Read more about the article Sheriff’s investigators probing arson-related fire in Val Verde
Deputies detain a woman near the scene of a brush fire along Highway 126 west of Chiquito Canyon Road. Austin Dave/The Signal

Sheriff’s investigators probing arson-related fire in Val Verde

A fire that began Friday morning in a homeless encampment is under investigation, sheriff’s officials confirmed. The blaze was first reported in a densely vegetated area of Val Verde, near…

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Read more about the article Newhall Family Theatre announces newly finished improvements, projects
The inside of the renovated Newhall Family Theatre for the Performing Arts. Courtesy Photo

Newhall Family Theatre announces newly finished improvements, projects

Tom Lund, the Newhall Family Theatre manager, gave an overview of various events and projects recently hosted or completed at the theater during a presentation to the Newhall School District…

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Read more about the article Val Verde housing proposal gets to-do list from planners
A hike in Val Verde. Photo courtesy of Erica Larsen

Val Verde housing proposal gets to-do list from planners

A plan to build more than 200 homes in the heart of Val Verde was scrutinized Thursday by a regional planning committee, whose members wanted assurance there’s enough water to…

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Read more about the article Irene Lilley, wife of stuntman and Walk of Western Stars honoree, celebrates 90th birthday
Matt Fernandez/The Signal Irene Lilley turned 90 years old on April 4 and celebrated the milestone birthday with her husband, actor and stuntman Jack Lilley — 2008 recipient on Santa Clarita’s Walk of Western Stars — family and friends at her Canyon Country home on Sunday, April 7, 2019.

Irene Lilley, wife of stuntman and Walk of Western Stars honoree, celebrates 90th birthday

Irene Lilley said she feels much younger than the 90 years she celebrated on Sunday. Lilley, a Canyon Country resident, turned 90 on April 4 and celebrated Sunday with her…

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Read more about the article Timothy Stratton — U.S. Marine Corps — Gulf War & Iraq — Castaic Resident
MSgt Tim Stratton U.S. Marine Corps (ret.) points to areas on a map where he served with the 1st Marine Division during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Dan Watson/The Signal

Timothy Stratton — U.S. Marine Corps — Gulf War & Iraq — Castaic Resident

MSgt. Timothy Stratton grew up in the days when kids used to be out all day in the summer and not come home until it was dinner time. “My parents…

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