Read more about the article County experiments with new voting system during mock election
Kyle Write read the prompts while using the headphones in the electronic booths during a mock election held at College of the Canyons in Valencia on Saturday, September 28, 2019. Dan Watson/The Signal

County experiments with new voting system during mock election

Replacing the status quo and procedure for the first time in decades, county officials introduced Santa Clarita to Los Angeles County’s new electronic voting system Saturday. Punching out chads are…

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Read more about the article Fourth annual Gran Fondo returns to Santa Clarita
Avery Boyle and his aunt Desiree Johnson participants in the 2019 Gran Fondo's Family Race. Avery was promised $20 by his aunt for completing the 20 mile loop. September 28, 2019. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Fourth annual Gran Fondo returns to Santa Clarita

By Kimberly Silverio-Bautista  Rainy conditions didn’t stop local residents from participating in the fourth annual Gran Fondo event on Saturday. The event took place at the Santa Clarita Sports Complex…

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Read more about the article Riding in the rain for education
Riders arrive at the Rhythm of the Road Drum Circle hosted by Pocock Brewing Co. to raise money for the Santa Clarita Valley Education Foundation .September 28, 2019. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Riding in the rain for education

Riders were lined up out the door of Pocock Brewery in Valencia as they waited to choose their last poker card of the day for the Rhythm of the Road…

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Read more about the article COC hosts Human Trafficking seminar
Katheriina Rosenblatt tells her story those in attendance at the COC Human Trafficking seminar Friday. Caleb Lunetta/The Signal

COC hosts Human Trafficking seminar

At 14 years old, Katariina Rosenblatt was addicted to cocaine, had a boyfriend connected to Pablo Escobar, was being trafficked through an apartment complex and sexually exploited by grown men.…

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Read more about the article Golden Valley football makes history with win over Newbury Park
Golden Valley senior Johnathan Kaelin runs the ball in a matchup with Newbury Park at Harry Welch Stadium Friday night. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Golden Valley football makes history with win over Newbury Park

By Bryanna WinnerFor The Signal Golden Valley football defeated Newbury Park 55-27 to complete the first-ever undefeated nonleague season and 5-0 start in school history. “5-0 is huge. I believe…

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Read more about the article Hart football beats Downey for Herrington’s 300th win
Hart head coach Mike Herrington, left, talks to quarterback Zach Johnson (16) during the first half on the sidelines during the game against Downey at Hart on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019. Dan Watson/The Signal

Hart football beats Downey for Herrington’s 300th win

Hart football beat Downey 19-13 Friday night at College of the Canyons to earn head coach Mike Herrington his 300th career win. “I’m just happy we were able to hang…

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Read more about the article Learning to live as a stroke survivor
The Day Family has struggled to cope after John Day suffered debilitating brain damage following a series of strokes in 2018. September 21, 2019. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Learning to live as a stroke survivor

As Melissa Day pulled up to the curb of her apartment complex in Canyon Country, she began the process of unloading her family of five from the car. First, she…

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Read more about the article 7 arrested in undercover retail sting
Deputies participating in 'Shopping with a cop' sting operation detain one of the seven suspects. Courtesy photo SCV Sheriff's Station.

7 arrested in undercover retail sting

Deputies posing as shoppers Wednesday night ended up arresting seven people on charges related to theft and drug possession, among others. The undercover operation dubbed “shopping with a cop” was…

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Read more about the article Old Orchard Elementary celebrates 50th anniversary
Kirk Mueller, a retired teacher, returned to lead the audience in singing the schools anthem at the Old Orchard Elementary 50th landmark celebration. Gilbert Berna\The Signal

Old Orchard Elementary celebrates 50th anniversary

With generations sitting next to generations, current students beside former students, young teachers listening to retired teachers, the Old Orchard Elementary School community celebrated its 50th anniversary Friday. During an…

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Read more about the article Public health officials urge county resident to ‘stop vaping now’
File photo of a man vaping. Austin Dave/ The Signal.

Public health officials urge county resident to ‘stop vaping now’

An increasing number of cases of county residents suffering from serious illness due to vaping prompted county health officials to issue a warning Friday urging residents to “stop vaping now.”…

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Read more about the article Vertical construction of new Tourney Road medical building starts
Construction of a new medical building in Valencia ,the latest addition of the Tourney Plaza III, LLC project, goes vertical. Courtesy of CBRE

Vertical construction of new Tourney Road medical building starts

Vertical construction has commenced for a three-story medical office building that is part of a cluster of medical and business offices on Tourney Road in Valencia, CBRE officials announced Monday. …

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