Letters to the Editor
Dr. Robert W. Burton: Not forgotten
I read an autobiography of a great baseball player, 1919-1972 was his lifespan. Indeed, he died at a young age, but during his lifespan here on the planet, he made…
Letters to the Editor
Karla H. Edwards: Keep California a sanctuary state
I believe in the inherent worth and dignity of every person. No one should live in fear and no one should be placed in a detention center. Karla H. Edwards…
Jim de Bree
Jim de Bree: President Trump’s accounting lesson
Last weekend President Trump tweeted that taxpayers effectively subsidize Amazon because the United States Postal Service loses $1.50 on each package that it delivers for Amazon. Given that there are…
Ron Bischof: Real school safety redux
“But such is the irresistible nature of truth, that all it asks, and all it wants is the liberty of appearing.” — Thomas Paine, Founder, philosopher, political theorist and revolutionary…
Jacob Lopez (33) of College of the Canyons throws a pitch during a game against Antelope Valley College on Thursday, April 5, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal
COC’s Lopez strikes out 12 in win over Antelope Valley
The word “Lopez” can mean two things. For one, it’s the last name of a College of the Canyons pitcher. It’s also a word that means 12 strikeouts and six…
SCV man returns to court accused of human trafficking
A Santa Clarita man accused of human trafficking appeared in court Thursday, but is scheduled to return Friday, officials said. Michael Shaw, 37, of Santa Clarita, appeared in San Fernando…
scene of fatal crash.
Fatal crash victim identified as Lancaster resident
Officials with the county Coroner’s Office identified the man killed in Tuesday’s fiery fatal crash on San Francisquito Canyon Road as 28-year-old Bradley Smith, of Lancaster. Smith was pronounced…
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Sheriff’s Department re-evaluating data release, crimemapping
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department officials are changing procedures for how crime data is released to the public, officials said Thursday. The move came in response to concerns about how…
SCV natives shine in academics. Courtesy photo
California gives schools direction to respond to immigration enforcement
By July 2018, school districts throughout California are required to adopt policies that protect the rights of nearly 250,000 undocumented children ages 3-17 in California’s public schools. These policy additions…
West Ranch's Tyson Drake (22) celebrates a kill with teammate Derek Seo (4) during a playoff volleyball game against Palos Verdes at West Ranch last season. Katharine Lotze/The Signal
Drake brothers build off each other with West Ranch volleyball
Moving to California 10 years ago, brothers Tyson and Zack Drake watched the oldest of the Drake brothers, Braden, play volleyball as children. “He (Braden) played in club and high…
Kevin Brocktrup grills meat at the fourth annual Grill Masters at Wolf Creek Brewery in Valencia. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal
Fifth annual Grill Master Challenge happening April 28
What started out as a cook-off between two local escrow companies is now a community event that allows hundreds of families to eat barbecue for a good cause. The fifth…
NextUp hosting student town hall at CoC on Saturday
College of the Canyons students are organizing a town hall to speak with local campaigns about gun violence reform April 7 from 6-8 p.m. The student group NextUp is hosting…
West Creek Academy. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal
West Creek Academy opens new campus building
This spring, West Creek Academy welcomed students into its new two-story classroom building. “It’s made to house classrooms, as well as labs,” Principal Susan Bett said. “Currently, we have four…
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Magnitude 5.3 Channel Islands earthquake felt in Santa Clarita
Several Santa Clarita residents felt a brief, minor rumble Thursday for a 5.3 earthquake. The magnitude 5.3 earthquake hit about 35 miles southwest of Channel Islands Beach, according to the…
Retired CHP officer Erwin Holmes hugs Elyse Taylor, daughter of fallen CHP officer Roger Gore, following a ceremony to rededicate a memorial for the four officers who lost their lives in 1970's Newhall Incident at the California Highway Patrol's Newhall offices on Wednesday, April 5, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal
Why the SCVEDC relies on job clustering
SCV BUSINESS VOICES: Holly Schroeder, SCVEDC
Valencia Thunderbirds pilot dies in Nevada crash during training exercise
Valencia pilot Major Stephen Del Bagno, who flies for the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron - commonly known as The Thunderbirds - was killed Wednesday when his F-16 Fighting…
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A phone book explodes during a pyrotechnics demonstration at Fire Station 126 on Wednesday, June 28, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal
Don’t be alarmed: public safety measure plan for Thursday in Santa Clarita
The Santa Clarita Valley might be a little noisier Thursday, as a pair of emergency drills are expected to light up the sky and hit the eardrums. In Castaic In…
SCCS boys basketball holds its CIF championship trophy after beating Argonaut 78-66 in the Division 5 Championship game at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on March 24. Photo courtesy Darcy Brown
SCCS boys basketball reflects on historic season
A week and a half after taking home the CIF Division 5 state tournament title, Santa Clarita Christian boys basketball coach James Mosley is still as proud of his team…
Four Questions: AMG & Associates
Looking for an authority on the construction industry? Look no further than Albert Giacomazzi and Anthony Traverso, the leaders of Santa Clarita-based company that has grown its revenues sixfold over its first 12 years.
GV hoops alum wins Thailand Super League award
Winning the 2018 Thailand Super League's Best Small Forward of the year award for the second consecutive year, averaging 28.6 points, 12.3 rebounds, 6.5 assists and two steals per game…
