Read more about the article UPDATE: Reports of gunman near fatal shooting site triggers swift response
deputies respond to reports of gunman spotted. photo by Austin Dave.

UPDATE: Reports of gunman near fatal shooting site triggers swift response

Local sheriff’s deputies with guns drawn surrounded an apartment complex in Newhall Tuesday morning after receiving reports of at least one gunman in the same area as a fatal shooting…

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Read more about the article TMU Insider: Mustang track duo on the map
The Master’s University’s Josh Sherfey, a Hart grad, was named the GSAC’s male Track and Field Athlete of the Month for March. Courtesy photo

TMU Insider: Mustang track duo on the map

Over the weekend, The Master’s University baseball team won its series against San Diego Christian, while two Mustang track and field athletes swept the Golden State Athletic Conference’s Track and…

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Read more about the article 2017 All-SCV girls soccer
Hart High's Taylor Scott is this year's All-SCV girls soccer Player of the Year. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

2017 All-SCV girls soccer

Hart High girls soccer’s Taylor Scott didn’t always play soccer. She started as a gymnast. But after too many broken wrists, her parents knew something had to change. But it…

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Read more about the article Raymond Holybee: Think twice about methods of fundraising
Tarah Mae enjoys a margarita at the Strawberry Tequila Festival held at Central Park on Saturday. Samie Gebers/The Signal

Raymond Holybee: Think twice about methods of fundraising

Think twice about methods of fundraising When I read about the Strawberry Margarita Charity event and how it was going to help homeless veterans, I almost choked. Homelessness among veterans…

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Read more about the article Fatal shooting reported near Valle Del Oro in Newhall
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies detain and question an individual near the scene of a shooting in Newhall on Monday April 3, 2017. (Austin Dave/The Signal)

Fatal shooting reported near Valle Del Oro in Newhall

At least one person was shot and killed in an exchange of gunfire in Newhall Monday evening, according to sheriff's officials. Sheriff's deputies responded to the 21300 block of Bottletree…

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Read more about the article Castaic Middle School shines at media convention
Castaic Middle School students Megan Alangui, Dane Bennett, Alec Gomez, and Adelina Grifsha, Bethany Infuso, Austin Miller, Beth Powell, Jessica Shubert and Isabella Tayag hold up their awards following the Student Television Network (STN) Convention in Anaheim, Calif. from March 28 to March 31, 2017. Courtesy of Ro Osano

Castaic Middle School shines at media convention

Students from Castaic Middle School took home five awards at this year’s Student Television Network (STN) Convention in Anaheim, Calif. The annual convention supports, promotes and recognizes excellence in scholastic…

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Read more about the article Contaminated groundwater is 2 miles from Vista Canyon
The Lang Station historical landmark marker stands beside the railroad tracks on Lang Station Road near Soledad Canyon Road in Canyon Country. Dan Watson/The Signal

Contaminated groundwater is 2 miles from Vista Canyon

State cleanup officials voiced concerns Monday for residents living near contaminated groundwater at Lang Station, just two miles upstream from Vista Canyon where 1,000 homes are to be built. No…

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Read more about the article SCV student creates Easter baskets for Children’s Hospital
Morelia Robles of Saugus High School is organizing an effort to provide Easter baskets to children in the hospital. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

SCV student creates Easter baskets for Children’s Hospital

For the third year, 15-year-old Morelia Robles is working to make Easter extra memorable for patients at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Through her organization Bunnies Who Care, Robles donates baskets…

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Read more about the article High school artists invited to participate in nationwide contest
Highlands Elementary students work on pointallism-style paintings at the school's after school art program on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017. Katharine Lotze/Signal

High school artists invited to participate in nationwide contest

Santa Clarita high school artists are invited to submit their original work to the Congressional Art Competition for the chance to have their work on display in the U.S. Capitol.…

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