Saugus Spartan Youth Football hosts registration and fundraiser

Fundamentals, sportsmanship and football. The Saugus Spartan Youth Football Organization is holding a registration/fundraising event on today from 6-8 p.m. at Presidente Restaurant in Saugus. Still accepting players between the…

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Read more about the article Cats boys golf runner-up in CIF-SS Division Team Championships
West Ranch's Ben Valdez looks down range after hitting the ball on the first hole at Sand Canyon Country Club during the Foothill League Boys Golf Meet No. 1 on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Cats boys golf runner-up in CIF-SS Division Team Championships

Matt Monheim and Ben Valdez are both freshmen on the West Ranch golf team. They’ve both been playing golf together since they can remember. On Tuesday, they both carded varsity…

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Read more about the article Valencia performing arts studio to host annual recital June 8-9
Performers from L'amore Dance and Performing Arts Studio have done recitals for 5 years. Photo courtesy of Madeline Neumann.

Valencia performing arts studio to host annual recital June 8-9

A performing arts studio in Valencia, run by a nationally acclaimed singer, plans to host a recital June 8. Santa Clarita residents Madeline Neumann and her daughter Gina have been…

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Read more about the article Board of Supervisors approves homelessness spending plan
Hundreds set up their "homes" for the night during the Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley, Box City event to raise awareness about homeless families which was held at Valencia Heritage Park in Valencia in Sept. 2016. Dan Watson/The Signal

Board of Supervisors approves homelessness spending plan

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a $402 million spending plan Tuesday to widen and intensify its fight against homelessness. The five-member board unanimously adopted dozens of recommendations…

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Read more about the article Remote location set up in Lancaster for public meeting on Centennial
Site west of Neenach where more than 19,000 homes are proposed in Centennial Specific Plan. photo for the Signal by Jeff Zimmerman

Remote location set up in Lancaster for public meeting on Centennial

  Residents wanting a say in the plan to build more than 19,000 homes at the Kern County line --  but worried about the long commute into Los Angeles for…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita business finds international success
This past February, Celitech was selected to participate in the Startup Exhibition portion of Google Startup Grind’s Global Conference. Celitech gained visibility among investors, industry leaders and potential customers.

Santa Clarita business finds international success

Following his company’s success in the Startup Exhibition portion of Google Startup Grind’s Global Conference, Ahmad Fares was selected to participate in a panel discussion at the Mobile Virtual Network…

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Read more about the article Patrol deputies make arrests, seize heroin
SCV Sheriff's Station deputies make arrest, seize heroin. courtesy photo the SCV Sheriff's Station.

Patrol deputies make arrests, seize heroin

  Inroads are being made into Santa Clarita Valley’s illicit heroin trade one step at a time by patrol deputies acting on suspicions. On Sunday afternoon, a citizen called and…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Bear captured in Castaic near dog kennel, wildlife on the move
Bear captured in Castaic near dog kennels. courtesy photo the SCV Sheriff's Station

UPDATE: Bear captured in Castaic near dog kennel, wildlife on the move

  The bear photographed on top of a mobile home Saturday was captured Tuesday after getting a bit too close to dogs in dog kennels in Castaic. Deputies with the…

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Read more about the article Knight meets with Israeli officials at new embassy, responds to pastors controversy
Congressman Steve Knight participated in a House Armed Services Committee Congressional Delegation trip to Israel on May 14. Photo courtesy of the office of Congressman Steve Knight

Knight meets with Israeli officials at new embassy, responds to pastors controversy

Congressman Steve Knight, R-Palmdale, met with Israeli officials at the opening of the United States Embassy in Jerusalem on Monday. Per President Donald Trump’s orders in December 2017, the embassy…

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Read more about the article Senate OKs resolution on Batten Disease Awareness Weekend
Sebastian Velona, 14, holds up a banner for the nonprofit Project Sebastian that is working to educate the public about Batten Disease and to help find a cure. Courtesy Photo

Senate OKs resolution on Batten Disease Awareness Weekend

The California Senate approved a Senate Joint Resolution on Tuesday that declares the first weekend in June Batten Disease Awareness Weekend, an effort led by State Sen.Scott Wilk, R-Antelope Valley.…

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Read more about the article TMU Insider: Abigail Frankian is a runner with a plan
TMU senior Abigail Frankian, front, is preparing for her fourth straight trip to the NAIA Outdoor Track and Field Championship in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Photo courtesy Brad Elliott

TMU Insider: Abigail Frankian is a runner with a plan

Abigail Frankian’s pre-race routine is organized, if not regimented. Depending on a meet’s schedule, the TMU senior and Saugus High grad plans when to eat so she’s not too full…

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Read more about the article Saugus welcomes new superintendent
Colleen Hawkins officially assumed the position of superintendent of the Saugus Union School District July 1, and the public will have a chance to interact and meet with her at three Coffee with the Superintendent events. (Courtesy Art)

Saugus welcomes new superintendent

The Saugus Union School District Governing Board announced Thursday that it has found its next superintendent to replace retiring superintendent Joan Lucid. Colleen Hawkins is expected to officially assume the…

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Read more about the article Saugus reacts to rising Independent Home Study numbers
On Tuesday, the Saugus Union finalized the details of its upcoming Governing Board election election.

Saugus reacts to rising Independent Home Study numbers

With an increasing number of students and their families opting into the Independent Home Study program, the Saugus Union School District is looking to increase the educational resources available to…

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