Read more about the article Castaic School District board set to participate in governance workshop
Castaic Union School District Building. Dan Watson/The Signal

Castaic School District board set to participate in governance workshop

The board members of the Castaic Union School District are set to participate in a governance workshop facilitated by the California School Boards Association on Saturday. District officials said the…

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Read more about the article Health care among fastest-growing job markets in SCV, nation
Dr. Nader Tossoun, an ambulatory care pharmacist with Northeast Valley Health Corporation, speaks with a patient at one of NEVHC's Health Centers. Photo courtesy of Michael Suorsa/NEVHC.

Health care among fastest-growing job markets in SCV, nation

Health care and business jobs are growing the most across the nation as the U.S. population ages and the Baby Boomer generation retires, according to a real estate study. Santa…

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Read more about the article Former TMU guard Mike Penberthy hired as Lakers shooting coach
Valencia's Matt Justice (22) is awarded a medal by former Laker Mike Penberthy, center, for winning the three-point contest at the Signal's eighth annual SCV Hoops Finale at Saugus High School as Hart district spokesman Dave Caldwell looks on. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Former TMU guard Mike Penberthy hired as Lakers shooting coach

The Lakers continue to reload their coaching staff ahead of the 2019-20 NBA season as first-year head coach Frank Vogel hired former Los Angeles Lakers and The Master’s University’s shooting…

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Read more about the article TMU Insider: West Ranch alumnus joins men’s basketball team
West Ranch grad Ryan Beddeo will bring his game to The MacArthur Center (pictured) next season as he joins The Master’s University men’s basketball team for the 2019-2020 season.

TMU Insider: West Ranch alumnus joins men’s basketball team

Ryan Beddeo, a combo guard with NCAA Division 1 experience and local roots, has signed to play for The Master's University men's basketball team in 2019-2020. Beddeo starred at West…

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Read more about the article Calling all cornhole enthusiasts: Avenues SLS cornhole tournament returns
Tom O'Brien aims to make a shot at the Avenues SLS annual cornhole tournament at Wolf Creek Brewery. Ryan Mancini/The Signal

Calling all cornhole enthusiasts: Avenues SLS cornhole tournament returns

Avenues Supported Living Services, a nonprofit created to support people with developmental disabilities in remaining active in their communities, is hosting its third annual Cornhole Tournament FUNdraiser and Silent Auction…

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Read more about the article Hot rod driver in his 60s hurt when vehicle crashes in gully
A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Hot rod driver in his 60s hurt when vehicle crashes in gully

A man in his 60s suffered a head injury and was taken to the hospital Friday after his hot rod crashed into a gully on Davenport Road, near Agua Dulce.…

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Read more about the article Eugene Taylor — U.S. Airborne — World War II — Valencia Resident
U.S. Army Colonel, Eugene Taylor displays his WWII uniform. Dan Watson/The Signal

Eugene Taylor — U.S. Airborne — World War II — Valencia Resident

Included among the collection of art pieces decorating Col. Eugene Taylor’s home is “Chikara, The Loyal Son,” a limited edition print of a painting by Hisashi Otsuka. The sole subject…

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Read more about the article 2019 Football Camp Series: Hart High School
Hart senior quarterback Zach Johnson throws the ball during practice at Hart High School Thursday afternoon. Cory Rubin/The Signal

2019 Football Camp Series: Hart High School

At around 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dave Padilla seemed simultaneously one of the most loved and hated coaches on the Hart football staff, at least according to the players. “Jogging…

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Read more about the article West Ranch dancer earns $5K scholarship after doubling the size of Christian club
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Scholarship recipient Katie Jurkowski at West Ranch High School on Thursday. Dan Watson/The Signal

West Ranch dancer earns $5K scholarship after doubling the size of Christian club

Although her brother jokingly downplays the physicality, strength and stamina required of dancers, recently graduated West Ranch ballerina Katie Jurkowsi is being recognized as a top leader and athlete in…

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Read more about the article Smith, Stern to hold Aliso Canyon oversight hearing
Newhall School District Board Member Christy Smith, speaking at the podium is joined by concerned citizens, Congressman Brad Sherman, left, and California State Senator Henry Stern, right, at the one-year anniversary press conference of the Aliso Canyon blowout held at the entrance of the Aliso Canyon gas storage facility in Porter Ranch on Wednesday, October 24, 2018. Dan Watson/The Signal

Smith, Stern to hold Aliso Canyon oversight hearing

Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, and Sen. Henry Stern, D-Canoga Park, are inviting residents to a joint oversight hearing in Porter Ranch on Tuesday, when the two will join state…

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