Read more about the article Enjoying a stroll through Bridgeport Marketplace
The Birds of Valencia is a public art piece at Bridgeport Marketplace that can bring nostalgia for the beach. Weather officials expect SCV to heat up in the coming days. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Enjoying a stroll through Bridgeport Marketplace

By Marina Anderson Wondering what to do this weekend? If you like being around water, and enjoying nature like ducks and turtles, there’s a place you can enjoy without having…

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Read more about the article Legislators wait on governor’s signature for bills before Sunday
Signal file photo of the state's Capitol building in Sacramento

Legislators wait on governor’s signature for bills before Sunday

Local state legislators are waiting on Gov. Jerry Brown’s signature on a few more bills before the clock is up this fall for the governor to sign their legislation into…

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Read more about the article Governor vetoes Acosta bill to customize license plates for Gold Star families
Assemblyman Dante Acosta poses for a picture at his Santa Clarita office on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Governor vetoes Acosta bill to customize license plates for Gold Star families

Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed a bill Friday, authored by Assemblyman Dante Acosta, R-Santa Clarita, that would have allowed the Department of Motor Vehicles to sponsor a gold star family specialized…

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Read more about the article Prep football notebook: Two SCV teams in this week’s CIF-SS polls
Canyon senior receiver Carson Strickland breaks free of a Highlander defender in a non-league matchup with Royal of Simi Valley at Canyon High School on Friday, Sept. 21. Cory Rubin/ The Signal

Prep football notebook: Two SCV teams in this week’s CIF-SS polls

The CIF-Southern Section Week 5 polls were released on Monday with three Foothill League schools in action, wrapping up their preleague schedules this past weekend. West Ranch (5-0) was the…

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Read more about the article West Ranch girls tennis wins 23rd annual Valencia Fall Brawl
Jordyn McBride returns the volley with a vicious forehand in a match against Notre Dame of Sherman Oaks at West Ranch High School on Tuesday. Cory Rubin/ The Signal

West Ranch girls tennis wins 23rd annual Valencia Fall Brawl

The 23rd annual Valencia Fall Brawl took place on Saturday, Sept. 22, with West Ranch coming out on top in both the singles and doubles brackets in the eight-team girls…

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Read more about the article Michael Hoefflin Foundation charity gala supports fight against pediatric cancer
Danyelle Paradis-Schanfarber, her husband Dylan Schanfarber and their son Kaden attend the 25th annual Evening Under the Stars gala on Sept. 24, 2018. Courtesy of Danyelle Paradis-Schanfarber

Michael Hoefflin Foundation charity gala supports fight against pediatric cancer

The Michael Hoefflin Foundation for Children’s Cancer hosted its 25th annual Evening Under the Stars Gala Dinner and Charity Auction Saturday at the Valencia Country Club, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars to support the fight against pediatric cancer and to provide help to families and children battling the disease.

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Read more about the article Canyon Country billboard expected to come down Friday
Councilmembers Bob Kellar, Cameron Smyth and Bill Miranda flank Mayor Laurene Westeat a press conference announcing the planne removal of the final structure in preparaition of a new community center on the corner of Soledad Canyon Road and Sirerra Highway in Canyon Country. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Canyon Country billboard expected to come down Friday

A billboard on the corner of Soledad Canyon Road and Sierra Highway planned for removal Monday is now scheduled to come down Friday, city of Santa Clarita officials said during…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Charlie Fire sends 2 to hospital
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)

UPDATE: Charlie Fire sends 2 to hospital

Two people were injured and taken to the hospital as a result of the Charlie Fire, which by Monday afternoon had burned 3,380 acres and was 30 percent contained. One…

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Read more about the article Fall SoCal Festivals
Adrey Rieckhoff looks at her drawing she is making of a dragon in a bath during the Youth Arts Showcase at the Santa Clarita Sports Complex on Sunday. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Fall SoCal Festivals

From Santa Clarita to Goleta, from Tehachapi to San Diego, there’s a festival waiting for you. Apples, lemons, avocados, art and music are all waiting for their day in the…

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Read more about the article ‘Right pricing’ in today’s real estate market
With SCV residents' guidance, the distribution of Community Development Block Grant will possibly go towards affordable housing.

‘Right pricing’ in today’s real estate market

By Ray Kutylo Signal Contributing Writer ‘Right pricing’ of the home is listing the home at a price designed to get the seller the highest sales price within the timeframe…

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Read more about the article What we’ve learned from Foothill League preleague so far?
Friday, August 24, 2018 - Santa Clarita, CA — Valencia High School’s Luring Paialii turns upfield on a screenpass during the second quarter against Arbor View of Las Vegas, NV, Friday, August 24, 2018. Arbor View beat the Vikings 17-14.

What we’ve learned from Foothill League preleague so far?

With three Foothill League teams done with preleague and the other three finishing this past Friday, it’s time to examine what we’ve learned so far before league play begins Sept.…

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Read more about the article Hart District program tackles suicide issue
Dr. Susan Igdaloff speaks at Rio Norte Elementary School Thursday night and presents suicide statistics. Parent and Student Empowerment (PASE) presents: "Every Life Matters: Preventing Suicide in Teens & Children," Eddy Martinez/The Signal.

Hart District program tackles suicide issue

Parent and Student Empowerment held its first informational lecture of the year at Rio Norte Junior High, where nearly 100 parents and students attended a discussion called “Every Life Matters:…

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Cell towers to bring signal to Santa Clarita Valley, where terrain makes it difficult

With three new cell towers approved and on the way, there’s hope for better cell reception for those struggling with dropped calls. But Santa Clarita’s topography creates some inherent challenges…

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