Read more about the article Smith’s co-authored ‘Share Our Values’ film tax credit advances
FILE PHOTO: Crews work on set of filming being done in the Santa Clarita Valley.

Smith’s co-authored ‘Share Our Values’ film tax credit advances

A California bill co-authored by Assemblywoman Christy Smith that would give tax breaks to film productions that move out of states with restrictive abortion laws has cleared a hurdle in…

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Read more about the article Activists, students discuss gun bills
Rep. Katie Hill, who spoke at the Night of Action to Prevent Gun Violence event on Wednesday, speaks to Santa Clarita Valley high school students who are members of Students Demand Action. Tammy Murga/ The Signal Viewers can download

Activists, students discuss gun bills

Activists and a group of local high school students gathered Wednesday evening in Valencia to voice their thoughts on gun violence and call for more legislation in the wake of…

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Read more about the article Maurice Windom — U.S. Army — Iraq veteran — Santa Clarita resident
Veteran Maurice Windom. Dan Watson/The Signal

Maurice Windom — U.S. Army — Iraq veteran — Santa Clarita resident

Maurice Windom described his father as a disciplinarian. “It was a different time then,” Windom added. “We bumped heads a lot when I was coming up, but that’s the way…

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Read more about the article Measure E continues to benefit college
From left to right, Board of Trustees member Steve Zimmer, BOT member Edel Alonso, Chancellor Dianne G. Van Hook, BOT Vice President Michael Berger, BOT Clerk Michele Jenkins and BOT member Joan MacGregor at the groundbreaking of the Science Center at the College of the Canyons Canyon Country Campus on Wednesday, Jan, 24, 2018. The science center is one of multiple projects that were funded through the college's bond measure. Courtesy Photo

Measure E continues to benefit college

College of the Canyons’ second issuance of Measure E bonds yielded $85 million that will be used to upgrade the Canyon Country and Valencia campuses. The interest bonds went to…

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Read more about the article SCV alumni making strides in NFL
Tedric Thompson, a Valencia High and University of Colorado alum, was drafted in the fourth round of the NFL Draft to the Seattle Seahawks. Photo courtesy University of Colorado Athletics

SCV alumni making strides in NFL

Heading into Week 2 of the NFL preseason, rookies, veterans and undrafted players are all trying to put their best foot forward in order to make the best impressions and…

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Read more about the article Deputies investigate assault near Valencia mall
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station can be reached by calling 661-260-4000.

Deputies investigate assault near Valencia mall

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies are investigating a report of an assault near the mall Thursday. “There was a victim that was assaulted and (sustained injuries),” said Lt. Ignacio…

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Read more about the article Vegetation fire breaks out near COC and I-5
Firefighters climb to two ridgelines on either side of the fire on Valencia Boulevard Thursday. Signal Photo, Jim Holt

Vegetation fire breaks out near COC and I-5

By Brennon Dixson & Jim Holt Signal Staff Writers A vegetation fire near Valencia Boulevard and Interstate 5 prompted the evacuation of College of the Canyons’ Early Childhood Education Center…

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Read more about the article Motorcyclist suffers minor injury in morning crash
A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Motorcyclist suffers minor injury in morning crash

A motorcyclist suffered minor injuries and was taken to the hospital Thursday morning, following a traffic collision with a car on Highway 14. About 6:40 a.m., paramedics with the Los…

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Read more about the article City to host meeting for nonprofits interested in 2020 community services and arts grants
Santa Clarita City Hall is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. File photo

City to host meeting for nonprofits interested in 2020 community services and arts grants

Local nonprofits interested in learning how they can benefit from $180,000 available through the city of Santa Clarita for projects and program enhancements are invited to attend an upcoming meeting…

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Read more about the article 2019 State of City to highlight local film industry; tickets available
West African drumming troupe Zadonu performs for the attendees, in honor of the theme a “City of the Arts” during the annual State of the City event, which was held at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on Thursday.

2019 State of City to highlight local film industry; tickets available

Tickets are now on sale for this year’s State of the City Luncheon, which will highlight all things film.  The annual event, whose theme this year is “Santa Clarita —…

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