Read more about the article West Ranch baseball rides defense, pitching to win over Saugus
West Ranch's Cade Nicol (6) throws a pitch during a game against Saugus at West Ranch on Friday, March 16, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

West Ranch baseball rides defense, pitching to win over Saugus

West Ranch baseball’s outfield has a pair of twins, but with the way the Wildcats’ defense was clicking on Friday afternoon against Saugus, it’s easy to think that the trio’s…

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Read more about the article Woman shot at gun club dies in hospital
An American Medical Response ambulance departs the Oaktree Gun Club in the Newhall Pass after a woman was shot on Thursday, March 15, 2018. Austin Dave/The Signal

Woman shot at gun club dies in hospital

  The woman in her 60s who was rushed to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital shortly before noon Thursday, suffering what appeared to investigators to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound, has…

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Read more about the article City planners to discuss Plum Canyon annexation
The Proposed map for the Plum Canyon Annexation from the city Planning Commission.

City planners to discuss Plum Canyon annexation

By and large, most Plum Canyon residents, when asked, didn’t respond to the city’s request to see if they wanted to be annexed. However, the ones who did overwhelming favored…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita Valley students plan local ‘March For Our Lives’
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 plan local ‘March For Our Lives’

As students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School plan the first March For Our Lives in Washington, D.C., students in the Santa Clarita Valley are also working together to organize…

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Read more about the article Valencia Alum, Air Force medic recognized for Vegas Shooting Heroics
Staff Sgt Alyson Venegas and Senior Airman Linda Wilson at the Route 91 Harvest Fesitval. Plus headshot of Venegas/ Photos Courtesy of Staff Sgt. Alyson Venegas

Valencia Alum, Air Force medic recognized for Vegas Shooting Heroics

Tragedies like the Las Vegas shooting are usually remembered for the pain and sadness they cause, but one Castaic native showed there can be true heroism in the face of…

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Read more about the article COC hosting Michael Hoefflin Foundation walk Saturday
From left to right, Caleb Moore, 8 months, Katie Moore, Ethan Moore, 3, and Aaron Moore rest on the grass at Cougar Stadium at College of the Canyons after participating in the Michael Hoefflin Foundation 2017 Walk for Kids with Cancer on Saturday. Samie Gebers/The Signal

COC hosting Michael Hoefflin Foundation walk Saturday

Childhood cancer is a terrible, often devastating matter for the families involved that few on the outside can comprehend. But that doesn’t mean Santa Clarita residents can’t help. The Michael…

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Read more about the article Einstein Academy facing closures without new funds
FILE PHOTO: The playground at the Albert Einstein STEAM Academy features a mural of the school's namesake. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Einstein Academy facing closures without new funds

Barring a significant influx of cash before the end of the year, school leaders are unsure of the fate of all the Einstein Academy programs next year, including a Santa…

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Read more about the article Knight moves to STEP up school Safety
Congressman Steve Knight answers questions from constituents during a town hall at Canyon High School on Thursday, June 1, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Knight moves to STEP up school Safety

Representative Steve Knight, R-Palmdale, has introduced a new bill into congress to use federal funds to improve training, equipment and school protection, according to a press release from his office.…

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Read more about the article SCV Startup Grind features women entrepreneurs
Chic Media Founder and CEO Rachel Hollis will speak Tuesday night at the Santa Clarita chapter of Google's Startup Grind. Photo from thechicsite.com

SCV Startup Grind features women entrepreneurs

The Santa Clarita chapter of Google Startup Grind is holding its “Women That Slay” series featuring female founders of startup companies who will speak at the group’s monthly meetings through…

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Read more about the article Carl Kanowsky: Aron Weinkauf: A Napa success story
Aron Weinkauf, winemaker and vineyard manager at Napa’s acclaimed Spottswoode Winery. Courtesy photo

Carl Kanowsky: Aron Weinkauf: A Napa success story

At a winery successfully owned and run by women for decades, Aron Weinkauf (a man) has enjoyed renown and success wearing two hats, as both winemaker and vineyard manager at…

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Read more about the article Valencia High Choir takes home first place at Monterey Jazz Festival
The Valencia High School Choir's "Two N Four" group took won first place at the Next Generation Monterey Jazz Festival from March 9 to March 11, 2018. Courtesy Photo

Valencia High Choir takes home first place at Monterey Jazz Festival

For the first time in the program’s history, Valencia High School’s jazz choir Two N’ Four won first place at one of the country’s biggest competitions, the Next Generation Monterey…

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