Dr. Gene Dorio
Gene Dorio: Predicting the future from the past
Mother Nature is unpredictable, and the disaster in Montecito begs the question could some of it have been prevented? Recent fires denuded the area allowing loose unrooted soil to be…
College of the Canyons point guard Jacob Lilley dribbles around a Santa Monica defender on Wednesday, Jan. 24. Haley Sawyer/The Signal
COC men’s basketball hangs on for OT win over Santa Monica
It’s been two years since Michael Kalu and Jacob Lilley suited up together at Granada Hills Charter but the chemistry from the former high school teammates was on display Tuesday…
SCV Voices: Guest Commentary
Betty Arenson: Correcting some things
Josh Heath’s “Dems didn’t get us here” (01/16/2018) has a lot to correct and here’s a few. It’s foolish to say one party alone got us here but Dems have…
Malia Peralta plays with pool balls during the Alumni Barbecue at the Newhall branch of the Santa Clarita Valley Boys & Girls Club on Saturday. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal
Boys & Girls Club board rolling up sleeves for 2018
The Santa Clarita Valley Boys & Girls Club welcomed several new board members Tuesday at a governing board retreat. Matt Carpenter, Jenny Ketchepaw, Terry Martin, Frank Oviedo and Lee Watters…
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Sting nets 2 violations for alcohol given to minors
The latest sting operation carried out by local sheriff’s deputies, aimed at people who put alcohol in the hands of minors, netted two violations recently. Members of the Santa…
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Pickup truck driver injured in Valencia rollover
A person was injured and taken to the hospital shortly after noon Wednesday after a pickup truck overturned on Interstate 5 near Valencia Boulevard. The solo vehicle crash happened shortly…
From left to right, Board of Trustees member Steve Zimmer, BOT member Edel Alonso, Chancellor Dianne G. Van Hook, BOT Vice President Michael Berger, BOT Clerk Michele Jenkins and BOT member Joan MacGregor at the groundbreaking of the Science Center at the College of the Canyons Canyon Country Campus on Wednesday, Jan, 24, 2018. The science center is one of multiple projects that were funded through the college's bond measure. Courtesy Photo
COC breaks ground on new Science Center
In front of community members and staff, College of the Canyons broke ground on its new Science Center on its Canyon Country Campus Wednesday. “The reason we are building new…
Mark Anthony Ciarlante aka Tigerman holds up his motto, RAH! (Reject All Hate) as he talks to a group of students about the wrongs of bullying at Stevenson Ranch Elementary School on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal
‘Tigerman’ shares anti-bullying message with Stevenson Ranch students
The multipurpose room of Stevenson Ranch Elementary School erupted in cheers Wednesday afternoon as Tigerman, the nonviolent superhero, appeared on stage to share his anti-bullying message with the school’s 800…
Adjunct MFTG Gregory Poteat delivers a presentation to high functioning autistic individuals about becoming a CNC machinist (compute numeric controlled) at Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center at College of the Canyons in Valencia on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal
Pilot program looks for high functioning autistic individuals, employers
The Uniquely Abled Academy, a pilot program at COC looking to provide adults with high-functioning autism workforce training to ready them for jobs, is ready for its first fast track…
FILE PHOTO From left, Alix Schwartz, 26, Gabby Vera, 27, and Hector Sherman, 30, look at a map next to Valencia Meadows Park as they participate in the annual homeless count on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal
Annual homeless count kicks off in Santa Clarita
In an effort to raise awareness toward homelessness, improve community resources and improve the lives of those without a place to live, the Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count kicked off…
Michael S. Little
Uber’s cover-up of data breach is worse than the crime
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The campus was without water since about 7:30 a.m., according to a Saugus High School teacher. Classes for the rest of the day were canceled sometime around noon, according to a staff member.
Saugus High cancels class after water main break
Saugus High officials canceled classes Wednesday afternoon over concerns about the school’s plumbing situation. The campus was without water since about 7:30 a.m., according to a Saugus High School teacher.…
Jeff Meyer bows to the crowd as he walks across the runway at the London's Calling for a Cause Runway Show put on by Soroptimist International of Greater Santa Clarita Valley at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on Sunday. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal
Babies ‘R’ Us to close in Santa Clarita
Santa Clarita is losing another big-box retailer. Toys 'R' Us, the once undisputed champion of toy sales, the go-to for children of the 1980s seeking the trendiest Barbie or the…
The Newhall School District Office. Dan Watson/The Signal
Newhall Board approves fence plan for Valencia Valley
After months of deliberations and discussions, the Newhall School District Governing Board voted to move forward with a perimeter fencing plan for Valencia Valley Elementary School at its meeting Tuesday…
A rescue helicopter hovers over deputies searching Little Tujunga Canyon Road for couple that went over the cliff. photo courtesy of the SCV Sheriff's Station.
Couple rescued from ravine thanks to deputy going old school – shouting out.
A couple plucked from the bottom of a ravine early Tuesday was rescued not because of repeated tries on a cell phone accessing GPS but by the voice of…
The Babies "R" Us located at 26573 Carl Boyer Drive in Santa Clarita is slated for closure this year, parent company Toys "R" Us Inc. announced. Austin Dave/The Signal
Babies ‘R’ Us to close in Santa Clarita
Santa Clarita is losing another big-box retailer. Toys 'R' Us, the once undisputed champion of toy sales, the go-to for children of the 1980s seeking the trendiest Barbie or the…
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies canvass the area surrounding a murder scene in Valencia on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017. Austin Dave/The Signal
Valencia man pleads not guilty to murder
A Valencia man accused of strangling Brayan “Brian” Jose Rodriguez to death in September pleaded not guilty Tuesday to the charge of murder. Christian Ortiz, 21, appeared Tuesday in…
Shannon and Pat Coskran. Courtesy photo
A Walk on the Beach
By Pat Coskran, Santa Clarita Contributor “Let’s take a walk, Shannon.” My 18 year old daughter enthusiastically agrees and we set off from our campsite and head for the…
Hart High School Dance Team. Courtesy photo
Hart of the Holidays Donation
By Helen Barlow, Santa Clarita Contributor At the Hart of the Holidays dance show held at the Hart High School Auditorium, the Hart High Dance Team proved that they…
IFC Board members and their families pose with Councilman Bob Kellar at the 5th Annual IFC Christmas Banquet. Courtesy photo
IFC Celebrates 5th Christmas Banquet
By Sam Gorlla, Santa Clarita Contributor International Friendship Center held its 5th annual Christmas Celebration event last month on December 9th at the Newhall Community Center. The event, open…
