Read more about the article Two-car crash in Valencia rattles occupants
A Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputy inspects the scene of a two-car collision in Valencia Friday. photo by Jim Holt, The Signal.

Two-car crash in Valencia rattles occupants

A two-car crash in Valencia shortly after noon Friday left an elderly couple and members of a young family shaken but not injured. The traffic collision happened shortly after 12:20…

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Read more about the article Saugus District seeking applicants for Measure EE Citizens Oversight Committee
Saugus Union School District office. Dan Watson/The Signal

Saugus District seeking applicants for Measure EE Citizens Oversight Committee

The Saugus Union School District announced Friday that it is seeking applications to fill five positions on its Measure EE Citizens Oversight Committee. Measure EE is a $148 million dollar…

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Read more about the article Matthew Monteleone graduates with 13 years of perfect attendance
Matthew Monteleone, a recent graduate of Valencia High School, earned the honor and award of perfect attendance for all 13 years of his education from kindergarten to 12th grade. Courtesy of Matthew Monteleone

Matthew Monteleone graduates with 13 years of perfect attendance

When Matthew Monteleone walked across the stage at his graduation last week, he had more to celebrate than just his high school diploma. The Valencia High School senior also earned…

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Read more about the article SCV track and field athletes ready for CIF state meet
West Ranch's Natalie Ramirez throws the discus at the Foothill League track and field finals at College of the Canyons on Thursday, May 4, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

SCV track and field athletes ready for CIF state meet

Last year, only one athlete from the Santa Clarita Valley advanced to the CIF state meet. This year, five will be making the trip to Buchanan High of Clovis today.…

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Read more about the article COC celebrates its largest graduation in history
FILE PHOTO: Members of the 2017 graduating class march in to begin the College of the Canyons commencement ceremony held in the Honor Grove at College of the Canyons in Valencia on June 2. Dan Watson/For the Signal

COC celebrates its largest graduation in history

Students, friends, parents, teachers and staff joined together at College of the Canyons’ (COC) Honor Grove Friday to celebrate the community college’s 48th annual commencement ceremony. “Having completed your studies…

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Read more about the article Coach’s Corner: Hart softball’s Steve Calendo
Hart High softball coach Steve Calendo has his Indians on the cusp of the school's first softball CIF title. Signal file photo

Coach’s Corner: Hart softball’s Steve Calendo

  Hart High softball’s Steve Calendo wanted nothing to do with The Signal’s Coach’s Corner. In his mind, the players should have a corner on all attention leading up to…

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Read more about the article Keith R. Smith – U.S. Air Force Veteran – Canyon Country Resident
Keith R. Smith, Pilot US Air Force October 4, 1947. Courtesy photo

Keith R. Smith – U.S. Air Force Veteran – Canyon Country Resident

Recently, I met Keith R. Smith, Jr. at his Canyon Country home and I thoroughly enjoyed hearing his military experiences, seeing his wonderful memorabilia and especially checking his beautifully maintained…

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