<strong>Christmas – a day of happiness and hardship for the foster community; DCFS lightens the load</strong> 
Volunteer Jenica Uhrig, right, assists children as they pick out toys during the Foster Children Holiday Toy Event held at William S. Hart Park in Newhall on Saturday, 121623. Dan Watson/The Signal

Christmas – a day of happiness and hardship for the foster community; DCFS lightens the load 

Christine and Dwayne’s Christmas day is not one that resembles a Christmas movie shown on TV. The two take care of their granddaughter as their foster child.   On Saturday, foster…

<strong>Come in, Combat Radio dials in Christmas for those in need</strong> 
Attendees of the Combat Radio Santa breakfast could take photos with Santa Claus. Katherine Quezada/ The Signal

Come in, Combat Radio dials in Christmas for those in need 

The drummer from Oingo Boingo, a Daytime Emmy winner, the voice of Ferb from “Phineas and Ferb,” Jack Sparrow, Mrs. Claus and Santa Claus walk into Salt Creek Grille on…

International Friendship Center hosts Christmas Celebration
From left to right, Ananya Nambiar, Raja Hebel. Indian Telugu film actor & pastor, Sharanya Srinidhi Palakodeti and Neelima Gadicherla.

International Friendship Center hosts Christmas Celebration

The International Friendship Center recently hosted its Christmas Celebration, which acted as both a unification of the local Indian community and a celebration of its 10th anniversary.   Sam Gorlla, president…

‘The Grinch’s Holiday’ brings classic Christmas tale to the ice
Cindy Lou, played by Madison Rapkine, and the Grinch, played by Avery O’Brien skate their concluding performance to end the show with the other characters during the Holiday Skate Show “The Grinch’s Holiday” at The Cube Ice and Entertainment Center in Valencia, Calif., on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022. Chris Torres/The Signal

‘The Grinch’s Holiday’ brings classic Christmas tale to the ice

Skaters in extravagant holiday costumes glided across The Cube’s ice in presenting the Holiday Skate Show, “The Grinch’s Holiday,” on Saturday.   “The Grinch’s Holiday” brought to life the classic Christmas…

Mayor flips the switch to awaken Main Street’s Christmas magic
Santa Clarita City Mayor Laurene Weste flips on the ceremonial switch to turn on the Christmas tree and holiday lights during Light Up Main Street in Old Town Newhall on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. Chris Torres/The Signal

Mayor flips the switch to awaken Main Street’s Christmas magic

Bundled-up residents gathered all around historic Old Town Newhall’s Main Street anticipating one magical moment.  “Three, two, one!” exclaimed Councilman Cameron Smyth, accompanied by Mayor Pro Tem Jason Gibbs and…

Black Friday shoppers see sales, extra security
Customers walk to stores and shop for Black Friday deals at the Westfield Valencia Town Center in Santa Clarita, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. Chris Torres/The Signal

Black Friday shoppers see sales, extra security

Was Black Friday of 2021 a “typical” day after Thanksgiving, with massive crowds flocking to their favorite stores to get the best deals of the holiday shopping season?  Yes, and no.   In…

Agua Dulce teen spreads Christmas cheer with donations
Ben Gersh stands with his Christmas tree and sign, with free candy canes and gifts that appear underneath for families in need. Courtesy

Agua Dulce teen spreads Christmas cheer with donations

This holiday season, 19-year-old Ben Gersh decided to put a Christmas tree out front of his Agua Dulce home, decorated with candy canes and complete with a special surprise under…

Drifters makes annual toy donation
Photo courtesy of Joe Marazzito Drifters Cocktail Lounge collected toys to donate to the Los Angeles Country Fire Department’s Spark of Love program for its 12th year.

Drifters makes annual toy donation

Drifters Cocktail Lounge may not allow anyone under 21 to enter the bar, but that doesn’t mean that they’ve forgotten about the kids during the holidays. On Monday, Santa’s sleigh took the form of a fire engine and utility truck from Los Angeles County Fire Station No. 107 as they pulled into the parking lot in front of Drifters to collect dozens of toys donated by Drifters and VFW Post No. 6885.

Senior Center thanks volunteers with holiday party
Santa Claus came to the SCV Senior Center holiday thank you party to congratulate the center's volunteers for a year of good work. Matt Fernandez/ The Signal

Senior Center thanks volunteers with holiday party

On Tuesday afternoon, SCV Senior Center welcomed about 200 of its volunteers to a holiday part to thank them for their efforts to make the senior community more comfortable. Though the senior center has hosted many thank you parties for its volunteers, this year had the distinction of being the first one at the new facility.

Dishes, ugly sweaters and giving: the holiday party survival guide
Regardless of the type of gift exchange party you’re having, an ugly holiday sweater is almost always a great conversation piece. Bobby Block

Dishes, ugly sweaters and giving: the holiday party survival guide

Navigating the complexities of the holiday party season is a challenge for many. Whether the party is at work, a friend’s house or your place, challenges range from finding the…

COC students and their children celebrate early Christmas
Aria Martinez, child of Rachel a student at College of the Canyons, shows her new doll she picked out for an early christmas present donated from local firefighters and deputies for children of students, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019. Gilbert Bernal/The Signal

COC students and their children celebrate early Christmas

When her 4-year-old’s educator told College of the Canyons student Celida Espain that her son was improving his concentration skills by playing with LEGO sets, she knew just what to…

Holiday lights to see in Santa Clarita
The residents of Wakefield Court in Saugus pull out all the stops to create the Wakefield Winter Wonderland. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Holiday lights to see in Santa Clarita

During the holiday season, places throughout the Santa Clarita Valley are decorated in holiday lights, attracting crowds from all over the county to experience the city’s festivity first-hand.  Holiday lights…

Making the stocking stuffer gift list a little easier
While the holiday shopping list can be overwhelming, taking care of the small things for stocking stuffers doesn’t have to be. Dan Watson/The Signal

Making the stocking stuffer gift list a little easier

Before tackling the big-ticket items on your holiday shopping list, you might want to start small with the stocking stuffers. While these items can add up if you’re not careful,…

Enjoy pancakes and photos with Santa Claus Saturday
Santa Claus pays a visit to Main Street in Newhall during Light Up Main Street on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. Ryan Painter/The Signal.

Enjoy pancakes and photos with Santa Claus Saturday

Highlands Elementary School will be hosting Pancakes and Photos with Santa Claus from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Pancakes, arts and crafts, and holiday games will be provided for…

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