Read more about the article One lane of northbound 5 freeway to remain closed in response to 5 Fire
Traffic moves south as smoke from a 100 acre fire beside the I-5 Freeway near Templin High Way billows in the distance on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

One lane of northbound 5 freeway to remain closed in response to 5 Fire

The 5 Fire has been halted at 156 acres, and is 80 percent contained, according to social media posts by Angeles National Forest officials.

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Read more about the article Friends, family come out to honor racing legend at Saugus Speedway
Daughters Lindy Hornaday, left, and Alicia Dyer remember their father Bill Foster in a 1960's photo which was hung during a gathering to remember Wild Bill Foster at the Saugus Speedway in Santa Clarita on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Friends, family come out to honor racing legend at Saugus Speedway

Friends and family of “Wild” Bill Foster -- a stock car racer during the height of Saugus Speedway's prime years -- met at the old sports ground Saturday to honor…

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Read more about the article David Hegg | On the Benefits of Engaging Life Actively
David Hegg is senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church and a Santa Clarita resident. "Ethically Speaking" runs Saturdays in The Signal.

David Hegg | On the Benefits of Engaging Life Actively

By David Hegg At the end of a long day I’m usually mentally exhausted and can be found lounging on our family room couch with a television remote in my…

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Read more about the article Ballerina ready for next ‘stepping stone’
Gianna Juliette does a Grand Jeté at the Santa Clarita Ballet Academy in Canyon Country. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Ballerina ready for next ‘stepping stone’

Though most children prefer playful, kid’s music, as a child, Gianna Juliet loved classical music.  “That’s what I always wanted to dance to,” she said. “I would try to go…

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Read more about the article It’s wine o’clock in the SCV
Doug Minnick, left, and Scott Page-Pagter display their wines, Hoi Polloi Winery and Pagter Brothers Winery at the Double Trouble Wine Room in Newhall on Friday, December 14, 2018. Dan Watson/The Signal

It’s wine o’clock in the SCV

Enjoying a glass of wine is much more than a companion for a good meal. The tradition that stretches back thousands of years can now be celebrated at a number…

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Read more about the article 150-acre brush fire breaks out following vehicle fire north of Castaic
The fire grew to over 150-acres Saturday, according to fire officials. Photo by Jeff Zimmerman.

150-acre brush fire breaks out following vehicle fire north of Castaic

UPDATE 7:30: The 5 Fire is has been held at 150 acres, with officials reporting 60 percent containment, according to Fire Information Officer for the Angeles Forest Nathan Judy. UPDATE…

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Read more about the article 2019 Football Camp Series: Trinity Classical Academy
Trinity senior quarterback Rick Roberts throws a pass in a practice at Tesoro Sports Park in North Valencia in the summer. Cory Rubin/The Signal

2019 Football Camp Series: Trinity Classical Academy

Year after year almost every high school football program experiences some type of turnover thanks to student-athletes transferring, injuries and last, but not least, graduation. While some programs might be…

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Read more about the article Outside money dominates race for 25th
From left, Congresswoman Katie Hill, D-Agua Dulce, Angela Underwood Jacobs, Mark Cripe, Suzette Martinez Valladares, who is no longer running, and Mike Garcia. The success Hill has had in fundraising nationally has changed the game for the candidates in the 25th Congressional District race, according to her challengers.

Outside money dominates race for 25th

By Perry Smith Signal Managing Editor A review of recently filed campaign finance reports indicate the 25th Congressional District is on track to have another multimillion-dollar congressional race, with a…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Brush fire from truck fire near Agua Dulce stopped
Los Angeles County firefighters work to douse a vehicle fire that spread to brush on the northbound highway 14 near Escondido Canyon Road Friday evening. Elizabeth Medina for the Signal

UPDATE: Brush fire from truck fire near Agua Dulce stopped

A truck fire at Escondido Canyon Road sparked a brush fire at the height of when, for many, is the time to commute home on the northbound lanes of Highway…

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