<strong>Saugus girls’ soccer blanks Valencia </strong> 
Saugus junior Makenna Blum (6) and Valencia's Sofia Fontal (13) fight for the ball during the second half of Tuesday's game at Valencia High School. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Saugus girls’ soccer blanks Valencia  

“Probably the goal of the season.”  Saugus coach Kai English was amazed yet again by his senior Sophia Ruys after her goal that beat the Valencia Vikings on Tuesday.   Ruys’…

Classic covers: Brass Roots Initiative takes over Valencia Marketplace Summer Concerts
On July 14, 2023, Greg Anderson, right, and the Brass Roots Initiative performed a series of classic covers from the '60s, '70s and '80s in Valencia Marketplace. Their lively performance resonated not only thoughout the ampitheatre, but throughout the plaza. Many attenddees brought family and lawn chairs and focused on enjoying the beauty of the hot Friday afternoon. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Classic covers: Brass Roots Initiative takes over Valencia Marketplace Summer Concerts

Will Carmichael, center, and Sharmine Park, left, are vocalists who encouraged the crowd to sing, and even dance along. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal https://youtu.be/xutm7Do5lLY The pianist was dedicated in ensuring…

PHOTOS: Santa Clarita Ballet puts spotlight on classic performances
Princess Marguerite, played by Briana McCoy, and Jacques Herbert, played by Alec Talbott, perform their dance after their marriage surrounded by the cast of “The Twelve Dancing Princesses” at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center in Valencia, Calif., on Saturday, June 10, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal

PHOTOS: Santa Clarita Ballet puts spotlight on classic performances

Proud parents and ballet enthusiasts packed the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center Saturday afternoon for the Santa Clarita Ballet Company’s rendition of “Hansel & Gretel” and “The Twelve Dancing Princesses.”…

PHOTOS: Santa Clarita Master Chorale performs ‘A Choral Bouquet’
Members of the Santa Clarita Master Chorale perform flower-themed songs for their ‘A Choral Bouquet’ Concert at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center in Valencia, Calif., on Sunday, June 4, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal

PHOTOS: Santa Clarita Master Chorale performs ‘A Choral Bouquet’

Hundreds of people flocked to the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center on Sunday to hear floral-themed music pieces performed by members of the Santa Clarita Master Chorale led by published…

PHOTOS: Community members learn Hands-Only CPR at Henry Mayo
Elaine Sedgwick learns how to do CPR from surgical nurse Monique Avalos for Sidewalk CPR Day for National CPR Week at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital in Valencia, Calif., on Monday, June 5, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal

PHOTOS: Community members learn Hands-Only CPR at Henry Mayo

As part of a special countywide event on Monday, community members were able to learn Hands-Only CPR at both the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital main entrance and Henry Mayo Fitness…

A race for everyone: Project Sebastian hosts second annual Rare Warrior 5 x 5
Sebastian Velona crosses the finish line with the help of his personal trainer Andrew Basile and “Spiderman” after finishing the All Abilities Half K race during the Project Sebastian Rare Warrior 5 X 5 Challenge at Valencia Heritage Park on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal

A race for everyone: Project Sebastian hosts second annual Rare Warrior 5 x 5

Christopher Velona, founder of Project Sebastian, said his son Sebastian was diagnosed with epilepsy as a child, but then started losing his vision, along with his cognitive and physical abilities.…

PHOTOS: Valencia Summit Seals Swim team hosts spring boutique
Valerie Stone, the owner of Damsel in Defense, interacts with customers regarding her personal defense and protection items for sale during The Summit Spring Boutique to support the nonprofit Valencia Summit Swim Team at The Summit Clubhouse in Valencia, Calif., on Sunday, May 7, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal

PHOTOS: Valencia Summit Seals Swim team hosts spring boutique

Nicole Malsbury, the owner of Pampered Chef, interacts with a customer about her kitchen and cooking tools for sale during The Summit Spring Boutique to support the nonprofit Valencia Summit…

Bedgood rides off into the sunset, Valencia hoops wins state 
The Valencia boys basketball team celebrate winning their CIF Southern Section championship earlier this year. Valencia has now won the Division IV state championships. Chris Torres/The Signal (File Photo)

