<strong>Castaic Lake redefines the trick-or-treat tradition</strong> 
Teri Salmon, right, and granddaughter Mileena Herron, 18 months, check out decorations at the Castaic Lake Recreation Area Spooktacular event on Saturday, 102823. Dan Watson/The Signal

Castaic Lake redefines the trick-or-treat tradition 

Halloween, the October holiday that has the majority of people walking up and down neighborhoods, knocking on doors and saying, “trick or treat.” After decades of the same tradition, Castaic…

Santa Clarita becomes Halloweentown
Sisters,Scarlette and Maddie Scripture walk through the Sequoia Glen Cemetery in Santa Clarita on Wednesday, 102622. Dan Watson/The Signal

Santa Clarita becomes Halloweentown

In a recent study conducted by SmartAsset.com, Santa Clarita was found to be the 22nd best place to celebrate Halloween, and it is no wonder why with all there is…

Placerita Junior High School puts on a fright to see
Solea Horvat, Alexa Ojeda and Rylee Todhunter hang body parts as they help decorate the "Family Fun Night...of Terror" haunted house at Placerita Junior High School in Newhall on Wednesday, 102622. Dan Watson/The Signal

Placerita Junior High School puts on a fright to see

One wouldn’t normally consider screams as a motivator, but that is the biggest motivator for the Placerita Junior High School ASB students.   On Friday, Placerita Junior High is scheduled host…

Haunted California: Ghost Walks
J. Cazaurang is the name of the first owner of this historic 120-year-old building in Pasadena featured on the Pasadena Ghost Walk. The two-story brick building began life as a hay and grain warehouse. Courtesy L.A. Walking Tours.

Haunted California: Ghost Walks

By Michele E. Buttelman  ‘Tis the season for all things that go “bump in the night.” When October arrives it’s natural to start thinking of all things pumpkin spice and,…

Children costume up for Trunk or Treat
Vampire, Savannah Martinez, 5, reaches into a trunk for candy as she attends the in-person Trunk or Treat party held at First Presbyterian Church in Newhall on Saturday, 102321. Dan Watson/The Signal

Children costume up for Trunk or Treat

Santa Clarita Valley families came hand in hand with children and an assortment of bags for the return of First Presbyterian Church’s Halloween Trunk or Treat party, which looked more…

Club Fear celebrates final year scaring in SCV
Jason Shields, right, stands with son Kaden in front of "Club Fear" the Haunted House they built. October 17, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Club Fear celebrates final year scaring in SCV

Throughout the Santa Clarita Valley and beyond, haunters are getting ready for a spooktacular Halloween, setting up garages and front yards as haunted houses, each unique and special in its…

Halloween celebrations continue at city’s Scarecrow Alley
Cars cruise past a line of dozens of scarecrows during the City of Santa Clarita's Scarecrow Alley public viewing at the Santa Clarita Valley Sports Complex in Santa Clarita on Saturday, October 31, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Halloween celebrations continue at city’s Scarecrow Alley

Much of the spooky and the creepy ended Friday night with the city of Santa Clarita’s inaugural drive-thru Haunted Highway experience, but the fun continued on Halloween day with its…

Haunted Highway | City welcomes thousands to inaugural drive-thru Halloween experience
Live actors menace the cars as they pass by during the City of Santa Clarita's Haunted Highway event held at George A. Caravalho Sports Complex in Santa Clarita on Thursday, October 29, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Haunted Highway | City welcomes thousands to inaugural drive-thru Halloween experience

In a combination of spooky ghosts, goblins, animatronic projections, scarecrows and creepy clowns, the city of Santa Clarita hosted its inaugural Haunted Highway, a drive-thru Halloween experience. The event, which…

How are you Halloween-ing? The Signal wants to know
Canyon Country residents, Nicole, center, and Stacey Acquaviva walk past "The Graveyards" , Halloween decorations displayed on Isabella Parkway in Canyon Country. 102320 Dan Watson/The Signal

How are you Halloween-ing? The Signal wants to know

Halloween might look a little different this year, but the holiday’s tradition in the Santa Clarita Valley goes back decades, and there will no doubt be families out socially distancing…

SCV continues its Halloween haunts
Homeowner Mark Margis, right, tweaks one of the figures in "The Graveyards" , Halloween decorations, including more than 30 full sized figures, are displayed on Isabella Parkway in Canyon Country. 102320 Dan Watson/The Signal

