Sandra Cattell: Clock ticking on resolving Cemex issue
Time is running out to protect our community from the Cemex mining project. We can no longer afford the heel-dragging that has led us to the brink of this looming…
Jonathan Kraut: Believe me, you must believe me
Perhaps a good friend asks you to recommend a plumber, housecleaner, chiropractor or some other local professional. This is an opportunity for you to have influence on a decision and…
The Valencia wrestling team poses after winning the CIF-Southern Section title at Redondo Union High School on Saturday, Feb. 3. Courtesy photo.
Valencia wrestling takes home first CIF-SS title
When Brian Peterson first began the Valencia wrestling program, he promised school administration that his team would win a CIF-Southern Section championship crown in four years. On Saturday, Peterson made…
SCCS sophomore guard Ty Penberthy drives toward the basket in the Cardinals' 54-51 win over Valley Torah on Monday at The Master's University. Haley Sawyer/The Signal
SCCS boys hoops wins Heritage League title with come-from-behind win over Valley Torah
The Santa Clarita Christian School boys basketball team found itself in uncharted territory late in Monday night’s game against Valley Torah. For the first time in 11 Heritage League games,…
An official cordons off an area off of Valle Del Oro in Newhall where a body was allegedly found on Monday, Feb. 5, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal
Man who lived in wash found hanged there
A 38-year-old man who had reportedly been living, off and on, for years, in the Santa Clara River wash, was found dead in the wash in Newhall on Monday…
An empty drive thru sits at Castaic Village on Monday, Feb. 5, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal
Castaic shopping center awaits housing development, new customers
The carcass of a Burger King drive-thru display, the worn paint bearing the footprint of a long-gone Baskin Robbins sign and an abandoned supermarket space all call Castaic Village home.…
The Saugus Union School District office. Dan Watson/The Signal
Saugus district to examine budget revisions
Seven separate funds in the overall Saugus Union School District budget received additional funding or experienced additional expenses so far during the fiscal year. These changes and revisions to the…
Evidence seized in Kellum arrest.
Local woman accused of stealing more than $400,000 in cash, precious metals
A Santa Clarita woman was arrested on suspicion of burglary and grand theft at a time detectives believe she was preparing to leave the country. Detectives with the Lake…
Dow’s ‘scary’ day jolts local investors
Thrivent Financial advisor Loken offers reassurance following Dow's biggest single-day loss in points.
Saugus Union School District office. Dan Watson/The Signal
Santa Clarita, Mountainview Child Development programs to see improvements
Students in the Santa Clarita Elementary School Child Development Program expect to soon be playing on top of rubberized surfacing instead of sand. The change is part of ongoing facilities…
Broken water main at scene of Bridgeport Lane crash Monday. photo by Austin Dave, The Signal.
Man, toddler, taken to hospital after truck hits tree, breaks water main
A man and a toddler were taken to the hospital by ambulance Monday after a pickup truck smashed into a tree in Bridgeport, shearing a water main and sending…
Valencia Man Sentenced to 2 Years for Filing a False Tax Return
A Valencia man convicted of filing a federal tax return after he failed to report income made by having his company pay for many of his personal expenses was sentenced…
CIF-Southern Section polls: 2/5/18
Boys basketball Division 2AA No. 16 Hart Division 5AAA No. 2 Santa Clarita Christian Girls basketball Division 1 No. 9 Canyon Division 3A No. 6 Saugus Girls soccer Division 7…
Crime Blotter: Saugus
Petty Theft – Lorita Lane/Sidani Lane A theft from an unlocked vehicle was reported at the above location. The suspect stole an iPod and handbag. 01/25/18 Burglary – 22500 block of…
Newhall woman arrested in alleged knife-chasing incident
Deputies arrested a Newhall woman on an assault charge Sunday morning after she was accused of chasing her neighbor with a knife, officials said. Shortly after midnight Saturday, deputies with…
Four detained at gunpoint in stolen goods probe
At least four people were detained at gunpoint Monday afternoon in Canyon Country amid an investigation into the location of stolen goods. Shortly after 1:30 p.m., Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's…
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Saugus Board considering resolution calling for fair funding of public schools
Following the direction of the California School Boards Association (CSBA), the Saugus Union School District Governing Board is expected to adopt a resolution Tuesday asking for the full and fair…
Letters to the Editor
Philip Germain: Choosing the future
I was proud to give a local Democratic response to the State of the Union the other night, though Tomi Lahren seems to have an issue with political redheads now.…
Santa Clarita City Hall
Council, residents to get first look at city budget
City Council members, the public, city staff and city commission members will get their first look at the city’s planned budget Tuesday during a study session at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday…
