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Unitarian Universalists to host family-friendly ‘Earth Day Pop-Up’ in Newhall 

April 15, 2026 1:57 pm

News release   The Unitarian Universalist Church of Santa Clarita Valley invites the community to celebrate the planet at a special Earth Day Pop-Up event on Saturday.   This free, family-oriented gathering offers hands-on activities designed to inspire environmental stewardship in all ages, said a news release from the church.  Attendees can participate in several interactive stations, including:  The event is scheduled 4-6 p.m. Saturday at Vibe Performing Arts (Valencia Plaza Shopping Center), 24460 Lyons Ave,

Rabbi Mark Blazer

Mark Blazer | Evil persists in the human story 

March 14, 2026 4:40 am

Before there was antisemitism, there was evil. Long before we developed specific categories of hatred, the human capacity to harm, destroy and dehumanize already existed. The Bible describes this reality

Community celebrates Holi 2026 

March 10, 2026 7:14 pm

Castaic Lake, a place where people typically go to cool off during hot summer days, was instead filled with multicolored powders in celebration of Holi on Saturday, a Hindu festival of colors that marks

Mary Mobley

TMU grad earns near-perfect LSAT score 

February 24, 2026 3:29 pm

News release   A recent graduate of The Master’s University accomplished a remarkable feat last semester: After taking the Law School Admission Test, Mary Mobley (Class of 2025) received news that she had

‘Shalom and Solidarity’ scheduled for Sunday 

January 27, 2026 5:55 pm

Santa Clarita Valley Jewish Community and Friends are scheduled Sunday to host an event with vendors, a kids’ carnival, keynote speakers, a mental health expert and resources.   The event is scheduled noon to 4 p.m. at The Centre,

Ken Ham, founder of Answers in Genesis, is scheduled to speak, along with Ray Comfort, founder of Living Waters., in a free event hosted Jan. 23 by The Master's University. Courtesy photo.

TMU hosting free ‘Gospel Reset’ event 

January 14, 2026 11:26 am

News release   Ken Ham and Ray Comfort will be speaking at an event hosted by The Master’s University as part of the Answers in Genesis “Gospel Reset: Back to the Beginning

Laurene Weste, mayor of Santa Clarita, helps light the menorah at the Hanukkah at the Mall celebration at Valencia Town Center in Valencia, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

‘The light keeps shining’  

December 22, 2025 5:31 pm

Community celebrates Menorah lighting on Hanukkah’s 8th night  The final night of Hanukkah was celebrated with a menorah lighting, Jewish music and camaraderie at Valencia Town Center on Sunday evening.  The evening was illuminated by a large menorah that

Attendees enjoyed the food during the 20th annual "Festividad for Christ" event at Faith Community Church on Dec. 20, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Festividad for Christ gives back to its neighbors 

December 22, 2025 9:53 am

The crowd of families that packs Faith Community Church’s patio and backyard area each year for Festividad for Christ gathers mostly on the strength of word of mouth.  The Newhall church has seen an average of 500 attendees – and up to around 1,000 at its record-breaker – since its

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 

December 19, 2025 9:52 am

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’  

December 19, 2025 9:35 am

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

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

December 16, 2025 2:49 pm

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

Rabbi Mark Blazer

Mark Blazer | A reminder of when courage shines brightest 

December 13, 2025 2:58 am

In the first weeks of 2025, our Southern California community endured a devastating loss. The fires that swept across our region — unpredictable, fast-moving, and ferocious — have left families displaced, homes destroyed, and neighborhoods forever changed.

Photos: ‘Cookies with Santa’

December 11, 2025 4:26 pm

The NorthPark Community Church held its annual Cookies with Santa on Saturday welcoming the community to a day of arts and crafts, food, and a chance to greet and take