SCCS wins Heritage League opener against Lancaster Baptist
Matt Thompson (22) of Santa Clarita Christian fights for the ball against Landon Cox (19), right of Thompson, and Daniel Lienart (17), left, during a match against Lancaster Baptist at Canyon Country Park on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

SCCS wins Heritage League opener against Lancaster Baptist

Santa Clarita Christian boys soccer’s Matt Thompson feels no shame when admitting he’s a little smaller than his teammates. The freshman is at times outmatched when it comes to physical…

Iraq War Veteran Ricky Slocum

Meeting the Brave is The Signal’s six-part video series taking a unique snapshot into the valiant efforts taken by six local veterans to protect freedom and the values we have as Americans. The series is hosted by Vietnam War veteran and Santa Clarita resident Bill Reynolds, one of the “Boys of ’67,” Charlie Company, 4th/47th, 9th Infantry Division.

Council names Laurene Weste mayor for 2018
FILE PHOTO: Surrounded by loved ones, longtime council member Laurene Weste smiles after being sworn in as mayor for 2018 on Dec. 12, 2017. Gina Ender/ The Signal

Council names Laurene Weste mayor for 2018

Surrounded by loved ones and city dignitaries, Laurene Weste took the oath of office as Santa Clarita’s mayor for 2018 at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. This will be Weste’s fifth…

Cancer biologist runs for 25th Congressional District seat on health care platform
Michael Masterman-Smith, a cancer biologist and pharmacologist, stands beside growing cannabis in Carpenteria. Courtesy of Michael Masterman-Smith.

Cancer biologist runs for 25th Congressional District seat on health care platform

As a cancer biologist and pharmacologist, Michael Masterman-Smith, Ph.D. plays a part in the future of health care. He hopes his next career move as a congressional candidate won’t be…

Kitten snatched from mall returned safe and sound
Baxter and his sister, Tori, were rescued from Hurricane Harvey and brought to the specialized pet shop in November.

Kitten snatched from mall returned safe and sound

Baxter, the tiny 2-pound kitten who survived Hurricane Harvey only to be abducted Saturday, was returned safe and sound Monday night having survived his ordeal with cat-nappers. A “little boy”…

Chronic Tacos offering free meals to firefighters
This Chronic Tacos on Newhall Ranch Road and an outlet on Bouquet Canyon Road in Saugus, are offering free food to first responders in uniform. Jana Adkins/The Signal

Chronic Tacos offering free meals to firefighters

The two Santa Clarita outlets of the Mexican-themed Chronic Tacos chain are doing their part to support firefighters and other first responders who have been battling the recent raft of…

Saugus District shows room for improvement on fall Dashboard
FILE PHOTO: Kayla Knafo, 8, and Brody James, 8, code on the computer at Bridgeport Elementary School in the Saugus Union School District on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Saugus District shows room for improvement on fall Dashboard

Editor’s Note: This is the second in a series looking at how Santa Clarita Valley school districts performed on the fall 2017 release of the California School Dashboard. Results of the…

TMU Insider: Mustang midfielder pulls in postseason honors
The Master's University's Benjamin Tembo led the GSAC in every offensive category this season. Photo courtesy TMU Athletics

TMU Insider: Mustang midfielder pulls in postseason honors

Three years ago, when midfielder Benjamin Tembo stepped on campus at The Master’s University, coach Jim Rickard saw a potential for scoring nearly unmatched in the program’s previous two decades.…

Oksana School of Music and Art’s Incredible Legacy Choir to Perform Christmas Concert in Valencia
Oksana Kolesnikova performing at The Paseo Club in Valencia. (Courtesy photo / Eleonora Chessa)

Oksana School of Music and Art’s Incredible Legacy Choir to Perform Christmas Concert in Valencia

December 14 event at Legacy Christian Academy a talent showcase of choir directors responsible for taking no-singing students to live performance status in just eight weeks. By Alex Concas, Santa…

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