Yearly Archives: 2017
Read more about the article HandsOn Santa Clarita helps create countywide oversight for community service
HandsOn Santa Clarita volunteers work at some of the voluntary, non-court-ordered community service the organization takes part in during National Volunteer Week. HandsOn works with L.A. County's court system to network nonprofit service organizations with volunteers who are required to complete community service. Courtesy photo

HandsOn Santa Clarita helps create countywide oversight for community service

L.A. County officials are looking to change the oversight for court-ordered community service, after a Santa Clarita nonprofit reached out with concerns over fraudulent and negligent practices from other agencies…

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Read more about the article 2017 All-SCV Girls Tennis Team: Singles
Jordyn McBride advanced to the CIF-Southern Section Round of 16, the farthest of any girls tennis player in West Ranch history. Christian Monterossa/The Signal

2017 All-SCV Girls Tennis Team: Singles

  West Ranch’s Jordyn McBride believes she knows exactly why she lost to Danielle Wilson in the CIF-Southern Section Round of 16. “When I played Daniel Wilson,” McBride said, “I…

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Read more about the article Warm temperatures return to Santa Clarita
Jillian Simons, 7, gets ready to climb down the jungle gym at Central Park in Saugus on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Warm temperatures return to Santa Clarita

Following a brief period of cold, windy weather, warmer temperatures are expected to return to the sunny Santa Clarita Valley this week. “We’re going to have a little warming trend…

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Read more about the article Detectives still seeking information about fatal hit and run a year later
A memorial is on display along Sierra Highway to honor Desiree Lawson on Monday, Dec. 25, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Detectives still seeking information about fatal hit and run a year later

A year to the day after a teen was killed in a hit-and-run collision, Santa Clarita Valley detectives are still seeking the information necessary for them to close the case.…

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Read more about the article New California gun laws taking effect Jan. 1, 2018
Handguns are on display at Adam's Armory in Stevenson Ranch on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017. The Proposition 63 provisions coming into effect on January 1, 2018 are new laws for convicted criminals to turn over their firearms and tighter controls for internet ammunition sales. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

New California gun laws taking effect Jan. 1, 2018

Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office announced several new gun laws set to take effect Jan. 1, several of which were a result of Prop. 63, which Newsom co-authored. Prop. 63,…

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Read more about the article SRD~Straightening Reins continues mental health mission at new ranch
From left, Haley Moore and Hailey Hartigan work with SRD~Straightening Reins' Ranch Crew, along with facility founder Debbie Rocha. The facility recently moved from Saugus to its new home, just east of the intersection of Sand Canyon Road and Lost Canyon Road in Sand Canyon.

SRD~Straightening Reins continues mental health mission at new ranch

As the small white horse became “annoyed,” she backed up, shook her head and expressed clear displeasure as Sydney, 13, tried to figure out what was wrong. Haley Moore, 18,…

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Read more about the article ‘Mama Betty’ shares mobile ministry with those visiting Pitchess Detention Center
Betty Peters drives the route she takes when she picks up and drops off families visiting their loved ones at Pitchess Detention Center on weekends. Every weekend throughout the early morning and afternoon, women visiting their incarcerated family members pile into the back of Peters’ white, four-door sedan in Castaic. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

‘Mama Betty’ shares mobile ministry with those visiting Pitchess Detention Center

Editor's note: The following is the second installment in an occasional series from The Signal newsroom looking at influential women throughout modern Santa Clarita Valley history. Every weekend throughout the early…

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Read more about the article Issues, dialogue at the forefront of young SCV residents’ political priorities
The student organizers for the California voter pre-registration drive pose for a picture outside of Valencia High School on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2017. With the politically engaged on both sides of the aisle already talking about the importance of the upcoming 2018 elections, a surge of political involvement can be seen among young Santa Clarita residents. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Issues, dialogue at the forefront of young SCV residents’ political priorities

With the politically engaged on both sides of the aisle already talking about the importance of the upcoming 2018 elections, a surge of political involvement can be seen among young…

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Read more about the article SCV Sheriff’s Station warns against drunk driving during Christmas holiday
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SCV Sheriff’s Station warns against drunk driving during Christmas holiday

Santa Clarita Sheriff’s deputies are warning residents to have a ride lined up should they choose to consume alcohol over this Christmas holiday. “If you don’t plan ahead,” the station…

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Read more about the article SCV Rose Society to host 25th annual rose care seminar in Jan.
The "Ring of Fire," the top award rose boquet at the SCV Rose Society's Wild West Rose Show on Saturday. Ryan Painter/The Signal.

SCV Rose Society to host 25th annual rose care seminar in Jan.

The Santa Clarita Valley Rose Society is holding its 25th annual rose care seminar at the SCV Senior Center on Jan. 14, 2018. The event is free to attend. Master…

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Read more about the article Sheriff’s arrest two suspects in possession of drugs and stolen identities
A Crime Impact Team and Crime Prevention Unit operation led to a pair of early morning arrests this past week,

Sheriff’s arrest two suspects in possession of drugs and stolen identities

The Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Department arrested two male and female suspects on Friday morning that were in possession of narcotics, paraphernalia, and stolen identities, according to a Facebook post made…

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