New owners aim to improve Castaic Village shopping center
The "for lease" sign stands front of many empty storefronts and open businesses of the Castaic Village in Castaic on Wednesday. Dan Watson/The Signal

New owners aim to improve Castaic Village shopping center

Since a Ralphs grocery store shut down at the Castaic Village shopping center five years ago, the number of businesses has sharply declined, leaving those remaining worried about their fate…

UPDATE: Newhall crash victim identified as Valencia man
A single-vehicle collision in Newhall Wednesday morning resulted in one death, according to officials. Gilbert Bernal / The Signal.

UPDATE: Newhall crash victim identified as Valencia man

By Caleb Lunetta & Jim Holt Signal Staff Writers Coroner’s officials have identified the man killed Wednesday morning in a single-vehicle crash in Newhall as Yervand Darabedyan, 61, of Valencia.…

Local author celebrates moon landing’s 50th anniversary with book launch
Local author Karen Jameson signs books at the launch of her book, "Moon Babies," Saturday at Barnes & Noble in Valencia. Emily Alvarenga/The Signal

Local author celebrates moon landing’s 50th anniversary with book launch

Local author Karen Jameson hosted a book launch for her new children’s bedtime book, “Moon Babies,” Saturday at Barnes & Noble.  The event was planned on the 50th anniversary of…

Up the ante and ‘Hold ‘Em for Family Promise’
Family Promise board members and guests gathered for a "Hold 'Em for Family Promise" poker night fundraiser Saturday at Fasthouse. Courtesy of Amanda Pfau

Up the ante and ‘Hold ‘Em for Family Promise’

Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley, a nonprofit dedicated to serving local homeless families, hosted their first Hold ‘Em for Family Promise poker night fundraiser at Fasthouse on Saturday. “Want…

Former Valencia football player Mykael Wright turning heads at Oregon
Valencia's Mykael Wright (2) stiff-arms a Calabasas defender as he runs for extra yardage in the first quarter at Calabasas High School. Dan Watson/ for The Signal

Former Valencia football player Mykael Wright turning heads at Oregon

HOLLYWOOD — When talking about the incoming freshmen at the University of Oregon, head coach Mario Cristobal and linebacker Troy Dye were hesitant to name one that stood out above…

Valencia guard Jake Hlywiak using summer to improve game
Valencia shooting guard Jake Hlywiak puts up a layup in a CIF State Championship game against Cathedral Catholic at Valencia High School last season. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Valencia guard Jake Hlywiak using summer to improve game

With seven seniors graduating from last season’s Foothill League title-winning boys basketball team, Valencia’s Jake Hlywiak is preparing for an even bigger role this upcoming season.  While his senior season…

Valencia catcher Grant Weiss  chooses Loyola Marymount
Valencia's Grant Weiss (24) gets a hit in the seventh inning against Harvard-Westlake in the first round of last year's first-round playoff game. Dan Watson/The Signal

Valencia catcher Grant Weiss chooses Loyola Marymount

Heading into the Area Code Games tryouts in early July, Grant Weiss’ objective was to get noticed by college coaches. The Valencia baseball senior-to-be was ready to have the pressure…

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