Community

Lights, camera, SCIFF in year 4

The Santa Clarita International Film Festival has progressively gotten better each year since its inception in 2021, according to Lisa deSouza, founder and executive director of SCIFF.  The fourth annual

Metrolink Holiday Express Train goers settle into their seats moments before the train takes off for a festive celebration towards Lancaster at the Vista Canyon Multi-Modal Center on Sunday Dec. 15, 2024. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Photos: Holiday Express Train

In partnership with the city of Santa Clarita, Metrolink hosted its Holiday Express Train, which gave passengers a holiday season experience with decorations, carolers, characters and festive surprises at the

Donor Samantha Torres greets Makana, a therapy dog for The Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles at the Valencia Blood Drive at Santa Clarita City Hall on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Photos: CHLA blood drive

The Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles held a blood drive in the parking lot of the Santa Clarita City Hall on Friday with a special visit from Makana, one of

Press release

Valencia Library closing for renovations 

News release   Renovations are coming to the Santa Clarita Public Library Valencia Branch: The Valencia Branch will be temporarily closed from Saturday through Jan. 1 for a flooring renovation

Smyth: ‘Serving was an honor’ 

He grew up with an older brother and older kids in the neighborhood. When playing sports, he had to fight to be picked for a team.  Former Santa Clarita Mayor

Attendees take a look at Elizabeth Kim’s art for her “Nature’s Beauty” art exhibit at the Canyon Theatre Guild during an open reception in Old Town Newhall on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Photos: ‘Nature’s Beauty’

Artist and musician Elizabeth Kim, a local woman born in Korea had her original artwork featured in an exhibit titled “Nature’s Beauty” with a reception open to the public providing

The SCV Grace Baptist Church invited the community to “The King Has Come” annual Christmas Concert on Sunday Dec. 15, 2024. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Photos: Grace Baptist Church Christmas Concerts

The SCV Grace Baptist Church invited the community to annual Christmas Concert last week titled “The King Has Come.” A 50-piece orchestra, 90-member adult choir, and children’s choir performed a

College briefs

College Briefs for Dec. 19

Trixie Aguila graduates with master of science in nursing from Cedarville University  Trixie Aguila, from Santa Clarita, graduated from Cedarville University in the spring of 2024 with a master of