Read more about the article City observes Hispanic Heritage Month, council opposes National Monument Creation Act
Santa Clarita City Hall is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. File photo

City observes Hispanic Heritage Month, council opposes National Monument Creation Act

For the 14th year, the Santa Clarita City Council has issued a proclamation Tuesday recognizing Hispanic culture. The council also heard from the public on the National Monument Creation and…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita ball fields receive updates
A city worker works on ball field at Central Park as a part of improvements made to several city parks. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Santa Clarita ball fields receive updates

Just in time for the fall season, several baseball and softball fields at city parks have received upgrades, the city of Santa Clarita announced Wednesday. Fields at Central Park, Canyon…

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Read more about the article Water remains elusive along Bouquet Creek
In this Feb 2014 photo, Charles Sturkey, director of operations, walks past the 300,000 gallon capacity water tank at Larc Ranch. Local fire companies draw water from the tank in the event of a fire. However, only one of two wells that feeds into the tank is at capacity due to the drought. Residents and staff have cut irrigation and water usage in order to preserve the remaining water. 02/12/2014

Water remains elusive along Bouquet Creek

  While the drought is officially over, for some residents of the Santa Clarita Valley water remains as scarce as it was two years ago. After years of having received…

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Read more about the article Report: 2017 volunteers invested more than 56k hours in SCV programs, events
Members of the Saugus High School Dance Team join hundreds of volunteers for the 24th City of Santa Clarita River Rally to clean up the Santa Clara River bed in Santa Clarita on Saturday, September 22, 2018. (Photo by Dan Watson)

Report: 2017 volunteers invested more than 56k hours in SCV programs, events

The city of Santa Clarita has released its 2017 annual volunteers report, revealing an accumulation of volunteer hours equivalent to more than 20 full-time employees. The report breaks down several…

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Read more about the article Charlie Fire reported 86 percent contained
A water dropping helicopter makes a pass on the Charlie Fire as viewed from Charlie Canyon Road in Castaic on Saturday. (Photo by Dan Watson)

Charlie Fire reported 86 percent contained

  The Charlie Fire, which burned 3,380 acres, was reported to be 86 percent contained by late Wednesday afternoon. The fire began Saturday at 2:42 p.m., off Charlie Canyon near…

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Read more about the article Hike set for new open space
Swinging gates have been installed at the site of San Francisquito Open Space on Lady Linda Lane near just off San Francisquito Road in Santa Clarita Dan Watson/The Signal

Hike set for new open space

The city of Santa Clarita is celebrating the new open space on the west side of San Francisquito Canyon Road with a ribbon cutting and short hike scheduled Oct. 10 at 10 a.m.

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Read more about the article Valencia’s Paialii adds physicality to both offense and defense
Valencia football's Luring Paialii has taken on offensive and defensive roles for the Vikings this season. Signal illustration by Joel Rosario

Valencia’s Paialii adds physicality to both offense and defense

It’s no surprise that Luring Paialii has been featured on Valencia’s defense this season. He is third on the team in tackles with six. He’s recorded five tackles for a…

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Read more about the article Teachers rally over contract
Teachers from the William S. Hart School District demand better pay outside the Hart District Headquarters near Centre Pointe Parkway in Santa Clarita on Wednesday. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Teachers rally over contract

More than 100 teachers in the William S. Hart Union High School District gathered outside of the district office Wednesday to show their solidarity while their union members negotiate for…

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Read more about the article Canyons volleyball sweeps Santa Barbara
Cougars freshman Elizabeth Gannon goes for a ball out of bounds in a mutchup with Santa Barbara at College of the Canyons on Wednesday. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Canyons volleyball sweeps Santa Barbara

College of the Canyons volleyball has had a tough preseason schedule. Since the beginning of September, the Cougars have played in three different tournaments and have faced four different teams…

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