Water officials told to hurry with ‘new district’ legislation
Water officials who discussed state legislation to finalize the creation of one new water agency, learned Wednesday they have no time to waste in getting a draft of their proposal…
Chargers running back Ronnie Hillman runs away from Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Daniel Sorensen, right, on Jan. 1, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
UPDATE: Chargers moving to L.A.
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Chargers are moving to Los Angeles, where they will join the recently relocated Rams in giving the nation's second-largest media market two NFL…
Brian Baker: A leftist pipe dream
It’s official. The Electoral College has spoken. Donald Trump is about to become the President of these United States of America. Those last four words are important because they describe…
Valencia High's Zach Hawkins has made seven 3-pointers in two Foothill League games this season. Dan Watson/The Signal
Mason Nesbitt: A wild start to Foothill play
Valencia junior Zach Hawkins couldn’t miss. Five girls soccer teams couldn’t score. A girls basketball team won by 77. Saugus boys hoops knocked off the defending champs by one. It…
Steve Lunetta: Not a one-way road, progressives
My friend Gary Horton recently wrote a letter to the editor in which he questioned the premise of a column written by Gwendolyn Sims. Ms. Sims looked at the question…
The West Ranch hockey team takes a group photo on a Wisconsin pond as part of their Minnesota tournament trip. Courtesy photo.
West Ranch hockey braves cold and tourney
West Ranch High hockey defenseman Cameron Chan felt a sub-degree breeze graze his hair, but he could barely feel his feet. He was standing in full hockey garb on a…
In this file photo, SCCS wide receiver Jacob Moss (2) evades Trinity defender Koby Schafer (25). Dan Watson/The Signal
SCCS’s Moss snags national recognition
Santa Clarita Christian senior Jacob Moss appreciated that even though MaxPreps designated him solely as a punter on its Small Schools All-American first team defense, the popular high school sports…
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Theresa Ventura: Wildlife feeding leads to pet’s death
I am a Newhall resident feeling very violated by the people who run the establishment I live in and by my neighbor who feeds the wildlife here at the apartment…
TMU Insider: Mustangs hand the Hawks two losses
The Master’s University women’s basketball team beat San Diego Christian, 71-57, on the road Wednesday night in a Golden State Athletic Conference game. The Mustangs (11-4 overall, 2-3 in GSAC)…
An officer walks through the scene at Shangri La Drive and Nathan Hill Drive in Canyon Country following an officer-involved shooting on Jan. 13, 2016. (KATHARINE LOTZE/Signal)
Probes of two fatal deputy-involved shootings continue in 2017
Two men were fatally shot last year by deputies of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s station; however, it’s likely to be later this year before the public learns whether or…
COC to host financial aid workshop for prospective students
For California residents, attending a California Community College can costs more than $1,100 per year. College of the Canyons (COC) is helping inform students and their families about financial aid…
A male suspect is detained in connection with an earlier attempted murder in Valencia. (Austin Dave/The Signal)
Two of 4 teens arrested in violent Valencia robbery taken to Sylmar
At least two of the four teen boys arrested in connection with the stabbing of a convenience store clerk during a robbery in Valencia Tuesday were transferred Wednesday to a…
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger explains to students the importance of the new traffic signal on Education Highway and Sierra Highway in front of Mint Canyon Elementary during an assembly to mark the installation of the signal on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017. Katharine Lotze/Signal
Mint Canyon Community School celebrates installation of traffic signal
A new stoplight is working to improve pedestrian and vehicle safety along a stretch of Sierra Highway in front of Mint Canyon Community School. The installation of the Canyon Country…
Detectives release description of hit and run witness
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Traffic Services Detail – Santa Clarita Station are continuing their investigation into the felony hit and run that occurred on December 26, 2016, at approximately…
A sign on Bouquet Canyon Road near Espuella Drive warns drivers of a possible road closure following a forecast rainstorm in late-October. Katharine Lotze/Signal
Bouquet Canyon Road is open, for now
A “well behaving” creek has led to an open road for canyon residents. Bouquet Canyon Road is open as of noon Wednesday and is anticipated to remain open unless behavior…
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Family-related stories sought
Signal Multimedia is inviting the public to contribute personalized stories, birth announcements, engagement announcements, anniversary stories and photos depicting families in the Santa Clarita Valley for the weekly Our Community…
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Two Stars Aligned
Hospital vestibule, arctic zone Laura and I hold hands We are in “impatiently waiting” mode We make small talk to kill time The test had gone a little haywire The…
Jake Kelfer of Valencia, author of Elevate Beyond. Courtesy photo
Local Resident Creates New After School Program to Benefit SCV High School Students
Back when I was at Valencia High School, I had dreams of going to the University of Southern California. Everything I did in high school was to elevate myself and…
Newhall resident and artist, Olga Kaczmar, pictured with a portion of her prolific collection of art. Courtesy photo
CTG Gallery Features Olga Kaczmar’s Art
Santa Clarita Artists Association member, Olga Kaczmar, presents a one-woman show at Canyon Theatre Guild (CTG) throughout January and February. The display of artwork will include landscapes, florals, people portraits,…
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The Homeless Count -Will You?
Last year, 7,500 volunteers walked the streets to count the homeless throughout the county of Los Angeles as part of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority’s (LAHSA) Homeless Count. This…
