Pitchess jail transfer plan finally OK’d
What everybody agreed was a routine matter -- allocating $5.6 million to contract out mental-health services for county prisoners, and transferring 320 of them from the Twin Towers…
John Musella stepped down Tuesday as chairman of California's chapter of the Log Cabin Republicans.
Musella steps down as California’s top Log Cabin Republican
As recently as Monday night, John Musella was sharing items on the Facebook page of California’s Log Cabin Republicans – a National Public Radio story about Supreme Court nominations in…
Benjamin and Samantha Yalung seen here with five of their six children. Courtesy photo.
Church, community rally around Valencia family displaced by fire
A Valencia family of eight displaced by a house fire Monday is staying in one room at a local hotel after receiving help from their church and the local American…
Wildcats girls golf ready to wrap up titles
West Ranch High’s Mack Bailey earned medalist honors for the third time in five matches Tuesday at TPC Valencia after shooting the lowest score at Foothill League No. 5, which…
West Ranch’s Victoria Del Rosario (24) reaches for a dig during a volleyball game against Hart on Tuesday. The Wildcats won 3-1. Katharine Lotze/Signal
West Ranch v-ball overcomes early setback against Hart
A sweep by Valencia on October 13 and a game-one loss Tuesday night to Hart couldn’t derail the dream season West Ranch High is having. The Wildcats rebounded to beat…
West Ranch High freshman Jordyn McBride returns a hit to her opponent during a tennis match at Valencia on Tuesday. Katharine Lotze/Signal
West Ranch girls tennis wins 1st Foothill title since 2011
The moment was three years in the making and, by the time it rolled around, an all-but-forgone conclusion. West Ranch High girls tennis beat Valencia High, 13-5, Tuesday at Valencia…
Commentary
Jim de Bree: Futuristic view of city council
For many years, I sat on the board of a not-for-profit organization which provided infrastructure to start-up charities and provided governance counsel to charitable and municipal organizations. While serving in…
Gary Horton: Campaign against democracy
“God damn America” – Reverend Jeremiah Wright “The election is rigged.” – Candidate Donald Trump Way back in March, 2008 “God damn America!” was splashed over the airways and press…
The Bob Kellar/Cameron Smyth joint flier that has caused a stir in Santa Clarita political circles.
Campaign flier causes dust-up, illuminates Santa Clarita political alliances
A political flier featuring both Mayor Bob Kellar and former Councilman Cameron Smyth has created a bit of a dust-up with two of their opponents in the Nov. 8 Santa…
Our bartender, Andres, providing cigar service as we prepared to watch the second presidential debate at a hotel bar in Old Havana, Cuba. Katharine Lotze/Signal
Signal staffer watches U.S. presidential debate in Cuba with Cubans
Signal photographer/staff writer Katharine Lotze spent last week in Cuba. While she was there, she took some time to watch the second U.S. presidential debate at her hotel’s bar. A…
Richard Roelofs June 1944 WWII Veteran. Courtesy photo.
Bill Reynolds: Richard Roelofs – WWII Veteran – Newhall Resident
At age 95, Richard Van Der Hart Roelofs’ memory and articulation remain remarkable. He recited his WWII experiences quickly with so much detail that I had great difficulty keeping up.…
Members of a hand crew from Chula Vista put water on a Sand fire flare-up along Placerita Canyon road on July 26. Signal photo by Dan Watson
Fire dangers intensify in Santa Clarita Valley this week
Say goodbye to the cool and rainy weather that hit the Santa Clarita Valley Monday. A red flag warning is back in effect for the area until Thursday evening due…
Family messages can save teen drivers
News release issued by the California Highway Patrol. SACRAMENTO - The California Highway Patrol (CHP) recognizes National Teen Driver Safety Week, October 16-22, which provides an excellent opportunity…
COC Music Department to present fall ‘Symphonic Jazz’ concert
News release issued by College of the Canyons The College of the Canyons music department will present its annual "Symphonic Jazz" concert Friday at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center (PAC).…