Bedgood rides off into the sunset, Valencia hoops wins state 

Valencia Vikings boys’ basketball head coach Bill Bedgood couldn’t have ended his coaching career with a better statement. Bedgood capped off one of the biggest turnarounds in high school sports…

PHOTO ESSAY: A fairytale return
The Prince, played by Raydel Caceres, left, and Cinderella, played by Sidney Haefs, pose at the end of their ballet routine during Act II of ‘Cinderella,’ presented by The Santa Clarita Ballet Company, at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center in Valencia, Calif., on Saturday, June 11, 2022. Chris Torres/The Signal

PHOTO ESSAY: A fairytale return

Santa Clarita Ballet Academy makes return to live performances with "Cinderella" Cinderella, played by Sidney Haefs, and The Prince, played by Raydel Caceres, perform their ballet routine during Act II…

‘Theater on ice’: SCV Native wins gold and silver at nationals 
Jessica Pilner takes a photo after winning a gold medal at the 2022 U.S. Adult Figure Skating Championships at the University of Delaware in Newark on Thursday, April 7, 2022. Photo courtesy of Jessica Pilner.

‘Theater on ice’: SCV Native wins gold and silver at nationals 

Once she laces up her skates and steps on the ice, figure skater and Santa Clarita Valley native Jessica Pilner, 23, sees the ice rink as her stage and her…

Project Sebastian hosts fun run in Valencia Heritage Park
Greg Santilli finishes the Rare Warrior 5 X 5 Fun Run event at Valencia Heritage Park in Valencia, Calif., on Saturday, May 7, 2022. Photo Courtesy of Christopher Velona

Project Sebastian hosts fun run in Valencia Heritage Park

By Chris Torres  Signal Staff Writer  Christopher Velona, the director of Project Sebastian, said his son, Sebastian, was mis-diagnosed several times before he was officially told his son has CLN8,…

Fire Service Day returns to SCV
Probation firefighter Ryan Uyema gives Aryana Coulbourn and her family a tour of the Quint fire truck during the Los Angeles County Fire Department annual Fire Service Day in Los Angeles County Fire Station 126 in Valencia, Calif., on Saturday, May 7, 2022. Chris Torres/The Signal

Fire Service Day returns to SCV

As firefighters Bryce Cunningham and Andrew Hanner were giving a tour of Fire Station 73 in Newhall, an alarm sounded, accompanied by a dispatcher announcing a medical emergency.   The fire…

‘Welcome to The Martinez Casita’: Valencia couple goes viral for DIY home improvement projects
Andrew, 33, and Jessell Martinez, 31, drink coffee in their remodeled coffee bar area in their kitchen at their home in Valencia, Calif., on Monday, April 11, 2022. The Martinez’s, known as The Martinez Casita on Instagram and TikTok, gained thousands of followers on social media by creating DIY home improvement content and was also featured on the Rachael Ray Show and Target’s official Instagram. Chris Torres/The Signal

‘Welcome to The Martinez Casita’: Valencia couple goes viral for DIY home improvement projects

During the pandemic, Valencia couple Andrew and Jessell Martinez wanted to upgrade areas of their home, but realized it would cost them thousands of dollars to have a contractor work…

Stolen vehicle suspect detained in Valencia
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies search a stolen pick up truck next to Harbor Freight in Valencia, Calif., on Saturday March 12, 2022. Dan Watson/The Signal

Stolen vehicle suspect detained in Valencia

One person was detained at gunpoint after being found in a stolen vehicle in a Harbor Freight parking lot at Valencia Saturday afternoon, sheriff’s deputies said.  The incident was reported…

Community | Education in brief
Education

Community | Education in brief

Jensen accepted at Palmer College of Chiropractic  Braeden Jensen, of Valencia, has been accepted for enrollment at Palmer College of Chiropractic’s West campus in San Jose.  Palmer College of Chiropractic,…

AvenuesSLS seeks donations on Giving Tuesday
Avenues Supported Living Services is asking the community to provide donations on Giving Tuesday for fuel, which will enable the nonprofit to transport clients to and from work and volunteer positions. Signal file photo

AvenuesSLS seeks donations on Giving Tuesday

By Claire SchlamanFor The Signal The Valencia nonprofit Avenues Supported Living Services is seeking donations this Giving Tuesday after suffering greatly from the effects of COVID-19.  Giving Tuesday, which falls…

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