CIF-SS announces girls tennis team playoff brackets
Open DivisionWest Ranch at University Division 2Hart at PolyThacher at Valencia First-round playoff matches are scheduled for 2 p.m. on Nov. 6 unless otherwise agreed upon by the competing teams.
LA County deputies recover stolen vehicle after recognizing it while out on patrol Monday morning, Nov. 4, 2019. GIlbert BernalThe Signal
Deputies recover car after stolen-vehicle investigation
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials recovered a vehicle after a deputy on patrol recognized the make and model of a car reported stolen. A deputy spotted the silver Toyota…
Jeff Prang, Los Angeles County assessor
Jeff Prang: It’s all about the method
A technological dilemma facing the most populous county in the nation was how to take a massive amount of data wedded to an antiquated mainframe, green screen, technologically four-decade behind-the-times…
Cybersecurity in Santa Clarita: What measures are being taken?
Cybersecurity has become big business throughout the US recently, and its growth shows no signs of abating. The rapid surge of the digital age has brought an increased need for…
A Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputy was involved in a traffic collision near the intersection of Magic Mountain Parkway and McBean Parkway in Valencia on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. Emily Alvarenga/The Signal
Deputy involved in Valencia crash
A Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputy was involved in a two-car traffic collision Sunday evening in Valencia. Just after 5 p.m., a collision occurred near the intersection of Magic…
Santa Clarita residents attend the Newhall Church of the Nazarene fall festival dressed in costumes to trick or treat for candy from church volunteers, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. Gilbert Bernal/The Signal
Nazarene hosts annual Fall Fest
Though Halloween had passed, community members and parishioners still donned their costumes for Newhall Church of the Nazarene’s annual Fall Fest on Sunday. The church had to reschedule the event…
Carlos Larios, winner of the Santa Clarita Half Marathon, passes the finish line with a finish time of 1:14, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. Signal file photo
Marathon returns to Santa Clarita
Santa Clarita resident and Trinity Classical Academy running coach Timmy Kahovec took home his first marathon win on his home turf Sunday at the Santa Clarita Marathon. “It feels surreal,”…
Runners move as a pack over various terrain through SCV during the Santa Clarita Marathon, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. Gilbert Bernal/The Signal
Runners return to Santa Clarita for marathon
Dolores Valencia threw her hands up as she crossed the finish line at the Santa Clarita Marathon on Sunday, breaking the tape for the third time. “It feels fantastic,” she…
The Hart High School Marching Band and Colorguard performed at the 36th annual Rampage band competition Saturday evening. November 02, 2019. Bobby Block / The Signal.
Rampage marches through Santa Clarita
Friday night might be for football, but this Saturday night was for the marching bands at Cougar Stadium at College of the Canyons. Thousands of students, musicians and parents descended…
Families enjoy the festivities at Elevate Church's Family Thrill Night on Main Street in Newhall Thursday night. Cory Rubin/The Signal
Elevate church celebrates Halloween
Families filled Main Street Thursday night for Elevate Church’s Thrill Night to enjoy live music, games, a 4-D show, inflatable slides, free candy and more. The street was filled with…
Q&A with a psychiatrist at COC
Students, faculty and community members came together Wednesday evening at College of the Canyons to have their questions answered by nationally recognized psychiatrist Dr. Alex Kopelowicz, about mental health, treatment…
Sulphur Springs Union School District administrative offices.
SSUSD resumes class schedule following Tick Fire closures
Sulphur Springs Union School District resumed its regular class schedule Monday, following closures set in place last week due to the Tick Fire. SSUSD students and parents experienced an unexpected…
CIF-SS announces football playoff brackets
Division 2San Clemente at Valencia Division 4Chaparral at Hart Division 7Canyon at SerranoQuartz Hill at West Ranch Division 14South Torrance at Trinity Classical Academy All games are scheduled to begin…
Letters to the Editor
Susan Plumb | Trees Posing a Danger?
My issue is the 100-foot trees surrounding our backyard, which is controlled by the city of Santa Clarita. The trees are massive and hover over our two-story home. As I…
Our View | Whoever Represents 25th, It Should Be One of ‘Us’
By The Signal Editorial Board There’s a quirk in the Constitution. It’s in the requirements for a member of Congress. Some of it, you’d expect. A member of the House…
Robert Lamoureux: garage solutions
Question No. 1 I have a four-car garage here in Valencia, that I’ve had for about 15 years. There are a significant number of oil stains on the floor and…
Nicholas Burgess prepares his home for the approaching Tick Fire in the Shadow Pines neighborhood of Canyon Country on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019. Emily Alvarenga/The Signal
Emily Alvarenga | Tick Fire: Reflections from the fire lines
Working in the media does have its perks. The occasional media sneak preview at Six Flags Magic Mountain is always popular in the newsroom; there are the interesting and unique…
Remy (A5322036) is a 11-year-old tuxedo cat available for adoption at the Castaic Animal Care Center. Courtesy of Castaic volunteer, Joel Rosario
Saving furry friends with flare, creativity
With approximately 6.5 million pets entering animal shelters nationwide each year, volunteers at rescues across the country are constantly searching for homes. The sheer volume of pets, especially after recent…
Tim Whyte | Owned Mistakes and Flawed Political Strategy
By Tim Whyte Signal Editor So for now, we have no one in Congress. Ending a two-week firestorm of media attention, Katie Hill, the Democratic congresswoman from Agua Dulce, called…
Dennis Nobile, owner of Sun Air Parts in Valencia, inspects one of several WW2 era, zero time, 28 cylinder R-4360 engines at Sun Air Parts in Valencia. Dan Watson/The Signal
Flying high after all these years
With only a handful of planes in the world still running a 28-cylinder R-4360 engine, Dennis Nobile, owner of Sun Air Parts in Valencia, a world-renowned supplier of vintage aircraft…
