Jonathan Kraut: Former comedian, now senator, not laughing
Former comedian Al Franken, who is now a U.S. senator, openly and honestly owned his past indiscretions and misdeeds by stating he is embarrassed, very sorry, and remorseful. Several ladies…
Bryan Caforio: Zero tolerance for sexual harassment
From Harvey Weinstein to Roy Moore to Al Franken to the millions of #MeToo stories shared online, these last few weeks come as a reminder about how far we still…
The College of the Canyons volleyball team switches sides of the court in between sets where they won during a home game against Antelope Valley College on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal
COC volleyball ends season with memorable trip to state tournament
On Monday evening, College of the Canyons volleyball coach Clay Timmons hardly had a voice. Part of it was due to a slight cold, but most of it was due…
Local Roundup: Hart and Canyon girls basketball teams collect wins
Boys basketball Calabasas 73, Saugus 57 Sophomore Adrian McIntyre led the Centurions with 24 points in their Warrior Classic opener. Heritage 97, Canyon 56 Girls basketball Hart 62, Paraclete 21…
Saugus' Mariah Castillo finished third at the Nike Cross Nationals on Saturday in Portland, Ore. John Nepolitan/Courtesy Photo.
Saugus’ Mariah Castillo places third at Nike Cross Nationals
Mariah Castillo wasn’t looking to set a bar of any sort for Saturday’s Nike Cross Nationals in Portland, Ore. And who could blame her? With 198 of the nation’s top…
A family joins the parade of thousands who walked through Wakefield Court in Saugus on Sunday. The display is located off Copperhill Drive and Courtland Way in Saugus.
The Signal’s Holiday Lights contest: A Wakefield Winter Wonderland
In the aftermath of the 1994 Northridge earthquake, a Saugus neighborhood came together. So starts the tale of camaraderie, community and cheer that literally lights up a Santa Clarita neighborhood…
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Purple pipe to get green light
A corridor of parks along Newhall Ranch Road through Valencia and into Saugus is soon to be watered with recycled water now that its pipeline plan has revealed no ill…
Saugus Union School District office. Dan Watson/The Signal
Saugus Board to review financial reports
The Saugus Union School District Governing Board is expected to review several financial reports during its meeting Tuesday that include its annual audit. Interim Financial Report Governing Board members are…
Pharmavite cuts ribbon on new facility
Pharmavite, maker of vitamins and nutritional supplements, is expanding its Santa Clarita operations. The company, which sells its products under the Nature Made brand name, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday…
High winds send freeway sign through windshield of passing truck
https://youtu.be/UQAzr_CwetU High winds are to blame for a freeway sign sailing through the windshield of a pickup truck near the Newhall Pass Monday morning, a CHP official confirmed. The incident…
Logos proposed for new water agency unveiled
The look, character and symbol of Santa Clarita Valley’s brand new water agency were scheduled to be unveiled in the form of a single identifiable logo introduced during special joint…
A group of flowers bloom in the corner of the Community Gardens of Santa Clarita at Central Park. Samie Gebers/The Signal
Alberto E Delgado III: COC needs a meditation garden
Image, if you will, strategically placed plants creating seclusion, a simple yet elegant, peaceful, soothing spot for a quiet reflection. In other words, a meditation garden. Almost all of us…
Thomas Oatway: Time for a parliamentary system?
The controversy over the upcoming Alabama senatorial election, with Judge Roy Moore refusing to acknowledge alleged indiscretions with underage girls – and neither Senate Republicans nor the president taking a…
Ferdinand, a 12-week old bull calf, is the newest addition to The Gentle Barn in Santa Clarita, Calif. Courtesy Photo
Real-life Ferdinand the Bull finds his home at The Gentle Barn
With the adoption of its newest bull, Ferdinand, The Gentle Barn in Santa Clarita is proving that this beloved character’s demeanor extends beyond pages of books and screens of theaters.…
Monday morning power outage along Soledad
Utility work crews are trying to figure out what caused a power outage that left more than 1,400 Southern California Edison customers along Soledad Canyon Road without electricity Monday morning.…
Senior Pastor David W. Hegg delivers a sermon about applying The Bible to one's daily life at a Speaking by Listening Conference at Grace Baptist Church in Santa Clarita. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal
David W. Hegg: Making the most of Christmas
I love Christmas. I love the lights, the songs, the story, and even – at times – the pace. But who among us hasn’t quietly thought it would be great…
Jerlene Warner: Look into the social workers, Barger
Regarding The Signal’s Nov. 25 story “Supervisor addresses foster crisis with adoption awareness,” Supervisor Barger, you’re looking in the wrong place. Start by re-training the social workers who investigate adoptive…
Saugus Union School District office. Dan Watson/The Signal
Saugus District teachers to receive new laptops
Many teachers in the Saugus Union School District are expected to have new laptops this year, according to an agenda item from Tuesday’s SUSD Governing Board meeting. These new laptops…
Dark clouds roll into the Santa Clarita Valley on Oct. 31, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal
Richard Myers: Hello, clouds. Welcome back.
I’m just wondering if anyone else has noticed something strange in our sky lately? Clouds. Yes, real, honest-to-goodness clouds. Now, if you haven’t lived in Southern California very long, you…
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4 arrested after deputies spot cash register in stopped car
Smash and grab burglars from Long Beach were arrested by deputies who pulled over the suspect’s car and spotted a cash register in the back seat. Four suspects - two…
