Yearly Archives: 2019
Read more about the article Wild For Animals fundraiser to benefit Castaic Animal Care Center (Gallery)
Bernice, left, and Xin Wu hold a photograph they bought entitled "Power of the Grizzly" as they discuss how the photo was taken with artist Nicole Wilde during The Wild for Animals Too:We Hart Animal Art fundraiser held at William S. Hart Park in Newhall on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Wild For Animals fundraiser to benefit Castaic Animal Care Center (Gallery)

Victoria Avila, 9, poses for a photo with one-year-old pot-bellied pig named Rico during The Wild for Animals Too:We Hart Animal Art fundraiser held at William S. Hart Park in…

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Read more about the article SCV residents invited to ‘live blue’ on Dodger Day
Santa Clarita residents Eric and Jack Saunders, left to right, were chosen to attend batting practice before the game at SCV Dodger Day on Saturday, May 11. Courtesy of Elizabeth Arambula

SCV residents invited to ‘live blue’ on Dodger Day

The 42nd annual Santa Clarita Dodger Day gave 30 residents the chance to get on the field at Dodger Stadium on Saturday. Residents were entered in a random drawing when…

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Read more about the article Bikers ‘Hit the Trail,’ provide input for bicycle master plan
Itzi Cori, left, has her tires inflated by Mike Grace before the start of her bike ride at the annual Hit the Trail Community Bike ride event held at Valencia Heritage Park in Santa Clarita on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Bikers ‘Hit the Trail,’ provide input for bicycle master plan

Bicyclists, from enthusiasts to families with children, rode along the nearby paseos at Valencia Heritage Park for Hit the Trail Community Bike Ride 2019 on Saturday. “It’s a fun, family…

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Read more about the article Shelter Hope brings science to children
Valencia High School science student, Lauren Chen, left, explains an experiment using memory shape alloy metal springs and hot water to youngsters, from left, Brianna Veto, 9, Layla Pyczynski, 8, Charlie Leblanc, 7, and Pippa Pyczynski, 7, as they attend Science Night hosted by Valencia High School STEMS Club at Shelter Hope Pet Shop in Valencia on Friday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Shelter Hope brings science to children

Students from the Valencia High School STEM Club hosted a special “Science Night” at another of Shelter Hope Pet Shop’s Kids’ Night Out events on Friday, May 10. Shelter Hope…

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Read more about the article Largest food drive in the world comes to Santa Clarita
Volunteers Emma Rigor, left, and Joseph Rigor, right, sort through the food donations at the SCV Food Pantry during the National Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive on Saturday, May 11. Emily Alvarenga/The Signal

Largest food drive in the world comes to Santa Clarita

The National Association of Letter Carriers’ food drive once again made a special delivery to the Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry in Newhall for its 27th year on Saturday in…

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Read more about the article Cosplay in the Santa Clarita Valley: Caring, community and commerce
Matt Denny (second from right) likes to participate in historical reenactments as a Revolutionary War British redcoat. Loni Cuatt

Cosplay in the Santa Clarita Valley: Caring, community and commerce

Michael Gomes enjoys the convenience of modern society, but sometimes feels like he wants to rebel against the kind of uniformity his homeowners association demands, letting his imagination and creativity…

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Read more about the article ‘Drive Safe’ Golf Classic returns to help Henry Mayo’s emergency services
Golfers from left, Eric Rushman, Todd Fisher, Leo Schwarz, Gary Lichtig and Nate Fisher get ready to tee off on the tenth hole as they participate in The 46th Annual Frontier Toyota /Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital "Drive Safe" Golf Classic held at Valencia Country Club in Valencia on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

‘Drive Safe’ Golf Classic returns to help Henry Mayo’s emergency services

Golf carts bolted across Valencia Country Club’s grounds as teams took part in the 46th Annual Frontier Toyota Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital "Drive Safe" Golf Classic on Saturday. Sponsors and…

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Read more about the article Golden Valley’s Justine Dondonay recognized as High School Tennis All-American
Golden Valley's Justine Dondonay returns a volley in a match against Moorpark at Golden Valley High School earlier this season. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Golden Valley’s Justine Dondonay recognized as High School Tennis All-American

While the CIF-Southern Section girls tennis season finished back on November 30 for Golden Valley’s Justine Dondonay, the junior sensation keeps bringing home prestigious accolades. Dondonay was recently selected by…

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Read more about the article Cub Scout Cup set to return at Hart Park
Cub Scouts from Pack 608 of Newhall carry the colors to open the official ceremony for the opening of two new permanent modular buildings at a Newhall School District school on Oct. 10, 2016 at Old Orchard Elementary School in Newhall. Dan Watson/The Signal

Cub Scout Cup set to return at Hart Park

Cub Scouts from all across the Santa Clarita Valley will build up their teamwork skills and rely on each other during multiple activities at the 13th annual Cub Scout Cup…

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Read more about the article Warmer weather welcomes pests
Courtesy photo Scorpions are among the pests commonly found in Santa Clarita-area homes. Others include ants, spiders, termites and bed bugs.

Warmer weather welcomes pests

While many people look forward to spring as a period of new possibilities and beautiful flowers, humans aren’t the only species that likes to take advantage of the warmer weather.…

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