UPDATE: Acton fire burns two acres, trailer and trash
1:10 p.m. Metrolink trains traveling through Acton have been stopped for about 90 minutes with arrangements made to transfer delayed passengers to buses. "They contained the fire and told us…
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The Tier 4 Locomotive, left, lies stalled on the tracks outside the Newhall Station while an older locomotive passes it en route to an on-time arrival. Ryan Painter/The Signal.
Metrolink seeks Millennials’ input on ridership
Metrolink is seeking a younger perspective for its ridership, officials with the transportation agency announced Thursday. “In a bid to attract new train riders among Millennials – the next generation…
Scene near Gorman Thursday morning. photo by Jeff Zimmerman, for The Signal.
Lost hiker rescued after frigid night near Gorman
With snow on the higher levels of ground near Gorman, and as temperatures dropped below freezing, a hiker lost since Wednesday night was rescued by searchers early Thursday morning.…
Flyover tribute planned for pilot Major Stephen Del Bagno
A memorial for fallen Thunderbirds pilot Major Stephen Del Bagno, who died last week when his F-16 Fighting Falcon crashed over the Nevada Test and Training Range, is planned to…
Wendy Noonan portrays astronaut Peggy Whitson during the 11th Annual Women in History program, sponsored by the the American Association of University Women, at Saugus High on Tuesday, April 10, 2018. This year focused on science and six different women portrayed famous historical figures for students to learn from. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal
Historical women honored at Saugus High
This year focused on science and six different women portrayed famous historical figures for students to learn from. With March being Women in History Month, Saugus students and teachers continued…
Letters to the Editor
Richard Myers: Keep gun issue out front
I just read Brian Baker’s April 5th column, "Political Kabuki in the anti-gun debate, rants” and I note it is a column, not a letter and that his picture is…
Steve Lunetta: Take a look at big picture
Have you ever looked at something so close that your eyes get tired, vision gets blurry, and a headache starts? Maybe it's your taxes? I know I sure have. I’ve…
Avila Beach, CA. Photo courtesy of John Ragsdale
Weekly Ongoing/Volunteer/Blood Donations Calendar April 12
Saturday Old Town Newhall Farmers Market What: New location, new day and new hours. California farmers and specialty food purveyors come together each Saturday, rain or shine, to bring…
Sunny Disposition. Artwork by Zony Gordon
Weekly Senior Calendar April 12
Weekly Senior Calendar SCV Senior Center - 22900 Market Street, Newhall, 661-259-9444, Contact: Robin Clough, [email protected] Ongoing Events Computer, Phone, & Tablet Assistance: Monday and Tuesday 8:30 –…
Foothill League athletes make college choices official
Nineteen Foothill League student-athletes inked commitments with colleges on National Signing Day on Wednesday. Hart led the way with nine total commits, as volleyball teammates Makenna Fall and Ashley Cosey…
Hart silences Saugus swim
On Wednesday afternoon at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center, both Hart and Saugus brought the raucous as Indians won both the girls and boys meets, 115-55 and 128-42, respectively. With…
Golden Valley’s Cameron Pfafman (3) dives to get Canyon’s Steven Cornell (28) out at first at Golden Valley on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal
Canyon baseball plays with confidence to beat GV
By Tony Ciniglio For The Signal There was no doubt the Canyon baseball team faced a must-win situation Wednesday afternoon at Golden Valley High. Yet when the game came…
West Ranch’s Alex Burge (22) throws a pitch during a home game against Hart on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal
Last-minute runs help West Ranch baseball beat Hart
As Hart held a one-run lead over West Ranch in the seventh inning, Evan Gellatly was ready. He stood confidently at the plate, with Wildcat runners stationed at each base…
A child fixes a plate at Valencia United Methodist Church, one of Family Promise of SCV's local partners. Courtesy photo
Family Promise launches School Support Program to help homeless families
More than 700 students ranging in age from first to 12th grade don’t have a place to call home. Since Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley opened its doors in…
Constituents raise red paper in disagreement as congressman Steve Knight answers questions during a town hall at the Rancho Santa Susana Community Center in Simi Valley on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal
Bill to fight online sex trafficking cosponsored by Knight signed into law
President Donald Trump signed a measure Wednesday aimed at curbing online sex trafficking. The bipartisan House Resolution 1865, also known as the Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex…
Marijuana. Katharine Lotze/Signal
City Council OKs prohibiting commercial land uses associated with cannabis
Santa Clarita City Council passed a second reading of an ordinance prohibiting commercial land uses associated with cannabis and regulating home cultivation through its consent calendar on Tuesday. The ordinance…
Court date postponed for woman accused of murdering her girlfriend
A woman charged with murder in the stabbing death of her girlfriend, Christine Diane McQueen, saw her court date postponed — again. In March, Pamela Michelle Walker, 34, appeared…
Santa Clarita City Hall is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. File Photo
City Council agendizes discussion on S.B. 54, sanctuary cities
Santa Clarita City Council members said Tuesday it would put Senate Bill 54 and its status as a non-sanctuary city on the May 8 meeting agenda. The council will decide…
San Fernando Courthouse
Castaic woman returns money she stole from military-help group
A Castaic woman who stole thousands of dollars from a local group devoted to helping women with children serving in the military paid back the money she stole and,…
Search for SUV swept away in rushing river water continued Wednesday. photo courtesy CHP.
Search continues on swollen river for SUV matching missing Valencia family’s vehicle
The search continued Wednesday just north of Leggett for an SUV that was swept away with its occupants in flood waters Friday, which matches the description of the SUV…
