Read more about the article Elementary school special education classroom gifted field trips, stroller
Students from Michelle Merill's special education class from Pico Canyon Elementary visit PetSmart as part of a "Community Learning Field Trip" Thursday morning. December 05, 2019. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Elementary school special education classroom gifted field trips, stroller

Every Thursday in Stevenson Ranch, one can see a classroom full of children eagerly dancing their way down the street or gleefully visiting a grocery store en masse. Pico Canyon…

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Read more about the article McMahan scores 31 as Saugus girls hoops beats Glendora
Saugus girls basketball player Libbie McMahan drives to the hoop in a game against Glendora at Sierra Canyon High School on Thursday. Haley Sawyer/The Signal

McMahan scores 31 as Saugus girls hoops beats Glendora

On Thursday night, Libbie McMahan scored half the points for her team in Saugus girls basketball’s 56-51 tournament win over Glendora at Sierra Canyon. But with a team brimming with…

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Read more about the article Pocock Brewing Company Beer Fest set to benefit Castaic, Santa Clarita education foundations
People fill the event at the 3rd Annual Pocock Brewery Brew Fest in 2019. Photo courtesy of Pocock Brewery.

Pocock Brewing Company Beer Fest set to benefit Castaic, Santa Clarita education foundations

Pocock Brewing Company is readying for its fourth annual Beer Fest this Saturday, with the proceeds set to benefit both the Castaic Education Foundation and the Santa Clarita Valley Education…

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Read more about the article COC culinary institute holds 2nd annual Gingerbread House Competition
Leslie Babikan evaluates one of the entries in the College of the Canyons Gingerbread House Display and Competition held in the school's Culinary arts building Wednesday night. December 04, 2019. Bobby Block / The Signal.

COC culinary institute holds 2nd annual Gingerbread House Competition

Although they might be training to become master chefs, no one is above having fun with a gingerbread house competition during the holiday season. As the semester came to a…

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Read more about the article Rudy Pavini — U.S. Navy — Cold War-Era — Santa Clarita Resident
U.S. Navy veteran Rudy Pavini. Dan Watson/The Signal

Rudy Pavini — U.S. Navy — Cold War-Era — Santa Clarita Resident

Artistry and childlike wonder go hand-in-hand. Rudy Pavini says he’s never grown up and never wanted to. Sure, he served in the military for six years, but if he had…

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Read more about the article Planners to consider extending plan for senior condo complex near Towsley
Oak trees on a currently undeveloped piece of land off of the Old Road and Sagecrest Circle will be removed to make way for a development. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Planners to consider extending plan for senior condo complex near Towsley

For each of the past six years, developers planning to build a senior condo complex near Towsley Canyon on The Old Road have asked regional planners for more time to…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita Public Library to host Family Literacy Festival
The Old Town Newhall library. Dan Watson/The Signal

Santa Clarita Public Library to host Family Literacy Festival

To celebrate literature, music, dance and crafts, the Santa Clarita Public Library is hosting its annual Family Literacy Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Old Town Newhall…

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Read more about the article Clean out your closet for charity
Flair Cleaners is located at 27011 McBean Parkway in Valencia. For more information, visit flaircleaners.com or call 661-753-9900.

Clean out your closet for charity

Flair Cleaners is once again hosting its annual Flair Cares Holiday Clothing and Shoe Drive from now until the end of the year. The Valencia-based dry cleaners provides a number…

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Read more about the article Generational holiday desserts from your neighbors
Families in SCV have dessert recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation to keep the recipe's legacy alive. Courtesy.

Generational holiday desserts from your neighbors

A delicious homemade dessert for the family to enjoy is the cherry on top of every holiday dinner. So it comes as no surprise that families pass down different dessert…

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Read more about the article Ventura Harbor Village to host 43rd annual Parade of Lights
Entry into Parade of Lights sails through Ventura Harbor. Courtesy of Ruby Emery

Ventura Harbor Village to host 43rd annual Parade of Lights

By Kaitlyn Nickerson For The Signal With the holidays upon us and the year coming to a close, many families and businesses are enjoying holiday decor, as well as the…

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Read more about the article Scholarship Foundation creates 11 ‘Saugus Strong’ scholarships
A Saugus Strong sticker on a truck shows support for those involved in the shooting on campus that claimed three students lives and injured three others, Monday, Dec. 2, 2019. Gilbert Bernal/The Signal

Scholarship Foundation creates 11 ‘Saugus Strong’ scholarships

The Santa Clarita Valley Scholarship Foundation has created 11 “Saugus Strong” scholarships for graduating seniors across the William S. Hart Union High School District. The $1,000 scholarships will be available…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita named a silver-level bicycle-friendly community
Frequent bike rider Vince Cavaliere of Valencia rides on the bike path behind Pavillions near McBean Parkway in Valencia. Dan Watson for the Signal

Santa Clarita named a silver-level bicycle-friendly community

To recognize Santa Clarita’s commitment to creating transportation and recreational services for bicyclists, the League of American Bicyclists presented the city with a silver-level Bicycle Friendly Community award.  “Santa Clarita…

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