Natural causes eyed in Bouquet Creek death
The body of a man was found in Bouquet Creek Tuesday evening, leading investigators to believe he died of natural causes. The man, in his 60s, reportedly lived in one…
Local roundup: SCVi softball beats Highland Hall
Santa Clarita Valley International softball defeated Highland Hall 18-5 on Wednesday. Kylie Martinez threw a one-hitter and went 3-for-3 at the plate, finishing the game with two RBIs. Beatriz Panduro…
West Ranch baseball holds off late rally from Golden Valley
Holding a four-run lead after an inning of play and a six-run lead after four, West Ranch baseball looked like it was on its way to a no-doubt victory against…
Valencia junior pitcher Tyler Robitaille brings the heat in a league matchup with Saugus at Saugus High School on February 27. Cory Rubin/The Signal
Robitaille throws complete game as Valencia inches closer to league title
It isn’t quite halfway through the Foothill League baseball season, but Valencia is pretty confident in its chances of winning the league title. Said Tyler Robitaille: “I think we’re going…
Saugus senior Brandyn Cruz heads home in a Foothill League matchup with Canyon at Canyon High School on Wednesday afternoon. Cory Rubin/The Signal
Saugus baseball starts off hot in win over Canyon
The Saugus baseball team didn’t waste any time on Wednesday afternoon at Canyon, scoring four runs in the top of the first inning on its way to a 12-5 victory.…
A "Ghost Bike" sits on the side of Railroad Avenue near where a cyclist was killed Sunday night as a reminder to motorists to share the road. Cory Rubin/The Signal
Deputies cite 34 in pedestrian-safety operation
Close to three dozen motorists were issued citations this week during a crackdown by local sheriff’s deputies on pedestrian and cyclist safety. Out of 34 motorists cited, seven of those…
Family Promise SCV to host A Taste of Hope
Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley is hosting a beer tasting and art show fundraiser Saturday at Fasthouse in Valencia. A Taste of Hope will include more than 15 craft…
City of Santa Clarita City Hall. Cory Rubin/The Signal
San Gabriel Mountains Community Collaborative delegate nomination stirs up council
The San Gabriel Mountains Community Collaborative now has two Santa Clarita representatives, after a decision Tuesday night that stirred up tensions among council members. The City Council discussed an invitation…
UPDATE: Teen detained on suspicion of making a 911 threat on a fellow student’s cell phone
A 15-year-old boy suspected of using a fellow student’s cell phone to make a threatening 911 call prompting the lockdown of Canyon High School was detained within about an hour…
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Exposed pipe at SoCalGas facility prompts complaints of smell
Despite the strong smell of natural gas in Valencia and Castaic Wednesday morning there was no threat, harm or risk, officials from SoCalGas announced. SoCalGas workers doing excavation work at…
Saugus band director Corey Whitt conducts the song Bonds of Unity at the West Ranch High School Band and Orchestra Festival #1 at West Ranch High School Tuesday afternoon. Cory Rubin/The Signal
West Ranch High School hosts 2019 Band and Orchestra Festival
Despite there being over a half decade between some of their ages and/or experience playing their respective instruments, both junior high and high school bands and orchestras from across southern…
Lackey seeks to extend commutation review period
Assemblyman Tom Lackey, R-Palmdale, introduced Assembly Bill 580, which aims to extend the review period before the governor makes a decision to approve or deny an application for commutation of…
Assemblywoman Christy Smith, District 38 speaks to the crowd after being sworn in at Oak Hills Elementary School in Valencia on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal
Assemblywomen attempt to help trafficking victims
Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, and co-author Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez, D-San Diego, have introduced Assembly Bill 629, which seeks to help human trafficking victims rebuild their lives. Cosponsored by the…
Letters to the Editor
Don Gately | The More Things Change…
When I moved to Valencia in 1972 the main stories in The Signal were about (mining) and Bermite. Not much has changed. Don Gately Valencia
Letters to the Editor
Lois Eisenberg | Appalled by Trump’s McCain Comments
I am so appalled by President Trump’s attack on John McCain that it has been very difficult to restrain myself from writing about it. The McCain family deserves better, and…
Gary Horton | Thankful for Mrs. Smith, a True Godmother
Last week I received a letter from a long, long-time-ago next-door neighbor friend, Cyndee. Think a 50- to 60-year back kind of neighbor. The type you saw just about every…
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25th District students invited to participate in Congressional Art Competition
Students attending high schools in the 25th Congressional District have been invited by Rep. Katie Hill, D-Agua Dulce, to participate in the Congressional Art Competition. The annual nationwide competition for…
Works by Bonny Butler will be on exhibit at the Canyon Theatre Guild from Saturday through April 29.
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CTG exhibit features works by Bonny Butler
The public is invited to an artist’s reception 4-7 p.m. Saturday, at the Canyon Theatre Guild, 24242 Main St., Newhall. Award-winning local artist Bonny Butler presents a one-woman show to…
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Mayor Marsha McLean: Stop accidents before they stop you
Since our city’s incorporation in 1987, the City Council has placed great importance on educating the community about safety on city streets. Distracted driving continues to be one of the…
Eagle Scouts Connor Duncanson, left, Justin Morreale and Jacob Morse stand together following their Feb. 14 board of review.
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Trio achieves Eagle Scout status
Despite the odds, three Boy Scouts from the same patrol in Troop 583 in Castaic all succeeded in attaining the high rank of Eagle Scout together last month. Four percent…
