Newhall Elementary School second graders take turns to read “How the Turtle Cracked Its Shell” on Tuesday morning with SCV Education Foundation ‘Read with Me’ volunteer Michele Lobl. Dec. 3, 2024 Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Read with Me program bridges gaps in literacy

On a recent Tuesday morning, Michele Lobl, a retired city employee, made her way to Newhall Elementary School to spend some time with Mrs. Katherine George’s second-grade class.   “How’s everybody

Metrolink Holiday Express Train goers settle into their seats moments before the train takes off for a festive celebration towards Lancaster at the Vista Canyon Multi-Modal Center on Sunday Dec. 15, 2024. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Photos: Holiday Express Train

In partnership with the city of Santa Clarita, Metrolink hosted its Holiday Express Train, which gave passengers a holiday season experience with decorations, carolers, characters and festive surprises at the

Donor Samantha Torres greets Makana, a therapy dog for The Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles at the Valencia Blood Drive at Santa Clarita City Hall on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Photos: CHLA blood drive

The Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles held a blood drive in the parking lot of the Santa Clarita City Hall on Friday with a special visit from Makana, one of

Attendees take a look at Elizabeth Kim’s art for her “Nature’s Beauty” art exhibit at the Canyon Theatre Guild during an open reception in Old Town Newhall on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Photos: ‘Nature’s Beauty’

Artist and musician Elizabeth Kim, a local woman born in Korea had her original artwork featured in an exhibit titled “Nature’s Beauty” with a reception open to the public providing

The SCV Grace Baptist Church invited the community to “The King Has Come” annual Christmas Concert on Sunday Dec. 15, 2024. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Photos: Grace Baptist Church Christmas Concerts

The SCV Grace Baptist Church invited the community to annual Christmas Concert last week titled “The King Has Come.” A 50-piece orchestra, 90-member adult choir, and children’s choir performed a

Two vehicles caught fire during a traffic collision Monday morning on northbound Interstate 5, north of Hasley Canyon Road in Castaic. Michael Picarella/The Signal.

I-5 crashes cause injuries, traffic delays

Two separate crashes just 10 minutes apart on the Interstate 5 in Castaic resulted in more than one transport and large traffic delays Monday morning, according to the California Highway

The Santa Clarita Master Chorale perform at the eighth annual Messiah Sing- Along under the artistic direction of Allan Robert Petker at the Valencia United Methodist Church on Monday Dec. 9, 2024. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Photos: Master Chorale Messiah Sing-Along

The Santa Clarita Master Chorale, led by Artistic Director Allan Robert Petker, held its eighth-annual Messiah Sing-Along at the Valencia United Methodist Church, a day after the December holiday concert

Bethel Billesbach (left) and Ellis Hallmark dance during the Sierra Hillbillies Square and Round Dance Club’s Ugly Sweater Square Dance held at the Valencia United Methodist Church on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Photos: Ugly Sweater Square Dance

The Sierra Hillbillies Square and Round Dance Club invited the community to its ugly sweater-themed square dance last Sunday at the Valencia United Methodist Church. Attendees were encouraged to wear

The Manibog family wear matching onesies, including their 4 year old golden doodle Honey, and take photos with Santa Claus at the Valencia Town Center for the “Santa Paws” Pet Nights with Santa on Monday evening. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Photos: Santa Paws at Valencia Town Center

Pet owners and their fur friends made their way to the Valencia Town Center on Monday to take photos with Santa Claus as part of the “Santa Paws” Pet Nights