Read more about the article Sheriff’s deputies keep busy with over 100 dispatched calls on July 4
A sheriff's patrol car blocks access to Ridge Route Road near Templin Highway late Friday night following the discovery of a man's body. Austin Dave/The Signal

Sheriff’s deputies keep busy with over 100 dispatched calls on July 4

The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Department was bombarded with calls about illegal fireworks on Fourth of July. In total, deputies responded to 116 calls concerning illegal fireworks on Tuesday, 80…

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Read more about the article CalArts alumni invited into the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Signal file photo California Institute of the Arts.

CalArts alumni invited into the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

Eight California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) alumni and faculty members were among 774 industry professionals invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) last week.…

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Read more about the article Heat wave to hit Southern California Thursday
Brad Matheson takes a break from washing his car to cool off under the hose and escape the 100-degree heat on Wednesday, June 21, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Heat wave to hit Southern California Thursday

Temperatures are expected to reach record highs on Saturday and Sunday throughout Southern California as a heat wave moves through the area this week. Five day forecasts from the National…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita Encore Chorale Fall 2017 Semester
The Encore Chorale rehearsing at Newhall Church of the Nazarene. Photo courtesy of Brienne Michelle.

Santa Clarita Encore Chorale Fall 2017 Semester

Santa Clarita Encore Chorale, a nonprofit musical arts program for seniors, invites adults 55 and older to join the fall 2017 semester.  Holiday repertoire includes fun and favorite songs and…

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Read more about the article Real Estate Talk: Owners Tend to be Wealthier, Solid Citizens
Marty Kovacs is the 2017 Chairman of the Santa Clarita Valley Division of the Southland Regional Association of Realtors. Courtesy photo.

Real Estate Talk: Owners Tend to be Wealthier, Solid Citizens

It’s true that owning a home offers the freedom to create a personal living environment. Yet it means much more to society and the nation. Indeed, home ownership is an…

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Read more about the article Ron Bischof: Government ‘health care’ and the US Constitution
An American flag waves in the wind outside of City Hall in Valencia. Katharine Lotze/Signal

Ron Bischof: Government ‘health care’ and the US Constitution

Our republic is again embroiled in a contentious debate over the federal government's role in "health care." I use “scare quotes” here because the issue currently under debate is fundamentally…

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Read more about the article Lynda Frautnick: Gallery not included in Santa Clarita Fact Book
Naomi Young looks at the art on display at the Santa Clarita Artists Association art show called Art for the Heart at the SCAA Gallery in Newhall in January. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Lynda Frautnick: Gallery not included in Santa Clarita Fact Book

In reading the Santa Clarita Fact Book that arrived in last week’s Signal, I was disappointed at the omission of the public art gallery that is run by the Santa…

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Read more about the article Danny Shannon III: Help the homeless, don’t rouse them
FILE PHOTO: Sheriff's deputies observe as homeless residents leave the Santa Clara River bed in 2016. Jordan Glenn/For the Signal

Danny Shannon III: Help the homeless, don’t rouse them

By way of introduction, my name is Danny and I am a 14-year-old high school student. A recent activity I experienced struck me. I was on my way back from…

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Read more about the article Rock Out at Summer Concerts in the Park
Dan Watson Mary and Keith Williams of Valencia join a crowd of thousands as they dance to the music of the band "Joel" who performed on stage at the first of the 2015 Concerts in the Park series held at Central Park in Saugus on Saturday . 071115

Rock Out at Summer Concerts in the Park

School is out and the calendar has flipped to July. You know what that means…Concerts in the Park are back! The City of Santa Clarita’s FREE Concerts in the Park,…

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Read more about the article Giving Cancer the Boot SCV-Style
Relay For Life began as a one-man fundraiser for the ACS in 1985 by Dr. Gordy Klatt. Since then it has exponentially grown and raised $5-billion to fight cancer. Photo courtesy of ACS.

Giving Cancer the Boot SCV-Style

By Diana Sevanian, ACS Volunteer   Cancer is one of the most frightening diseases known to mankind. It doesn't discriminate. It has no boundaries. Cancer doesn’t care if you're a…

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Read more about the article Saugus girls hoops building experience over summer
Saugus’ Monique Febles, left, and her Centurion teammates are using the summer to gain experience. Dan Watson/The Signal

Saugus girls hoops building experience over summer

With a young team once again, Saugus High girls basketball knows that in-game experience is valuable. Summer tournaments like the Burroughs summer league are essential. “They prepare you physically and…

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Read more about the article Laurel Taylor: Proud to Be an American?
Opponents and supporters of the Chiquita Canyon landfill expansion filled Rancho Pico Junior High on Wedesday, March 1, 2017 to voice concerns or support for the project to county commissioners. The expansion passed last week. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Laurel Taylor: Proud to Be an American?

As we celebrate our nation’s founding, it is a good time to reflect on our pride of being Americans, and we have a lot to celebrate in that respect. But…

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Read more about the article Officials turn out in full force to combat illegal fireworks
FILE PHOTO: 11-year-old Savannah Rousselo of Canyon Country sports her red, white and blue patriotic hat as she watches the city of Santa Clarita's fireworks show on the walkway outside Westfield's Valencia TownCenter Mall Tuesday, July 4, 2014.

Officials turn out in full force to combat illegal fireworks

Deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station are patrolling the streets of the valley to crack down on the use of illegal fireworks during the Fourth of July holiday.…

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