Local club swimmers make a splash at CA Speedo Summer Sectionals
Heading into the final 100 meters of the men’s 200-meter butterfly C-Final, Canyons Aquatic Club swimmer Jonathan Quick looked up and saw something out of the corner of his eye:…
UPDATE: Man, dog transported after rollover traffic collision
UPDATE 9:17 p.m.: Officials on the scene have reported that the second “individual” in the vehicle was a dog that was also transported by AMR to a nearby animal hospital.…
Luis Mejia (1) of the Blue Team looks to the umpire for the call after making the out at second base on Red Team baserunner Anthony Del Angel (44) at the Hart Sports Complex in Valencia on Thursday. Dan Watson/The Signal
Santa Clarita hosts USA Baseball 12U National Team ahead of Baseball World Cup
The USA Baseball 12U National Team has spent the last week in Santa Clarita, preparing for the upcoming World Baseball Softball Confederation U-12 Baseball World Cup that starts next Friday…
Mike's Diner in Castaic was transformed for a special live-action episode of "SpongeBob SquarePants" that aired Friday, July 12. Courtesy photo
SpongeBob makes a stop at Castaic diner
Mike’s Diner in Castaic was recently visited by everyone’s favorite yellow sponge who lives in a pineapple under the sea. Yes, that’s right. SpongeBob SquarePants came to Castaic in a…
A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal
Person suffered serious injury from attack in Val Verde
A person reported to have been violently assaulted near Val Verde Park was rushed to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Thursday afternoon. Shortly after 1:05 p.m., paramedics with the Los Angeles…
Supervisor Kathryn Barger
Barger submits motion to investigate septic system letter
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors heard a motion Tuesday by Supervisor Kathryn Barger to correct an error in the Department of Public Health’s records that resulted in a…
Nancy Philips, left, and Sarah Gilberts discuss their plans for starting Wellness Centers at West Ranch and Canyon High Schools at the William S. Hart Union School District Office in Santa Claritqa on Wednesday. Dan Watson/The Signal
Hart district hopes wellness centers increase feeling of safety, comfort on campuses
While working on Hart District campuses as social workers, Nancy Phillips and Sarah Gilberts said they started to see an uptick in the students coming into visit them. Whether it…
LASD car. Signal file photo.
Thieves make off with makeup
Deputies began combing the area around Magic Mountain shortly after noon Thursday, looking for makeup thieves. Shortly before 12:30 p.m., at least two people, possibly four, entered the Ulta Beauty…
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Burglary suspects arrested in possession of stolen collectibles
Two were arrested early Tuesday morning in Castaic after being found in possession of multiple stolen collectibles, sheriff’s officials reported. Around 3 a.m., deputies conducting patrol checks on businesses in…
Cindy and Lando Pacleb of Valencia dance as Igor & Red Elvises perform their song, Everybody Twist, at the first Valencia Market Place Summer Sunset Concert in Stevenson Ranch on Friday. Dan Watson/The Signal
Summer Sunset Concert series continues at Valencia Marketplace
The Valencia Marketplace’s Summer Sunset Concert series is in full swing for a summer of outdoor, music-filled evenings on Fridays. This week will feature The Hodads, who are a favorite…
The Interstate 5 Freeway northbound lanes are empty in Castaic due to heavy rain and snow on the grapevine on Thursday morning. Dan Watson/The Signal
The Old Road Saga Continues: Castaic continues fight over heavily congested road
A portion of The Old Road in Castaic residents have been calling a “choke point” and “major issue” for over a decade was skipped in a recent review of the…
Why You Should Look at Gas Hot Water Systems for Your Home
A gas hot water system has a lot of benefits. If you don’t already have one in place, it may be just the upgrade that you need to kickstart your…
The importance of having reliable couriers for your online business
If you’re running an online business, do you have access to couriers and delivery services that make things easier for you? A good courier service at your beck and call…
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Board of Supervisors adopt traffic regulations in Stevenson Ranch, Castaic
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to make a series of changes in traffic regulations that affect some areas in the Santa Clarita Valley. For the Stevenson…
L.A. County firefighters transported a man to the hospital with serious injuries after a late-night crash Wednesday. Photo by Rick McClure
Late-night big-rig crash leaves 1 dead, 1 seriously injured
California Highway Patrol officers are investigating a fatal collision late Wednesday evening that left a Central Valley man dead in a big rig truck and a passenger in the truck…
Airforce Vietnam Vet Frederick Carter speaks to a reporter at his Valencia home. Cory Rubin/The Signal
Frederick Carter — U.S. Air Force — Vietnam Veteran — Valencia Resident
Staff Sgt. Frederick Carter has lived in his retirement home in Valencia for six years. A five-bedroom, five-bathroom, Mediterranean-style home nestled in the Vista Hills community, its natural lighting and…
Letters to the Editor
Stephen Maseda | Letter Misinterprets Abortion Views
I read Mr. Jim de Bree’s response (July 7) to my letter (June 23), and then reread my letter. I would suggest that anyone interested do the same. My letter…
Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce Incoming Chair Nancy Starczyk speaks after being sworn in during Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce 95th Awards & Installation Gala held at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on Friday, January 26, 2019. Dan Watson/The Signal
Save the Date: Chamber’s Legislative Leader forum scheduled for October
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce invites the public to hear from local elected representatives at its inaugural Legislative Leaders Forum on Friday, Oct. 4. The forum will run…
Valencia's Grant Weiss prepares to throw a pitch in a summer game against Notre Dame of Sherman Oaks at Notre Dame on Wednesday, July 3, 2019. Haley Sawyer/The Signal
Canyon’s Root, Valencia’s Weiss showcase talents at Area Code Games
The tryouts for the Area Code Games, a summer baseball showcase, feature some of the best prep baseball players in Southern California, but even in the cream of the crop,…
Supervisor Kathryn Barger
Barger submits motion to investigate septic system letter
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors heard a motion Tuesday by Supervisor Kathryn Barger to correct an error in the Department of Public Health’s records that resulted in a…
