Barbara Gassner: Gun solution is simple
This is in response to retired deputy McMichael's opinion of Sat. Feb 24. He stated, "Bottom line is guns are not the problem. It's people." Seriously? It's only logical to…
Anthony Breznican: Steve Knight boasts while America grieves
Congressman Steve Knight was silent for an entire week after the latest stomach-turning gun massacre. We didn’t even get his frequent refrain of thoughts and prayers. Then, a full seven…
Jonathan Kraut: Homeless not hopeless
Just driving around Santa Clarita on any warm day reveals the possibility you will observe our local homeless population. And our homeless population is and will be growing. I disagree…
The West Ranch baseball team poses in right field at USC's Dedeaux Field after beating El Camino Real 6-3 on Monday, March 5. It was the sixth annual contest between the schools at USC. Ryan Posner/The Signal.
West Ranch rallies late for win over ECR at USC’s Dedeaux Field
LOS ANGELES -- As El Camino Real coach Josh Lienhard walked to the Dedeaux Field mound in the sixth inning Monday night, a rallying cry could be heard from the…
Saugus Union School District office. Dan Watson/The Signal
Saugus Board to review district’s budget, LCAP
Interim changes to the Saugus Union School District’s budget, including a small increase to enrollment and to state funding, are expected to be reviewed by the district’s Governing Board Tuesday.…
COC hosting talks about having ‘armed presence’ on campus
Amid a renewed national discussion on gun policy, College of the Canyons officials are holding a series of conversations about an “armed presence” on campus -- if there should be…
First responders at the scene of a plane crash in Agua Dulce on Sunday Feb. 11, where 4 people were reported dead. Austin Dave/ The Signal
Edison refers all comment about power lines and plane crash to feds
Southern California Edison officials questioned about reports of power lines near the scene of last month’s fatal plane crash near Agua Dulce referred all official comment about the crash…
Marijuana. Katharine Lotze/Signal
Sheriff’s Department seeks County approval to join DEA program
The LA County Sheriff’s Department is asking the Board of Supervisors for permission to join a cannabis eradication program created by the Drug Enforcement Administration, according to Tuesday’s agenda for…
Empty dump trucks pull into a soil treatment area to pick up clean dirt as viewed on tour of the clean-up efforts of the Whittaker/Bermite site in Valencia in October. Dan Watson/The Signal
Meetings called to update public about last days of Whittaker-Bermite cleanup
As state officials count down the time remaining in the cleanup of close to 1,000 acres of contaminated land at Whittaker-Bermite, they plan to update the public about the cleanup…
From left to right, Melody Duong, 8, and Kaede Tadeo, 7, create sidewalk art during the Youth Arts Showcase at the Santa Clarita Sports Complex on Saturday March 25 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal
City Youth Arts Showcase to celebrate kids’ art programs
The city of Santa Clarita is inviting the community to the third annual “Youth Arts Showcase” to celebrate Youth Art Month, officials said Monday. The showcase welcomes Santa Clarita students…
LASD car. Signal file photo.
Alleged robber hits store staffer in the head with blender
Deputies are looking for a man and a woman who allegedly stole a blender and then used the kitchen device to hit a store employee on the head with it…
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Saugus Board to review letter for Prop 51 funds
In November 2016, California voters approved Proposition 51 that supported the issuance of $9 billion in bonds to funds the improvement and construction of school facilities. These bond proceeds are…
The Saugus Union School District office. Dan Watson/The Signal
James Foster to add new science classroom
James Foster Elementary School could have a new science classroom building on its campus by August 2020, according to the upcoming agenda from the Saugus Union School District Governing Board.…
CIF-Southern Section polls: 3/5/17
Softball Division 1 No. 4 Valencia No. 10 Saugus Division 3 No. 9 Golden Valley Boys volleyball Division 2 No. 8 Valencia *The first poll for boys tennis will be…
Crime Blotter: Stevenson Ranch (Zone 3)
02/25/18 Grand Theft (Bicycles): 25300 block The Old Road Person(s) unknown stole two Trek brand bicycles (blue and black) from a bicycle rack which was mounted on the rear of the victim’s vehicle.…
Crime Blotter: Castaic/Val Verde
2/22/18 Theft - 27000 block of Lake Hughes Road Deputies conducting an investigation on a traffic stop arrested two individuals for theft of mail. Recovered from inside the suspect’s vehicle were…
Crime Blotter: Canyon Country (East)
Robbery-14300 block of Sequoia Road The victim was confronted by two male suspects in the driveway of his home. The suspects assaulted him and took his black leather book bag.…
California Institute of the Arts in Valencia. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal
CalArts alumni take home Oscars
The 90th annual Academy Awards brought several successes for California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) alumni who took home awards for their work on “Coco,” “Dear Basketball” and “The Silent…
Cover of ‘Big Sister Knows Best,’ written by Santa Clarita resident, Heather Anne Reder. Courtesy photo
SCVEDC Economic Outlook promises good news
The venue will be new. The message won’t. When hundreds of business leaders across the Santa Clarita Valley gather March 8 for the SCVEDC’s annual Economic Outlook, they’ll hear a…
FeedSCV has classes for those interested in learning about meal prep. Scott Ervin, cofounder of FeedSCV, discusses the apple pie recipe during a class.
FeedSCV hosts apple pie class as prelude to Pi Day fundraiser
Looking down at the array of culinary tools on the folding table, he picked up one and showed it to the class. “Alright, I’ll just use the one bowl,” said…
