Read more about the article Foothill boys basketball roundup: 12/27/16
Canyon High’s Yvan Yomba (25) gets by Palmer High of Alaska’s Jared Hawkins as Yomba drives to the basket in the second half of the game at Hart High on Tuesday night in the Hart Holiday Classic. Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/For The Signal

Foothill boys basketball roundup: 12/27/16

Canyon High boys basketball buckled down. The Cowboys defense made life tough on Palmer High of Alaska late in the game Tuesday at Hart High, and the result was a…

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Read more about the article 2016 All-SCV Boys Cross Country Team
Preston Pope, left, and Jack Arnold, right, share the All SCV boys cross country title -- and a holiday sweater. Katharine Lotze/Signal

2016 All-SCV Boys Cross Country Team

The theme was “ugly Christmas sweater,” and Preston Pope took it to another level. The West Ranch High cross country runner arrived for a photo shoot at The Signal offices…

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Read more about the article Senior center update: Fundraising firing up, mid-2017 groundbreaking is target
Architect's rendering of the proposed new Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center. Courtesy photo

Senior center update: Fundraising firing up, mid-2017 groundbreaking is target

Money permitting, the Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging hopes to break ground on the long-discussed new senior center in the middle of 2017, officials of the organization told The…

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Read more about the article CalArts alumni nominated for Golden Globe Awards
Signal file photo California Institute of the Arts.

CalArts alumni nominated for Golden Globe Awards

Five California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) alumni are nominated for Golden Globe Awards for their work and involvement in animated features and television series this year. The Hollywood Foreign…

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Read more about the article Female found dead on Sierra Highway in potential hit and run
Officials investigate a fatal collision involving a pedestrian and at least one vehicle on Sierra Highway in 2016 Samie Gebers/ Signal

Female found dead on Sierra Highway in potential hit and run

A deputy found a person lying in the road Monday night after the victim was struck by a vehicle on Sierra Highway just south of Soledad Canyon Road in Canyon Country,…

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Read more about the article SCV student wins 4 world titles
Daniel Deeder, a student at Rosedell Elementary in Saugus, is a 12-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion. Courtesy photo

SCV student wins 4 world titles

Larry Deeder is looking forward to the first time his son, Daniel, chokes him out. With an 11-year-old kid who is already a 12-time world champion in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, he…

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Read more about the article SCV baseball star serves the homeless
This courtesy photo shows donated socks at Hunter Greene’s Stevenson Ranch home. Greene is planning to deliver the socks on Friday.

SCV baseball star serves the homeless

Everyone wants to talk about Hunter Greene’s arm, but right now the Stevenson Ranch resident is more concerned with feet. The flame-throwing righty is set to pass out donated socks…

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Read more about the article 2016 All-SCV Girls Tennis Team: Doubles
Cori Raffish, left, and Quinterra Walter-Eze. Photo by Katharine Lotze/The Signal

2016 All-SCV Girls Tennis Team: Doubles

Quinterra Walter-Eze took her time, gathering the words in her mind. Ten seconds, 11 seconds, 12, and finally.... “What do I like about playing with Cori?” Walter-Eze mused about her…

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Read more about the article Rebuilding  continues  months after fire
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

Rebuilding continues months after fire

The Sand Fire took everything from Donna Fink.  It burned down her home, killed three of her animals and stole her “soul mate” Bob Bresnick from her life forever. Five…

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Read more about the article Shoppers eager for after-Christmas spending
Kieran Hall, left, Molly Sullivan and Finn Hall load up their vehicle after spending gift cards on lego sets the morning after Christmas Day. Samie Gebers/ The Signal

Shoppers eager for after-Christmas spending

Store parking lots filled up as shoppers are eager to return unwanted items and spend holiday cash and gifts cards. Some are taking advantage of sales as businesses try to clear…

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