Treating depression with fellowship
For those experiencing depression, sometimes, the holidays can be especially rough. Financial pressures, awkward familial interactions and Seasonal Affective Disorder are just a few of the challenges put in front…
Customers buy products at the Harvest Medical Marijuana Dispensary in San Francisco in April 2016. Associated Press
Council to discuss pot shops Tuesday
Marijuana talk is back on the City Council agenda set for Tuesday. After a year of research from city staff members, the council will address their findings, taking into consideration…
Sheriff's Sgt. William Lynch measures the speed of approaching vehicles outside the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station on Nov. 22, 2017. Austin Dave/The Signal
Sheriff’s sergeant debunks holiday traffic myths
As Santa Clarita Valley residents hit the road for Thanksgiving festivities, deputies at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station are reminding commuters to drive safely and responsibly on the road.…
Conor Keely
Hart High grad killed in crash honored during vigil
Santa Clarita is grappling with the loss of another young man this week as friends and family mourn the death of Hart High grad Conor Keely. The 20-year-old died as…
Jillian Griffith reads to her pre-kindergarten class at Congregation Beth Shalom Preschool in Canyon Country. Parents were also invited to watch their kids perform holiday-themed songs in the synagogue. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal
Preschool celebrates Thanksgiving with a feast and performance
Congregation Beth Shalom Preschool in Canyon Country celebrated its 20th Thanksgiving Feast on Wednesday. The whole preschool participated and parents came to watch their children perform in hand-made outfits. …
SCV Voices: Guest Commentary
Bryan Caforio: Missing facts aren’t missing after all
In my recent column “Corporations run amok,” I described what I see far too often as a consumer rights attorney: banks and corporations taking advantage of our community because politicians…
Tricia P. Eugenio, RN, BSN, OCN, right, and Mandy Eglseder carry donated crocheted hats and pillows through City of Hope in Valencia on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017. Footprints in Pink donated some 150 crocheted hats, referred to as the Chemo Cap Collection, and 25 pillows that were made by the seniors of SCV. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal
Organizations partner to provide donations to City of Hope patients
This Thanksgiving holiday, community members donated crocheted hats and hand-made mastectomy pillows to patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment at City of Hope Santa Clarita. The large donation was a joint effort…
Santa Clarita deputies investigating attempted kidnapping report in Valencia
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies are investigating an attempted kidnapping report in Valencia, Wednesday afternoon. Deputies responded to the southwest corner of McBean and Magic Mountain parkways, regarding a…
Letters to the Editor
Thomas Oatway: Knight needs to represent his constituents
Our local U.S. 25th District Representative, Steve Knight, R-Palmdale, is running slick TV ads in support of the House tax reform plan and falsely claiming that he is working hard…
FILE PHOTO: A bee flies away from a trio of sunflowers in a garden on Walnut Street in Newhall on Thursday, August 24, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal
Small heat wave hits SCV this Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving holiday is shaping up to being one of the hottest on record in Southern California, according to officials with the National Weather Service (NWS). The mini heat wave…
Racers take part in the USA Track and Field Junior Olympics Regional Cross Country Championships on Sunday, Nov. 19, at Central Park. Photo courtesy of Elaine Bingham, Santa Clarita Storm.
Santa Clarita youth cross country club sending runners to USATF Junior Olympics championships
Last Saturday, five Santa Clarita Valley cross country teams advanced to the upcoming CIF State championships in Fresno. It’s evident the valley serves as a hotbed for cross country and…
A COC student walks by seven red dresses hanging near the flagpole on campus during last year's display. Katharine Lotze/Signal file photo
Red dresses serve stark reminder for domestic violence
The city of Santa Clarita is looking to remind residents about the dangers of domestic violence next week with a citywide display, which shows support for the local Domestic Violence…
Hundreds break bread for Thanksgiving at Val Verde park
About 500 people spread seasonal joy in Val Verde Tuesday night as the Santa Clarita Valley nears Thanksgiving Day. The annual tradition of sharing a meal with neighbors, friends and…
Golden Valley defensive end Derrese Morganfield tackles Canyon quarterback Shawn Gallagher in the Grizzlies' 38-0 win over Canyon on Oct. 20. Cory Pitkavish/For the Signal
Morganfield and Ravenell making impact at DE for Golden Valley
Golden Valley football’s Derrese Morganfield remembers his first time seeing former NFL linebacker Ray Lewis on television. “Whenever Ray Lewis was in, he would just not go down,” Morganfield said.…
Morris and Marina Chudler, married 67 years. Courtesy photo
Marina the Matriarch
By Carly Keefe, Canyon Country Community Contributor Marina Chudler, a local Valencia resident, will be turning 99 this November 27th. She was born in 1918 in Puerto Barrios, Guatemala,…
Gary Willison, 76-year-old Motorcross Rider. Photo courtesy Timothy Doe
Meet Gary Willison, 76-Year-Old Motorcross Enthusiast
By Timothy Doe, Castaic Community Contributor Suppose you opened up the sports page of your newspaper one morning and saw that the Dodgers had signed a 76-year-old shortstop. That…
L-r, Barri Boren and Jeannine Boren at the November luncheon held at Le Chene restaurant. Courtesy photo
Newcomers and Friends November Luncheon
By Gwen Halstead, Newhall Community Contributor The "Tablescapes" were decorated by members of Newcomers and Friends at their November luncheon held at Le Chene French Cusine in Santa Clarita.…
A young boy enjoying a visit with Santa at the Breakfast with Santa event. Courtesy photo
Breakfast with Santa
By Jo-Ann Anderson, Santa Clarita Contributor Old West Chapter No. 642 is holding it’s annual “Breakfast With Santa” on Saturday, December 2, at the Old West Masonic Center located…
Metro Creative
Our Community Submissions
Our Community Submissions Publication: Wednesdays Story Length: 500 words (can be shorter or longer depending on the story and is approved by Editor). Photos: Attach photos as a jpg file…
Patti Claire,left, one of 150 volunteers on hand serves one of the 1,700 Thanksgiving meals at the 12th Giving Thanksgiving event held in Newhall. Dan Watson/The Signal
Giving Thanks, Giving Back
By Councilmember Marsha McLean Santa Clarita would not be the city it is today without the charitable services made available by non-profit organizations and businesses. During this time of…
