Read more about the article ‘Private hydrant’ releases unknown amount of water in Valencia
A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

‘Private hydrant’ releases unknown amount of water in Valencia

Firefighters were dispatched to the Valencia Industrial Center Wednesday morning for what was initially reported as a sheared hydrant. At 9:36 a.m., Los Angeles County firefighters from Fire Station 126…

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Read more about the article SCV women invited to free self-defense class
Sen. Scott Wilk hosted a series of Woman Safety & Self-Defense Workshops in 2016 and will be doing another on Saturday, April 6, at The Centre. Austin Dave/The Signal

SCV women invited to free self-defense class

State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, is hosting a free Women’s Safety and Self-Defense Workshop on Saturday, April 6, at The Centre. Wilk has hosted various women’s self-defense workshops in…

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Read more about the article SCV Water directors agree: no increase in per diem payments
The Rio Vista Water Treatment Plant at SCV Water. photo courtesy SCV Water.

SCV Water directors agree: no increase in per diem payments

Members of the SCV Water Agency board agreed Tuesday night to take no increase in the amount of money they’re paid to attend meetings. On Tuesday, the SCV Water board…

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Read more about the article Registration for COC’s Summer Institute now open
Students participate in COC's Summer Institute/ Courtesy of College of the Canyons

Registration for COC’s Summer Institute now open

Local children in grades six through eight are invited to participate in the upcoming career-exploration-themed College of the Canyons Summer Institute. Registration is open for the 2019 Summer Institute as…

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Read more about the article City: Open space concession led to Cemex lawsuit dismissal
Abandoned equipment stands on the site of the Cemex site in Canyon Country. Dan Watson/The Signal

City: Open space concession led to Cemex lawsuit dismissal

City officials acknowledged for the first time Wednesday an informal agreement on the surface rights of the proposed Cemex mine site in Soledad Canyon led the mining company to drop…

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Read more about the article SCCS quarterback Blake Kirshner commits to UCLA
SCCS's Blake Kirshner threw for 6,830 yards and 87 touchdowns in his two years as the starting quarterback. Courtesy of Darcy Brown/SCCS Athletics

SCCS quarterback Blake Kirshner commits to UCLA

Santa Clarita Christian School quarterback Blake Kirshner is used to the spotlight. He was a four-year varsity player and a two-year starter, helping lead the Cardinals to an 18-4 record…

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Read more about the article Feedback sought for Santa Clarita Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
The city of Santa Clarita is encouraging the public to share feedback on how to improve mobility citywide via a new survey. File Photo

Feedback sought for Santa Clarita Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan

The city of Santa Clarita is conducting a survey aimed at improving mobility across the area and feedback from the public is sought. The 20-question survey, dubbed the “Santa Clarita…

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Read more about the article Signal owner donates photo archives to SCV Historical Society
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

Signal owner donates photo archives to SCV Historical Society

Scores of boxes filled with historic photos of Santa Clarita Valley history are now in the hands of the nonprofit SCV Historical Society for the community thanks to The Signal’s…

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Read more about the article Supervisors seek to streamline delivery of homeless services
FILE PHOTO. A homeless camp photographed in April 2018 inside private property in the hills behind the 26300 block of Diamond Place. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Supervisors seek to streamline delivery of homeless services

County supervisors have ordered staffers to streamline the process of homelessness relief funds getting to the homeless. On Tuesday, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors directed county staff to…

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Read more about the article Family Promise of SCV finds crafty way to fundraise
Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley Founder Larry Comp, left, and his wife, Terry, second from right, chat with Board Member Amber Alexander, and Family Promise of Santa Clarita Executive Director, Dr. Roche' Vermaak, right, at the "A Taste For Hope" fundraising event held at Fasthouse in Valencia on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Family Promise of SCV finds crafty way to fundraise

Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley, a nonprofit dedicated to serving local homeless families, hosted their first A Taste of Hope beer-tasting fundraiser at Fasthouse on Saturday. “I thought we…

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Read more about the article Scholar Series to highlight America’s first ladies
The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center will present its next Scholar Series from 10-11 a.m. April 17 with a presentation about the first ladies. The Signal

Scholar Series to highlight America’s first ladies

The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center is continuing its Scholar Series this month with a presentation on the nation’s first ladies scheduled Wednesday, April 17. College of the Canyons Professor…

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Read more about the article Councilman Bill Miranda: The Santa Clarita Public Library has what you need for your next adventure
Santa Clarita City Councilman Bill Miranda

Councilman Bill Miranda: The Santa Clarita Public Library has what you need for your next adventure

When was the last time you saw a library card catalog? For those of you who may not be familiar with one, a card catalog is what we used to…

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