold the "12 Weeks, 12 Hikes" challenge from March 15 through May 31. Adult registration is $50. Info: www.scvrescue.com. LETMESAIL March calendar LETMESAIL, (Lifestyle Enrichment Through Meaningful Exercise, Social Activity and Independent Living) for teenagers and adults with disabilities will host the following March events for registered clients: March 16 - Cooking Club - 6:30 p.m. to ...
Your Community: Upcoming Events
SCV Computer Club meeting The Santa Clarita Valley Computer Club will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the SCV Senior Center, 22900 Market Street. Rich Jaffke will demonstrate Directory Opus, an alternative to Windows Explorer. David Harris will talk about Portable Emergency Medical Records, as well as a presentation on "Milestones in the History of Personal Computers." Arnie Kazdoy will demonstrate Windows 7. Info: (661) 252-8852, scvcomputerclub@gmail.com, www.scvpcg.org. Lenten Fish Fry ...
From the bubble to the spotlight
It was 1976 and like much of the nation, Chris Nehls was captivated by "The Boy in the Plastic Bubble," a made-for-TV movie starring John Travolta.
Community scrapbook: Chad Smith
Chad Smith of Santa Clarita was named a finalist during the third round of qualifying auditions of Karaoke Magazine's SongBurst 2009, a karaoke-style competition being held at and sponsored by the Orange County Market Place in Costa Mesa. He competed with 35 other singers during the qualifier held Saturday, Feb. 28 and will now compete for the top spot and cash awards during the finals on Saturday, March 21, also held at the weekend swap ...
SCV goes ‘South by Southwest’ times two
If it's true that the world is a stage and all of its people are the players, then Mike Ott, 32, and Jason Tippet, 22, of Valencia, are its directors.
Your Community: Dates to watch
March 13 The Brittany Foundation will host a "Comedy for Canines" fundraiser at 8 p.m. March 13 at JR's Comedy Club in Valencia. Tickets are $20. Info: Michelle Sathe, (661) 242-1812, sathewords@yahoo.com. March 14 The Knights of Columbus will sponsor the 29th annual 5K run at 9 a.m. at the west end of Pico Canyon Road in Mentryville. Entry forms are available in the Runners Lane show store on Bouquet Canyon Road in ...
Your Community: Upcoming Events
Rose Society meeting The Santa Clarita Valley Rose Society will hold its next meeting at 2:30 p.m. today at the SCV Senior Center, 22900 Market Street, Newhall. The Greenwood family will be the featured speakers. SCV Computer Club meeting The Santa Clarita Valley Computer Club will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the SCV Senior Center, 22900 Market Street. Rich Jaffke will demonstrate Directory Opus, an alternative to Windows Explorer. David Harris will talk about ...
Your Community
Dates to watch March 7 Certified sommelier instructor DiMaggio Washington will host wine tasting classes at TPC Valencia. Lunch is provided, class runs 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. $84/per class. March 7, Wines of Italy, Part 1. March 21, Italy, Part 2. April 11, Wines of Spain, Part 1. April 25, Wines of Spain, Part 2. TPC 26550 Heritage View Lane, Valencia. (661) 288-1995. Students must be 21 years of age or older to enroll. ...
Articles by Section - SCV Life
Eat, drink and be merry for charity
The 25th annual Taste of the Town to benefit the Child & Family Center of Santa Clarita will offer a record number of food and beverage vendors and a new way to contribute to charity.
Looking for love in all the right places
Maverick has spent several months at Advanced Care Animal Care Center in Canyon Country, but the senior cat is far from sick. He's looking for a new home and veterinarian/owner Amanda Gillen felt her office was a good place to start.
Elks presents NICU with Community Service Award
The Kim and Steven Ullman Neonatal Intensive Care Unit team at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital was honored recently with a Santa Clarita Elks Lodge Community Service Award.
Merry Graham cooks up more wins
I've just returned from my retreat on Whidbey Island, Wash. It was a lovely week which I spent visiting with friends, drinking salted caramel hot coco at the Local Grown coffee shop and taking in a great community theater production of "The Full Monty." I also had a fantastic seafood dinner of salmon, fresh Dungeness crab and fresh crab cakes. It really doesn't get any better than that!
Nurse gives back to the world
It's the simple things that we take for granted that Maureen Wright, R.N. thinks about in relation to her visits to Africa.
Community scrapbook:
Donny Young, son of Don and Jill Young of Canyon Country, was recently named to the Dean's list with a 4.0 GPA.
Rare visit to the Mitchell Caverns
It nearly takes my breath away.
Community scrapbook: Morgan Lehman
SELINSGROVE, Pa.- Morgan Lehman, of Canyon Country, was named to Susquehanna University's dean's list for the fall 2012 semester.
Nominee: Carl Kanowsky
Editor's note: The Signal will profile each of the nominees for Santa Clarita Valley Man and Woman of the Year over the next few weeks.
SCV Scene: Spring has sprung in the SCV
It seems that spring has sprung! I've enjoyed watching the trees and flowers bloom throughout the Santa Clarita Valley in recent weeks. The hills are even green. I know it won't last, but it is lovely for the moment. I am looking forward to the yuccas that bloom in May, my favorite time of year.
Rock, Walk & Wag
Galpin Subaru is the title sponsor of Rock, Walk & Wag, which will be held along Central Park's Perimeter Trail on Saturday, April 27, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free, fun, family festival will educate the public about the importance of spaying/neutering and raise funds to help keep this life-saving surgery widely available at a reduced rate for the public throughout Southern and Central California.
Spring allergies and your pets
Blooming flowers and blossoming plants signal the start of spring across the Santa Clarita Valley. The season has been known to trigger environmental allergies not just in people, but for their pets, as well.
Welcome Easter Bunny to the SCV
I hope all the Easter eggs have been found and the Easter ham or lamb is cooking in the oven. Did you already bite the ears off your chocolate Easter bunny? My favorite has always been the marshmallow eggs.
Carmen Sarro Award presented to Pamela Ripling
Pamela Ripling, who oversees Circle of Hope's three signature fundraisers in her volunteer position of event coordinator, has received the Carmen Sarro Community Service Award from the Zonta Club of the Santa Clarita Valley.
Pamela Ripling named Sarro Award winner
It was a lovely brunch yesterday morning at the Robinson Ranch Clubhouse in Sand Canyon to celebrate the Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley Women in Service event.
