Gary Horton: In America, nothing matters anymore
There's no use in me a-cryin' I've done everything and now I'm sick of trying I've thrown away my nights and wasted all my days over you Now you go…
Caroline Page (23) of College of the Canyons hits the volleyball during a home match against L.A. Mission College on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. College of the Canyons won 3-0. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal
Valencia products key in COC volleyball win over L.A. Mission
College of the Canyons volleyball coach Clay Timmons has a long, flowing beard. Most of his players are pretty critical of the facial hair, so Timmons decided to use it…
Mayor Cameron Smyth and Council Members Laurene Weste, Bill Miranda and Marsha McLean stand with resident Adar Bolton, National Community Renaissance CEO Steve PonTell, Hope Through Housing Foundation President Greg Bradbard and Related California executive Craig Farmer at the Three Oaks grand opening on Oct. 18, 2017. Gina Ender/The Signal.
City’s first affordable housing apartment complex opens in Newhall
For Adar Bolton, her new apartment on Newhall Avenue is the first home she’s had in years that makes her feel dignified and safe. A single mother with a disability…
Recent child sex arrests in SCV part of international crackdown
Last week’s arrest of two men in the SCV accused of arranging to have sex with a child was part of a massive nationwide operation by law enforcement to stop…
Katie Evans with her husband and four of her six children before she was killed in an auto accident Friday night, Oct. 6. Courtesy photo
Canyon Country woman, age 21, arrested for vehicular manslaughter
A 21-year-old Canyon Country woman was arrested on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter and driving under the influence Wednesday, for allegedly killing a Saugus mother of six two weeks ago in…
FILE PHOTO: From left to right, Bennett Gilpin, 3, and Henry Schlottman, 3, look at a ferret riding a rocket ship at Congregation Beth Shalom Preschool in Canyon Country on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal
Preschoolers learn about exotic animals during educational show
From the plains of Africa to the outback of Australia, animals that are found all over the world arrived at Congregation Beth Shalom (CBS) Preschool Wednesday for a special animal…
Pyramid Lake in Los Angeles County, California
(Credit: Roman Fuchs/Wikimedia Commons)
Swimming returns to Pyramid Lake as algae levels drop and temps climb
With triple digit temperatures in store for the Santa Clarita Valley early next week, news that the “No Swimming” signs have been removed at Pyramid Lake could not have come…
Artist Frank Rock stands next to the Santa Clarita History Bear after it is unveiled at Old Town Newhall Library on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal
Grizzly bear sculpture captures Santa Clarita’s history
A grizzly bear was sighted outside of the Old Town Newhall Library on Wednesday afternoon. As part of a local arts community effort called the California Bear Project, the fifth…
Firefighters assist with the Wilson Fire. Photo Courtesy of Angeles National Forest
UPDATE: Wilson Fire burns 50 acres, 35 percent contained
UPDATE 10/18 at 6:22 p.m. Shortly after 6 p.m. today the Angeles National Forest announced the fire is now 35 percent contained. --------------------------------------------- The stubborn brush fire atop Mt. Wilson,…
Riley Flynn, a senior at West Ranch High School, speaks on stage at the Humor2Heal event she organized to fundraise for hurricane relief at Global Prep Academy on Friday, Oct. 13, 2017. Courtesy of Riley Flynn
Student hosts comedy show to fundraise for hurricane relief
With the help of five Los Angeles-based comedians, Riley Flynn, a senior at West Ranch High School, raised more than $4,000 to support hurricane relief throughout the United States. On…
FILE PHOTO: Old Orchard Elementary School fourth graders work together to mix a salad in a giant mixing bowl at the Kids' Cooking Campaign at the Santa Clarita valley School Food Services Agency on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017. Katharine Lotze/Signal
Brown signs legislation to end school meal shaming
California school districts will no longer be able to deny students food or give them smaller meals of fruit and milk if they have unpaid lunch fees, thanks to a…
Accurate Freight Systems expands to new IAC building
Valencia-based Accurate Freight Systems recently signed a five-year lease to become the first tenant in the new business development at the top of Witherspoon in the Valencia Industrial Center. The…
City’s broadband feasibility study enters second phase
In September, the City of Santa Clarita embarked on a Broadband Feasibility Study to examine broadband availability and access for business, and the related needs and policies surrounding wireless and fiber…
Truck fire sparks brush fire, commuter delays in Newhall Pass
A truck fire that became a brush fire sparked traffic delays through the Newhall Pass Wednesday morning, jamming commuter traffic for more than four hours. Shortly after 5:45 a.m.…
Syracuse kicker and Valencia alum Cole Murphy goes for a kick against Colgate. Murphy is currently the No. 1 kicker in the ACC with 12 field goals made on 14 attempts. Photo courtesy Syracuse Athletics
Former Valencia kicker makes game-winner in Syracuse upset over Clemson
With the score knotted at 24-all, with nine minutes and 41 seconds remaining in the game, and Clemson football players staring in his direction, Syracuse kicker and Valencia alum Cole…
Valencia softball alum Amy Moore posing in her Dodgers ballgirl uniform. Courtesy Photo.
Valencia alum finds relief from Las Vegas shooting as Dodgers ballgirl
For over a quarter of the Dodgers’ home games this regular season, former Valencia softball standout Amy Moore was perched along the foul lines at Dodger Stadium, serving as one…
Music Director, Jeffrey Gilbert, “conducts” the move to the Performing Arts Center. Courtesy photo
Santa Clarita Philharmonic moves to the Performing Arts Center and announces its 4th Annual Student Concerto Competition
Dr. Mark Elfont, Santa Clarita Contributor For the 2017-2018 season, the Santa Clarita Philharmonic will be performing at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center of the College of the…
Paralympian Snowboarder, Mike Shea of Castaic. Courtesy photo
Paralympic Athlete to Speak at Castaic Middle School on October 24
By Lisa Stewart, Santa Clarita Contributor Mike Shea is a silver medal, Paralympic snowboarder, World Champion and X-Games Competitor from Castaic, Ca. In 2014, he competed in the Sochi…
Compa Vineyard in Newhall. Courtesy photo
10th Annual Sunset in the Vineyard Fundraiser
By Helen Barlow, Santa Clarita Contributor “Sunset in the Vineyard is a celebration of the best of the Santa Clarita Valley – a generous, giving community, excellent local wineries…
Pictured l-r, are Jeannine Boren, Club Founder; Nalini Amin, President; and Dr. Sy Hasan, Guest Speaker. Courtesy photo
Newcomers and Friends
By Gwen Halstead, Newhall Community Contributor "Is there a Doctor in the house?" With a resounding "YES", Newcomers and Friends welcomed Santa Clarita Doctor Sy Hasan MD, Endocrinologist, specializing in adult…
