Read more about the article Man accused of reckless driving rethinks representing himself
The Santa Clarita Courthouse. KATHARINE LOTZE/Signal.

Man accused of reckless driving rethinks representing himself

Father and son motorcyclists accused in October of reckless driving appeared in court Friday, the younger represented by a lawyer, his father asking to represent himself. When the judge, however,…

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Read more about the article AADUSD Board of Trustees continues discussions for interim superintendent
Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District

AADUSD Board of Trustees continues discussions for interim superintendent

Members of Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District’s (AADUSD) Board of Trustees are still in preliminary discussions and plans as they look for an interim superintendent. Current AADUSD Superintendent Brent Woodard…

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Read more about the article California braces for large storm heading to state Saturday
Rain collects on a windshield as traffic zooms by on Golden Valley Road and Center Pointe Parkway. Katharine Lotze/Signal

California braces for large storm heading to state Saturday

Residents throughout the state are preparing for a weekend of storms and heavy rainfall created by a weather event called an “atmospheric river.” The weather phenomenon consists of “a long…

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Read more about the article Hikers rescued after one injures knee along Santa Clarita trail
Blue skies peek through the storm clouds looking east from The Plaza at Golden Valley in Santa Clarita on Dec. 21, 2016. Dan Watson/ The Signal

Hikers rescued after one injures knee along Santa Clarita trail

A father and son were rescued by emergency response officials after they were stuck hiking along a Southern California Edison Service Road in Saugus. Lt. Bryan Aguilera of the Santa…

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Read more about the article Merry Graham, of Newhall, claims top prize in Maple Leaf Farms’ 2016 Consumer Duck Recipe Contest
Merry Graham’s Crossed Cuisines Shakshuka with Duck Sausage.

Merry Graham, of Newhall, claims top prize in Maple Leaf Farms’ 2016 Consumer Duck Recipe Contest

From a tropical Jamaican dish to an entrée that fuses Mexican and Middle Eastern flavors, winning recipes in the 2016 “Strut Your Duck” Recipe Contest showcased the versatility of Maple…

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Read more about the article ‘A Monster Calls’ is an unabashedly sentimental and wonderfully inspirational story
Lewis MacDougall in “A Monster Calls.”

‘A Monster Calls’ is an unabashedly sentimental and wonderfully inspirational story

Even with all the special effects and practical effects wizardry available to the movie world, sometimes you see a fable brought to live action on the big screen and you…

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Read more about the article Spiritual recovery program 2.0 launches tonight
After leading the Celebrate Recovery program at Real Life Church for 3 years, Pastor Bill Rieser has developed his own recovery program, Encounter. The Encounter program launches tonight at 6 p.m., hosted at The Sanctuary Church. In the new program, Rieser uses his 10 years of experience working in recovery programs to create curriculum he believes will help people to overcome life’s hurts, addictions and help them find hope and healing. Courtesy photo.

Spiritual recovery program 2.0 launches tonight

Names of participants have been changed to maintain their privacy. Lacey Napier* was facing a failed marriage with her husband Steve. Steve was addicted to drugs, he had been in…

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Read more about the article Louis J. Brousseau, Jr.  – WWII Veteran – Canyon Country Resident
Lou Brousseau, B-24 Gunner and radioman. Courtesy photo.

Louis J. Brousseau, Jr. – WWII Veteran – Canyon Country Resident

Visiting with Lou and his wonderful daughter Bonnie was a sincere pleasure and at 97years young Lou’s great sense of humor has not diminished. Nazi’s Occupy Norway Louis J. Brousseau,…

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Read more about the article 2017 Foothill League Girls Basketball Preview
Valencia’s Ashlee Ane is pressured by Rio Mesa Spartan Julia Barroquillo’s defense on Thursday at Valencia. Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/For The Signal

2017 Foothill League Girls Basketball Preview

The 2017 Foothill League girls basketball season opens Tuesday, with the consensus among coaches being a closely contested fight for first place between four-time defending champion Valencia High and last…

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Read more about the article Cougars improve with win over Ventura College
College of the Canyons' Alex Sanchez (24) goes up for a shot but is blocked by Ventura's Trevor LaCount (32) during a basketball game at COC on Thursday. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Cougars improve with win over Ventura College

College of the Canyons men’s basketball appears to have found a groove. After Thursday night’s 70-58 home win over Ventura College, the Cougars have won four of their last five…

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Read more about the article Balance is key for Canyon hoops’ Bowers
Canyon’s Rachel Bowers (44) scores against Newbury Park during the CIF-Southern Section Division 2AA finals at the Richard and Vivian Felix Event Center in Azusa last year. Dan Watson/The Signal

Balance is key for Canyon hoops’ Bowers

Before playing basketball for Canyon High, Rachel Bowers rode horses. It was something her older sister, Dana, did, so naturally she wanted to pursue it, too. Dana also played basketball…

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