Celine Chen plays piano at the University of South Florida in Tampa, July 2024. Photo courtesy of Christy Sallee

Playing it by ear, living it by heart 

She said it’s never been something that drains energy from her, but something that gives her energy when she does it.  Valencia 21-year-old Celine Chen tried many things in life

From left: Scott Kwiatrowski and Shawn Sangeladji of the American Red Cross unload cots for the evacuation center at College of the Canyons in Valencia, Aug. 7, 2025. Michael Picarella/The Signal

Shelter open for Canyon Fire evacuees 

An evacuation shelter opened Thursday at College of the Canyons’ east gym in Valencia to assist those displaced by the Canyon Fire.  According to Tim Honadel, director of International Services

A fire hydrant sprays water onto Via Princessa near Sierra Highway in Canyon Country on Thursday afternoon, July 31, 2025. Photo courtesy of Nathan Meeks

Fire hydrant dumps water onto street near Costco 

A fire hydrant was spilling water onto Via Princessa Thursday afternoon near Costco Wholesale just south of Sierra Highway in Canyon Country.  According to Los Angeles County Fire Department spokeswoman

From left: Valley Industry Association’s Selina Thomas and Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, take part in “Cocktails and Conversation” at Margarita’s Mexican Grill in Valencia, July 24, 2025. Michael Picarella/The Signal

Photos: Schiavo speaks at VIA event

Area representatives and business leaders took part in the Valley Industry Association’s “Cocktails and Conversation” with Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, at Margarita’s Mexican Grill on Thursday evening in Valencia. Schiavo

Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, (left) speaks with Brittany Young of School Day Cafe about operations at the organization’s Anza Drive facility in Valencia, July 23, 2025. Michael Picarella/The Signal

Schiavo takes tour of School Day Cafe

Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, took a tour on Wednesday of School Day Cafe’s Valencia facility to learn more about the school meal program.  Schiavo expressed her desire to make sure