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Jakub O'Hare, 8, stacks some of the hundreds of pairs of donated pajamas as he joins dozens of volunteers at West Creek Academy in Valencia on Friday, 012723.

Pajamas – a luxury and way to spread kindness

“Always be kind,” “Be kind to other” and “Kindness matters” are just a few of the phrases written on paper hearts, lining a wall inside of West Creek Academy’s multipurpose

United Methodist hosts Preschool Fair

The pandemic threw a wrench into what used to be an annual preschool fair held at Santa Clarita United Methodist Church — but now the event is back and organizers

Cub Scout Pack 490 holds Pinewood Derby

Cub Scout Luke Scopio said, of all the trophies up for grabs at Pack 490’s Pinewood Derby race on Sunday, he wasn’t really interested in winning any of them.   “Well,

County to host Plant Camp 101 at Hart Park

The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation will be hosting a botany-focused Plant Camp at William S. Hart Regional Park throughout January.   The class, titled “Plant Camp 101,”

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson poses with Rylie Endara, center with a purple and pink ombre jacket, and other children at Hugo’s Gymfitness on 123022.

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson visits SCV kids

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson made a surprise visit to Hugo’s Gymfitness on Friday, making the days of local children.   “He just surprised everybody,” said Raul Martin, grandfather of Rylie Endara,

United Methodist Church brings Christmas to life

The Santa Clarita United Methodist Church once again hosted its ‘Living Nativity” scene on Sunday, which featured biblical scenes that attendees could view from the comfort of their cars.   As

The Diaz family waits as event volunteer Julia Angold shakes the gift to find out what it is for the ‘Festividad for Christ’ Christmas Celebration at Faith Community Church in Newhall, Calif., on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. Chris Torres/The Signal

Faith Community Church hosts ‘Festividad’

The Faith Community Church helped feed and clothe those in need at its “Festividad for Christ” event on Saturday, as more than 200 families attended.   Event organizers said the church