Brian Baker: Gender bias is complex
In Tuesday’s edition The Signal published a column by Maria Gutzeit entitled “Women’s Day: a work in progress.” In this very interesting column Maria discussed “gender bias” against women, citing…
FILE PHOTO: A red 2017 Chevrolet Cruze was given away on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at AutoNation Chevrolet to benefit the WiSH Foundation. The car was donated by AutoNation, Inc. to be raffled to raise funds for the foundation that is supporting the Hart school district. Katharine Lotze/The Signal
Make a wish upon a car
Amy Juico of Castaic was the winner of a new 2017 Chevy Cruze Wednesday night at the open house at AutoNation Chevrolet Valencia. AutoNation, Inc. donated the vehicle to be…
West Ranch's Michael Flores dives to hit the ball during the Wildcats' CIF-Southern Section playoff volleyball game against Millikan High School in May 2016. Katharine Lotze/The Signal
West Ranch volleyball’s Flores finds his mission
After watching Michael Flores’ 6-foot-3 frame fly through the air, his palms pounding volleyballs toward high-speed collisions, the same question populates the minds of opposing coaches. “How is he not…
Canyon's Shea Stanford returns after an All-SCV season in 2016. Katharine Lotze/The Signal
2017 Foothill League boys volleyball preview
Every boys volleyball team wants the top spot in the Foothill League. That’s a given. But the race for the No. 1 spot – or even the No. 2 spot…
Thunderstorms roll through the valley north of the Iron Horse Bridge in Valencia on Wednesday, March 22, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal
Dark clouds loom over the Santa Clarita Valley
Valencia baseball Farrell throws no-hitter in win over Canyon
Even though Valencia High baseball had defeated Canyon 10-0, Vikings coach Mike Killinger was still disappointed in his team. “That’s the worst no-hitter celebration I’ve ever seen,” Killinger said jokingly…
Hart's Braeden McClain (22) beats the throw to Golden Valley third baseman Michael Stephan (23) at Hart on Wednesday. Dan Watson/The Signal
Hart baseball slugs way to 1st league win
After suffering narrow defeats in its first two Foothill League contests, Hart took out its frustration against Golden Valley. Behind a strong performance from starting pitcher Ryan Carolan and contagious…
Canyons Hall at College of the Canyons (Source: COC)
COC Board discusses student residency, First Year Promise program
College of the Canyons looked at immigration, residency status and a new tuition-free program at its board meeting Wednesday. During the Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees regular…
Late Night Talks – White House/media discussion
One comes from a world of political science, the other from the news industry. Both have strong views on the White House’s relationship with the media. This week on Late…
Maricela Garcia, 26, of Tarzana, went missing Jan. 12.
Maricela dreamed of helping others avoid the pain she endured
Maricela Garcia, the 26-year-old Tarzana woman whose body was found near Golden Valley High School, had plans of going back to school to study sociology and help others overcome the…
Senator Scott Wilk of the 21st district.
Senate Education Committee clears Wilk bill
A bill allowing Bond Oversight Committee members to serve up to 12 years instead of six was cleared by the Senate Education Committee 7-0 on Wednesday. Authored by Senator Scott…
Congressman Steve Knight answers questions from constituents during a town hall at the Chimbole Cultural Center in Palmdale on Saturday, March 4, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal
Knight bill supports female business owners
To assist women who start and grow small businesses, Rep. Steve Knight introduced the Women’s Business Centers Improvements Act of 2017 on Wednesday. The bill would make changes to the…
Now that its been confirmed as a prop, the tombstone as it appears without information blacked out. Courtesy photo
Local propmaker recalls recovered tombstone prop
A lingering mystery over how a TV prop tombstone ended up on the front lawn of a Stevenson Ranch house diminished a little Wednesday as TV production personnel recalled working…
River’s End gets County nod to continue operating
The River’s End RV park, a tiny quiet community at the east end of the Santa Clarita Valley on the doorstep of the Cemex mining site and tucked inside a…
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Sales are high despite fewer homes on the market
Sales of homes and condominiums increased in the Santa Clarita Valley, despite a significant decrease in the number of units available for sale in February. Single-families home active listings went…
Marine Corps veteran Eloy Sanchez smiles with his wife Anali.
Couple perseveres despite distance and disease
Anali and Eloy Sanchez have never had an easy relationship. The two met as sophomores at Hart High School after Anali emigrated from Mexico her freshman year. They first became…
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First-Person Narrative stories sought
Signal Multimedia is inviting the public to contribute personalized inspiring, heartfelt stories or photos for the weekly Our Community section. We’re looking for human-interest stories depicting a life-changing event or…
Keynote speaker Dawn Schiller, a victim of human trafficking, gives some of the logistics of the sex trafficking trade for an audience during a Human Trafficking Awareness Seminar hosted by My Generation, My Fight C.O.C. and held at College of the Canyons Valencia campus on Wednesday. Dan Watson/The Signal
COC students organize human trafficking seminar
A group of College of the Canyons (COC) students and faculty are working together to end what many call “modern day slavery.” The students of the MyGenerationMyFight (MyGenMyFight) club presented…
FILE PHOTO: Lacey Davis holds up an onion as she and her 83 third-grade classmates sing about the discovery of gold in Santa Clarita during a performance about the history of Santa Clarita at Northlake Hills Elementary School in Castaic on Wednesday, March 22, 2107. Dan Watson/The Signal
Students explore SCV history through song and dance
Third grade students at Northlake Hills Elementary School explored the history of the Santa Clarita Valley through an original musical performance Wednesday morning. With songs, dances and speeches, the 83…
Santa Clarita City Councilman Bob Kellar, left, discusses the Hometown Heroes Military Banner program with U.S. Marine Sergeant David Gonzalez after the press conference held at at City hall to officially kick off the the program in March. A sample of the banner hangs behind Gonzalez. Dan Watson/Signal
Hometown Hero banners now available for purchase
Those who want to honor actively-serving military members with Memorial Day banners are to submit their forms by Monday, May 5. The City of Santa Clarita’s Hometown Heroes Military Banner…
