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Press release

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,

Jonathan Rubin plays some music on composer Shony Braun's violin at the "The Symphony of the Holocaust" screening at Congregation Beth Shalom in Santa Clarita, Calif., Sunday, April 12, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

‘The Symphony of the Holocaust’ brings Jewish community together

April 14, 2026 4:03 pm

COC student founds interfaith room on campus

April 3, 2026 4:31 pm

Rabbi Mark Blazer

Mark Blazer | Passover: A reminder to always maintain hope

March 28, 2026 12:53 am

Sami Kokash, 7, holds up his crafts during the Eid prayer at the City of Santa Clarita Activities Center on Friday, March 20, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Starting traditions to honor religion

March 21, 2026 10:12 am

Jonathan Rubin plays some music on composer Shony Braun's violin at the "The Symphony of the Holocaust" screening at Congregation Beth Shalom in Santa Clarita, Calif., Sunday, April 12, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

‘The Symphony of the Holocaust’ brings Jewish community together

April 14, 2026 4:03 pm

COC student founds interfaith room on campus

April 3, 2026 4:31 pm

Rabbi Mark Blazer

Mark Blazer | Passover: A reminder to always maintain hope

March 28, 2026 12:53 am

Sami Kokash, 7, holds up his crafts during the Eid prayer at the City of Santa Clarita Activities Center on Friday, March 20, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Starting traditions to honor religion

March 21, 2026 10:12 am

Crosspoint SCV to host free back-to-school event

August 1, 2025 2:30 pm

Crosspoint SCV is scheduled to host a back-to-school bash on Wednesday, Aug. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Crosspoint, 23415 Cinema Drive, Santa Clarita. The event is for the

Longtime TMU president dies after illness

July 14, 2025 9:40 pm

Grace Community Church and The Master’s University announced Monday evening that Pastor John MacArthur, leader of TMU for the past 40 years, has died. He was 86. MacArthur became the

Eleven-year-olds practice their swings at The Master’s University baseball summer camp. Photo by Kelly Ingram (Nishimoto)/The Signal

Summer fun, faith and fundamentals at TMU

July 8, 2025 12:09 pm

By Kelly Ingram (Nishimoto) Signal Staff Writer This summer, young athletes from across the Santa Clarita Valley are running bases, shooting hoops, and jumping hurdles at The Master’s University during its

SCCS students turn their tassles during the 43rd annual SCCS commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 24, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Santa Clarita Christian School commemorates graduation

May 26, 2025 1:22 pm

As their time at Santa Clarita Christian School draws to a close, members of the graduating class of 2025 were left with one message: Keep God close to your heart

Around 80 volunteers from Crossroads Community Church place 10,000 American flags in the lawn in front of their place of worship on Rye Canyon Road in Valencia, May 21, 2025. Michael Picarella/The Signal

Crossroads church sets out 10,000 flags for Memorial Day

May 21, 2025 11:28 am

Around 80 volunteers from Crossroads Community Church placed 10,000 American flags in the lawn in front of their place of worship on Rye Canyon Road in Valencia Wednesday morning for

St. Peter's Basilica. Adobe Stock photo.

Robert Francis Prevost elected as first American pope

May 8, 2025 1:25 pm

By T.J. Muscaro Contributing Writer A new pope has been elected and he is American. The College of Cardinals chose Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost on Thursday evening in the third overall vote

St. Peter's Basilica. Adobe Stock photo.

No pope selected after first vote at conclave

May 7, 2025 1:18 pm

By T.J. Muscaro Contributing Writer The election of the Catholic Church’s next pope is officially underway as a record-setting 133 voting cardinals from all over the world took an oath of

CBS celebrates Israel Independence Day

May 6, 2025 6:14 pm

Congregation Beth Shalom, one of the three local synagogues in the Santa Clarita Valley, welcomed its community on Friday for an Israel Independence Day Festival. The celebration wasn’t just for

Attendees enjoy the morning at the Sisterhood Fashion Show Luncheon at The Oaks Club at Valencia, April 27, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Photos: “CBS Sisterhood Fashion Show Luncheon”

May 1, 2025 4:58 pm

The Congregation Beth Shalom hosted a Sisterhood Fashion Show Luncheon at The Oaks Club at Valencia on Sunday after not doing it for 30 years. The event was to bring

Congregation Beth Shalom member Herman Zayon lights a candle in remembrance of the 6 million Jewish people who were killed during the Holocaust on Sunday morning, April 27, 2025. Maya Morales/The Signal

Congregation Beth Shalom remembers the Holocaust

April 28, 2025 3:03 pm

In remembrance of the 6 million Jewish victims who were killed during the Holocaust, Congregation Beth Shalom’s Men’s Club hosted a film screening and memorial lighting ceremony on Sunday morning.

World News

Funeral of Pope Francis I to take place Saturday

April 22, 2025 12:54 pm

By Chris Summers Contributing Writer The funeral of Pope Francis I, the first leader of the Roman Catholic Church to come from the Western Hemisphere, will take place on Saturday, the

Guests find an empty tomb in the Easter Experience walk-through during the Valencia Hills Community Church Easter Carnival at West Creek Park in Valencia, Saturday, April 19, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Valencia Hills sees record crowds at annual Easter Carnival event

April 21, 2025 12:02 pm

Local residents packed the neighborhoods surrounding West Creek Park in Valencia on Saturday as Valencia Hills Community Church hosted its free annual Easter Carnival. In addition to several East egg

Attendees follow Rabbi Mark Blazer's "Seder Steps" for the first night of Passover at Valenica United Methodist Church, April 13, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Jews and Methodists share in Sunday Passover Seder meal

April 14, 2025 11:46 am

Santa Clarita Valley Jewish congregants helped the Rev. John Shaver from Community United Methodist Church of Pacific Palisades after his church burned down in January’s Palisades Fire. Shaver joined many

Rabbi Mark Blazer

Rabbi Mark Blazer | Finding moments of unity, shared understanding

April 12, 2025 12:25 am

In an era of deep political divides, finding moments of unity and shared understanding can seem nearly impossible. Yet one of the most ancient and meaningful Jewish holidays — Passover

Press release

Local resident wins Christopher Award

April 11, 2025 12:40 pm

News release Santa Clarita-based author Kristina Kuzmič has won a Christopher Award for the book, “I Can Fix This: And Other Lies I Told Myself While Parenting My Struggling

On Religion: Terry Mattingly | Religion, political news and the anxiety it induces

April 11, 2025 1:07 am

To no one’s surprise, 83% of white evangelical voters backed President Donald Trump in 2024, consistent with voting patterns in recent decades. The news, this time, was that Cooperative Election

Terry Mattingly | What’s become of Lent in America?

April 5, 2025 9:44 am

When it comes to pulling Catholics into pews, Christmas rites top the list – followed by a tie between Easter, the Christian calendar’s most joyous day, and Ash Wednesday, which

Faces of the SCV: Prison pastor passes no judgment, strives for family reunions

April 4, 2025 12:18 pm

Research over the years has found that children with a parent in prison face an increased risk of becoming offenders themselves. A 2023 study by researchers from Florida Atlantic University’s