The Village Idiot: A new condition, called ‘Poli sigh’
By Jim Mullen Signal Contributing Writer Now that the midterm ballots have been cast, I'm starting to enjoy watching TV again. We're back to commercials for toothpaste and laundry detergent,…
Message from the City Manager: Decking the halls, protecting your property
By Ken Striplin City Manager ’Tis the season to shop, gift and give. It’s also the season when would-be thieves are on the lookout for an easy target. You can…
A bit of the South in Santa Clarita
It’s the smell that hits you first, as you walk just into Smokehouse on Main. That heady scent of smoking meat mixes perfectly with the rustic brick, wood and wrought…
No secrets to Saugus’ success
Saugus cross-country essentially has a team in charge of the team. Three years ago, Kevin Burns joined Rene Paragas, a passionate veteran cross-country coach on the Centurions coaching staff. This…
Heart’s Nancy Wilson beats a path to Canyon Santa Clarita Dec. 7
Heart co-founder/guitarist/singer and Rock ’n’ Roll Hall of Fame inductee Nancy Wilson will rock the Canyon Santa Clarita with the music of Heart and more Friday, Dec. 7. “Heart took…
Donna’s Day: Potato Latkes aren’t just for Hanukkah
By Donna Erickson Signal Contributing Writer "When the calendar turns to December, we're a blended family as far as holiday traditions go," said professional caterer and mom, Carole Blumenberg Garrigos.…
Toy retailers ready for holiday rush; are you?
Sometimes shoppers are frustrated when stores run out of stock during the summer months, but for the holiday season, local stores are stocking up for the expected throngs of shoppers.…
Family-friendly holiday outings in an around the SCV
By Taylor Villanueva Signal Staff Writer The best way to get into the spirit of the holidays is to celebrate this time as a family. If you’re looking for ways…
Helping hands for Chromebooks in Castaic’s classrooms
In years past, you could catch Del Hickman at the coffee shop he owned in Seattle or opening for The Ramones, Billy Idol or The B-52s, but today, he describes…
Elijah’s brave battles
Amid the sounds of footsteps traveling in and out of a room at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, 9-year-old Santa Clarita resident Elijah Greene lays in a hospital bed playing with…
Share your home’s holiday spirit with The Signal
Every year, the Santa Clarita Valley celebrates the holiday spirit like no other, celebrating with decor that engulfs entire neighborhoods in themed displays. Over this past weekend, people began strolling…
Kullen Welch lashes down the inflatable pigs in his yard on Wakefield Court in Santa Clarita on Saturday, November 24, 2018 in preparation for the 2018 Holiday Celebrations and Light Displays in the SCV. Dan Watson/The Signal
An SCV Christmas noel on Wakefield Lane
Being one of the “original families” still involved in the Saugus neighborhood tradition, the Lucatero-Haggart household has set up for the Wakefield Lane Winter Wonderland since 1993. “We had only…
Firefighters roll out new video to help prepare homes for wildfires
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQ-kmmF7yN4 With volatile conditions throughout California, local firefighters debuted a new video tailored to help residents prepare their homes for deadly wildfires. Austin Dave reports. See the READY, SET, GO!…
Three women accused of prostitution in massage business raids
Three out-of-town women were arrested Thursday on suspicion of prostitution, the latest in what’s become an annual crackdown of massage businesses in the Santa Clarita Valley by a specialty team…
Excavators and workers create a form for a 700 foot long, 4 foot high by 8 foot wide storm drain as construction progresses at Vista Canyon development in Canyon Country in February. Dan Watson/Signal
Water pipes keep pace with vigorous SCV home construction
With more than a half-dozen housing projects underway in the Santa Clarita Valley, water officials report keeping pace with the demand for infrastructure. On Tuesday, directors of the Santa Clarita…
City hosts 75 vendors of handmade goods at 27th Annual Fine Craft Show
This year, the Fine Craft Show had 75 vendors set up booths and food trucks in Old Orchard Park selling everything from carved wood items to handcrafted soaps.
Visitors climb the stairs of the Hart Mansion decorated for the holidays as part of the Cowboys and Carols Open House at William S. Hart Park in Newhall on Saturday, December 1, 2018. Dan Watson/The Signal
Families tour holiday-decorated mansion at Hart Park’s ‘Cowboys and Carols’
With Santa Claus seated at one end of Hart Hall and the Valencia High School Choir standing at the other end, visitors to William S. Hart Regional Park took part in the festivities at “Cowboys and Carols” on Saturday.
Attendees look at names of veterans hanging on the tree at the SCV 13th Annual Military Honor Christmas Tree Lighting and Menorah Lighting held at Veterans Historical Plaza in Newhall on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal
City, speakers remember loved ones in the military at annual tree and Menorah lighting ceremony
The chilly evening air did not stop veterans, active service members and their families from celebrating the 13th annual Military Honor Christmas Tree Lighting and Menorah Lighting ceremony, organized by Prayer Angels for the Military, at Veterans Historical Plaza in Newhall on Saturday.
Several boat owners decked their boats out in Christmas lights and decorations for the Castaic Lake Winter Magic and Lighted Boat Parade. Cory Rubin/The Signal
Winter Magic shines multi-colored lights over Castaic Lake, families
The sand beaches of Castaic Lake’s Paradise Cove were met with snow as children sled through the the 25th annual Winter Magic and Lighted Boat Parade, presented by the Friends of Castaic Lake and the Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation Department, on Saturday.
Camden Alexie, 2, gets ready for a temporary tattoo from Dawn Smith, owner of Pacific Princess Parties. She dressed up as Ariel from "The Little Mermaid" while at the Holiday Extravaganza Boutique at Wolf Creek Brewery. Ryan Mancini/ The Signal
Small businesses gather for the Holiday Extravaganza Boutique at Wolf Creek
Several small businesses joined together for the Holiday Extravaganza Boutique to have fun, interact with the community and raise money for the OneMore Foster Care Initiative at Wolf Creek Brewery on Saturday.
