Members of all ages from CHEER made sure to showcase the Chinese culture with graceful performances. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Celebrate ends in 2023 with China 

Dances, food trucks and martial arts: Santa Clarita’s “Celebrate” series concluded its last installment of the year with a tribute to China on Friday at the Canyon Country Community Center.

Driver goes home after Tesla rollover 

A 2021 black Tesla Model 3 rolled over several times on northbound Highway 14 Saturday morning before landing on its wheels.   And when passers-by stopped and called first responders for

Graph of the recent positive trend of COVID cases in L.A. County from the Los Angeles County Department of Health.

COVID numbers rise as fall approaches 

As the fall and winter months begin to approach, the rates of COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses are on the rise, according to county health officials.   Within the last few

West Ranch tree grows alongside students  

In the heart of West Ranch High School’s upper quad is a blooming tree: big enough to shade current students, but small enough to grow alongside the incoming generations.  Naomi

Students look at the options available for their next visit to the vending machine. Photo courtesy of Sheri Nelson.

Vending machine feeds brains 

Anyone strolling into Fair Oaks Ranch Community School’s library will find a vending machine filled with … books?  Last week, the elementary school welcomed attendees with a ribbon-cutting event during

Flier of the VHS Stem Conference. Courtesy of Abiela Sarrieddine.

Valencia senior organizes STEM conference 

Valencia High School senior Abiela Sarrieddine spent her summer thinking about … science.  Inspired by the world of STEM, particularly data science, Sarrieddine wanted to meet other like-minded individuals. So, she

The SCV Harmony Hills Chorus practice every Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Choral group brings harmony to SCV hills 

Within the Santa Clarita Valley lies the Harmony Hills Chorus, a chorus group that recently expanded from an all-male group to now encompassing women and people of all ages.  Every

Residents gathered to enjoy the sounds of retro SoCal in Valencia Marketplace on Friday, Aug. 18. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

The Hodads bring the beach to SCV

The Hodads, the sound of Southern California’s beach vibe, brought the ocean to Santa Clarita during Friday evening’s concert at Valencia Marketplace. Residents were graced with their music and antics,

Fellow knight, Sebastian Landa, made sure to be fair when announcing each jousting winner. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Ladies and Lords attend the faire  

Huzzah — jesters, knights and everything nice: The Senses Block Party welcomed the Renaissance faire to Old Town Newhall on Thursday.  Eager residents attended the sixth event of the 2023

Map of the Tau Fruit Fly quarantine area in the Santa Clarita Valley provided by the California Department of Food and Agriculture.

State begins fruit fly eradication 

Local residents have begun receiving notices from the state regarding efforts under way to eradicate the Tau fruit fly from the Santa Clarita Valley.  According to the official notice from

Littlehawk dancing a men’s northern traditional style of dance of "Duck and Dive." Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

SCV showcases Tataviam culture  

Santa Clarita, along with northern Los Angeles County, is located on the Fernandeño Tataviam Homelands. Tribal areas such as Chaguayanga encompass modern-day Newhall, Valencia, Castaic and surrounding areas in the

Residents donate blood to American Red Cross

The city of Santa Clarita is urging residents to donate blood to the American Red Cross. Friday marked the second drive in the city during the month of August, where

Savor: Santana Tribute Band

Savor, a Santana Tribute Band, performed Carlos Santana’s hits at Concerts in the Park on Saturday, Aug. 5. Many attendees were serenaded by the “Smooth” performances that carried the night

Schools welcome back SCV students  

At promptly 8 a.m. on Tuesday, the gates of Valencia High School opened to welcome the eager students back from their summer break, from nervous freshmen to abundantly confident seniors.