Community Stories

The College of the Canyons Foundation recently held a holiday party to celebrate its work raising funds for the students COC Acting President Jasmine Ruys attended and thanked the board members for their dedication to the college. Foundation Board President Gary Horton welcomed the group and also expressed his gratitude to board members. Courtesy photo.

COC Foundation celebrates fundraising successes 

The College of the Canyons Foundation recently held a holiday party to celebrate its work raising funds for the students COC Acting President Jasmine Ruys attended and thanked the board members for their dedication to the college. Foundation Board President Gary Horton welcomed the group and also expressed his gratitude to board

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‘Holiday Spice Salsa Edition’ coming to Community Center 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to heat up the holiday season at the Holiday Spice Salsa Edition on Saturday at the Canyon Country Community Center, located at 18410 Sierra Highway.   This free event is

Young Marines from across the country, including the Santa Clarita Valley’s unit, participated in the wreath laying ceremony at the National Memorial of the Pacific in Honolulu ("Punchbowl") in memory of those interred there. World War II veterans are seated in the front row. Courtesy photo.

Young Marines commemorate Pearl Harbor anniversary 

News release  Three Young Marines units from Antelope Valley, Quartz Hill and Santa Clarita were among 24 Young Marines units throughout the United States who traveled to Hawaii to participate in the remembrance ceremonies of the 84th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.   The Quartz Hill Young Marines in Quartz Hill, the Santa Clarita

Congregation Beth Shalom hosted a community-wide Hanukkah kick-off party on Sunday night, the first night of Hanukkah. The event featured a menorah lighting, music, latkes and an “ugly Hanukkah sweater” contest. The community’s Hanukkah celebrations continue on the eighth night with the annual community menorah lighting and celebration at 5 p.m. Sunday at the Valencia Town Center mall. Photos courtesy of Congregation Beth Shalom.

Photos: CBS hosts Hanukkah kick-off 

Congregation Beth Shalom hosted a community-wide Hanukkah kick-off party on Sunday night, the first night of Hanukkah. The event featured a menorah lighting, music, latkes and an “ugly Hanukkah sweater” contest. The community’s

Volunteers from Faith Community Church give out food to attendees during the "Festividad for Christ" event at on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Newhall church to host 20th ‘Festividad for Christ’  

News release  A two-decade Christmas tradition continues on Saturday when Faith Community Church welcomes hundreds of neighbors for its 20th annual “Festividad for Christ” celebration.   “Hosting our 20th annual Festividad is truly a blessing for

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College Briefs for Dec. 18

Bodily named to Eastern Oregon University dean’s list  Eastern Oregon University named 611 students to the dean’s list for the 2025 spring term, including Eldred Bodily, of Santa Clarita, majoring

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Mall invites community to donate coats for families in need 

News release  The Valencia Town Center is inviting the community to help local families stay warm this season by participating in the nationwide One Warm Coat “Share the Warmth” campaign, sponsored locally by Centennial, the firm

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Sierra Hillbillies to host post-New Year’s square dance 

News release  The Santa Clarita Sierra Hillbillies Club invites the community to its “New Year’s After Party” square and round dance on Sunday, Jan. 4.   Paul Waters will be the caller from 2:30 to 5 p.m., calling social square dance and plus tips. Also,

Photos: SCV Youth Orchestra

The Santa Clarita Valley Youth Orchestra held its Annual Children’s Concert on Dec. 6 at the Canyon High School Performing Arts Center. Before guests could interact with performers throughout the show

The College of the Canyons Intercultural Center and Umoja Community hosted a Kwanzaa celebration on Wednesday, Dec. 3. The free event, which drew more than 100 attendees, featured a performance by the Teye Sa Thiosanne African Drum and Dance Company, as well as a kinara display. Photo by Stephanie Corral/COC Public Information Office.

COC hosts Kwanzaa celebration 

The College of the Canyons Intercultural Center and Umoja Community hosted a Kwanzaa celebration on Wednesday, Dec. 3. The free event, which drew more than 100 attendees, featured a performance by