Circle of Hope’s 31 days of Hope continues with annual celebration and photoshoot
Brooke Edwards, organizer of the 5th Annual Cancer Survivor Celebration and owner of Brooke Ritter Photography takes a photo of Cancer survivor Cory Peterson and her daughter Lauren the annual event. Michele Lutes/The Signal

Circle of Hope’s 31 days of Hope continues with annual celebration and photoshoot

A press of a button, flash and the shutter of Brooke Edwards camera did more than capture a photo at the 5th Annual Cancer Survivor Celebration, part of Circle of Hope’s 31 days of Hope at The Warriors Fitness Camp

Lombardi Ranch scheduled to open to public for pumpkins and pictures only
After closing in 2015, due to the drought, Lombardi Ranch is scheduled to open to the public, Oct. 20-21 and 27-28 for pumpkins and pictures only. Michele Lutes/The Signal

Lombardi Ranch scheduled to open to public for pumpkins and pictures only

Two eyes and a jack-o-lantern smile carved into a big orange fiberglass pumpkin, standing for more than just decoration: A little piece of tradition for many Santa Clarita residents is returning for two weekends of October, for pumpkin sales and photo opportunities only.

Community gathers to celebrate birthday with 12-year-old fighting brain cancer
Sarah Donegan blows out the candles on her birthday cake as dozens of supporters singing "Happy Birthday" to her. Cory Rubin/ The Signal

Community gathers to celebrate birthday with 12-year-old fighting brain cancer

Happy birthday cheers seemingly could be heard for miles as dozens of community members gathered at the Donegan family’s Santa Clarita home Wednesday to give a special birthday surprise to 12-year-old Sarah Donegan.

2-year-old who defied odds dies 68 days after coming home from hospital for first time
Sixty-eight days ago, Elliot Andrew Newcomb, at 2 years and 6 months, was welcomed into his Saugus home by his family for the first time in his young life. He died Monday while being transported to Kaiser. Courtesy photo.

2-year-old who defied odds dies 68 days after coming home from hospital for first time

Sixty-eight days ago, Elliot Andrew Newcomb, at 2 years and 6 months, was welcomed into his Saugus home by his family for the first time in his young life. He defied the odds his entire life, and now has gone home once again.

12-year-old girl battles an aggressive form of brain cancer
Sarah Donegan is in chemotherapy after surgery on an aggressive brain tumor. Courtesy photo.

12-year-old girl battles an aggressive form of brain cancer

Sarah Donegan’s 11th year of her life has been harder than any other, as she’s been adjusting to a “new normal.” In January, reality for the Donegan family changed forever. Their daughter Sarah was rushed to the hospital after having a series of seizures in their Santa Clarita home.

Non-profit to host annual Skate-A-Thon
SNAP sports is a sports based program for athletes with special needs. They are scheduled to host their annual skate-a-thon to raise money for the organization on Oct. 27 at 4 p.m. in Valencia. Courtesy photo.

Non-profit to host annual Skate-A-Thon

SNAP sports annual Skate-A-Thon event is scheduled Saturday, Oct. 27., to raise money for the sports programs for athletes with special needs, organizers said.

Circle of Hope hosts annual Afternoon Tea
Attendees from left, Linda Curran, Jennifer DeHayven, Kevin MacDonald and Eboni Williams laugh about he mouse Trap game theme of their table at the Circle of Hope's 15th Annual Afternoon Tea and Cocktail Reception held at The Hyatt Regency Valencia on Saturday October, 06, 2018. (Photo by Dan Watson)

Circle of Hope hosts annual Afternoon Tea

Circle of Hope hosted its 15th annual Afternoon Tea Saturday to kick off 31 Days of Hope.

Boys & Girls ready for the holidays
Jack Kozell, 2, points at the tiny Christmas tree in a display at the Festival of Trees as his grandpa Jack Baker watches him on in 2014. The festival will be open to the pulblic from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday Nov. 17 and Sunday Nov. 18. Signal file photo.

Boys & Girls ready for the holidays

The Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley is celebrating its 50th anniversary and kicking off the holidays with its annual Festival of Trees fundraiser, scheduled Nov. 16-18.

