Monthly Archives: November 2019
Read more about the article It’s time for some ‘Thankful Giving’
Olivia Twitchell, left, and Kirsten Catbagan, right, assemble more than 2,000 homemade Thanksgiving meals for the homeless, veterans, people in shelters, vitims of abuse, single parents, first responders and more at JamWest Caribbean Foods Wednesday afternoon. Cory Rubin/The Signal

It’s time for some ‘Thankful Giving’

Since 2012, Santa Clarita residents have come together to prepare and deliver approximately 2,000 homemade Thanksgiving meals for those in need with the annual Thankful Giving. Over the course of…

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Read more about the article Boston Market replacement remains a mystery
Boston Market locations in the Los Angeles area, including on Bouquet Canyon in Santa Clarita (pictured) changed its name to Los Angeles Market in support of the Dodgers for the World Series. Tammy Murga/ The Signal

Boston Market replacement remains a mystery

Since Santa Clarita’s only Boston Market closed its doors in July, there has been much talk about what will replace it. The storefront, located at 26543 Bouquet Canyon Road, has…

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Read more about the article Child airlifted to hospital from Sand Canyon
File photo. Rescue Helicopter 16 of the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Signal Photo, Cory Rubin.

Child airlifted to hospital from Sand Canyon

A child suffering an undisclosed medical condition was airlifted to safety and a pediatric hospital late Wednesday afternoon in Canyon Country. Shortly after 4:20 p.m., paramedics with the Los Angeles…

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Read more about the article Local schools donate socks to Family Promise
Lauren and Paige Piper collected 865 pairs of socks at Mountainview Elementary and Fenton STEM Academy students. Photo courtesy of Family Promise.

Local schools donate socks to Family Promise

Growing up, kids unwrapping gifts Christmas morning often take the fresh pack of socks they’ve received for granted. However, for others, those socks can make a world of a difference,…

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Read more about the article Papadopoulos: SCV needs more federal assistance
George Papadopoulos announces his candidacy for California's 25th congressional district. Courtesy photo

Papadopoulos: SCV needs more federal assistance

After teasing an announcement since October, former Donald Trump aide George Papadopoulos said Wednesday he’s running to fill the vacant 25th Congressional District seat with an America-first agenda and a…

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Read more about the article LAPD throws dragnet over Newhall neighborhood in search of suspect
LAPD officers prepare to make entry to an apartment complex to search for a felony suspect that was involved in a pursuit that terminated near 6th Street and Pine in Newhall Wednesday evening. Cory Rubin/The Signal

LAPD throws dragnet over Newhall neighborhood in search of suspect

A man wanted by officers of the Los Angeles Police Department who was spotted in Newhall sparked a neighborhood to be cordoned off and a manhunt launched for the suspect…

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Read more about the article Community donates to Bridge to Home during holiday season
Client John Thomas Winkler eats his dinner provided by the Emerson family of Santa Clarita at Bridge to Home on Nov. 22. Photo Tom Cruze/For the Signal

Community donates to Bridge to Home during holiday season

Joining in with cities and municipalities across the nation, the Santa Clarita City Council officially recognized November as Homeless Awareness month. “The homeless issue in Southern California has reached epidemic…

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Read more about the article Home Instead organizes secret Santa for seniors
Santa Clarita residents will be able to help seniors in need this holiday season by picking up a paper ornament from a tree like this at businesses across town. Matt Fernandez/The Signal

Home Instead organizes secret Santa for seniors

Home Instead is running its “Be a Santa to a Senior” program for the 15th year. Partnering with businesses in Santa Clarita and Antelope Valley, Home Instead has set up trees filled with with paper ornaments with the names of seniors and items that they need or would like to receive for Christmas.

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Read more about the article Wife hopes to fulfill husband’s last wish
Craig Bennett, who was recently placed on hospice care following a five-year battle with cancer, stands with Paige, his eleven-year-old daughter, in front of the car he hopes she will one day drive. November 27, 2019. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Wife hopes to fulfill husband’s last wish

When time is not guaranteed, what would you do for your loved one in their final months? For Krysta Bennett, she and her family are using their last months with…

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Read more about the article West Ranch marching band wins state, dedicates performance to Saugus High
West Ranch High School Drum Majors (left to right) Robby Legat, Joey Trimonte and Cameron Delgadillo stand with their "Saugus Strong" banner and state champions recognition. Photo courtesy of the West Ranch Marching Band.

West Ranch marching band wins state, dedicates performance to Saugus High

The West Ranch High School marching band went home with a gold medal for best band on Nov. 16, after competing in the annual 5A state championships. The conclusion to…

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Read more about the article Morning rain triggers rollovers in the SCV
A driver traveling North on SR 14 went off the road landing on the Via Princessa entrance ramp temporaily causing communters to drive the wrong way to get arond the non-injury crash, Wedensday, Nov. 27, 2019. Gilbert Bernal/The Signal

Morning rain triggers rollovers in the SCV

By Jim Holt & Gilbert Bernal Signal Staff Writers Early morning rain created slick roadways for Santa Clarita Valley commuters Wednesday morning, sparking more than a half-dozen “non-injury” collisions, spinouts…

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Read more about the article Heavy rain, snow hits the SCV and surrounding areas
SIGNAL FILE PHOTO: Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station's deputies are on snow patrol in Gorman on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019. Courtesy of the SCV Sheriff's Station

Heavy rain, snow hits the SCV and surrounding areas

Snow has begun falling on the Grapevine as the Santa Clarita Valley is hit with heavy rainfall, which is expected to last through Thursday. “This is a main cold front…

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