Forecast predicts chilly temperatures and chance of rain
Chilly temperatures and light rain are in the forecast early this week, but high temperatures and sunny skies are expected to greet Santa Clarita as the rain drys up. “After…
Columns of colored corn starch shoot into the air as dozens of more experienced runners leave the starting line in the first of two 5K runs at the fourth annual Santa Colorita Fun Run held at Castaic Lake Recreation area in Castaic on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal
SCV erupts into a world of color
The fourth annual Santa Colorita Run was held at Castaic Lake Recreation area on Saturday with tons of people having a blast while getting a little bit messy.
Canyon girls hoops earns 2nd straight trip to the finals
LONG BEACH — It was about role players and unsung heroes. It required poise and mental toughness. And it showcased the desire and determination of a group that wouldn’t be…
From left to right, Valencia High's Kayla Konrad, Ashlee Ane and Jade Jordan helped lead Viking girls hoops to its first-ever CIF title. Jayne Kamin-Oncea/For The Signal
Valencia girls hoops advances to CIF final
Valencia High’s starters had earned a moment to soak it all in. Four hard-fought quarters, leaning on gritty defense rather than silky jumpers, afforded coach Jerry Mike the luxury of subbing…
A group of home-school children tour a replica home of "Carlos" from Guatemala as they listen to his story on headphones while taking a tour through the Compassion Experience, a 2,000 square foot interactive free exhibit which was placed in the parking lot at Santa Clarita Valley International School in Castaic on Friday. Dan Watson/The Signal
Compassion exhibit provides look into children’s worlds
In a confined, clay room that she shares with her grandmother, Shamim shares her love of attending school and her fears of one day not being able to afford her…
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Valencia boys soccer falls in quarterfinals
Valencia High boys soccer fell, 1-0, to Saddleback High of Santa Ana on the road on Saturday in the quarterfinals of the CIF-Southern Section Division 3 playoffs. Saddleback scored late…
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Saugus boys soccer advances to semifinals
Josh De Leon scored in the second overtime to lift the Saugus High boys soccer team to a 1-0 win over Colony High of Ontario on the road Saturday in…
FILE PHOTO: Kayda Bujanda,7, spins for gifts on the smart board, wheel of prizes at the Sulpher Springs Union School District booth at the Family Resource Fair held at Golden Valley High School on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017. Dan Watson/The Signal
Families learn about the key to a child’s success
The Santa Clarita Valley is full of resources to help a child succeed. Although, with so many different agencies offering services, it may be hard to keep track of them…
Los Angeles County Fire Department
Officials quickly put out vehicle fire on Interstate 5
Firefighters responded to a vehicle fire on Interstate 5 north of Calgrove Boulevard, according to officials with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Officials were dispatched to the fire at…
Kari Dauer-Hewitt briefs volunteers on the search for Will Cierzan at the command post in the Albertsons parking lot in Valencia on Saturday. Samie Gebers/The Signal
Volunteers scour hills for missing man
In search of missing Valencia resident Will Cierzan, more than 40 volunteers equipped with radios, hiking boots and trekking poles, took to the hills Saturday morning. Cierzan mysteriously disappeared from…
Officials arrest 2 commercial burglary suspects
Two individuals were arrested early Saturday morning on suspicion of commercial burglary, according to law enforcement officials. “They did a traffic stop over at Sierra Highway and Soledad,” said Sergeant…
Opportunities for Learning Principal Julie Johnson, right, welcomes attendees at the ribbon cutting ceremony of the new, larger Canyon Country site on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017. Dan Watson/The Signal
Charter School unveils Canyon Country center
Opportunities for Learning (OFL) Public Charter Schools officially welcomed students, staff and community members to its new Canyon Country center Friday. The center, now located at 18824 Soledad Canyon Rd.,…
Children are encouraged to climb trees, and use their imagination as they explore and camp out on the two-acre Eureka Villa Adventure Playground in Val Verde while attending the first "Playwork Campference (cq)", a four day conference presented by Santa Clarita Valley Adventure Play and Pop-Up Adventure Play out of the United Kingdom where attendees explore the benefits of the theory of "playwork", letting children use their imaginations as part of educational and social growth. Dan Watson/The Signal
Photos of the Week: Feb. 18 – 24, 2017
Owning Up to a Lack of Trust
Last week I outlined how several business owners spend their time: doing things they shouldn’t be doing simply because they do not trust the people that work for them to…
Dr. Bijula Yusin, a staff veterinarian at the Castaic Animal Shelter, inspects Dodger, a two-year-old Chihuahua. Katharine Lotze/Signal
“A Miracle Worker”
As a child in India, Bijula Yusin had a soft spot for the stray pets in her community, often taking them home. “I always wanted to care for animals,” Yusin…
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Your Home Improvements
Hi Robert, My name is Mary J. and I live in Canyon Country. I’m a 91 year old who has a little bit of computer knowledge, but I needed help…
Valencia's Ashlee Ane (12) looks for an opening as she goes in for a layup and Los Alamitos' Makayla Burdette (45) tries to block her shot at Valencia on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal
Valencia girls hoops looking to make good on first semi berth
Valencia High girls basketball coach Jerry Mike basked in the afterglow of Wednesday’s quarterfinal win over Los Alamitos long enough to entertain the baby of a former player and chat…
Valencia's Omar Darwish (4) and Saugus' Jason Hindigian (21) head the ball during a soccer game at Valencia on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017. Katharine Lotze/Signal
Valencia, Saugus boys soccer hit the road for quarters
Valencia High boys soccer leaned on its size to advance through the CIF-Southern Section Division 3 second round. Now the Vikings will have to fend off Saddleback High of Santa…
Canyon's Rachel Bowers (44) shoots against Vista Murrieta at Canyon. Dan Watson/The signal
Canyon girls hoops aiming for 2nd straight finals trip
The same opponent that tried to prevent the Canyon High girls basketball team from its first win of the season is now the biggest obstacle to the Cowboys earning their…
