West Ranch releases softball coach
West Ranch softball coach Jay Creps was released this afternoon. The move was confirmed by West Ranch athletic director Cassandra Perez and Creps himself this evening. Creps said that he…
VIDEO: Pursued driver nabbed in Valencia reached 120 mph
A 90-mile police chase through the Grapevine Thursday ended without incident in Valencia with the arrest of one man. “This pursuit began in Buttonwillow at 4:30 p.m.,” CHP Officer Eric…
Claire McWilliams smiles as she talks with Malcolm Blue during her 106-year birthday celebration and Thanksgiving meal at Canterbury Village in Valencia on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal
Santa Clarita resident celebrates 106th birthday
With showtunes playing and a zebra print and pink fur trimmed balloon that read “another year of fabulous” floating behind her, Santa Clarita resident Claire McWilliams celebrated her 106th birthday…
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Oregon man arrested for importing pot, about 10 pounds seized
The Park-and-Ride in Newhall looked a lot more like Pot-and-Ride this past week when deputies arrested an Oregon man suspected of bringing about 10 pounds of marijuana into California.…
Deputies from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station wear tactical gear as they secure the perimeter at the statewide disaster drill for a mass-casualty event at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017. Ryan Painter/The Signal
Henry Mayo conducts mass shooter exercise
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital transformed into a disaster response scene Thursday as medical personnel, multiple law enforcement agencies and the FBI conducted a statewide exercise for an active shooter event…
REPORT: A dozen hate crimes in the SCV last year
At least a dozen hate crimes took place in the Santa Clarita Valley last year, with close to half of them over religion, followed closely by those directed at race,…
From left to right, Castaic Middle School Assistant Principal Brandy Nez, Principal Bob Brauneisen, CUSD Board Member Stacy Dobbs, ASB President Will Bennett, CUSD Board Member Mayreen Burk, Administrator on Special Assignment Allison West and And Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services Janene Maxon.
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Castaic Middle School ASB creates escape rooms for district
Students in the Castaic Union School District tested their investigative skills as they attempted to unlock clues and solve mysteries in three original escape rooms created by Castaic Middle School’s…
Signal file photo: Congressman Steve Knight answers questions from constituents during a town hall at Canyon High School on Thursday, June 1, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal
UPDATE: House passes GOP tax bill onto Senate
The House of Representatives passed tax reform legislation 227-205 on Thursday, with Congressman Steve Knight, R-Palmdale, voting in favor. The vote passed largely along party lines, with the exception of…
Los Angeles City Fire Department Engineer James Martin received a special commendation during the LAFD Foundation Valor Awards on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017. Courtesy Photo
LAFD firefighter, SCV resident receives commendation for valor
On May 11 James Martin, a Santa Clarita resident and a 30-year veteran of the Los Angeles Fire Department, was dispatched to the scene of a potential jumper in Sherman…
Saugus native Ryan Tait thriving with Providence hockey
When Saugus native Ryan Tait takes the ice at 6:30 in the morning for hockey practice with Providence College, he doesn’t complain. Rather, he likes it. Early-morning skates are why…
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Two dead, two seriously hurt, after truck hits disabled big rig on I-5
Two people were killed and another two seriously injured after the truck they were in collided with a big rig which had become disabled on Interstate 5 near Vista Del…
First-Person Narrative stories sought
Signal Multimedia is inviting the public to contribute personalized inspiring, heartfelt stories or photos for the weekly Our Community section. We’re looking for human-interest stories depicting a life-changing event or…
Hannah Forrar (11) breaks through the defense for a lay up during a home game against Bethesda University on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal
Young TMU women’s basketball squad happy with underdog mindset
There are only three upperclassmen — and none of them seniors — on The Master’s University women’s basketball team, but that’s not necessarily a disadvantage. “I think we can play…
Valencia's Connor Downs throws a pass during an 11-on-11 practice against Ventura at Valencia. Katharine Lotze/The Signal
Valencia QB Connor Downs has team looking up
When senior Connor Downs took over as Valencia’s quarterback this season, he took the keys to an offense that helped guide the team to eight straight Foothill League titles. Not…
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Weekly Senior Calendar November 16
Senior Calendar SCV Senior Center - 22900 Market Street, Newhall, 661-259-9444, Contact: Robin Clough, [email protected] Ongoing Events Computer, Phone, & Tablet Assistance: Monday and Tuesday 8:30 – 10:30…
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Weekly Ongoing Calendar and Volunteers Needed – November 16
Saturday Old Town Newhall Farmers Market What: New location, new day and new hours. California farmers and specialty food purveyors come together each Saturday, rain or shine, to bring…
