Brian Baker: The Second Amendment and the Militia
“A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” — the Second…
Dr. Gene Dorio
Gene Uzawa Dorio: A league of our own
Living in Santa Clarita for three decades allowed me to watch the growth of our community while medically caring for many residents. Over a decade ago it became apparent the…
Steve Lunetta: Donald Trump contradictions
It’s an odd time in the history of our Republic. We have a president who is a study in contradictions. We know that President Donald Trump scans the news programs…
TMU men’s hoops met with upset in national tournament
By Joseph Myers For The Signal KANSAS CITY, MO. – The Master's University came into the NAIA Division I Men's Basketball National Tournament as the tournament's No. 1 overall…
Valencia baseball fends off late Saugus rally for win
By Diego Marquez For The Signal Valencia baseball survived a late rally from Saugus to start Foothill League the way they wanted to at home Wednesday. The reigning league champions…
Foothill League baseball roundup: Hart seals late win over West Ranch in Foothill League opener
With rain coming down, the bases loaded and no outs in the bottom of the seventh inning, Hart baseball’s Rocco Saldivar approached the plate. “I was just trying to stay…
Los Angeles County firefighters conducted drills last week on the property set to be demolished March 20 by the city in Canyon Country.
L.A. County Fire conducts ventilation, fire attack drills in Canyon Country
Story by Perry Smith | Photos by Austin Dave Sawing and venting to save lives were among the skills practiced by L.A. County firefighters as they trained on soon-to-be-abandoned structures…
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SCV Water heads ask LAFCO for three years to carry out ‘review of services’
Officials heard comments Wednesday about the formation of Santa Clarita Valley’s new water agency, including a request by the agency’s general manager for more time to define its sphere of…
Valencia High School students march to Santa Clarita City Hall to raise awareness about lives lost as a result of school shootings on Wednesday, March 14, 2018. Austin Dave/The Signal
Santa Clarita Valley students join national school walkout
Hundreds of students throughout the Santa Clarita Valley held multiple rallies, demonstrations and walkouts Wednesday to protest against gun violence a month after a school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas…
Toys R Us to shut down
Toys R Us announced it would be shutting down all stores this year after filing for bankruptcy last year. Not every store will closing down immediately, instead they will close…
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Pico Canyon Ele.
UPDATE: Missing 8-year-old girl found within the hour
Deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station who were alerted to reports Wednesday of an 8-year-old girl missing after she left Pico Canyon Elementary School on The Old…
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Santa Clarita to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
Santa Clarita is the highest-ranking city in L.A. County for St. Patrick’s Day, according to WalletHub, based on traditions, costs, safety and weather. The city is celebrating with a number…
Kayla Livermore prepares to make a free throw at the annual Special Olympics Shoot-a-Thon at the Santa Clarita Sports Complex on Saturday. Samie Gebers/The Signal
Help shoot ‘10,000 baskets’ at the Special Olympics Shoot-A-Thon
Special Olympics Santa Clarita and Tri-Valley and the Gary Sinise Foundation are looking to make more than 10,000 baskets during this years Shoot-A-Thon to raise money for the organizations. Participants…
Santa Clarita students join national school safety movement (VIDEO)
Students from through the Santa Clarita Valley joined in a national movement Wednesday to address gun violence in the United States. The day's activities began at 10:17 a.m., when the…
An officer walks through the scene at Shangri La Drive and Nathan Hill Drive in Canyon Country following an officer-involved shooting on Jan. 13, 2016. (KATHARINE LOTZE/Signal)
County reaches $2.7 million settlement with family of man killed by SCV deputy
A $2.7 million settlement agreement has been reached between Los Angeles County and the family of a Saugus man shot and killed by a Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station…
CalArts student and President of the Black Arts Collective Alexandra Mitchell and CalArts President Ravi Rajan speak to students, faculty and staff in front of the school’s campus during the National School Walkout on Wednesday, March 14, 2018. Christina Cox/The Signal
CalArts community participate in national school walkout
At 10 a.m., dozens of students, faculty and staff at California Institute of the Arts, including CalArts President Ravi Rajan, gathered in the school’s main lobby before walking out in…
Los Angeles County's 5th District Supervisor Kathryn Barger speaks at her inaugural State of the County address at the Hyatt. County supervisors are looking to change the way L.A. County responds to gun violence, by treating it as a public health issue.
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County addresses gun violence as public health issue
County supervisors are looking to change the way L.A. County responds to gun violence, by treating it as a public health issue. A unanimously approved motion introduced by 3rd District…
Former Disney music exec to stand trial for allegedly sexually abusing two family members
Jon Heely, former director of music publishing for Disney, was scheduled to appear in court today after having been ordered last month to stand trial on charges of lewd acts…
Volunteers brought a few items Saturday to help a pair of Bridge to Home clients who were awaiting the opening of the shelter's doors as a light rain fell over the weekend.
Bridge to Home hit with staffing trouble as city, county work to develop resources
By Georgia Rios and Perry Smith As about a half-inch of rain fell on the Santa Clarita Valley over the weekend, a couple of Santa Clarita’s less fortunate residents were upset…
Canyon's Talia Taufaasau (3) goes for a shot as Valencia's Mailey Ballard (2) guards her at Canyon on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal
Canyon’s Taufaasau named Foothill League Player of the Year
Although she was consistently one of Canyon girls basketball’s top shooters throughout this season, Talia Taufaasau insists that although it’s fun to score, it’s not her favorite part of basketball.…
