SCV’s comic book convention later this month
Cosplayer Ivy Doomkitty poses as The Rocekteer at the San Fernando Valley Comic Book Convention. Bob Ranken

SCV’s comic book convention later this month

San Diego Comic Con may be months away, but Santa Clarita geeks and pop culture fans can scratch that itch early as the Santa Clarita Valley Comic Book Convention comes to town for the second time.

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.

Local store provides ‘heaven’ for toy collectors
Andrew and Rocio Aquino own the Pop Cave store which sells toys and collectibles, especially Funko Pop! figures. Matt Fernandez/The Signal

Local store provides ‘heaven’ for toy collectors

Be it art, sports cards or figurines, collecting is a hobby that many people share. Rocio Aquino was able to turn her passion for collecting into a family business.

Prop Store L.A.’s first toys and collectibles auction a success
Chuck Costas, Prop Store V.P.Business Development and Operations displays some of the rare, high-grade action figures from the Howard Kazanjian collection which were part of the recent Prop Store Vintage Toys & Collectables Live Auction in February and March. Dan Watson/The Signal

Prop Store L.A.’s first toys and collectibles auction a success

A Jawa with a vinyl cape. A ride-on speeder bike. A 4-foot Canadian Chewbacca plush toy. Any hard-core Star Wars collector would know these are top items to watch for…

Deputies deliver toys to children during Christmas weekend
SCV Sheriff's Deputy Tom Drake, along with other deputies, deliver toys to children across the valley days before Christmas as part of its annual toy drive. Courtesy Photo

Deputies deliver toys to children during Christmas weekend

Children do not often see law enforcement officers driving around their neighborhoods with bags full of toys, but every holiday season some get that chance. Just days before Christmas, Deputy…

Santa’s Helpers bring holiday joy to families at the Ice Station
Incoming JCI President Taylor Kellstrom, left, with Santa's helper, Neil Fitzgerald, and event co-chair Daniela Echaiz at the Santa's Helpers event at the Ice Station. Ryan Mancini/The Signal

Santa’s Helpers bring holiday joy to families at the Ice Station

As a way to reach out to underprivileged families, Junior Chamber International’s Santa Clarita Chapter held its Santa’s Helpers event at Ice Station Valencia on Saturday.

Santa Clarita Comic Book and Toy Expo held at College of the Canyons
Families enjoy the Santa Clarita Comic Book and Toy Expo at College of the Canyons. Georgia Rios/The Signal

Santa Clarita Comic Book and Toy Expo held at College of the Canyons

Comic books covered the walls, tables and stands at the Santa Clarita Comic Book and Toy Expo on Sunday afternoon at College of the Canyons. Families and friends filed through…

America’s ‘Toy Scout’ visits Valencia on memorabilia hunt
Toy Scout Joel Magee shows a panel worth $20,000 to $30,000 that was in use when The Haunted Mansion at Disneyland was first opened in 1969 to show if anyone stepped off the ride. He was buying Disneyland memorabilia and old toys dating before the 1980's at the Hilton Garden Inn in Valencia on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

America’s ‘Toy Scout’ visits Valencia on memorabilia hunt

Fresh off an appearance on the popular TV show “Pawn Stars,” self-proclaimed American “Toy Scout” Joel Magee brought his expertise Thursday to Valencia. Magee offered on-the-spot cash payments for popular…

CHP Officers get into Santa’s business
Newhall resident Patricia Martuscello, left, removes toys from her SUV as she donates them to California Highway Patrol Senior Volunteer, Eugene Baxter, center, and CHP Officer Christian Stevens at the CHP donation display on Town Center Drive in Valencia on Wednesday as part of the CHP's 28th year of collecting toys for local families in Santa Clarita. The CHP donation site will be accepting toys until December15th at the location. Dan Watson/The Signal

CHP Officers get into Santa’s business

When California Highway Patrol Officer Eric Preissman left the Newhall Station Wednesday afternoon he was on his way to “send forth some good cheer” and “do some good will.” Specifically,…

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