Faith & Religion

25 years: Temple Beth Ami celebrates Rabbi Mark

June 10, 2024

Mark Blazer began his role as rabbi for the Temple Beth Ami community 25 years ago. When he took on the role, he was excited because it was a new

Graduating senior Joshua Negrete, left, receives the Timothy Character Award from Dr. Mark Wilson during the 2024 Santa Clarita Christian School Commencement held at SCCS on Saturday, 052524. Dan Watson/The Signal

SCCS celebrates Class of 2024: School hits 1,000-graduate milestone

May 26, 2024

The Class of 2024 saw 24 graduating seniors walk the stage to receive their diplomas during Santa Clarita Christian School’s 42nd annual commencement ceremony on Saturday. Senior Pastor David Caldwell

Graduating seniors turn their tassels during the Trinity Classical Academy 2024 Commencement event held at the Trinity campus on Friday, 052424. Dan Watson/The Signal

Virtue, Wisdom, Purpose, Courage: Trinity Academy Class of 2024

May 25, 2024

Trinity Classical Academy instills the four pillars of virtue, wisdom, purpose and courage in its students throughout their time at the private Christian K-12 school. Class of 2024 Valedictorian Katelyn

Acton church to celebrate 100th anniversary

May 15, 2024

News release A commemorative ceremony will be held Sunday, June 9, at 1 p.m., to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Acton Community Presbyterian Church and the rededication of this

Actress Susan Sandager portrays Corrie Ten Boom in a theatrical play presentation titled “Corrie Remembers: The True Story of Corrie Ten Boom,” during the Congregation Beth Shalom Yom Hashoah Remembrance Day, a event dedicated to remembering the lives lost during the Holocaust. 050524 Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Unveiling Heroism: Congregation Beth Shalom highlights Corrie Ten Boom’s story for Yom HaShoah

May 13, 2024

Every year on Yom HaShoah, also known as the day of remembrance for the millions of lives lost during the Holocaust, Congregation Beth Shalom holds a special ceremony for the

Thousands drawn to ancient relic at St. Kateri

May 9, 2024

Thousands of Catholic faithful from all over came to St. Kateri Tekakwitha Church in Saugus this week for “a moment of veneration” near an ancient artifact. Leaving Italy for the

Rabbi Mark Blazer (right) of Temple Beth Ami and his wife, Tracy, lead attendees in a prayer at the Passover Seder held at the SCV Senior Center at Bella Vida on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Tyler Wainfeld/The Signal.

Jewish community celebrates Passover with Seder at SCV Senior Center

April 24, 2024

A jovial atmosphere surrounded the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center at Bella Vida on Tuesday for the annual Passover Seder hosted by Rabbi Mark Blazer of Temple Beth Ami. Jews

Veronica Bornn signs copies of her autobiographical book “I Found Love” for supporters and passersby at the local Barnes & Noble in Valencia on Saturday. The book explores Bornn’s story told from a first person point of view as she recalls how her life as an immigrant was shaped and molded by her mother into the woman she is today. 041324 Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Photos: I Found Love book signing

April 22, 2024

Local author Veronica Bornn had a book signing event at Barnes & Noble located in Valencia. She signed copied of her book titled “I Found Love: My Journey of Hope,

(From left) Amir Amat, Roei Itzhaki and Idan Itzhaki spoke at Temple Beth Ami on Tuesday evening about surviving the Nova music festival attack in Israel. Tyler Wainfeld/The Signal.

‘We will dance again’: Israel music festival survivors describe escape from death

April 10, 2024

They didn’t know where to go, only knowing they couldn’t stay where they were. Roei Itzhaki and his older brother, Idan Itzhaki, were enjoying the Nova music festival in the

Photos: Ramadan Funday

April 5, 2024

The Unity Center of Santa Clarita held a day of fun for children of all ages to celebrate Ramadan. They played Ramadan Charades and other fun games combined with arts

Four and Five-year-olds scramble to gather Easter eggs during the 32nd Eggstravaganza Easter Egg Hunt held at Central Park in Saugus on Saturday, 040823. Dan Watson/The Signal

Easter carnival postponed due to weather; DIY kits offered to families

March 28, 2024

The Valencia Hills Community Church Easter Carnival at West Creek Park has been postponed due to anticipated inclement weather, and the church will be giving out DIY (do it yourself)

David Hegg | He is Risen … He is Risen Indeed!

March 23, 2024

All around the world, Christ-followers greet one another on Resurrection Sunday, exclaiming, “He is risen.” Their fellow believers reply, “He is risen indeed!” But is the story true? Did

Author of ‘I Found Love’ to hold book signing

March 20, 2024

By Signal Staff Local author Veronica Bornn will be at Barnes and Noble in Valencia on April 13 to sign copies of her book, “I Found Love: My Journey of

Country music artist Joe Buchanan performs his "Friday Night Lights" Shabbat service at Temple Beth Ami in Santa Clarita on Friday, 030824. Dan Watson/The Signal

‘Friday Night Lights’: Temple Beth Ami hosts country-themed Shabbat

March 16, 2024

Photos by Dan Watson/The Signal Country music artist Joe Buchanan, a Jewish convert, performed his country-themed “Friday Night Lights” Shabbat service at Temple Beth Ami last week. Rabbi Mark Blazer

Johnny Tzanetatos, 6, puts Easter eggs in his basket for the Splash n' Dash Egg Hunt at the play area inside the Santa Clarita Aquatics Center in Santa Clarita, Calif., on Saturday, April 8, 2023.

City to host Splash N’Dash Easter egg hunt

March 16, 2024

News release The city of Santa Clarita is inviting the community to its most unique egg hunt – the Splash N’ Dash at the Santa Clarita Aquatics Center. Families are

Santa Clarita United Methodist Church sets goal to collect a ton of food

March 15, 2024

News release What weighs 2,000 pounds? According to the Internet, a giraffe can weigh 2,000 pounds. So can a 1999 Ford Fiesta, a grand piano, two horses or one half

Country music artist Joe Buchanan is set to perform at Temple Beth Ami on March 8 as part of a special Shabbat service. Photo courtesy of Lila Photo.

Temple Beth Ami hosting country-themed ‘Friday Night Lights’ Shabbat service

February 29, 2024

Country music fans and Jews across the Santa Clarita Valley can get the best of both worlds at Temple Beth Ami’s Shabbat service on March 8. Rabbi Mark Blazer is

Foustino Saavedra prepares racks of fish during the 46th Annual Lenten Fish Fries held at St. Clare Catholic Church in Canyon Country on Friday, 021624. Dan Watson/The Signal

Photos: St. Clare holds annual fish fry

February 22, 2024

Hundreds of attendees lined up for fish meals during the 46th Annual Lenten Fish Fries dinner held a St. Clare Catholic Church in Canyon Country on Friday. The church will

Legacy Christian Academy held a grand opening ceremony for its new athletic turf on Jan. 25. Courtesy photo.

Legacy Christian Academy holds grand opening for new turf

February 7, 2024

News release Legacy Christian Academy held a grand opening ceremony for its new athletic turf on Jan. 25. The kindergarten and first-grade students officially opened the field with a

Anti-Racism Coalition to hosts Sunday forum with NAACP