Monthly Archives: May 2019
Read more about the article WiSH Education Foundation hosts 2nd annual “Wine on the Roof”
From left, Amy Daniels, Executive Director, WiSH Education Foundation, Co-Host Marlee Lauffer, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation, Eve Bushman, Event Creator and Co-Host and Steve Lemley of Pulchella Winery toast the Wine on the Roof...Dine on the Roof event presented by The WiSH Education Foundation and held at the Westfield Valencia Town Center in Valencia on Thursday. Dan Watson/The Signal

WiSH Education Foundation hosts 2nd annual “Wine on the Roof”

Not even the weather could stop the Wine on the Roof event Thursday night. After having to make a change in venue on the eve of the event due to…

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Read more about the article Old Einstein Academy, Pinecrest building being demolished
Demolition began on the old Einstein Academy of Letters, Arts and Sciences building, May 16, 2019. Cory Rubin / The SIgnal.

Old Einstein Academy, Pinecrest building being demolished

The building that formerly housed Einstein Academy and Pinecrest School began to be demolished this week. Since the summer 2018, the campus has remained vacant, until CBRE Group Inc. and…

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Read more about the article Co-producer of original ‘Aladdin’ reminisces before release of new film
Former sound editor and producer Don Ernst stands in front of movie posters at his Stevenson Ranch home from movies that he produced. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Co-producer of original ‘Aladdin’ reminisces before release of new film

Don Ernst, a Stevenson Ranch resident, has had a long career in the film industry, but he said there were many things that made his time as co-producer of the…

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Read more about the article Hart District introduces ‘Training Room’ website
SIGNAL FILE PHOTO: October 12, 2018. Canyon #9 Darrin Warren is stopped at the line of scrimmage by the Hart defense for 2nd and 10 in the first half of the game. Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/For The Signal

Hart District introduces ‘Training Room’ website

Hart District officials discussed the vetting and training process for coaches, as well as how the newest district website, the “Athletic Training Room,” is designed to help athletes and their…

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Read more about the article Community invited to foster-care information fair
Melissa Salvador, right, of the Children's Bureau teaches families about the foster care system on Saturday Dec. 10, 2016 at College of the Canyons. Samie Gebers/SIGNAL

Community invited to foster-care information fair

May is National Foster Care Month and the Children’s Bureau is asking the Santa Clarita Valley community to focus their attention on the year-round needs of the children and youth…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita recognized for its road preservation program
The Construction Management Association of America's SoCal chapter awarded the city of Santa Clarita with a 2019 Project Achievement Award for its annual overlay and slurry seal program. Courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita

Santa Clarita recognized for its road preservation program

The city of Santa Clarita recently received a 2019 Project Achievement Award for its overlay and slurry seal program, officials announced Thursday. The Construction Management Association of America’s Southern California…

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Read more about the article Hemp bill clears the Senate Appropriations Committee
Senator Scott Wilk of the 21st district.

Hemp bill clears the Senate Appropriations Committee

Senate Bill 153 cleared the Senate Appropriations Committee on Thursday, meaning the industrial hemp-related measure will now head to the Senate floor for consideration. The bill, which is authored by…

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Read more about the article Foothill League softball well-represented at NCAA Tournament
03/01/2019 Oklahoma vs Oregon State softball. Photo by Ty Russell

Foothill League softball well-represented at NCAA Tournament

Foothill League softball season may be coming to a close, but the league’s alumni will be making countless appearances in the NCAA Division 1 Tournament, which begins with double-elimination regionals…

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Read more about the article Businesses support proposal for streamlining city regulations
Progress continues on Center at Needham Ranch in Newhall as viewed from Sierra Highway on Wednesday. The development is an example of how new construction is helping to attract new quality jobs to the area, according to business officials. Dan Watson/The Signal

Businesses support proposal for streamlining city regulations

The Santa Clarita Valley business community is expressing support for new zoning rules the city hopes will help streamline development and reach its goal of “providing two jobs per every…

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Read more about the article Burglars at hair salon make off with rolls of pennies, dimes and nickels
Shattered glass litters the floor of Great Clips hair salon burglarized Tuesday. Abandoned safe in background. Signal photo, Lorena Mejia

Burglars at hair salon make off with rolls of pennies, dimes and nickels

Burglars who smashed the shop glass of a hair salon in Valencia overnight escaped, allegedly, with rolls of pennies, dimes and nickels after failing to find other cash. The Great…

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Read more about the article It’s an ideal time for controlled burns — cool temps, no wind
A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

It’s an ideal time for controlled burns — cool temps, no wind

If you saw smoke or smelled smoke around the Santa Clarita Valley this past week and wondered why you saw no mention of a brush fire, it’s because firefighters jumped…

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Read more about the article “Regular” rain day sees plenty of crashes across SCV
Firefighters at the scene of blown transformer on Keaton Street. Signal photo, Lorena Mejia.

“Regular” rain day sees plenty of crashes across SCV

A motorist was hurt and taken to the hospital after their vehicle rolled over several times on Highway 14, as thousands of commuters made their way through a soggy Santa…

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Read more about the article Smith chairs committee’s wildfire informational hearing
Drift smoke from regional wildfires makes its way into the Centre Pointe area of Santa Clarita Thursday afternoon. Austin Dave/The Signal

Smith chairs committee’s wildfire informational hearing

The Joint Legislative Committee on Emergency Management, which is chaired by Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, held an informational hearing Tuesday to analyze the best firefighting practices as the state…

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