Monthly Archives: March 2019
Read more about the article Bob Kellar: Supporting hometown heroes in the SCV
Santa Clarita City Councilman Bob Kellar, left, discusses the Hometown Heroes Military Banner program with U.S. Marine Sergeant David Gonzalez after the press conference held at at City hall to officially kick off the the program in March. A sample of the banner hangs behind Gonzalez. Dan Watson/Signal

Bob Kellar: Supporting hometown heroes in the SCV

The city of Santa Clarita has long been known as a community that puts its full support behind the men and women of the armed forces, who serve our country…

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Read more about the article Best-selling author visits Santa Clarita
New York Times best-selling author Lisa See, right, visits Santa Clarita to speak at an One Story One City author event Saturday hosted by the Santa Clarita Public Library.

Best-selling author visits Santa Clarita

In front of an audience filled with her literary fans, New York Times best-selling author Lisa See spoke at an event hosted by the Santa Clarita Public Library on Saturday.…

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Read more about the article Residents encouraged to make Santa Clarita greener
Santa Clarita Metrolink Station has a new electric vehicle charging facility, the eighth installation by the city. Mayor Marsha McLean (middle) introduces the new addition at a ribbon cutting recently. Tammy Murga/The Signal

Residents encouraged to make Santa Clarita greener

With the spring season right around the corner, the city of Santa Clarita is encouraging residents to get involved in efforts to make the area greener. Members of the community…

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Read more about the article New York Times bestselling author visits Santa Clarita
New York Times bestselling author Lisa See visits Santa Clarita to speak at an author event hosted by the Santa Clarita Public Library, March 2, 2019. Caleb Lunetta / The Signal

New York Times bestselling author visits Santa Clarita

In front of an audience filled with her literary fans, New York Times best selling author Lisa See spoke at an event hosted by the Santa Clarita Public Library Saturday.…

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Read more about the article Air Quality Management District starts investigation into mobile home park
A mobile home slated for demolition sits behind a metal fence amid termoil surrounding the circumstances of the Soledad Trailer Lodge's closure. Austin Dave/The Signal

Air Quality Management District starts investigation into mobile home park

With demolition work conducted over the last couple of days at Soledad Trailer Lodge, staff with the South Coast Air Quality Management District visited the site Tuesday to investigate, officials…

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Read more about the article Nothing but strikes for these seniors
Joe Gotto swings a Nintendo Wii controller during a game of bowling Tuesday at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center. The center’s Wii bowling team, The Alley Oops, is competing in a statewide tournament and has won two weeks straight. Emily Alvarenga/The Signal

Nothing but strikes for these seniors

The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center’s Wii bowling team is on a winning streak. That’s right, Wii bowling. The Alley Oops, as they call themselves, are competing in the senior…

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Read more about the article County supervisors OK $4.6M settlement in deputy involved shooting
A candle light vigil was held for Bill Bowers who was killed in Castasic on August 2. One-year-old Cameron Padilla recognizes his friend Bill Bowers on a poster during the vigil. 0810

County supervisors OK $4.6M settlement in deputy involved shooting

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 Local roundup: Hart softball wins in extras, boys volleyball sweep Notre Dame

Local roundup: Hart softball wins in extras, boys volleyball sweep Notre Dame

Hart softball defeated Chaminade 7-6 in an eight-inning game on Tuesday. Brooke Marquez was 3-for-5 with a run and an RBI and Aly Kaneshiro finished with a home run and…

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Read more about the article WiSh, Autonation Chevrolet plan to giveaway car
SIGNAL FILE PHOTO: Bowman High School teacher Michael Coombe poses next to his new 2017 Chevy Cruze LT at AutoNation Chevrolet in Valencia on Thursday, March 29, 2018. AutoNation donated the car, worth $22,385 to the WiSH Education Foundation and people donated $25 for an opportunity to win it. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

WiSh, Autonation Chevrolet plan to giveaway car

For the fourth year in a row, WiSH Education Foundation and AutoNation Chevrolet Valencia are once again pairing up to give away a brand new car Wednesday night. This year…

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Read more about the article Hart swim captures first Foothill League meet against Golden Valley
Hart's Dawson Waage swims the 100-yard butterfly against Golden Valley High School earlier this year. Dan Watson/The Signal

Hart swim captures first Foothill League meet against Golden Valley

With all the inclement weather going on in Southern California, Golden Valley and Hart swim teams needed to face off against each other in their first Foothill League meet of…

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Read more about the article Ambrose “Coach” Emard — U.S. Army — Korean War Veteran — Canyon Country
Korean War veteran Ambrose "Coach" Emard, assistant bar manager at the VFW 6885 in Canyon Country. Dan Watson/The Signal

Ambrose “Coach” Emard — U.S. Army — Korean War Veteran — Canyon Country

Madonna. Cher. Oprah. Only a certain number of people are known by one name, rather than a first name and surname. Kobe. Voltaire. Elvis. It’s not that these people don’t…

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Read more about the article Fair Oaks Ranch Community School breaks Guinness World Record
Teacher Ken Newton begins the proceedings as hundreds of students wear Dr. Suess costumes in order to be counted for the Guinness Book of World Records during the Read Across America event held at Fair Oaks Ranch Community School in Canyon Country on Friday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Fair Oaks Ranch Community School breaks Guinness World Record

Dressed as everything from the Cat in the Hat, to Loraxes to The Grinch, students and community members at Fair Oaks Ranch Elementary broke a Guinness World Record on Friday.…

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Read more about the article Valencia baseball explodes in second and third innings to beat Canyon
Valencia's Kyle Barileau steps up to bat in a home game against Canyon. The Vikes ended up winning 10-4. Erik Luna/The Signal

Valencia baseball explodes in second and third innings to beat Canyon

The Valencia baseball team hosted Canyon on Tuesday afternoon for an uncommon 12:00 p.m. start to avoid the possibility of a rainout, which turned out to be the right call…

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Read more about the article Organization names Knight fifth most effective lawmaker
Congressman Steve Knight answers questions at a town hall at the Rancho Santa Susana Community Center in Simi Valley on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. Knight announced he was considering a run in the special election for the seat Katie Hill is expected to vacate shortly. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Organization names Knight fifth most effective lawmaker

Former Rep. Steve Knight was recently rated by The Center for Effective Lawmaking as the fifth most effective lawmaker during the 115th session of Congress. The scores were based on…

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Read more about the article Students, legislators propose increased climate mobilization
Sen. Henry Stern was among the group of California lawmakers who joined more than 100 students on the steps of the Capitol, where the group proposed to increase climate mobilization efforts by accelerating California’s timeline for achieving aggressive statewide goals.

Students, legislators propose increased climate mobilization

California legislators joined students from across the state at the Capitol Monday to call for aggressive action in regards to climate change. Sen. Henry Stern was among the group of…

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Read more about the article Child and Family Center hosts second ‘Night of Expression’
Child & Family Center CEO, Dr. Joan Aschoff, center, and Joey Aschoff examine some of the artwork on display at the Second Annual "A Night of Expression" held at the Child & Family Center in Santa Clarita on Thursday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Child and Family Center hosts second ‘Night of Expression’

In observation of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, the Child and Family Center hosted its 2nd annual “A Night of Expression,” which sought to share the stories of local teens…

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Read more about the article Investigative reporter tabbed as 38th’s Woman of the Year
Melanie Hicken, middle, was honored as the 38th Assembly District's Woman of the Year.

Investigative reporter tabbed as 38th’s Woman of the Year

Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, has recognized Melanie Hicken as the 38th Assembly District’s Woman of the Year. The annual celebration honors a woman from each Assembly District at the…

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