Read more about the article Man accused of robbing a Stevenson Ranch business at knife-point arrested
Suspect booked at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station. photo courtesy, SCV Sheriff's Station.

Man accused of robbing a Stevenson Ranch business at knife-point arrested

Deputies arrested a suspect who allegedly wielded a knife and threatened employees at a business he’s accused of robbing.  Roberto Alonso, 31, described by deputies as an unemployed transient, was…

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Read more about the article Barger appoints seven to serve on landfill advisory committee
A trash truck dumps its load at the Chiquita Land Fill in Castaic in 2018. Dan Watson/The Signal

Barger appoints seven to serve on landfill advisory committee

Citing their commitment and willingness to serve, L.A. County 5th District Supervisor Kathryn Barger announced Thursday the appointment of seven people tapped to serve on the Chiquita Canyon Landfill Community…

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Read more about the article Natalie Ramirez caps off summer with first-place finish at USA Track and Field Junior Olympics
Recent West Ranch graduate Natalie Ramirez won the gold medal in women's discus at the Junior Olympics. She will be attending UCLA in the fall. Eddy Martinez/The Signal.

Natalie Ramirez caps off summer with first-place finish at USA Track and Field Junior Olympics

Recent West Ranch graduate Natalie Ramirez is having herself a memorable summer in the throwing ring as she prepares for her upcoming freshman year at UCLA. Ramirez dominated the Foothill…

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Read more about the article Saugus boys hoops Nate Perez selected to NCAA College Basketball Academy
Canyon junior Anthony Regalado has his shot blocked by Saugus' Nathan Perez and Stephen Tampus in a Foothill League match up at Saugus High School. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Saugus boys hoops Nate Perez selected to NCAA College Basketball Academy

Whether it was in the weight room or putting up shots in the gym, Saugus varsity boys basketball sophomore-to-be Nate Perez has been a workhorse, even if it meant waking…

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Read more about the article Finding loving homes in the SCV
11 year-old Mary from Columbia shows displays her nails on Friday as she describes her experiences while staying with Kidsave host, Linda Tyler in Valencia as she hopes to meet prospective parents. Dan Watson/The Signal

Finding loving homes in the SCV

Eleven-year-old Mary traveled to Valencia from Colombia for five weeks this summer. She, like many other 11-year-olds, loves to play outside, write and dance, yet Mary is missing something many…

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Read more about the article Albert Ewing — U.S. Air Force — Vietnam-era veteran — Valencia resident
U.S. Air Force veteran, Albert Ewing, L.A. County Recreation Services Leader at William S. Hart Park with his sound equipment. Dan Watson/The Signal

Albert Ewing — U.S. Air Force — Vietnam-era veteran — Valencia resident

Back in second grade, Albert Ewing had a teacher with “flaming red hair” who was mean to the students. She didn’t know what art was all about, he said, and…

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Read more about the article WiSH Education Foundation reaches $550,000 mark
WiSH Education Foundation Executive Director Amy Daniels celebrates hitting the $500,000 in donations mark front of the William S. Hart Union School District office in Santa Clarita. Dan Watson/The Signal

WiSH Education Foundation reaches $550,000 mark

WiSH Education Foundation officials announced they’ve reached the half-million-dollar mark in charitable contributions to the schools and students of the William S. Hart Union High School District. Founded in 2011,…

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Read more about the article One of 2 local men arrested in meth ring bust sentenced to prison term
Patrick M. Fry,left, and Travis Hills-Garcia, of Santa Clarita, were two of five picked up as part of a national drug trafficking ring in 2018.

One of 2 local men arrested in meth ring bust sentenced to prison term

One of two Saugus men arrested just over a year ago for involvement in a nationwide meth-trafficking ring was sentenced earlier this month in a Pennsylvania court to at least…

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Read more about the article Artists needed for September ‘Artquinox’ event
Audience members interacting with the work and the artists at Artquinoxen #1: Vernal Convergence at The Main in Newhall Friday, March 29. Courtesy of Mani Benavides

Artists needed for September ‘Artquinox’ event

Arts for Santa Clarita, an art advocacy organization, is looking for artists to participate in the next Artquinoxen event in September.  “What we’re trying to do is highlight and draw…

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Read more about the article Another week with the Summer Sunset Concert series
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

Another week with the Summer Sunset Concert series

The Valencia Marketplace’s Summer Sunset Concert series continues with music-filled evenings on Fridays, featuring The Yacht Groove this week.  The Yacht Groove, is a party band who will play all…

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Read more about the article Valencia Jazz & Blues Concert Series hosts CD-release party for Kelly’s Lot
Kelly's Lot entertaining the crowd at Valencia Jazz and Blues Summer Concert Series Friday, July 27, 2018. Michele Lutes/The Signal

Valencia Jazz & Blues Concert Series hosts CD-release party for Kelly’s Lot

The 20th annual Valencia Jazz & Blues Concert Series continues Friday night with a Kelly’s Lot CD-release party. Kelly’s Lot has previously performed at the concert series, and Kelly Zirbes,…

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Read more about the article Once Upon a Time … In Santa Clarita: Tarantino movie opens Thursday
A still from "Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood" of Leonardo DiCaprio. In the background is Melody Ranch. Photo by Andrew Cooper © 2019 CTMG, Inc..

Once Upon a Time … In Santa Clarita: Tarantino movie opens Thursday

Hollywood director Quentin Tarantino is known for his genre-defying blockbuster films that combine elements of art house, violence and comedy in his Academy Award-winning films. And the San Fernando Valley…

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Read more about the article Sulphur Springs unveils new buses for the district
Gretchen Bergstrom, Assistant Superintendent Sulphur Springs Union School District stands in the doorway of the first of three new propane powered buses to arrive at the district headquarters in Santa Clarita on Wednesday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Sulphur Springs unveils new buses for the district

During the Wednesday night board meeting, the Sulphur Springs Union School District board caught a glimpse of the first of three new buses rolling into the district for the coming…

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Read more about the article Burglars sought in weekend Saugus heist
Image of burglary suspect captured by video surveillance. Image courtesy SCV Sheriff's Station.

Burglars sought in weekend Saugus heist

Local sheriff’s detectives are hoping the public can identify three men suspected of burglarizing a Saugus business early Saturday. Images of the three suspects were captured by video surveillance cameras. …

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