Monthly Archives: March 2019
Read more about the article Update: Firefighters, deputies save child from two-story fall; parents arrested
A firefigter carries a child to an ambulance after first responders worked to keep her from falling through second floor window on 26700 block of Isabella Parkway in Canyon Country. The child was apparently left home alone. Austin Dave/The Signal

Update: Firefighters, deputies save child from two-story fall; parents arrested

https://www.facebook.com/austindave/videos/10218067441895338/ Signal reporter Austin Dave captures Deputy Ben Sanchez talking with the little girl from the ground below. At 1:47 in the video, a Los Angles County Fire Department firefighter…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita Valley gets nearly 2 inches of rain in 24 hours
A car crosses the flooded intersection at Hasley Canyon Road and Del Valle Road in Castaic after heavy rains. Dan Watson/The Signal

Santa Clarita Valley gets nearly 2 inches of rain in 24 hours

As the latest storm swept into the Santa Clarita Valley with a fanfare of thunder and lightning, it dumped close to 2 inches of rain in a 24-hour period by…

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Read more about the article Valencia swim sweeps Saugus at dual meet
Valencia's Joshua Lee swims the 200 Yard IM against Saugus on Wednesday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Valencia swim sweeps Saugus at dual meet

In between the deluge of downpours on Wednesday, Saugus swim hosted Valencia in a Foothill League dual meet at the Santa Clarita Aquatics Center. Valencia set the tone early in…

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Read more about the article West Ranch dance team crowned national champions
The West Ranch High School Dance Team was crowned national champion in Orlando, Florida this passed weekend, March 3, 2019. Photo courtesy of the WRHS Dance Team.

West Ranch dance team crowned national champions

After months of preparation and hard work, the West Ranch High School dance team members were crowned national champions in Orlando Sunday. During the "Contest of Champions" competition held over…

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Read more about the article Workers battle landslide through storm
Workers used brooms, hand pumps and hoses to drain away collected water from the black sheeting secured by sandbags in the back yards of homes on Terri Drive in Santa Clarita on Wednesday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Workers battle landslide through storm

Nearly 2 inches of rain fell on the Santa Clarita Valley in the last 24 hours, and residents of two local neighborhoods are concerned about the impact this could have…

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Read more about the article TMU Insider: Men’s hoops team primed for conference tourney, women’s team focused on postseason

TMU Insider: Men’s hoops team primed for conference tourney, women’s team focused on postseason

Coach Dan Waldeck was clear when he spoke about what kind of impact Saturday’s loss in the title game of the Golden State Athletic Conference tournament would have on his…

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Read more about the article Bicyclist struck and killed described as homeless
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

Bicyclist struck and killed described as homeless

Investigators with the county coroner have identified the 62-year-old woman struck and killed on her bicycle Friday as Teresa Mae Angeli. Angeli was described as homeless by officials with the…

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Read more about the article Butter knife sparks full and committed response by deputies
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputies responded to reports of an assault with a knife at the Westfield Valencia Towncenter Tuesday afternoon. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Butter knife sparks full and committed response by deputies

Sheriff’s deputies converged on a Valencia intersection in more than half a dozen patrol cars Tuesday, responding to a witness report of an attempted assault by a man armed with…

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Read more about the article One burglary suspect detained, another sought, in Saugus
Deputies hold a debriefing at the intersection of Nicholas Circle and Tamara Place following a search for a burlgary suspect in the area. Austin Dave/The Signal

One burglary suspect detained, another sought, in Saugus

One person was detained and another still being sought following a two-hour search for suspected burglars in a Saugus neighborhood Wednesday morning. Shortly after 9:15 a.m., deputies with the Santa…

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Read more about the article Saugus board honors school teachers, district staff during board meeting
During Tuesday night's SUSD board meeting, Michelle Hill, president of the California School Employees Association (CSEA), Chapter 112, recognized Tony DiTomasso, a district grounds supervisor for the last 40 years, March 6, 2019. Caleb Lunetta / The Signal.

Saugus board honors school teachers, district staff during board meeting

In spite of the rainy weather, dozens of family members and colleagues came out to support those who were being honored by the Saugus Union School District governing board during…

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Read more about the article CalArts celebrates Tim Disney award winners
Acclaimed writer Colum McCann is the recipient of the 2019 Tim Disney Prize for Excellence in Storytelling. Credit: Cassandra Madeline.

CalArts celebrates Tim Disney award winners

California Institute of the Arts has awarded acclaimed writer Colum McCann a 2019 Tim Disney Prize for Excellence in the Storytelling Arts. The Tim Disney award is given annually to…

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Read more about the article County to pay $4.6 million to family of man shot by deputy in Castaic
A Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputy stands guard outside of a patrol car as homicide detectives process the scene of a deputy-involved shooting in Castaic in August 2016. Austin Dave/The Signal

County to pay $4.6 million to family of man shot by deputy in Castaic

County supervisors authorized a $4.6 million settlement in the wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Bill Bowers, who was shot and killed by a local sheriff’s deputy in…

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Read more about the article Short-term classes still available at College of the Canyons
New and returning College of the Canyons students can benefit from the wide range of classes that will be offered in subjects such as geology, history, health sciences, math, political science, sociology, psychology, English, business, economics, photography, welding, and water technology.

Short-term classes still available at College of the Canyons

College of the Canyons has more than 100 classes still open to students and local residents who are looking to enroll in COC’s spring 2019 semester. Available sections include short-term…

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Read more about the article Bridgeport Elementary PTA enlists CalArts’ help to implement arts curriculum
Second and third grade students from Newhall Elementary School looked at their completed artwork on display at California Institute of the Arts this week as part of a completed fall session of the school’s Community Arts Partnership (CAP). Courtesy of Jane D'Anna

Bridgeport Elementary PTA enlists CalArts’ help to implement arts curriculum

With an increasing number of schools beginning to focus more heavily on arts programs and education, the Parent Teacher Association at one local elementary school decided to enlist the assistance…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita’s first inclusive play area receives green light
A concept design of what the park would probably look like shows features like shade structures and ramps for children on wheelchairs. Courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita

Santa Clarita’s first inclusive play area receives green light

About 54 million people in the U.S. have a disability that impacts major life activities, including having fun at playgrounds. Most playgrounds aren’t built to accommodate kids with special needs,…

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Read more about the article Volunteers enjoy stints at Santa Clarita Grocery
A Santa Clarita Grocery volunteer sorts through broccoli for shoppers on a recent Saturday. “It is great work,” one volunteer said.

Volunteers enjoy stints at Santa Clarita Grocery

By Penni Perrault Volunteer Why is it so much fun volunteering at Santa Clarita Grocery, a local nonprofit that supports local citizens in need of groceries? This question was asked…

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