Read more about the article Santa Clarita warns of Newhall Ranch Road/McBean Parkway closure tonight for road work
A Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department employee attaches a camera capable of reading license plates to a traffic pole in Santa Clarita. Austin Dave/The Signal

Santa Clarita warns of Newhall Ranch Road/McBean Parkway closure tonight for road work

Santa Clarita officials warned local drivers about a road closure set for Friday night. The intersection of Newhall Ranch Road and McBean Parkway will be closed Friday night, from 8:30…

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Read more about the article West Ranch looking forward to challenge in third game of the season
West Ranch's quarterback Weston Eget hands the ball off to Ryan Camacho in hopes of gaining some yards Monday, Aug. 6 Eddy Martinez/The SIgnal.

West Ranch looking forward to challenge in third game of the season

The West Ranch football team has a potent offense, as demonstrated by the 39-14 win against Nordhoff in its season opener, and a 54-0 trouncing of Burroughs in its second…

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Read more about the article Meet the SlimeYoda
15 year old Ashley Kua showcases her homemade slime Thursday, August 23, 2018. Eddy Martinez/The Signal.

Meet the SlimeYoda

This week, Ashley Kua, 15, started a new school year at Valencia’s Trinity Classical Academy. Like many students her age, she’s gearing up to juggle multiple classes, start tennis practice…

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Read more about the article NextSCV looks to inspire with City of Hope
NextSCV's aim is to develop the next generation of leaders in the Santa Clarita Valley through personal and professional development, civic engagement and network building opportunities that ultimately stimulate local business and support the mission of the SCV Chamber of Commerce, according to the organization's website.

NextSCV looks to inspire with City of Hope

NextSCV, a leadership group working in conjunction with the SCV Chamber of Commerce to identify and develop the next generation of the Santa Clarita Valley’s leadership, is partnering with City…

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Read more about the article Pumping up the party places
A new, family-oriented business is opening up just up the street from the Hart school district and the SCV Child & Family Center on Centre Pointe Parkway in Canyon Country.

Pumping up the party places

A new, family-oriented business is opening up just up the street from the Hart school district and the SCV Child & Family Center on Centre Pointe Parkway in Canyon Country.…

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Read more about the article Golden Valley football look to protect home turf
Golden Valley heads onto the field prior to a scrimmage against Crescenta Valley at Harry Welch Stadium. Cory Rubin/ The Signal

Golden Valley football look to protect home turf

In a post-practice huddle on Thursday, Golden Valley football coach Dan Kelley emphasized over and over again the fact that he wanted his team to be fast in its upcoming…

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Read more about the article Jackie Chase – Director, Public Relations – Cunard Line – Valencia
Jackie Chase & World War II Veteran Alexander Horanzy. John Riedy/The Greatest Generations Foundation

Jackie Chase – Director, Public Relations – Cunard Line – Valencia

Queen Mary 2’s World War II Veterans Atlantic Crossing Jackie Chase and I first met on April 18, 2017, over lunch in Santa Monica with Timothy Davis, CEO and founder…

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Read more about the article Assembly passes Stern’s bill aimed at helping ‘the most vulnerable’
Henry Stern, 27th District State Senator. Courtesy photo

Assembly passes Stern’s bill aimed at helping ‘the most vulnerable’

An effort to help Californians most in need, authored by Sen. Henry Stern, D-Canoga Park, passed the Legislature on Thursday, and is now headed to Gov. Jerry Brown for a…

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Read more about the article Residents, behavioral health director on International Overdose Awareness Day
International Overdose Awareness Day is held annually on August 31. To recognize this day, people display purple lights and ribbons outside their homes, including Valencia resident Dena Gertsch, who's front porch is pictured. Photo by Dena Gertsch.

Residents, behavioral health director on International Overdose Awareness Day

International Overdose Awareness Day is held annually Aug. 31, and some Santa Clarita Valley residents are displaying purple lights and ribbons outside their homes to show support and remember those…

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Read more about the article Valencia football hits ‘refresh’ ahead of Silverado
Valencia High School’s Luring Paialii (33), breaks through Arbor View High School’s JJ Tuinei (11), Billy Davis (15) and Rickey Chiles (14) for a 10 yard pickup late in the second quarter Friday, August 24, 2018 at Valencia High School. Arbor View beat Valencia 17 - 14. Kevin Karzin/For The Signal

Valencia football hits ‘refresh’ ahead of Silverado

It wasn’t the start the Vikings were hoping before, losing to Arbor View 17-14 in its first game of the season. Though a loss is never ideal, Valencia head coach…

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