Read more about the article Christy Smith | VLF Bill: Government Working for You
Assemblywoman Christy Smith, District 38 speaks to the crowd after being sworn in at Oak Hills Elementary School in Valencia on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Christy Smith | VLF Bill: Government Working for You

By Christy Smith Assemblywoman  At the core of good governance is efficiency and collaboration. What I’ve found during my years in public service is that elected officials across all levels…

Continue ReadingChristy Smith | VLF Bill: Government Working for You
Read more about the article David W. Hegg | On the Importance of Discipline in Society
David Hegg is senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church and a Santa Clarita resident. "Ethically Speaking" runs Saturdays in The Signal.

David W. Hegg | On the Importance of Discipline in Society

By David Hegg Someone has said “you will always have time to do the things you really need to do.” I’m not sure that is always accurate, but I do…

Continue ReadingDavid W. Hegg | On the Importance of Discipline in Society
Read more about the article Tomato Joe’s Pizza offers a self-serving beer wall
Customer Gary Questa of Canyon Country samples one of the numerous varieties of beer available at the self serve beer bar at Tomato Joes Pizza & Taps in Santa Clarita on Thursday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Tomato Joe’s Pizza offers a self-serving beer wall

When Tomato Joe's Pizza & Taps opened its Canyon Country location, it not only added another branch to the popular Valencia location — it added a whole new way to…

Continue ReadingTomato Joe’s Pizza offers a self-serving beer wall
Read more about the article Lacrosse sees big push in Santa Clarita
Valencia's Preston Trujillo is pressured by Hart's Kyle Wiggins in a Foothill League game at Hart High School on Thursday, March 21, 2019. Haley Sawyer/The Signal

Lacrosse sees big push in Santa Clarita

Hart boys lacrosse coach Tony Uebelhardt remembers the first time he watched a college lacrosse game on television. He was flipping through the channels in search of a sport to…

Continue ReadingLacrosse sees big push in Santa Clarita
Read more about the article Robert Lamoureux: leaky pipe, patio crack
Courtesy photo A homeowner with a patio crack this large will need to backfill it with sand, then apply a product called Sika flex, a urethane-based product that has elasticity.

Robert Lamoureux: leaky pipe, patio crack

Robert, I live in Canyon Country and, recently, we had some plumbing issues where a pipe ruptured and we couldn’t get the water to stop flooding. So, plumbers brought in…

Continue ReadingRobert Lamoureux: leaky pipe, patio crack
Read more about the article City’s 1st female building inspector blazes trail
Jennifer Turcios, the city of Santa Clarita's first woman inspector, started as an intern for the city in the summer of 2017. Courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita.

City’s 1st female building inspector blazes trail

By 4:30 a.m., Jennifer Turcios is tending to her four children, making sure all their snacks, homework and after-school materials are packed for another day. Just a couple hours later,…

Continue ReadingCity’s 1st female building inspector blazes trail
Read more about the article 2019 Cowboy Festival kicks off with thousands of attendees
Caleb Smith, 6, takes a turn at the axe throw at The 2019 Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival held at William S. Hart Park in Nehwall on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

2019 Cowboy Festival kicks off with thousands of attendees

On Saturday, the Santa Clarita community gathered once more to celebrate the Cowboy Festival, with plans to continue the festivities well into Sunday. This year’s event was once again being…

Continue Reading2019 Cowboy Festival kicks off with thousands of attendees
Read more about the article SCV children and families gather for ‘Play Day’
Ethan Servello, 2, plays with water beads at the "Children's Play Day" at College of the Canyons on Saturday. Emily Alvarenga/The Signal

SCV children and families gather for ‘Play Day’

Santa Clarita families came together for a day of play on Saturday as the College of the Canyons Center for Early Childhood Education hosted its 16th annual “Children’s Play Day”…

Continue ReadingSCV children and families gather for ‘Play Day’
Read more about the article Bethlehem SCV brings families together for Easter fun, helping their community
Children, first to fourth-grade age take off from the staring line to collect plastic Easter eggs on the ground containing candy during the 9th Annual Easter Eggventure event presented by Bethlehem SCV in Canyon County on Saturday, April 13, 2019. Dan Watson/The Signal

Bethlehem SCV brings families together for Easter fun, helping their community

Children made a mad dash to collect as many eggs as possible during the ninth annual Easter Eggventure at Bethlehem SCV in Canyon Country on Saturday. Families gathered for some…

Continue ReadingBethlehem SCV brings families together for Easter fun, helping their community
Read more about the article Natural remedies found right in your own home
Hot water, trace mineral drops, apple cider vinegar, lemon and max-B ND. It's great for digestion, energy, and alkalining and detoxifying the body. Courtesy of Valencia Wellness Center 

Natural remedies found right in your own home

We all know that chicken soup isn’t only good for the soul, but also for helping relieve cold and flu symp- toms. And what many might not realize is that…

Continue ReadingNatural remedies found right in your own home
Read more about the article Grill masters face off at Wolf Creek for sixth annual challenge
Will Saylor, left, and Danny Hernandez compete in the 6th Annual Grill Master Challenge held at Wolf Creek Brewery in Valencia on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Grill masters face off at Wolf Creek for sixth annual challenge

Charcoals smoldered as four champions of the Grill Master Challenge competed against each other for the sixth annual cook-off at Wolf Creek Brewery in Valencia on Saturday, with the proceeds…

Continue ReadingGrill masters face off at Wolf Creek for sixth annual challenge
Read more about the article Pedestrian killed in Highway 14 crash described as 60-year-old man
One person was killed on the northbound side of Highway 14 south of the Golden Valley Road off-ramp, April 12, 2019. Austin Dave / The Signal.

Pedestrian killed in Highway 14 crash described as 60-year-old man

California Highway Patrol Newhall investigators have revealed new details surrounding the collision that killed a single pedestrian on the northbound side of Highway 14 Friday. A report submitted by CHP…

Continue ReadingPedestrian killed in Highway 14 crash described as 60-year-old man