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WSJ ranks TMU in among top colleges 

News release   The Wall Street Journal released its annual college rankings this month, and The Master’s University was once again rated among the top schools nationwide, according to a news

Donna Ganshirt (L, beige sweater) talks to Judy Bravo (R, pink long sleeve) about strokes at the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Health & Wellness Fair at OLPH in Newhall, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

OLPH hosts annual Health, Wellness Fair  

Our Lady of Perpetual Help hosted its annual Health and Wellness Fair for Santa Clarita residents with free ultrasounds, flu shots, classes and resource booths on Sunday.  Booths included various

The Knights of Columbus hosted their annual pasta dinner fundraiser, “Mission Im-Pasta-Ble,” on Saturday, Oct. 11, at Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Parish in Saugus. The event featured a silent auction, raffles and door prizes, a selfie booth and, of course, plenty of pasta. Photo courtesy of the Knights of Columbus. 

If You Choose to Accept This Pasta Mission …   

The Knights of Columbus hosted their annual pasta dinner fundraiser, “Mission Im-Pasta-Ble,” on Saturday, Oct. 11, at Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Parish in Saugus. The event featured a silent auction,

Attendees listen to the speeches at the "October 7th" memorial at the "October 7th" memorial at the City of Santa Clarita City Hall, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Oct. 7 memorial: Finding light in darkness 

“A little bit of light can dispel a tremendous amount of darkness.”  That’s what Rabbi Choni Marozov of Chabad of Santa Clarita Valley said to the silent crowd to instill

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Gospel group to launch new community choir 

News release  The Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir, a performing arts organization established in 1986, is launching a new community choir in Southern California and is inviting local singers to participate. 

Longtime TMU president dies after illness 

Grace Community Church and The Master’s University announced Monday evening that Pastor John MacArthur, leader of TMU for the past 40 years, has died. He was 86.   MacArthur became the

Eleven-year-olds practice their swings at The Master’s University baseball summer camp. Photo by Kelly Ingram (Nishimoto)/The Signal

Summer fun, faith and fundamentals at TMU 

By Kelly Ingram (Nishimoto) Signal Staff Writer  This summer, young athletes from across the Santa Clarita Valley are running bases, shooting hoops, and jumping hurdles at The Master’s University during its

St. Peter's Basilica. Adobe Stock photo.

No pope selected after first vote at conclave 

By T.J. Muscaro Contributing Writer  The election of the Catholic Church’s next pope is officially underway as a record-setting 133 voting cardinals from all over the world took an oath of

CBS celebrates Israel Independence Day  

Congregation Beth Shalom, one of the three local synagogues in the Santa Clarita Valley, welcomed its community on Friday for an Israel Independence Day Festival.  The celebration wasn’t just for

Congregation Beth Shalom member Herman Zayon lights a candle in remembrance of the 6 million Jewish people who were killed during the Holocaust on Sunday morning, April 27, 2025. Maya Morales/The Signal

Congregation Beth Shalom remembers the Holocaust 

In remembrance of the 6 million Jewish victims who were killed during the Holocaust, Congregation Beth Shalom’s Men’s Club hosted a film screening and memorial lighting ceremony on Sunday morning.