Read more about the article Local First-Time Author Wins National Gold IPPY Award
Award winning book, The Efil Brothers, by first time author Collin Lee. Courtesy photo

Local First-Time Author Wins National Gold IPPY Award

By Carol Stevenson Santa Clarita Contributor   Valencia resident Collin Lee, an experienced copywriter but newcomer to picture books, recently won one of the world’s top independent book awards. His…

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Read more about the article 2 from SCV secure U.S. Amateur golf bids
Jonathan Kang, pictured hear as a Golden Valley senior, advanced to the U.S. Amateur Championship on Monday. Dan Watson/The Signal

2 from SCV secure U.S. Amateur golf bids

One day after two Santa Clarita residents advanced to golf’s most prestigious amateur event, the topic of conversation, of all things, was time management. Golden Valley High graduate Jonathan Kang…

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Read more about the article Albert Bigelow: It’s all in how you look at it
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

Albert Bigelow: It’s all in how you look at it

Regarding Caforio’s OpEd piece in Wednesday’s Signal – Boy, it is really easy to use “facts” to suit one’s purpose! To begin with, Bryon may want to revisit the process…

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Read more about the article County Supervisors green light Newhall Ranch projects
Proposed site of Newhall Ranch development, looking southeast state Route 126 in Castaic. Dan Watson/The Signal.

County Supervisors green light Newhall Ranch projects

Embracing the need for housing and the promise of jobs, County supervisors gave developers the green light Tuesday to proceed with two Newhall Ranch housing projects after certifying revamped reports…

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Read more about the article St. Francis Dam Disaster roots Ferry family to SCV
Frank Ferry, back, Peter Ferry, center, and Peter Ferry III, front, near the St. Francis Dam disaster site on San Francisquito Road on Tuesday, July 18, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

St. Francis Dam Disaster roots Ferry family to SCV

Though Peter L. Ferry III didn’t know his grandfather, he certainly knows the impact he had on the Santa Clarita Valley. His grandfather, Peter L. Ferry, ran the company that…

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Read more about the article City to select an architect, sheriff’s station set to open in 2020
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station can be reached by calling 661-260-4000.

City to select an architect, sheriff’s station set to open in 2020

While city of Santa Clarita continues to work toward building the new Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, the building will not likely be ready for deputies to move into until…

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Read more about the article Hart Board to appoint two members to Citizens’ Oversight Committee
The William S. Hart Union High School District. Dan Watson/The Signal

Hart Board to appoint two members to Citizens’ Oversight Committee

Matthew Denny and Mark Elfont are expected to take on new roles as members of the Measure SA Citizens’ Oversight Committee, according to an agenda for Wednesday’s William S. Hart…

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Read more about the article Tractor Supply Company breaks ground on Sierra Highway
From left, Vice Presidents of Client Services Gina Bergren, Myrna Bell, Katherine Hayse and President Gary Saenger of Saenger Associates. Dan Watson/The Signal

Tractor Supply Company breaks ground on Sierra Highway

Tractor Supply Co., the country’s largest rural lifestyle retail chain, has begun construction of its first store in the Santa Clarita Valley, at 16904 Sierra Highway. Fulcrum Construction Group will…

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Read more about the article SCV Boys & Girls Club appoints new CEO
The Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita had a special visit from representatives of Crippen's Mortuary and Matthews' Aurora Funeral Solutions on May 2. Employees for the companies Brad, Chris, and Greg stopped by to drop off a check for $1,000. After a tour given by 10 year old Club member Dylan, the gentleman presented the check to a group of 80 Club members, sharing how proud they are to support the Boys & Girls Club and why it is an important program in our community. Courtesy photo

SCV Boys & Girls Club appoints new CEO

The Santa Clarita Valley Boys and Girls Club Governing Board of Directors announced its appointment of Matthew Nelson as the club’s newest Chief Executive Officer Tuesday. Nelson, a long-time club…

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Read more about the article CalArts selects Cauleen Smith, Martine Syms to join School of Art
Signal file photo California Institute of the Arts.

CalArts selects Cauleen Smith, Martine Syms to join School of Art

California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) announced the addition of two faculty members to the institute’s School of Art Tuesday. Interdisciplinary filmmaker Cauleen Smith and multimedia artist Martine Syms will both teach in the…

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