Thomas Oatway: Trump and a chuckle from the grave
President Donald Trump is not known to be a devout reader, but he must have read at least one author during his lifetime: H.L. Mencken. Mencken’s most famous quote is…
Brian Baker: Now’s the time for school vouchers
On April 26 The Signal published a column by Christy Smith with the title “State must reaffirm local education control.” One thing Smith wrote really jumped out at me: “Representatives…
SCV Sports Report: Trinity baseball wins in league
Trinity Classical Academy baseball defeated Guidance Charter of Palmdale on Tuesday at the Hart Complex. The Knights’ Sumner Howell pitched four innings and allowed one hit. Drew Pfeiffer was 6-for-6…
Hart's Adam Osowski was named the school's Male Athlete of the Year for 2016-17. Katharine Lotze/The Signal
Foothill League swimmers break records, set up exciting Thursday
When "Abbey Weitzeil" and "record-breaking" are used in the same sentence, it’s usually in reference to marks the Saugus High graduate and Olympic medalist took down. Tuesday at Santa Clarita…
Sally White: A few lingering questions on carbon emissions
It was with great interest that I read Jim De Bree’s opinion piece “Economics of carbon emissions” in the April 27 issue of The Signal. In his presentation and detailed…
Proposed districts if the consolidation of Castaic Lake Water Agency and the Newhall County Water District are finalized via legislation.
Rick Drew: Newhall deserves water vote
Newhall County Water District was formed 60 years ago by a vote of the people. Voters in this district have been voting ever since. I have lived in Canyon Country…
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West Ranch boys volleyball defeats Saugus for perfect league record
Ever since the end of last year’s undefeated Foothill League season, West Ranch High boys volleyball wanted to continue its flawless streak. On Tuesday night, the Wildcats accomplished just that,…
Saugus softball downs Golden Valley
Saugus High softball was clicking Tuesday. The evidence is in the Centurions’ 8-3 win over Golden Valley at Golden Valley. There were contributions from nearly everyone in the batting order,…
Kyla Hardy (2) and Valencia High softball advanced to the CIF-SS D1 quarterfinals for the second straight year. Katharine Lotze/The Signal
Foothill softball roundup: Valencia earns share of Foothill title
Valencia High’s Ally Shipman saw an outfielder bobble the ball deep in the left-field corner Tuesday and took advantage. Two batters later, Viking Kyla Hardy saw an opportunity to reward…
A cadet, armed with a paintball gun, crouches in a field near Paintball USA in Santa Clarita during a military simulation operation on a Saturday. Samie Gebers/The Signal
Paintball USA owners shot down by County
The married couple who owns Paintball USA, already frustrated over “exorbitant” county demands required in renewing a zoning permit, ran up against more opposition Tuesday. Mike and April Schwartz applied…
Patti Handy’s book, “Money Rules 101: Master Your Money Before it Masters You,” is aimed at teens and young adults. Courtesy photo
Local author helps teens learn how to handle their money
The mechanics of money are easy, according to the author of a new book for teens and young adults. The “money mindset” is where things get complicated, said Patti Handy,…
WGA, West, and its East Coast affiliate, Wednesday ratified a three-year contract with TV and movie producers.
Writers Guild, producers avert strike
The Writers Guild of America reached a tentative agreement early Tuesday on a new three-year contract with the major film and TV studios. “We’re thrilled that the cameras will continue…
Former record company woes echo today
A half century ago, the hills of Santa Clarita Valley were alive with the sweet sounds of disco and the rocking guitar sounds of Peter Frampton as vinyl records were…
California United Bank bought by Pacific Western
In a union of two Los Angeles-based regional banks announed last month, PacWest Bancorp last month announced the purchase of CU Bancorp, corporate parent of California United Bank. California United,…
The William S. Hart Union High School District.
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Hart District to conduct public hearing for renewal of Mission View Charter School petition
During Wednesday’s William S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board meeting, the district will conduct a public hearing for a five-year renewal petition for Mission View Public Charter School…
Castaic Union School District Building. Dan Watson/The Signal
Castaic Union School District officially moves to even-year elections
Castaic Union School District (CUSD) elections will soon align with statewide general elections. Governing Board elections in the district will now be held in even years instead of odd years,…
Dante Acosta. Dan Watson/The Signal
State legislators ask for subpoena and forensic audit for UC funding
Seeking financial transparency from the University of California president, state legislators held a meeting Tuesday to see whether $175 million worth of funding was mishandled. These millions of dollars directed…
Golden Valley High School students on the Metrolink train to Hollywood. Courtesy of Metrolink
Golden Valley students trade buses for trains to travel to prom
Dressed to impress, more than 500 students from Golden Valley High School hopped on a chartered Metrolink train to travel from Santa Clarita to Los Angeles and then to Madame…
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station now has a motorcycle detail of six deputies. Katharine Lotze/The Signal
Deputies Target SCV Distracted Drivers; 33 Citations Issued in 1 Day
SOURCE: Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station now has a motorcycle detail of five deputies and one sergeant. According to Motor Sergeant William Lynch, the…
Medals students from the Saugus Union School District earned for their participation in Los Angeles County Office of Education's Math Field Day on Saturday, April 29, 2017. Courtesy of the Saugus Union School District
SUSD students compete, place in Math Field Day event
This weekend, fourth, fifth and sixth grade students from across the Saugus Union School District (SUSD) participated in the Los Angeles County Office of Education’s (LACOE) annual Math Field Day…
