Read more about the article Planners OK Needham Ranch building 6
Construction continues at Needham Ranch in Newhall as viewed from Sierra Highway on Wednesday. The Santa Clarita Planning Commission on Tuesday approved the construction of building 6, a more than 97,000-square-foot industrial structure.

Planners OK Needham Ranch building 6

Needham Ranch has not shied away from visibility to those passing through Highway 14 near Sierra Highway since the start of construction. And it’s about to grow in size after…

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Read more about the article Canyon boys tennis takes down Channel Islands
Canyon High's Jessie Lara sets his sights on returning a serve from a Channel Islands High School player during a home game on Feb. 20, 2019. Erik Luna / The Signal

Canyon boys tennis takes down Channel Islands

This season, Canyon’s Jessie Lara decided to take tennis more seriously. After two years on varsity, his third was going to be dedicated to hitting harder, serving stronger and winning.…

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Read more about the article Golden Valley swim falls to Highland
Golden Valley's William Han swims the butterfly leg of the Varsity Boys 200 Yard Medley Relay on Wednesday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Golden Valley swim falls to Highland

The Golden Valley swim team hosted Highland High School in its first official swim meet of the 2018-19 season at the Santa Clarita Aquatics Center on Wednesday. Highland’s girls varsity…

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Read more about the article College seeks Continuing Education Survey participants
Students walk past the College of the Canyons University Center, which offers various degree programs and houses the Hart District's Academy of the Canyon's. Cory Rubin/ The Signal

College seeks Continuing Education Survey participants

College of the Canyons recently created a Continuing Education Survey to identify the unique and specific needs of the Santa Clarita Valley community, and school leaders are inviting residents to…

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Read more about the article Caltrans, CHP urge caution on roads
SIGNAL FILE PHOTO: CHP escorts vehicles over the top of Grapevine Summit snow starting to stick at 4000 foot level near Frazier Park. photo for The Signal by Jeff Zimmerman. Feb. 11, 2019.

Caltrans, CHP urge caution on roads

Caltrans and the California Highway Patrol spent Wednesday night readying the roads for a storm — and they hope motorists hitting the road are doing the same. “We’re already set…

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Read more about the article Wilk introduces bill aimed at state’s homeless crisis
Senator Scott Wilk of the 21st district.

Wilk introduces bill aimed at state’s homeless crisis

Prior to Sunday’s legislative introduction deadline, Sen. Scott Wilk introduced Senate Bill 333, a measure aimed at California's homeless crisis. If passed, SB 333 will require the Homeless Coordinating and…

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Read more about the article Xi Nu Zeta holds lasagna dinner to benefit Santa Clarita Valley Scholarship Foundation
SIGNAL FILE PHOTO: Sally Coss, right, cooks noodles as Liz Joswick, left and Laurie Jones prepare meet sauce to feed 200 at the Xi Nu Zeta Lasagna dinner, March 3, 2013. Dan Watson/ The Signal

Xi Nu Zeta holds lasagna dinner to benefit Santa Clarita Valley Scholarship Foundation

Following in the same tradition they’ve held for the last five decades, the Xi Nu Zeta sorority is once again hosting their annual lasagna dinner scholarship fundraiser at Our Lady…

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Read more about the article Protestors return to SUSD board meeting
Attendees hold up protest placards against board member David Barlavi during the Saugus Union School Board meeting in Valencia on Tuesday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Protestors return to SUSD board meeting

After having first protested against Saugus Union School District board member David Barlavi during the Feb. 5 board meeting, a group of protesters carrying signs and waving banners once again…

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Read more about the article Valencia’s Ahllamara named All-Foothill League girls basketball Player of the Year
Valencia's Yasmine Ahllamara (1) drives to the basket against Alemany defender Isabelle Hernandez (32) at Valencia on Thursday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Valencia’s Ahllamara named All-Foothill League girls basketball Player of the Year

Moving to Southern California from Canada may seem like it comes with its fair share of adjustments but for Valencia’s Yasmine Ahllamara, the transition was a smooth one, thanks to…

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Read more about the article VIA hosts celebration of The Signal’s centennial
Supervisor Kathryn Barger, left. makes a presentation to The Signal Publisher Richard Budman at the VIA Luncheon to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Signal Newspaper held at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on Tuesday. Dan Watson/The Signal

VIA hosts celebration of The Signal’s centennial

From breaking news to heartfelt community stories, The Signal has covered the Santa Clarita Valley from behind the spotlight for decades. On Tuesday, the cameras turned to The Mighty Signal…

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Read more about the article HandsOn Santa Clarita announces changes
From left to right, Brian Koegle, board president of HandsOn Santa Clarita, outgoing Executive Director Seema Shah and Carol Maglione pose for a photo in 2012, not long after Shah was named a leader of the organization now known as the North Los Angeles County Volunteer Center. Signal file photo

HandsOn Santa Clarita announces changes

The North Los Angeles County Volunteer Center, or the NLACVC, formerly known as HandsOn Santa Clarita, is saying goodbye to its executive director. Seema Shah served as the face and…

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Read more about the article Boys basketball teams face several obstacles on the road
Valencia senior forward Josh Assiff stares down Saugus' Justin Espinoza in a road game for Valencia at Saugus High School. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Boys basketball teams face several obstacles on the road

Home court advantage is called that for a reason. The benefits of playing at home are plentiful. From avoiding the rigors of travel to having more fans in the crowd…

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