What’s your New Year’s Eve preference?
By Taylor Villanueva Signal Staff Writer As the clock strikes midnight and the ball drops, signaling the new year, no matter what you choose to do, there are plenty of…
From left to right, Achaia Elohim, Sophia Ferguson and Levi Banks look on with excitement as their pinewood derby cars race down the track at the Boys of Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley in Newhall on Monday. Feb. 5, 2018. Ferguson won first place in the 7 to 9 age bracket. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal
Family-friendly activities for winter break
With winter break now in place at every school district in the Santa Clarita Valley, local parents will soon be scrambling to find an activity that will keep their child…
Gamers compete for cash prizes at Tapped Out Gaming's 'Super Smash Bros. Ultimate' tournament. Matt Fernandez/The Signal.
Tapped Out Gaming hosts competitive ‘Super Smash Bros.’ tournament
Santa Clarita has a strong community of avid “Smash Bros.” competitors, and that the proximity to a major freeway makes it easy for players all across California to come compete.
Ramsey Basurto bowls at Valley Tournament Club's third monthly "Battle of the Leagues" bowling tournament at Valencia Lanes. Matt Fernandez/ The Signal
Valley Tournament Club brings competitive spirit to local bowlers
On Sunday, the Valley Tournament Club held its third “Battle of the Leagues”  tournament at Valencia Lanes. Jesse Gutierrez, one of the tournament directors and self-described “average bowler,” said he started the tournament series to provide a more affordable option for people who wanted to bowl more seriously.
Lines to enter the parking lot of Six Flags Magic Mountain extended long past the intersection of Magic Mountain Parkway and The Old Road. Ryan Mancini/The Signal
Magic Mountain Parkway closed by traffic gridlock heading to Six Flags
Motorists and Six Flags Magic Mountain visitors sat in immovable traffic that spilled out from Interstate 5 onto Magic Mountain Parkway, leaving behind gridlock on the freeway and nearby surface streets Sunday.
Cold ,Cloudy weather outside of the Westfeild Vanelcia Town Center.
Cold weather alert issued for parts of L.A. County
Due to the National Weather Service’s forecast for low temperatures, the Los Angeles County Health Officer issued a cold weather alert for several parts of the county, according to a press release from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health on Friday.
Man is shot walking along Sierra Highway on Saturday, no suspect ID’d
A man was taken to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital after he was injured by a gunshot wound to the arm while walking down Sierra Highway near Linda Vista Street Saturday night.
Letters to the Editor
Molly Zorba | A Case Study in Favor of School Choice
We enrolled (our daughter) Leia in California Virtual Academy - Los Angeles two years ago to pursue a quality education with rigorous curriculum while enabling Leia to focus on her…
Letters to the Editor
Jim Horton | Does Letter Writer’s Hatred of Trump Bring Joy?
Lois Eisenberg (letters, Dec. 22) spews venom to no good purpose. We could ask, does she accomplish anything? Has she changed one person’s mind? I would think not. She sees…
Letters to the Editor
Lynne Girdlestone | What Should Be the REAL Top Priority
I am delighted to hear Katie Hill has hit the ground running in Washington and she is dedicated to representing her constituency, rather than her campaign donors. I would like…
Tim Whyte | Predictions, Resolutions and My Utter Failures
By Tim Whyte Signal Editor You’re gonna take a walk in the rain And you’re gonna get wet (I predict) You’re gonna eat a bowl of chow mein And be…
U.S. Rep Katie Hill/Signal file photo
Katie Hill | Priorities: A Look Ahead to the 116th Congress
Part 2 of 2 By Katie Hill Congresswoman-Elect For everyone who celebrated, I hope you enjoyed your Christmas! My mom worked the overnight shift and got off at 7 a.m.…
David Hegg is senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church and a Santa Clarita resident. "Ethically Speaking" runs Saturdays in The Signal.
David Hegg | Seeking a Path Toward Maturity in the New Year
By David Hegg I like to watch sporting events. While soccer is my favorite, I’ll watch just about anything, especially when my kids are home. Lately, it’s been football and…
Sunday Signal
To a happy and safe New Year’s Day celebration
It’s hard to believe that 2018 will be behind us in just two more days. I hope you have many festive celebrations planned to usher in 2019, but I want…
Don Enbovy, left, and Jim Kirk chat as they watch the Cotton Bowl football game at Schooners Patio Grille in Santa Clarita on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal
Santa Clarita residents turn out for College Playoff Saturday
Although this year’s College Playoff Saturday did not feature hometown favorites like UCLA or USC, the Santa Clarita sports fan community packed into local bars and viewing parties throughout the…
Paul Butler, Newleaf Training and Development. Submitted photo
Going the Extra Mile: Lessons on a Monday
To help put our children through university, I’ve been teaching at an expensive private college in Los Angeles just on Mondays. I have learned a lot from four people at…
Volunteer Maya Jackson, 17, center, assists Lori Bates, left, as she looks for pants in her size during The Oasis pop up shop event for low income and homeless individuals held on Cinema Drive in Valencia on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal
High schoolers work to help homeless people just ahead of the new year
Banding together, students from across the William S. Hart School District collaborated to provide support for homeless people in Santa Clarita through a pop-up shop called “The Oasis” at Global Prep Academy on Saturday.
More than 100 players participant in the Bridge Tournament fundraiser for the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center held at the SCV Senior Center in Newhall on Saturday, December 29, 2018. Dan Watson/The Signal
Bridge tournament offers fun, helps new Senior Center fundraising campaign
The SCV Senior Center gave people a chance to show their competitive side with its first bridge tournament on Saturday and Sunday.
Republican party supporters wave an American flag and placards for passing cars to see at the corner of Valencia Blvd. and Bouquet Canyon Road in Santa Clarita on Friday November, 2, 2018. Dan Watson/The Signal
SCV GOP central leadership undergoes transition in preparation for 2019
The Republican Central Committee for the Santa Clarita Valley -- a local group of Republican Party members who help organize their party’s candidates and volunteers during local election seasons --…
Courtesy image: Cara Spiropoulos
Time to prep on trivia for Soroptimists’ Gentlemen for a Cause on Jan. 16
By having a little bit of fun for everyone along the way, Soroptimist International of Valencia will raise money for its programs with the 9th annual Gentlemen for a Cause at Pinot’s Palette on Jan. 16.
