Read more about the article McBean Parkway to get a new pedestrian bridge
A new pre-fabricated steel truss pedestrian bridge across McBean Parkway between Gamble House Court and Arroyo Park Drive, starting on Friday. The previous bridge was aged and decayed. Photo courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita

McBean Parkway to get a new pedestrian bridge

Residents should expect closures during installation of a new pedestrian bridge over McBean Parkway beginning Friday, August 4. The city of Santa Clarita will install a new pre-fabricated steel truss…

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Hart District announces National School Lunch, Breakfast Program for school year

The William S. Hart Union High School District announced its policies regarding student eligibility for its free or reduced-price meals program Thursday. Effective July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018,…

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Read more about the article Supervisors to approve new traffic regulations on Valencia Boulevard
Traffic proceeding down Valencia Boulevard as viewed from pedestrian bridge near City Hall looking west. (Dan Watson / Signal file art)

Supervisors to approve new traffic regulations on Valencia Boulevard

Four areas of the Santa Clarita Valley on Valencia Boulevard will have increased traffic flow and traffic safety after the Board of Supervisor’s meeting on Tuesday. All located in the…

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Read more about the article 2016-17 Signal Sports Awards: Male Athlete of the Year
Saugus' Tanner Olson swims the 200-yard individual medley during the Foothill League swimming prelims at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center in May. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

2016-17 Signal Sports Awards: Male Athlete of the Year

The Santa Clarita Valley high schooler who’s been fastest in the pool this season has lately been spending some well-deserved time beside it. Recent Saugus High graduate Tanner Olson, holder…

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Read more about the article Lynne Girdlestone: Be careful what you wish for
Proposed site of Newhall Ranch development, looking southeast on state Route 126 in Castaic. Dan Watson/The Signal.

Lynne Girdlestone: Be careful what you wish for

Regarding your July 22 editorial “Newhall Ranch opportunities,” be careful what you wish for. First, I’d like to know how The Signal can claim that “new construction has stalled for…

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Read more about the article Late cheerleading coach left positive impact on Golden Valley
A photo of Golden Valley High School cheer coach Edward Santos left at a memorial outside the school's gym on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Late cheerleading coach left positive impact on Golden Valley

No matter what life threw at him, Golden Valley High coach Ed Santos was at every cheerleading practice, his first priority at all times, armed with a Diet Coke and…

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Read more about the article Pac-12 coaches reflect on elimination of two-a-day practices
UCLA head football coach Jim Mora talks to the press during the first day of the PAC-12 football media days at the Ray Dolby Ballroom in Hollywood on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Pac-12 coaches reflect on elimination of two-a-day practices

HOLLYWOOD – When it came to the topic of eliminating two-a-day, full-contact practices, coaches who addressed reporters at Pac-12 Media Days in Hollywood on Wednesday seemed to be saying variations…

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Read more about the article Steve Lunetta: Identifying the causes of homelessness
FILE PHOTO: Sheriff's deputies observe as homeless residents leave the Santa Clara River bed in 2016. Jordan Glenn/For the Signal

Steve Lunetta: Identifying the causes of homelessness

For the past month, I have had the opportunity to ride the train from Newhall to Burbank. Besides being a great way to travel, the train provides a chance to…

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Read more about the article Democrat groups rally together to continue health care conversation
Supporters of the Affordable Care Act rally on the corner of McBean Parkway and Valencia Boulevard on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Democrat groups rally together to continue health care conversation

Calling it an “emergency rally,” local progressive and Democrat groups raised their voices and their protest signs in the center of town Wednesday evening in opposition of the pending Senate…

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Read more about the article Water officials offer rebates for swimming pool covers
A swimmer makes his way back to the ladder in the dive pool of the Castaic Aquatic Center on Tuesday, June 6, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Water officials offer rebates for swimming pool covers

After learning swimming pools use about the same amount of water as lawns to maintain, the local water officials who brought you the turf replacement program last year have come…

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Read more about the article FBI agents compare details of three SCV bank robberies
Signal File Photo. Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's deputies convene near a patrol car outside of the Logix location in Valencia after a reported robbery on Tuesday, Juyl 25, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

FBI agents compare details of three SCV bank robberies

FBI agents were still looking Wednesday for the man who robbed a Valencia credit union late Tuesday afternoon and were pursuing the possibility he may the same man who held…

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