Community Stories

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

People of all ages dance during the Celebrate culture series on Aug. 8, 2025, an event hosted by the city of Santa Clarita at the Canyon Country Community Center in Canyon Country, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Photos: ‘Celebrate’ series Italy

The city of Santa Clarita’s “Celebrate” culture series highlighted the country of Italy during Friday’s celebration. People of all ages activated their creativity with arts and crafts, particpated in social

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

College briefs

College Brief for Aug. 7

2 local students graduate from Worcester Polytechnic Institute  Worcester Polytechnic Institute celebrated its 2025 class with a series of ceremonies honoring the achievements of graduates across all degree levels at

Redneck Rodeo singer Toddy C. Bass joins the crowd as they line dance during the "Concerts in the Park" on Aug. 2, 2025 in Saugus, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Photos: Redneck Rodeo at Central Park

Thousands of community members sung and danced to live country classic hits performed by Redneck Rodeo during the latest installment of the city of Santa Clarita’s “Concerts in the Park”