Read more about the article College Jazz Ensemble to compete in first national jazz conference
The College of the Canyons Jazz Ensemble "Just Jazz" will perform at the 9th annual Jazz Education Network (JEN) conference in Dallas on Jan. 3 to Jan. 7, 2018. Courtesy of COC

College Jazz Ensemble to compete in first national jazz conference

Source: College of the Canyons The College of the Canyons Jazz Ensemble "Just Jazz" will be starting the New Year with a bang by heading to its first national convention.…

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Read more about the article Golden Valley wildcat offense keeping defenses on their heels
Golden Valley's Jalin Lewis runs up the field during a 46-yard touchdown rush in the team's 38-0 win over Canyon. Cory Pitkavish/For the Signal

Golden Valley wildcat offense keeping defenses on their heels

When Golden Valley kicks off Friday at Nipomo in the first round of the playoffs, it will do so with its highest-ever postseason seed in school history – No. 2…

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Read more about the article SCVYO’s Expanding Repertoire
Samea Derrick performs the solo in Saint-Saëns Cello Concerto No. 1 during the SCVYO’s performance on October 22. Courtesy photo

SCVYO’s Expanding Repertoire

By Michael Peterson, Saugus Community Contributor   The Santa Clarita Valley Youth Orchestra (SCVYO) opened their concert season with performances by a variety of their senior ensembles on Sunday, October…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita’s Kirshner Joins Regiment of Midshipmen at U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
Midshipman Victoria Annette Kirshner of Santa Clarita. Courtesy photo

Santa Clarita’s Kirshner Joins Regiment of Midshipmen at U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

Source: Press Release   Victoria Annette Kirshner of Santa Clarita was recently sworn in as a Midshipman in the U. S. Naval Reserve at the United States Merchant Marine Academy…

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Read more about the article Halloween at Jump for Joy
A resident of Oakmont Senior Living Center enjoying the up-close and personal visit with a horse at the Jump for Joy Halloween event. Photo courtesy of Jean Carter and Michael DeValue

Halloween at Jump for Joy

By Linda Luger, Santa Clarita Contributor   Halloween came early on Saturday, October 28, as the residents of the Oakmont Senior Living Center attended a fun filled Horsey Halloween Parade at…

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Read more about the article 9th Annual Candy Buy Back Held at Advanced Dentistry
Assembly member Dante Acosta with members of the military at the 9th Annual Operation Gratitude Candy Buy Back event held at Advanced Dentistry. Courtesy photo

9th Annual Candy Buy Back Held at Advanced Dentistry

By Justin Zepeda, Santa Clarita Contributor Every year after Halloween, Drs. Allen and Kelly Smudde of Santa Clarita Advanced Dentistry open their doors to the community with the same goal…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita Elks Lodge 2379 Jay Larkins Roast and 50th Anniversary Celebration
Jay Larkins being ‘roasted’ by councilmember Bob Kellar at the special event on September 9 at the Elks Lodge 2379 in Santa Clarita. Courtesy photo

Santa Clarita Elks Lodge 2379 Jay Larkins Roast and 50th Anniversary Celebration

By Phyllis Walker, Santa Clarita Contributor A celebration!  Elks Lodge 2379 will mark their 50th year serving the community and Elkdom on November 15.   In preparation for this big day,…

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Read more about the article SCCS volleyball advances to CIF finals
The Santa Clarita Christian volleyball team celebrates after beating Mammoth High School at home in the Division 9 semifinals on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

SCCS volleyball advances to CIF finals

It was match point in Game 3 for Santa Clarita Christian volleyball on Tuesday, and the players, coaches and fans inside the Cardinals’ gym were getting impatient. SCCS’ total was…

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Read more about the article SCV football teams prepped for postseason matchups
Quarterback Nathan Eldridge (18) of Saugus drives the ball up the field as Hart's Nathan Bradder (65) chases him for the tackle at College of the Canyons on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

SCV football teams prepped for postseason matchups

Six Santa Clarita Valley prep football teams will continue their seasons Friday, with the CIF-Southern Section revealing its 11-man football brackets over the weekend. Valencia (9-1), Golden Valley (5-5) and…

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Read more about the article CA25 United for Progress chair reflects on group’s first year
CA25 United for Progress in conjunction with the SoCal Healthcare Coalition hold a rally outside of Congressman Steve Knight's Santa Clarita office on Carl Boyer Drive on Wednesday, Nov 1, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

CA25 United for Progress chair reflects on group’s first year

It’s been a year since Donald Trump was elected president and it’s been nearly as long since Santa Clarita progressives started CA25 United for Progress. The day after the 2016…

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Iraq War Veteran James Allison

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.

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Read more about the article TMU Insider: Mustangs cross country teams win conference titles, women’s soccer heading to GSAC semis
TMU's men's cross country team claimed its eighth straight Golden State Athletic Conference title on Saturday in Rocklin. Courtesy TMU Atheltics

TMU Insider: Mustangs cross country teams win conference titles, women’s soccer heading to GSAC semis

Jonathan Brown bent it inside the far post. Sarah Stead lifted it high into the frame’s upper regions. And men’s and women’s cross country went low, low, low. The postseason…

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