Scams rattle senior citizens
Mary Keahny received a phone call Thursday morning that nearly frightened her out of $4,000. The 83-year-old resident received a phone call from a man claiming to be her grandson…
Wife, mother offers sobering reminder on dangers of DUI
https://youtu.be/07mhFA9X3xI By Austin Dave and Perry Smith The widowed mother of two reached out when she saw the effort by the California Highway Patrol on The Signal’s DUI Project at…
State Senator Scott Wilk, left, speaks to constituent Richard Humanic about his concerns regarding the possible consolidation of Castaic Lake Water Agency and Newhall County Water District Feb. 11 at City Hall. Samie Gebers/ Signal
Legislative roundup: Wilk touts water bill, homelessness audit
Senator Scott Wilk said he’s had two key legislative wins this past year that will impact Santa Clarita residents. Wilk said Senate Bill 634, which formed one water agency for…
Brush fire under investigation in Newhall
https://youtu.be/jvAtZy0Uzxk Firefighters made quick work of a brush fire that broke out close to homes near the 26000 block of Rainbow Glen Drive. Officials came on scene to find a…
Santa Clarita Valley residents practice their movements and footwork during Mari Sandoval’s Flamenco class at the Newhall Community Center in 2017. Courtesy Photo
Experienced dancer offers Flamenco classes to SCV community
With dynamic rhythms, intricate hand movements and stylistic footwork, Flamenco gives dancers an opportunity to explore new movement styles and a passionate art form. Starting this January, Santa Clarita Valley…
Customers buy products at the Harvest Medical Marijuana Dispensary in San Francisco in April 2016. Associated Press
County creates informational website about marijuana regulations
With retail sales of cannabis to begin Jan. 1, Los Angeles County created an informational website to notify county residents of what is and is not allowed in their communities.…
The two suspects pictured, 32-year-old Sarah Nilson and 38-year-old Vincent Calogero, pleaded no contest Friday to one count each of attempted child abandonment. They were arrested Dec. 14 in the city of Lancaster on felony child endangerment and neglect charges. Lancaster Sheriff's Station detectives sought the public's assistance in locating additional witnesses.
Parents plead no contest to attempted child abandonment
A Lancaster father and mother entered no contest pleas Friday for attempting to give their children away, which led public officials hoping to find additional witnesses to reach out to…
FILE PHOTO. Metrolink train.
Amtrak riders cannot buy tickets on Metrolink machines in 2018
Amtrak riders will no longer be able to purchase or print tickets on Metrolink ticket machines beginning Jan. 1, Metrolink officials said Friday. Amtrak passengers can purchase tickets online through…
Individuals who cannot put down the controller and are addicted to playing video games may soon be classified as having a mental health disorder by the World Health Organization (WHO).
‘Gaming Disorder’ to be added to list of 2018 diseases
Individuals who cannot put down the controller and are addicted to playing video games may soon be classified as having a mental health disorder by the World Health Organization (WHO).…
An official dressed as Santa Claus picks up a Christmas tree as part of the city's and Waste Management's tree recycling program. Courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita
How Santa Clarita residents can recycle their Christmas trees
The city of Santa Clarita and Los Angeles County have several options available for community members looking to safely recycle their Christmas trees this holiday season. In partnership with local…
The Rye Fire burns along the east side of Interstate 5, one of several major fires that recently ravaged Southern California. Austin Dave/The Signal
Mike Venable: General aviation critical to safety
We are all very much aware of how devastating the wildfires have been this past year. For weeks this fall, many Californians tuning in to the news have seen the…
Craft breweries are all over California.
Rob McFerren: Beers to ring in the New Year
Most everyone thinks of champagne as the beverage to have on New Year’ Eve but there’s some great Craft Beer choices to celebrate the holiday! Many beer styles are perfect…
Richard J. Ramsey
Richard J. Ramsey – U.S. Navy WWII Veteran – Saugus Resident
Signal Newspaper Ad I recently met Dick Ramsey at his daughter Patrice’s home following an e-mail that I received from him, which he sent via our Signal’s advertisement for…
Out of the Bunker: How do you hold a baby bird?
Are you familiar with the quote Sam Snead gave regarding proper grip pressure? His exact words were to “grip the club as if you were holding a baby bird.” Though…
Letters to the Editor
Richard La Motte: Propaganda, not information
I suppose in bygone days, when most, if not all, major media outlets were run by liberal editors, a Trump hit-piece as biased and economical with the truth as the…
Letters to the Editor
Arnold Mann: A better example
With regards to Brian Baker’s Dec. 26, 2017, letter titled “Still More on Concealed Carry”: Baker has used skewed logic to come to the conclusion that concealed gun laws are…
Local roundup: West Ranch and Canyon basketball teams continue to roll in tournament action
Prep boys basketball West Ranch 62, Agoura 42 Andrew Austin led West Ranch (8-3) with 22 points. Austin Galuppo 12 rebounds, six assists and six steals to go with eight…
SCCS boys basketball embracing experience at top-flight holiday tournament
It’s a traditional preleague cliche for teams to say they'll challenge themselves heading into their respective league play. That’s been more than just lip service for the Santa Clarita Christian…
