SCV Voices: Guest Commentary
Shelley Coe: Are gun owners also the shooters?
It is apparent that the number of local shootings is increasing lately. When I read about these incidents, I am left to wonder one thing: Do any of these perpetrators…
Maria Gutzeit: Marching because facts matter
The March for Science is coming up on April 22. This nationwide event on Earth Day has many sister marches, as outlined on the website www.marchforscience.com. Per the site: “The…
Kevin Eliason: 2 homeruns in weekend paper
Two big thank-you kudos for two articles in the Weekender edition. On page 1 the story “Officers added to enforce traffic laws” is news that’s been needed for years. Traffic…
West Ranch High School team boadcaster Ronnie Wald announces at the game April 13 at Golden Valley High School. Jayne Kamin-Oncea/For The Signal
Play-by-play announcer brings West Ranch baseball to life
West Ranch pitcher Timmy Josten has a grandfather in a nursing home. Outfielder Evan Gellatly has family in Nebraska and Florida. They can’t be at the Wildcats’ baseball games, but…
Proposed districts if the consolidation of Castaic Lake Water Agency and the Newhall County Water District are finalized via legislation.
Jeremiah Dockray: Castaic water supply in danger of takeover?
A friend recently used an excellent comparison to describe why the Castaic/Val Verde area’s Water Works District 36 customers should be concerned about a possible takeover by Castaic Lake Water…
SCV competes in prestigious track & field meet; back home, two teams battling for title
Five Foothill League schools traveled to El Camino College in Torrance late last week for the Mt. SAC Relays, a multi-day competition featuring some of the best track and field…
Valencia pitcher Shea O'Leary has thrown two complete-game shutouts to open the Foothill League season. Signal file photo
Winner of Saugus-Valencia softball game takes early step toward repeat
Valencia High pitcher Shea O’Leary has a mantra that takes about as long to read as it takes her fastball to reach home plate: Stay in your lane. The phrase,…
TMU Insider: Mustang track and field sets handful of personal bests
Last week, The Master’s University baseball team won two non-conference games at Lou Herwaldt Stadium, while the Mustang track and field program posted a number of outstanding results at the…
Marijuana. Katharine Lotze/Signal
City staff studies recreational marijuana
The city of Santa Clarita is conducting research to get a better idea of how to approach adult use recreational marijuana, following the passing of California’s Proposition 64. Currently, the…
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Safety changes underway to SCV’s SoCal Gas operation
Ongoing safety changes made to natural gas storage and delivery pipes and wells by Southern California Gas Company at its Honor Rancho facility in Valencia are expected to cut natural…
Jess Phoenix, a geologist, announces her candidacy for the 2018 congressional race for Steve Knight's 25th district seat at Vasquez Rocks in Agua Dulce on Monday, April 18, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal
Volcanologist Jess Phoenix announces candidacy for Congress
With the large Vasquez Rocks in Agua Dulce as her background, Jess Phoenix announced her candidacy for the District 25 Congressional seat Monday afternoon. In between discussing her love of…
Sarian Bangura, an ambulatory care pharmacist with Northeast Valley Health Corporation, smiles as she poses for a portrait at the Canyon Country clinic on Monday, April 17, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal
Health center begins program to address patients’ unique medical needs
Patients at the Northeast Valley Health Corporation (NEVHC) now have a chance to regularly check-in with pharmacists and adjust their medication needs, thanks to the health care group's new Ambulatory…
World War I names stalling Fallen Warriors Monument completion
The community-funded Fallen Veterans Memorial is finally taking shape, as the base and back panel are now complete. It’s the front panel with all of the names that are leaving…
Trial enters week 2 for man charged with distributing child porn
The jury trial of a Sylmar man arrested in the Santa Clarita Valley for allegedly distributing child pornography enters its second week Tuesday when testimony is expected to resume. Elias…
Barry Gump, retired president of Andy Gump Temporary Site Services, died last night at the age of 74. He is seen here with his daughter and successor, Nancy Gump Melancon, in a 2011 photo. They are holding the Portable Sanitation Association's M.Z. "Andy" Gump Distinguished Service Award, sponsored by the company. Behind them is a photo of company founder M.Z. "Andy" Gump. Dan Watson/The Signal.
Barry Gump, retired president of Andy Gump, dies at 74
Barry Gump, retired president of Andy Gump Temporary Site Services, died this morning at age 74 at his home in Valencia. Gump was born in San Fernando and headed the…
The Newhall School District Office. Dan Watson/The Signal
Newhall Board to discuss educational leadership, district arts programs
The Newhall School District Governing Board will meet Tuesday night to discuss the district’s instructional leadership and partnership with Los Angeles County Arts Commission’s Arts for All initiative. Governing Board…
Aerial photo of College of the Canyon's Canyon Country campus, March 2015. Source: COC
COC conducts ‘large earthquake’ drill on Canyon Country campus
Students and faculty at College of the Canyons (COC) received text, email and voicemail alerts Monday morning warning of a “large earthquake” on the college’s Canyon Country campus. The warnings…
Don Benton, director of the U.S. Selective Service System.
Don Benton appointed director of Selective Service System
On April 13, Don Benton was sworn in by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Anthony Alito, Jr. at the Supreme Court to serve as the 13th director of the U.S.…
Traffic proceeding down Valencia Boulevard as viewed from pedestrian bridge near City Hall looking west. (Dan Watson / Signal file art)
Nathan Bousfield: Need to change how we work
I keep hearing how terrible the increase in the gas tax will be because it doesn’t expand lane capacity. How many expensive new lanes will it take for us…
Beverlee Broggie: Senior housing being squeezed out of Santa Clarita
As a senior living on a fixed income in Santa Clarita, I have become abundantly aware that the lack of rent control is making it impossible for a large population…
