Yearly Archives: 2017
Read more about the article Hart district science teachers chosen for NASA mission
Twelve science teachers from the William S. Hart Union High School District have been chosen to participate in NASA’s Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors program called SOFIA, the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy. Courtesy photo

Hart district science teachers chosen for NASA mission

SOURCE: William S. Hart Union School District Twelve science teachers from the William S. Hart Union High School District have been chosen to participate in NASA’s Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors program…

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Read more about the article Real Estate Talk: California Needs 1.8 Million Homes to Meet Demand
Marty Kovacs is the 2017 Chairman of the Santa Clarita Valley Division of the Southland Regional Association of Realtors. Courtesy photo.

Real Estate Talk: California Needs 1.8 Million Homes to Meet Demand

California needs an additional 1.8 million new homes by 2025 to meet expected population growth, which means 180,000 new units must be built annually compared to the paltry pace of…

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Read more about the article Domestic Violence Center Announces Inaugural ‘The Great Escape’ Gala, A Benefit Event to Fund Domestic Violence Victims

Domestic Violence Center Announces Inaugural ‘The Great Escape’ Gala, A Benefit Event to Fund Domestic Violence Victims

“Your escape can fund their escape,” when you attend the Domestic Violence Center of Santa Clarita Valley’s inaugural benefit gala “The Great Escape,” which will take place on Friday, March…

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Read more about the article City Council approves additions to monument
Santa Clarita’s City Council approved installing a granite monument which will honor 50 SCV residents who perished in wars from WWII to present.

City Council approves additions to monument

The Santa Clarita City Council Tuesday night approved additions to the Fallen Warriors Monument to the tune of $84,500. “I am just so proud that we’ve had such a huge…

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Read more about the article Day, location set for Saugus boys soccer’s CIF final
Saugus' James Johnson (9) dribbles the ball by Culver City's goal keeper after a failed save as fellow Centaur, Sho Gibbs (15), reacts during a CIF playoff soccer game at Saugus on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Day, location set for Saugus boys soccer’s CIF final

After winning two Alfred Hitchcock-esque thrillers, one could excuse the Saugus High boys soccer team if it struggled to refocus for its CIF-Southern Section Division 4 final. The Centurions, after…

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Read more about the article Bunker Hill Bar & Grill: “Not your father’s sports bar”
Bunker Hill Bar & Grill’s second location is now open at Valencia Town Center. Courtesy photo.

Bunker Hill Bar & Grill: “Not your father’s sports bar”

With a menu that goes beyond wings and burgers, Bunker Hill Bar & Grill is bringing its upscale sports bar sensibility from downtown Los Angeles to a new second outlet…

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Read more about the article Kim Escamillo: Canyon Girls Basketball and a ray of sunshine
The Canyon High Girls basketball team celebrates their 53-45 win over Vista Murrieta at Canyon on Feb. 18. Dan Watson/The Signal

Kim Escamillo: Canyon Girls Basketball and a ray of sunshine

Several years ago my daughter Jennifer and I had lunch at Wood Ranch. We were approached by a wait staff lady from across the room. She apologized for interrupting but…

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Read more about the article Mason Nesbitt: Canyon-Valencia was matchup we all wanted
Canyon and Valencia players battle over a loose ball during a basketball game at Canyon. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Mason Nesbitt: Canyon-Valencia was matchup we all wanted

This was the matchup we wanted all along, right? When the CIF released the Division 1AA girls basketball playoff bracket two weeks ago, there was gold at the end of…

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Read more about the article Aprile Andrada: Protect cancer patients in healthcare changes
A group of 24, Santa Clarita Valley citizens approach the Santa Clarita Valley district office of Congressman Steve Knight to express concerns over the reorganization of the Affordable Care Act in January. Dan Watson/The Signal

Aprile Andrada: Protect cancer patients in healthcare changes

As Congressman Knight considers the future of the Affordable Care Act, it’s critical that cancer patients, survivors and those at risk for cancer don’t face any gap in their coverage…

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Read more about the article TMU Insider: Springs sports gear up as winter sports wind down
TMU's Lawrence Russell, along with Reid Shackelford, was named to the All-GSAC team on Tuesday. Photo courtesy Dhon Whellons/TMU Ahtletics

TMU Insider: Springs sports gear up as winter sports wind down

Men’s Basketball The basketball team beat Vanguard University 85-76 in its regular-season finale Saturday night in Costa Mesa. The win improved No. 14 TMU’s record to 23-4 overall and 12-4…

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Read more about the article Foothill baseball roundup: Notre Dame narrowly defeats Hart
Hart's Grant Thuente (8) watches the ball as he takes off for first base during a non-league game against Notre Dame - Sherman Oaks at Hart on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Foothill baseball roundup: Notre Dame narrowly defeats Hart

After its 6-5 loss to Notre Dame of Sherman Oaks at home Tuesday, Hart High baseball didn’t know yet who it would play Thursday in the next round of the…

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Read more about the article Hart girls soccer falls in semis to Mater Dei in double overtime
Hart's Tori Waldeck (6) holds her head after a Hart shot on goal hit the goal post against Mater Dei in overtime at Hart on Tuesday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Hart girls soccer falls in semis to Mater Dei in double overtime

Shreds of a hand-made Hart High girls soccer banner lay ripped and crumpled against the chain-link fence. The Indians sat a few feet away on their home field, crumpled as…

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Read more about the article Planning commissioners to tour landfill prior to public debate
A dozer pushes exposed trash at Chiquita Canyon Landfill. Dan Watson/ The Signal

Planning commissioners to tour landfill prior to public debate

Regional planning commissioners poised to double the size of the Chiquita Canyon Landfill are expected to tour site Wednesday afternoon, just prior to a public hearing to discuss the proposed…

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