Community

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

Former and current members of Troop 2222 gathered for the 20th anniversary celebration at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Troop 2222 celebrates two decades  

Celebrating two decades — or 20 years — since its establishment, one could think that “2” is a lucky number for Troop 2222.   Focusing on building character, leadership and even producing 78

College briefs

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

Resident creates browser recap add-on for Firefox 

Imagine a world of “Spotify Wrapped,” but for your browser.   In an effort to create an add-on for Mozilla Firefox, that’s what local resident and recent California State University, Monterey Bay graduate, Taimur

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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

A landscape photo of the children's and Sanctuary choirs at the Grace Baptist Church's "God With Us" annual Christmas concert at Grace Baptist in Valencia, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Photos: Grace Baptist Church Christmas concert

Grace Baptist Church hosted its annual Christmas concert with the theme this year being “God With Us” on Sunday evening. The orchestra and various choirs performed Christmas music for the