State politicians hold joint open forum at City Hall
Assemblyman Dante Acosta (left) and Senator Scott Wilk (right) make opening remarks at a joint public forum last March.

State politicians hold joint open forum at City Hall

Santa Clarita’s council chambers were nearly filled to capacity with civically-engaged citizens for Assemblyman Dante Acosta and state Senator Scott Wilk’s public forum Thursday evening. Of the almost 200 in…

Brian Baker: Lots of blame to go around
Protestors drop to the floor outside Congressman Steve Knight's office on Feb. 23 after they were unable to meet with anyone from his office about repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Brian Baker: Lots of blame to go around

  On March 29th The Signal published a column by Gary Horton entitled “What’s next after health care”. This absurd column was full of hyperbole and hysteria, with a lot…

Jerry Schlund : From a grateful vet
Army veteran Keith Curry covers his heart during the singing of God Bless America at a Veteran's Day event at the SCV Senior Center. Jayne Kamin-Oncea/For The Signal

Jerry Schlund : From a grateful vet

On Monday morning, March 27, I met with my son at Crazy Otto’s restaurant in Canyon Country.  We were on our Harley motorcycles and stopped in for breakfast.  We wanted…

“Visiting” squad wins 2017 girls SCV Hoops Finale
Valencia's Kayla Konrad played three sports for the Vikings: basketball, lacrosse and volleyball. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

“Visiting” squad wins 2017 girls SCV Hoops Finale

Canyon High girls basketball’s Alaina Garcia executed a behind-the-back pass to Canyon’s Krystal Amato, who then made a layup. It was one of many fancy passes for Garcia, who was…

Saugus duo shines in 2017 boys SCV Hoops Finale
Valencia's Matt Justice (22) is awarded a medal by former Laker Mike Penberthy, center, for winning the three-point contest at the Signal's eighth annual SCV Hoops Finale at Saugus High School as Hart district spokesman Dave Caldwell looks on. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Saugus duo shines in 2017 boys SCV Hoops Finale

Seconds after tipoff of the Santa Clarita Valley Hoops Finale, Saugus High’s Anthony McIntyre nabbed a pass and dribbled across the court for a dunk. “People were like, ‘Mac got…

Erick Werner: Fundamentals of a nation
An American flag waves in the wind outside of City Hall in Valencia. Katharine Lotze/Signal

Erick Werner: Fundamentals of a nation

Earlier last week, our fellow Southern California residents in the luxurious beach community of Malibu declared their town a “Sanctuary City” for illegal immigrants, a move that comes as our…

Residents urged to use caution in high winds
Signal file photo A woman holds onto her hoodie in the wind as she watches the Saugus varsity girls soccer game at Saugus on December 2, 2016. Katharine Lotze/Signal

Residents urged to use caution in high winds

The Los Angeles County Fire Dept. has issued a Strong Wind Advisory, with winds expected to reach 70 to 80 mph, for the Santa Clarita Valley, including Castaic, Val Verde,…

Strong economic growth forecast into 2018
Keynote speaker Mark Schniepp gives his presentation, which included his take on "Trumponomics," at the 2017 Economic Outlook at the Hyatt Valencia on Thursday, March 30, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Strong economic growth forecast into 2018

“We are in a golden era in the economy,” and economic growth should continue for at least the next year. That was one of the key points economist Mark Schniepp…

Petrochemicals detected in 2 groundwater monitoring wells at Lang Station in March 2015
The Lang Station historical landmark marker stands beside the railroad tracks on Lang Station Road near Soledad Canyon Road in Canyon Country. Dan Watson/The Signal

Petrochemicals detected in 2 groundwater monitoring wells at Lang Station in March 2015

After more than three decades of ongoing cleanup efforts at a toxic site on the east side of the Santa Clarita Valley, environmental engineers found groundwater containing petrochemicals at two…

“Comprehensive” report into triple fatal crash delays court case
Michelle Littlefield's parents, William and Gigi Littlefield, stand next to a photo of their daughter, who was killed in February 2016 in a car crash on Interstate 5 in Commerce. Littlefield was returning from Disneyland with three friends, including Brian Lewandowski, who was also killed in the crash. The two other occupants were seriously injured. Katharine Lotze/Signal

“Comprehensive” report into triple fatal crash delays court case

Prosecutors waiting on a “comprehensive” scientific study by California Highway Patrol investigators into the deadly crash that claimed the lives of three young people, including two Valencia residents, were compelled…

Knight holds hearing for small business entrepreneurs
Congressman Steve Knight shakes the hands of students as they exit a forum at College of the Canyons on Monday, March 13, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Knight holds hearing for small business entrepreneurs

Seeking resources for small business owners, Representative Steve Knight chaired a hearing on Thursday to review federal programs that assist females, veterans and others who want to be entrepreneurs. “Small…

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