Monthly Archives: September 2019
Read more about the article Trinity places flags to honor 9/11 victims
Members of Young Americans for Freedom add four flags for Americans who died at the Benghazi embassy in 2012 during the seventh annual 911 Never Forget Project event to honor those who died in the 911 attacks at a memorial held at Trinity Classical Academy in Valencia on Wednesday., September 11, 2019. Dan Watson/The Signal

Trinity places flags to honor 9/11 victims

Early in the morning, half an hour before school was set to begin, students, staff and parents gathered on Trinity Classical Academy’s front lawn on Wednesday to honor the victims…

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Read more about the article The Big Sandwich to premiere ‘All Inclusive’ original show at The MAIN
Christopher Flowers, Tim McGowan, Keri Green and Joe Rosland (left to right) rehearse a scene from their original comedy "All Inclusive." Matt Fernandez/ The Signal

The Big Sandwich to premiere ‘All Inclusive’ original show at The MAIN

The Big Sandwich Theater Company, which takes its name from the desire to emulate the “hammy” and “cheesy” styles of Monty Python and Carol Burnett, formed in 2016 with the performance of their first original show “Change the Station.” Their second show, "All Inclusive" premieres at The MAIN on Friday.

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Read more about the article Deputies take woman into custody after traffic stop
LASD deputies arrest a motorist for narcotics after a traffic stop at the intersection of Copper Hill and Alta Vista Ave. Wednesday morning. Gilbert Bernal\TheSignal

Deputies take woman into custody after traffic stop

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies arrested a woman on suspicion of narcotics possession after a traffic stop in Valencia. Deputies conducted a traffic stop on a Ford Festiva around…

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Read more about the article Award-winning artist to host watercolor demo for artist association on Oct. 21
Award-winning artist Anette Power credits her mom, who is also a painter, and growing up on an island off the Swedish coast for providing a childhood full of creative exploration. Power is conducting a demo on Oct. 21. Courtesy photo.

Award-winning artist to host watercolor demo for artist association on Oct. 21

Anette Power’s watercolor demo is scheduled to be held during the Oct. 21 meeting of the Santa Clarita Artists Association. This event is free, open to the public and begins…

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Read more about the article Detectives seek help locating at-risk missing woman
Missing Person, Nakita Monkhouse. Courtesy photo

Detectives seek help locating at-risk missing woman

Detectives with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Missing Persons Unit issued a news release Wednesday seeking the public’s assistance in locating 31-year-old Nakita Marie Monkhouse. Monkhouse was last seen…

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Read more about the article Mayor Marsha McLean: Explore Seasons, and try something new
City of Santa Clarita Mayor Marsha McLean prepares to fire at the bulls eye as coach Jason Sures, left, looks on during the ribbon cutting ceremony of the new archery range in the Haskell Canyon Open Space on Thursday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Mayor Marsha McLean: Explore Seasons, and try something new

What is your passion? Do you enjoy dancing, music or art? Would you like to discover a new hobby and develop skills that you didn’t know you had? By taking…

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Read more about the article President of local veteran group speaks to retired teachers
Elliott Wolfe speaks to a group of retired teachers during a meeting. Elliott and his wife started the Santa Clarita Veterans Collaborative.

President of local veteran group speaks to retired teachers

At the California Retired Teachers Association’s first meeting of the year, Elliott Wolfe, president of Santa Clarita Veterans Collaborative, spoke about how his group started due to the needs of…

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Read more about the article City Council decides to name portion of City Hall after founding father Boyer
Santa Clarita City Hall is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. File Photo

City Council decides to name portion of City Hall after founding father Boyer

Santa Clarita City Hall will not be named after one of the city’s founding fathers, but a portion of it will, following combined ideas and a vote by council members…

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Read more about the article Sung and Park lead Vikings girls golf to win in Foothill League meet No. 2
Valencia girls golf's Ashley Song places a tee at Hansen Dam Golf Course earlier this season. Haley Sawyer/The Signal

Sung and Park lead Vikings girls golf to win in Foothill League meet No. 2

Valencia girls golf won triple on Tuesday at Hansen Dam Golf Course in Pacoima in the second Foothill League meet of the season. Ashley Song and Sung Park tied for…

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Read more about the article Five Foothill League cross-country teams show out at Cool Breeze Invitational

Five Foothill League cross-country teams show out at Cool Breeze Invitational

Five of the six Foothill League cross country teams took to Brookside Country Club in Pasadena to showcase just what they have at the Cool Breeze Invitational on Friday. The…

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Read more about the article Car in ditch causes Metrolink delays
Santa Clarita Valley sheriff’s deputies reported Tuesday a vehicle was struck by a Palmdale-bound Metrolink train, prompting delays and an investigation by first responders. (@SCVSheriff Twitter account)

Car in ditch causes Metrolink delays

Santa Clarita Valley sheriff’s deputies reported Tuesday a vehicle was struck by a Palmdale-bound Metrolink train, prompting delays and an investigation by first responders. https://twitter.com/Metrolink/status/1171633280640311296?s=20 “The location was Lang Station…

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Read more about the article SCV residents escape “Stranger Things” at the Valencia Library
A group of friends work together to conquer the Stranger Things themed escape room at the Valencia Library Monday evening. Cory Rubin/The Signal

SCV residents escape “Stranger Things” at the Valencia Library

Santa Clarita families stepped into the shoes of the young protagonists of the hit show “Stranger Things” when the Valencia Library turned its meeting room upside down to create a Hawkins Middle School themed escape room.

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Read more about the article Sulphur Springs to discuss assemblies, professional development, hearing tests
Sulphur Springs Union School District administrative offices. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Sulphur Springs to discuss assemblies, professional development, hearing tests

Planetarium assemblies, professional development and hearing tests are on the docket for the Sulphur Springs Union School District’s governing board meeting Tuesday. Among other items, the district is looking at…

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Read more about the article Arts Commission to look into artist and proposal for new SCV Sheriff’s Station artwork
A group photo of all the dignataries in attendance at the groundbreaking for the new Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station on Golden Valley Road in Canyon Country on Wednesday. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Arts Commission to look into artist and proposal for new SCV Sheriff’s Station artwork

Santa Claritans could soon help a Los Angeles artist learn more about the local culture and history of the area for the development of artwork at the new Santa Clarita…

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Read more about the article Manager of the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument visits SCV
file photo. Captured using high dynamic range settings, snow on the San Gabriel Mountains can be seen from Vasquez Rocks in Agua Dulce. Katharine Lotze/Signal

Manager of the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument visits SCV

The man who manages the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument has been slated to speak in Valencia on Thursday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. Local members of the Sierra Club…

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Read more about the article County approves Barger motion to fast-track funds to fight homelessness
Kathryn Barger, Los Angeles County 5th District supervisor, and Santa Clarita Mayor Marsha McLean discuss Metro transit and other topics at the City Council special meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019. Gilbert Bernal/The Signal

County approves Barger motion to fast-track funds to fight homelessness

Santa Clarita can continue pursuing its individualized plan in addressing homelessness with its share of $6 million in Measure H funds after county supervisors approved a motion by Supervisor Kathryn…

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