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By Kamryn Martell Signal Staff Writer Ken Placek, a World War II veteran, is turning 103 and celebrated with his friends in the Coffee 4 Veterans group at Crazy Otto’s Diner on Thursday morning. The restaurant was packed with love, camaraderie and full bellies, while celebrating the birthday milestone of the World War II pilot. Placek sat in the middle of the large table wearing his brown jacket covered in patches and his
Canyon High School JV Cheer hosted a wreath ceremony for veterans at the Elks Lodge #2379 in Canyon Country on Monday evening. Photos by: Kamryn Martell/The Signal
The American flag was folded neatly and taken through a gathering crowd on Tuesday morning on its way to be raised on a flagpole. Beneath the flag that waved gently
Two women from the Santa Clarita Valley Elks Lodge No. 2379 have been presented with “Quilts of Valor” for their years of service. Jeannette Fisher, an Army veteran, was gifted
By Ryan Morgan Contributing Writer In a speech at the Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia on Tuesday, President Donald Trump paid tribute to the men and women who have served America
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the city of Santa Clarita, recognized the everyday heroes who continue to be of service even after their military careers
News release The city of Santa Clarita invites community members to join the Santa Clarita City Council for the annual Veterans Day Ceremony to honor local veterans, currently serving military
The Thank-A-Veteran organization hosted its 12th annual golf tournament with about 140 participants at Sand Canyon Country Club on Monday. Nancy Butler, founder of the Thank-A-Veteran organization, decided to start
World War II veterans Ken Placek and Don Kuehl were honored with custom-made “Quilts of Valor” during this month’s Coffee 4 Vets gathering at Crazy Otto’s Diner on Thursday morning.
The Newhall chapter of Guitars 4 Vets has closed as of Oct. 3, with a new organization, Santa Clarita Veterans Guitar Alliance, being created in its place. Tom Lamog, co-founder and Veterans Guitar Alliance program director, said
Two sides offer vastly different interpretations of expenses and nonprofit’s accomplishments The Santa Clarita Veterans Services Collaborative is disputing the allegations by former board members that the nonprofit organization has
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce is scheduled Nov. 5 to host its 15th annual Salute to Patriots, as the business community comes together to salute veterans
News release Santa Clarita Elks Lodge No. 2379 recently hosted a jam session featuring members of Guitars for Vets. Veterans Committee Chair Jeannette Fisher organized a dinner, offering complimentary meals
News release The state Assembly has passed the Protecting Veterans from Predatory Practices Act (Senate Bill 694), a measure to protect veterans from predatory practices when applying for disability benefits
News release The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative, a nonprofit dedicated to serving those who served, is scheduled to present its annual fundraising event, “Marching On,” on Saturday, Sept. 13,
The 12th annual Thank a Veteran golf tournament is scheduled Monday, Oct. 27, at the Sand Canyon Country Club. Registration is scheduled 7:30-8:45 a.m., with opening ceremonies from 8:45 to
News release L.A. County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger announced an initiative to establish the nation’s first Arts and Veterans Center in the heart of Santa Clarita, and presented
She said she understands pain. That’s partly how she can be so supportive of her husband, a Vietnam veteran who’s experienced post-traumatic stress disorder, and why she’s also so supportive