John Boston | So I’m Getting Married to This Chair at the Mall
Sometimes people ask me if I’ll ever wed again. I make it no secret that if there’s a next time I marry, it will be to Taco Bell. Why? I…
Griffin Loch, 14, has directed, shot and produced two feature length films. Photo courtesy of Griffin Loch
Santa Clarita teenager shoots and produces feature-length films
Santa Clarita resident Griffin Loch is 14, but he has already written, produced, directed and edited two feature-length films. “I have always wanted to be a filmmaker,” he said. “I…
Congressman Steve Knight, left, meets members of the Santa Clarita community at the grand opening of the new Republican headquarters in Canyon Country, Calif. on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018. Christian Monterrosa/ The Signal
Knight introduces health care bill
Rep. Steve Knight, R-Palmdale, introduced a new bill to give protections for patients with pre-existing conditions on Wednesday. Knight’s bill, the H.R. 6898, the Maintaining Protections for Patients with Pre-Existing…
Councilman’s children star in Hollywood movies
Santa Clarita City Councilman Cameron Smyth is well-known around Santa Clarita. Thirty miles out in Los Angeles, his children are also making a name for themselves. Rowan, 12, and Kenley…
Golden Valley looking to start league play on a high note taking on undefeated West Ranch
Every Foothill League football matchup is a dogfight and Golden Valley’s road test against West Ranch figures to be no different. Coming off a bye, the Grizzlies (1-4) know what…
Love SCV is a nonprofit seeking to support the work that is already being done by local nonprofits and city organizations by providing connections to other resources and volunteers. Courtesy photo.
Looking to spread the love: Castaic Union official looks to support nonprofits and those in need with new organization
A new local nonprofit is seeking partnerships to influence the community year-round.
Irene Kang, 3, picks out a pumpkin at the inaugural Harvest Festival held at Gilchrist Farm in Saugus. The harvest festival is scheduled to start on Saturday and will run through Oct. 31. Signal File Photo.
Harvest of fun: Annual festival at Gilchrist Farms in Saugus scheduled to start Saturday
Pumpkins, petting zoos and more, Gilchrist farms is bringing seasonal fun to Santa Clarita with their third annual Harvest Festival scheduled Sept. 29 to Oct. 31.
Out of the Bunker: Paying close attention to length of the putting stroke
How closely do you pay attention to the length of your putting stroke? Some of you may think that you do, but most of you probably do not. I notice…
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Canyon takes on Valencia in league opener
The two Foothill League teams with arguably the toughest preleague schedules meet tonight in their league opener, as Valencia faces Canyon at Canyon High School. Both teams enter league play…
George Skorka, representative for Piper-Heidsieck. Courtesy photo
Carl Kanowsky: Reflections on summer, champagne and rosé
Ian Blackburn runs a fun group called WineLA. He puts on almost monthly events, generally focusing on specific regions or varietals. He also hosts very high-end dinners, featuring cult wines…
Ronald J. Conant. Photo by John Riedy of the Greatest Generations Foundation
Ronald J. Contant – U.S. Army Veteran – Saugus Resident
Veterans Portrait Session On Nov. 16, 2017, I met Ron Contant at Newhall’s American Legion Hall during a portrait session donated to Santa Clarita Valley’s veterans by The Greatest Generations…
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Reflecting on a golf tragedy
The world of college golf was shaken recently at the horrific ending of the life of former Iowa State Cyclone golfer, Celia Barquin Arozamena. On Monday, Sept. 17, Arozamena’s body…
Martha Michael | New Mental Health Technology
Psychotherapy is one of the few careers where you find far more females than males. Approximately 80 percent of marriage and family therapists are women. They are core mental health…