SCV continues its Halloween haunts

It was double, double, toil and trouble as Halloween night neared in the Santa Clarita Valley, with residents continuing to provide haunts around every corner in the midst of the…

SCV families share their plans for Halloween traditions
Sisters Sandy Mine, left, and Sonia Weeks at Week's home decorated for Halloween in Canyon Country 100820 Dan Watson/The Signal

SCV families share their plans for Halloween traditions

With much of the world still in the midst of a pandemic, and the fate of trick-or-treating unknown, some Santa Clarita Valley residents, who have traditionally gone all out for…

Smyth: Trick-or-treating allowable within Santa Clarita
Santa Clarita Mayor Cameron Smyth addresses the public about the latest COVID-19-related developments in Santa Clarita on Oct. 14, 2020. Screenshot

Smyth: Trick-or-treating allowable within Santa Clarita

Ahead of Halloween this year, Santa Clarita Mayor Cameron Smyth announced Wednesday residents can trick-or-treat within the city, despite state and county officials recommending against traditional practices due to the…

California Public Health ‘strongly discourages’ trick-or-treating
Librarian Janine Wilson, left, dress as a witch cackles as children grab candy whilegoing room to room Trick or Treating during the annual Harvest Festival held at Rosedell Elementary School in Santa Clarita on Friday, October 26, 2018. Dan Watson/The Signal

California Public Health ‘strongly discourages’ trick-or-treating

California “strongly discourages” trick-or-treating and recommends residents celebrate Halloween and Día de los Muertos this year with those in the same household, according to state guidelines released Tuesday.  “COVID-19 continues…

Going all out for Halloween
Owner Carol Reesha displays velvet pumpkins at Barn & Charm in Newhall on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Going all out for Halloween

While Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials have essentially called for the cancellation of Halloween amid coronavirus concerns, Halloween decorations, costumes and candy continue to be seen in…

CDC releases Halloween guidance
An attendee from last year’s Fall Festival at Christ Lutheran eyes the candy and goodies from the trunk-or-treat feature. This year the church is having a mechanical bull instead to tie in with the other features of the fall festival, which includes a petting zoo and pony rides. Photo courtesy of Christ Lutheran Church

CDC releases Halloween guidance

Halloween won’t be the same this year, as celebrations will have to be done differently to prevent the spread of COVID-19, according to guidelines issued by the U.S. Centers for…

El condado de Los Ángeles anuncia normas estrictas para Halloween en medio de una pandemia
FILE PHOTO Wonder Woman Phoenix Silvers chooses which candy she wants after playing a carnival game at the Halloween Splash Carnival at the Castaic Sports Complex on Saturday. Raychel Stewart/The Signal

El condado de Los Ángeles anuncia normas estrictas para Halloween en medio de una pandemia

Por Tammy Murga y Lauren Budman Esta edición (7-11 de septiembre): el condado de Los Ángeles anuncia normas estrictas para Halloween en medio de una pandemia, algunos condados salen del…

LA County reverses trick-or-treating ban to ‘not recommended’
FILE PHOTO Wonder Woman Phoenix Silvers chooses which candy she wants after playing a carnival game at the Halloween Splash Carnival at the Castaic Sports Complex on Saturday. Raychel Stewart/The Signal

LA County reverses trick-or-treating ban to ‘not recommended’

Trick-or-treating in Los Angeles County is not canceled after all, but it’s also not recommended, according to updated Public Health Department guidelines for the holiday.  County health officials had initially…

Nazarene hosts annual Fall Fest
Santa Clarita residents attend the Newhall Church of the Nazarene fall festival dressed in costumes to trick or treat for candy from church volunteers, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. Gilbert Bernal/The Signal

Nazarene hosts annual Fall Fest

Though Halloween had passed, community members and parishioners still donned their costumes for Newhall Church of the Nazarene’s annual Fall Fest on Sunday. The church had to reschedule the event…

Elevate church celebrates Halloween
Families enjoy the festivities at Elevate Church's Family Thrill Night on Main Street in Newhall Thursday night. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Elevate church celebrates Halloween

Families filled Main Street Thursday night for Elevate Church’s Thrill Night to enjoy live music, games, a 4-D show, inflatable slides, free candy and more.  The street was filled with…

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