Injured sheriff’s deputy receives new run-ready leg
West Hollywood Sheriff’s Deputy Garrett Rifkin was determined to return to work as soon as he could after a traffic collision left him without a leg in August. He had…
The International Friendship Center’s Christmas banquet included special guest Mayor Marsha McLean (center) and featured live entertainment and a traditional Indian dinner.
International Friends Celebrate Holidays
News Release The International Friendship Center held its sixth annual Christmas banquet Dec. 8 at the Newhall Community Center with special guest, Mayor Marsha McLean. The celebration, which was open…
CTG Features ‘Matty: An Evening with Christy Mathewson’
News Release The critically acclaimed off-Broadway hit “Matty: An Evening with Christy Mathewson” is coming to the Canyon Theatre Guild on Saturday, Jan. 5 and Sunday, Jan. 6. The play,…
Christopher, 4, takes a photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus during an event hosted by volunteers at the Val Verde County Community Center Tuesday night. Austin Dave/The Signal
Val Verde Youth Activity League holds Christmas with Santa
Groups of young children shivered in the dark as they gathered on the front lawn of what was once the Val Verde Boys and Girls Club — but what were…
Nearly 60 speeding citations handed out last week
Traffic deputies, responding to concerns voiced over a particularly troublesome stretch of road, issued close to 60 citations for speeding last week. Between Dec. 9 and 15, deputies with the…
Safe Rides volunteers smile at the 2017 awards dinner. Courtesy of Brooke Ritter Photography.
Safe Rides program closes after 32 years of service in SCV
Most teens his age would spend their Friday and Saturday nights at parties, but Valencia High School alumnus Koren Young would gather with other Santa Clarita Valley youth, ready in…
COC women’s basketball can’t hold onto lead down the stretch, fall to Ventura College
GLENDALE — Canyons women’s basketball team traveled south to Glendale to face off against Ventura College in the Glendale College Holiday Tournament on Wednesday. Trailing in the opening moments of…
Santa Clarita Mayor Marsha McLean Katharine Lotze/Signal
Marsha McLean | Find Stunning Holiday Lights in Santa Clarita
Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hannukah, Winter Solstice or Kwanzaa, there’s something magical about holiday lights that cheers you up instantly. If you’re looking for some stunning holiday décor, look no…
Human trafficking suspect sought by detectives
Detectives assigned to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Human Trafficking Bureau and the Regional Human Trafficking Task Force want the public’s help in locating a man suspected of pimping…
Detectives seek help in alleged fuel theft case
Detectives are looking for victims who had fuel stolen from business vehicles following the arrest Monday of a Saugus man suspected of fuel theft. Michael Pletz, 49, was arrested Monday…
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City hall fields worry over talk of golf course becoming housing project
Residents were phoning Santa Clarita City Hall all day Wednesday worried about unconfirmed reports that the Vista Valencia Golf Course, next to a quiet residential neighborhood, was being turned into…
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Katie Hill discusses caucus choices, legislation coming to Santa Clarita
Rep.-elect Katie Hill has made her initial choices for the various Democratic caucuses to join in the House of Representatives. Coming in near the top of her list of caucuses…
Busses leaving the McBean Reagional Transit Center on the corner of McBean Parkway and Valencia Boulevard in Valencia. Cory Rubin/The Signal
Public transit agencies set to switch to zero-emission buses by the year 2040
The California Air Resources Board voted last week to require public transit agencies to switch to zero-emission buses by 2040. Although not surprised by the news, Santa Clarita Transit officials…
2018-19 Foothill Leagues girls basketball preview
With one Foothill League girls basketball game down, the picture is becoming a little more clear as to how each team is shaping up this season. Canyon, the reigning undefeated…
Letters to the Editor
Richard and Victoria Lamb | City Special Districts Department Asks for Too Much
On about Dec. 4 we received a letter, which came in a plain manila envelope looking like junk mail, dated Nov. 29, addressed to, “Dear Property Owner” and entitled, “Streetlight…
Gary Horton | Finding Ways to Keep Xmas Meaningful
"Christmas is over. But it’s coming back again.” So used to say our lovely first son Jonathan, at the end of what used to be our wonderfully magical Christmas days…
Letters to the Editor
Thomas Oatway | Letter Writer Gets Facts Wrong on Illegal Immigrants’ Voting
An opinion letter from Dana L. Stern published in the Dec. 13 issue of The Signal had some obvious errors. Mr. Stern seems to have graduated from the Donald Trump…
Letters to the Editor
Don Henry | Federal Government Has Chance to Promote Safety, Serve Agua Dulce
Agua Dulce borders many public lands and the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail (PCT) runs right through town. Many local residents enjoy hiking and horseback riding on the PCT in…
Letters to the Editor
Donald W. Ricketts | Special Districts Department Letter Contained an Important Error
The following is a copy of a letter sent to Kevin Tonoian, special districts manager of the city of Santa Clarita: Re: Proposed modification of zone assessments within the street…
Water board tables Acosta nomination, suggests Val Verde merge with agency
SCV Water Agency board members have tabled discussion of Dante Acosta’s nomination to the board until the new year, hoping Supervisor Kathryn Barger will consider merging Waterworks District 36 into…
