Sally White: A virtual coffee chat over some core beliefs
Steve Lunetta, in his Nov. 2 column “Do you really think that …,” champions the idea of sitting down over a cup of coffee, talking over differing viewpoints, as often…
Second-place winner Jasmine Ramirez hugs her art teacher at Saugus High School, Dan Nickels, after receiving her award from the Santa Clarita Valley Mayor’s Committee for Employment of Individuals with Disabilities at AMS Fulfillment in Valencia on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal
Art contest celebrates students with disabilities
Young artists were recognized for their talent at the inaugural art contest hosted by the Santa Clarita Valley Mayor’s Committee for Employment of Individuals with Disabilities on Wednesday. The competition…
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Palmdale man accused of hitting another man with a pole
One of two men allegedly involved in a fight near the Newhall Metro Link Station Tuesdsay faces a charge of assault with a deadly weapon, in this case a pole.…
FILE PHOTO: Audrey McConnell, 13, snuggles up to shelter dog Bear during the KLAWS Bark for Books event at the Castaic Animal Shelter on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal
LA County celebrates National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week
Approximately 3,500 shelters across the United States serve the estimated 6 to 8 million homeless animals each year, according to the Humane Society of the United States. Some return to…
Pursued stolen car suspect nabbed after slowing down to release pooch
The 40-minute police chase of a dog-caring driver of a stolen car - who, near the end of the chase, slowed down and let a fluffy white poodle mix dog…
Castaic Union School District Building. Dan Watson/The Signal
Castaic Board to purchase new swing set for elementary school
Castaic Elementary School will soon have a new swing set in its upper grade play yard following a regular meeting of the Castaic Union School District Governing Board Thursday. The…
From right to left, Bob Slocum, Assemblyman Dante Acosta and Carolyn Acosta unveil the Fallen Warriors Monument at Veterans Historical Plaza in Newhall on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal
Community memorializes fallen soldiers at monument unveiling
Veterans, gold star families and community members gathered in Veterans Historical Plaza Wednesday morning to be the first to see the new Fallen Warriors Monument unveiled. With over two years…
Motorists make their way through McBean Parkway lanes flooded with released water. photo The Signal.
Ruptured water main sends 100,000 gallons onto Valencia street
About 100,000 gallons of water flooded all lanes of McBean Parkway Wednesday morning after a 16-inch water main ruptured in Valencia. Although the release of water was stopped, pipeline…
SCV SHERIFF: Man found slumped over wheel found with assault rifle
A man allegedly found slumped over the wheel of a car stopped in the fast lane of a Canyon Country street was allegedly found to have three firearms including an…
A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal
One hurt after car flips, crashes into ditch
One person was hurt and rushed to the hospital Wednesday morning after a car traveling on Bouquet Canyon Road went down a 20-foot embankment, flipped and crashed. The solo vehicle…
Saugus Union School District office. Dan Watson/The Signal
SUSD seeks public input on district-wide foundation
The Saugus Union School District (SUSD) is considering the creation of a district-wide foundation to help support programs at all of the district’s 15 schools. This foundation would help boost…
Valencia's Britain Reynolds finishes fifth during the boys varsity race at the Foothill League finals in cross country at Central Park on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal
Britain Reynolds nearing end of prolific Valencia cross country career
Though it didn’t seem so at first, Valencia senior Britain Reynolds was right where he should've been when he showed up for his first cross country practice the summer before…
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Woman trying to cross I-5, struck and killed by a vehicle
A 44-year-old Bakersfield woman trying to cross Interstate 5 was struck and killed by a vehicle late Tuesday night. Shortly before midnight Tuesday, the woman was driving a 2000…
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Former Valencia swimmer Julia Wolf takes part in Olympic National Training Camp
On Tuesday, former Valencia swimmer Julia Wolf felt a familiar arm around her shoulder. It felt like her dad, Jay, but it couldn’t be possible. Wolf had moved to Indiana…
The College of the Canyons Jazz Ensemble "Just Jazz" will perform at the 9th annual Jazz Education Network (JEN) conference in Dallas on Jan. 3 to Jan. 7, 2018. Courtesy of COC
College Jazz Ensemble to compete in first national jazz conference
Source: College of the Canyons The College of the Canyons Jazz Ensemble "Just Jazz" will be starting the New Year with a bang by heading to its first national convention.…
Golden Valley's Jalin Lewis runs up the field during a 46-yard touchdown rush in the team's 38-0 win over Canyon. Cory Pitkavish/For the Signal
Golden Valley wildcat offense keeping defenses on their heels
When Golden Valley kicks off Friday at Nipomo in the first round of the playoffs, it will do so with its highest-ever postseason seed in school history – No. 2…
Dennis and Naomi Young of Saugus (2017). Courtesy photo
Fools in love
By Naomi Young, Saugus Community Contributor New York, Washington D.C, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas. These are major cities in the U.S that I had only heard of…
Samea Derrick performs the solo in Saint-Saëns Cello Concerto No. 1 during the SCVYO’s performance on October 22. Courtesy photo
SCVYO’s Expanding Repertoire
By Michael Peterson, Saugus Community Contributor The Santa Clarita Valley Youth Orchestra (SCVYO) opened their concert season with performances by a variety of their senior ensembles on Sunday, October…
Midshipman Victoria Annette Kirshner of Santa Clarita. Courtesy photo
Santa Clarita’s Kirshner Joins Regiment of Midshipmen at U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
Source: Press Release Victoria Annette Kirshner of Santa Clarita was recently sworn in as a Midshipman in the U. S. Naval Reserve at the United States Merchant Marine Academy…
A resident of Oakmont Senior Living Center enjoying the up-close and personal visit with a horse at the Jump for Joy Halloween event. Photo courtesy of Jean Carter and Michael DeValue
Halloween at Jump for Joy
By Linda Luger, Santa Clarita Contributor Halloween came early on Saturday, October 28, as the residents of the Oakmont Senior Living Center attended a fun filled Horsey Halloween Parade at…
