Carl Kanowsky
Carl Kanowsky: Epoch’s creative genius
For the Fourth of July weekend, Terry and I went to Paso Robles to visit family and to meet and taste with three of the most highly acclaimed winemakers from…
Signal 100|The Saga of ‘Big’ Bill Bonelli
No. 30 in a series of 52 commemorating 100-year anniversary of The Signal Just about everyone in the Santa Clarita Valley has driven past what used to be the Bonelli…
Foothill League track and field athletes compete at Junior Olympic Championships
Some of the best track and field athletes from around the country recently competed in the week-long USATF Hershey National Junior Olympic Track and Field Championships in Sacramento from July…
Veronica Alvarez appointed as director of the CalArts Community Arts Partnership, which provides free arts education for Los Angeles County youth. Courtesy of CalArts
CalArts welcomes Veronica Alvarez as new Community Arts Partnership director
The California Institute of the Arts has selected Veronica Alvarez as its newest director of the Community Arts Partnership, touting her robust background in arts education and community building. The…
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L.A. Metro board approves motion to improve Antelope Valley Line service
The L.A. Metro Board recently approved recommendations to improve Antelope Valley Line service, which helps countless Santa Clarita Valley commuters among the 7,000 daily passengers moving from Lancaster to Los…
Canyon Country man accused of bilking V.A. out of $4M
A Canyon Country man accused of bilking the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs of more than $4 million is scheduled to go to court in February. Robert Waggoner, 56, was…
Preliminary hearing set for man accused of 6 rapes
After more than a year of failed attempts to set a date for a preliminary hearing, a Canyon Country man accused of raping more than a half-dozen women while allegedly…
SIGNAL FILE PHOTO: Six Flags Magic Mountain located in Valencia.
Three out-of-town teens accused of stealing from roller coaster patrons
At least three students from out of town were arrested Saturday at Six Flags Magic Mountain, accused of stealing cell phones, wallets and other small personal items left by park…
The Connell family celebrates the birth of their 11th baby. Left to right: Back: Scott, Nathan (2), Paul (16), Timothy (17), Joanna (14); Middle: Kayla (11), Hannah (13); Front: Abbie (4), Emily (6), Brandi & baby Daniel Thayne, Mandy (8), & Courtney (9)
Family welcomes 11th child born at Henry Mayo
While the Connell family moved away from Santa Clarita almost 10 years ago, they continue to return to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital for all their medical care — including the…
LASD car. Signal file photo.
Felon arrested for illegally having tear gas
A convicted felon found lounging on a couch by a dumpster Saturday was arrested on suspicion of trespassing, possessing drug paraphernalia and, because of his prior convictions, illegally possessing tear…
Igor & Red Elvises perform their song, Gypsy Heart at the first Valencia Market Place Summer Sunset Concert in Stevenson Ranch on Friday. Dan Watson/The Signal
Another Friday night with the Summer Sunset Concert series
The Valencia Marketplace’s Summer Sunset Concert series continues with music-filled evenings on Fridays, featuring Sgt. Pepper this week. Sgt. Pepper, is a L.A.-based Beatles tribute band who play with the…
Paul Butler
Paul Butler: Oh man!
I often say: “I’m no psychologist — I’m a recovering accountant” but there are some aspects of human behavior I simply don’t understand. I seem to find myself a lot…
A firefighter doused a brush fire sparked by a vehicle fire Saturday night. Photo for the Signal, Rick McClure.
Newhall brush fire extinguished in about 30 minutes
A vehicle fire that sparked a brush fire that then “jumped a hill,” prompting a full brush-fire response, was snuffed out within a half-hour over the weekend. About 8:15 p.m.…
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
Assessor touts rise in values for SCV
Santa Clarita placed third among cities in the Los Angeles County area with the most growth in real estate and business property values, according to the 2019 tax assessment roll…
CHP: alleged race on Highway 14 reaches 120 mph
Two drivers allegedly re-created a race from the “Fast & Furious” movie franchise over the weekend, leading to an arrest by California Highway Patrol officers. Two cars similar to the…
Salvation Army teams up with Walmart to 'Stuff the Bus.' Signal File Photo
Salvation Army teams up with Walmart to ‘Stuff the Bus’
Stevenson Ranch and Copperhill Walmarts and the Santa Clarita Valley Salvation Army are joining forces to provide new school supplies to local children in need during the “Stuff the Bus”…
Linda Davies, support group leader bowling at the Grandparents as Parents bowling event. Gilbert Bernal/The Signal
Grandparents as Parents hosts bowling day
Families from the Grandparents as Parents program were invited to Santa Clarita Lanes to enjoy some quality time together as part of the new Bella Vida senior center program. Bella…
Military veterans and caretakers of individuals with special needs gathered at Mimi's Cafe for a Salute to Heroes dinner. Matt Fernandez/ The Signal
Unsung heroes get their recognition
On Sunday afternoon, Milcah White hosted a “Salute to Hometown Heroes” reception at Mimi’s Cafe, where she and her business partners presented certificates of recognition from Sen. Scott Wilk and Rep. Katie Hill for military veterans and those who have devoted themselves to caring for special needs individuals.
Magician Mark Brifman performs a magic trick at the second annual Conjuring for Cure at Chabad of SCV. Matt Fernandez/ The Signal
Magicians dazzle the audience to raise awareness for Parkinson’s disease
Ladies, gentlemen and children of all ages gathered around the stage at Chabad of Santa Clarita Valley on Sunday morning to be both awed by magic and support a charitable cause during the second annual Conjuring for a Cure event.
Letters to the Editor
Scott Ponegalek | Notice Increased Air Traffic?
Is it only me or has anyone else noticed there are more commercial airplane flights flying low over our valley in the last few months? Did you know that due…
