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Chill seekers take the polar plunge 

It’s safe to say that the month of January is well into the season of cold. On Saturday morning, at 51 degrees and with 10-mph winds, about 100 people took the “polar plunge” into the waterslide pool at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center in Canyon Country.   Just before 10 a.m. on Saturday, with the 1977 song “Cold as Ice” by

Ventura Harbor holiday cruises start the week of Dec. 5, 2024. Courtesy photo.

Ventura Harbor holiday cruises start next week 

News release   This holiday season, Island Packers will be offering seasonal cruises for family and friends, as well as group functions. Ventura Harbor Holiday Cruises and Whale Watching trips

Dozens of families enjoy a Thanksgiving meal at the Newhall Community Center on Monday provided by the city of Santa Clarita. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

City hosts community Thanksgiving dinners 

Hundreds of residents lined up outside the Newhall Community Center Monday night and the Canyon Country Community Center Tuesday night to dive into a warm Thanksgiving meal with their family

Festival of Trees is back for its 22nd year 

A variety of trees of all sizes and themes encompassed the Canyon Country Community Center Friday night to kick off Festival of Trees, a weekend-long fundraiser where all proceeds go

Santa Claus is ready to greet families the day of his arrival at the Valencia Town Center on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Santa arrives at Valencia Town Center 

Santa Claus’ sleigh landed early this year to greet families and kickstart the holiday spirit with cookies, hot chocolate and other festive activities last Saturday at the Valencia Town Center.  

The on-ice adaption of the beloved Disney movie, “Frozen,” features an all-local cast and performances are scheduled 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, and at noon and 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14.

The Cube ice show to present ‘Frozen’ theme 

News release  You can join Elsa, Anna, Olaf and other “Frozen” favorites at the fourth annual Holiday Skate Show presented by The Cube.  The on-ice adaption of the beloved Disney

On Sunday, Dec. 15, the Holiday Express Train will come to the Vista Canyon Multi-Modal Center. Courtesy photo.

Holiday Express Train coming to Santa Clarita 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita is partnering with Metrolink to offer residents a new, unique and festive activity this holiday season.   On Sunday, Dec. 15, the Holiday

L.A. County Parks to host Harvest Festival 

The L.A. County Parks and Recreation Department is set to host Harvest Festivals at local parks for fall fun. Val Verde Community Regional Park, Dr. Richard Rioux Park, and Castaic

Stage managers Cora Howard (right) and Mackenzie Hillhouse introduce the audience to the characters of “Our Town,” playing at West Ranch High School Nov. 14-16. Courtesy photo.

West Ranch theater to perform ‘Our Town’ 

News release  West Ranch High School’s theater department invites you to take a breather from modern stresses and election contention, with a trip to Grover’s Corners, New Hampshire. With four