Theater production features cast of actors with special needs
Major Impact Theater is preparing to produce its seventh theater performance “Diamond in the Rough," a spin off of Aladdin. From left, Alison Benno as Iago, Amanda Stegall as Jafar, Philip Cobos as Aladdin, and Sara Palmer as Jasmine. Michele Lutes/The Signal

Theater production features cast of actors with special needs

Major Impact Theater is preparing to produce its seventh musical theater performance, “Diamond in the Rough,” an adaptation of a popular Disney animated classic.

Widow of WWII veteran receives his Distinguished Flying Cross
John R. Martin's Distinguished Flying Cross Medal. He recieved it for his service in the US Army Air Force during WWII from 1943-1945. The medal was returned to his widow more than 60 years later. Austin Dave/The Signal

Widow of WWII veteran receives his Distinguished Flying Cross

On a sunny day in 2018, a FedEx driver dropped off a special package to Mary R. Martin’s home in Canyon Country. In shock, she opened the package to find a special piece of history from more than 60 years ago, engraved with her late husband’s name.

Remembering the Cat Doctor: Community gathers at memorial service for Dr. Tracy McFarland
Dr. Tracy McFarland known as more than just a veternarian died at 60 after a battle with cancer. Michele Lutes/The Signal.

Remembering the Cat Doctor: Community gathers at memorial service for Dr. Tracy McFarland

Community members, pet owners and family gathered Saturday at Grace Baptist Church to remember the impact Dr. Tracy McFarland had on their lives, their cats’ lives and the community.

Churches host Halloween outreach: Friendly-family focus for annual holiday events
Fairy Princes Samantha Jackson hands out candy to The Mad Hatter, Braden Worsley, 5, and his friends at the 3rd annual Trunk or Treat held at NorthPark Community Church in Valencia in 2016 Dan Watson/The Signal

Churches host Halloween outreach: Friendly-family focus for annual holiday events

Local churches are celebrating the Halloween season with festivals, “trunk or treats” and other events throughout the month of October.

Looking to spread the love: Castaic Union official looks to support nonprofits and those in need with new organization
Love SCV is a nonprofit seeking to support the work that is already being done by local nonprofits and city organizations by providing connections to other resources and volunteers. Courtesy photo.

Looking to spread the love: Castaic Union official looks to support nonprofits and those in need with new organization

A new local nonprofit is seeking partnerships to influence the community year-round.

Harvest of fun: Annual festival at Gilchrist Farms in Saugus scheduled to start Saturday
Irene Kang, 3, picks out a pumpkin at the inaugural Harvest Festival held at Gilchrist Farm in Saugus. The harvest festival is scheduled to start on Saturday and will run through Oct. 31. Signal File Photo.

Harvest of fun: Annual festival at Gilchrist Farms in Saugus scheduled to start Saturday

Pumpkins, petting zoos and more, Gilchrist farms is bringing seasonal fun to Santa Clarita with their third annual Harvest Festival scheduled Sept. 29 to Oct. 31.

Hike set for new open space
Swinging gates have been installed at the site of San Francisquito Open Space on Lady Linda Lane near just off San Francisquito Road in Santa Clarita Dan Watson/The Signal

Hike set for new open space

The city of Santa Clarita is celebrating the new open space on the west side of San Francisquito Canyon Road with a ribbon cutting and short hike scheduled Oct. 10 at 10 a.m.

Saying goodbye to the Cat Doctor: Local veterinarian dies after battle with cancer; SCV community pays tribute
Pet owners sign a banner to leave words of love and gratitude for Dr. Tracy McFarland. Michele Lutes/The Signal

Saying goodbye to the Cat Doctor: Local veterinarian dies after battle with cancer; SCV community pays tribute

Dr. Tracy McFarland, 60, a longtime and well-liked local veterinarian, died early Monday surrounded by her family after a short battle with cancer.

Church helps boy get service dog
Wyatt McLean and Gia, his potential service dog, visit in North Carolina. Courtesy photo.

Church helps boy get service dog

NorthPark Community Church is coming together to raise funds to supply the McLean family’s 11-year-old son Wyatt with a service dog specialized for kids with autism.

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