Read more about the article Cents boys hoops topples Hart in overtime thriller
Adrian McIntyre (2) drives towards the basket as Dillon Barrientos (3) tries to defend him at Saugus High School on Feb 7. // Haley Sawyer/The Signal

Cents boys hoops topples Hart in overtime thriller

Saugus boys basketball gave the Santa Clarita Valley the most exciting game to kickoff League play in early January and they capped off the season with another thriller. This time,…

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Read more about the article School Day Cafe teaches students how to prepare a healthy meal
Jo Kremer, an area supervisor at School Day Cafe, shows students from Fair Oaks Elementary basic cooking techniques at a demonstration held at their Valencia facility Friday morning. February 07, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

School Day Cafe teaches students how to prepare a healthy meal

For School Day Cafe’s 25th year, they hosted their first “Kids Cooking” demonstration of the year Friday morning where fourth-graders from Fair Oaks Ranch Elementary School learned basic cooking skills. …

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Read more about the article Saugus girls hoops goes undefeated for first time in school history
Libbie McMahan (3) of Saugus shoots against Vanessa Zavala (33) of Hart at Saugus on Friday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Saugus girls hoops goes undefeated for first time in school history

Saugus girls basketball beat Hart 62-41 on Friday night at Saugus High School to become the first undefeated basketball team — boys or girls — in school history. The Centurions…

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Read more about the article CalArts alum nominated for Best Animated Feature at the Academy Awards
Animated films are one of the things the SCV has a well-known influence on, thanks to California Institute of the Arts, which has produced numerous winners. Netflix’s Santa Claus origin story “Klaus” was directed, written and produced by CalArts alum Sergio Pablos, was nominated for Best Animated Film. Courtesy Netflix.

CalArts alum nominated for Best Animated Feature at the Academy Awards

California Institute of the Arts alum Sergio Pablos could possibly take home an Oscar at the 2020 Academy Awards in the category of Best Animated Feature for his animated film…

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Read more about the article L.A. County hosts artwork competition to celebrate 19th Amendment
Los Angeles County are hosting an artwork competition to commemorate the 19th amendment, where winners can take home $4,000. Courtesy.

L.A. County hosts artwork competition to celebrate 19th Amendment

To commemorate the centennial celebration of the 19th amendment, the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture is hosting an artwork competition, in which artists can submit their art…

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Read more about the article Coronavirus: At least two SCV residents quarantined aboard Diamond Princess
"Cruise Ship leaving Seattle" by harry_nl is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

Coronavirus: At least two SCV residents quarantined aboard Diamond Princess

At least two Santa Clarita residents are among the more than 3,700 passengers on board the Diamond Princess cruise ship that has been quarantined off the coast of Yokohama, Japan,…

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Read more about the article First Newhallywood Film Festival to celebrate entertainment’s first power couple
The Newhallywood Silent Film Festival will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the marriage between Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks, Sr. Photo Courtesy of the City of Santa Clarita

First Newhallywood Film Festival to celebrate entertainment’s first power couple

In honor of the 100th wedding anniversary between Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks Sr., William S. Hart Park and other venues around the city will host the inaugural Newhallywood Silent Film Festival, highlighting films starring Pickford and Fairbanks.

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Read more about the article CalArts to take over Troubadour for Soundstream 2020
CalArts’ Laugh Queens rock the Troubadour at Soundstream 2019,. Rafael Hernandez, Courtesy of CalArts.

CalArts to take over Troubadour for Soundstream 2020

On Monday, CalArts students will perform at the legendary West Hollywood nightclub for the Soundstream 2020 showcase concert. From electronica to goth rock to Afropop by individual student artists and bands, Soundstream will showcase the talents of NMND, Tauri, My Boyfriend, Bridgette Blank, Skullmatter, Vicken Hovsepian, Makalo, Bart Tholamew and J.Lyn.

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Read more about the article Two-month lane closures on Valencia Blvd. planned during construction work
Dan Watson A student waits on the sidewalk as traffic heads for West Ranch High School on Valencia Blvd. on the first day of school in Stevenson Ranch on Thursday. 081612

Two-month lane closures on Valencia Blvd. planned during construction work

A two-month median construction project on Valencia Boulevard will result in lane closures near Tourney Road and Interstate 5 starting Monday, the city of Santa Clarita announced Friday.  Street improvements,…

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Read more about the article Air Force visits Golden Valley
Nicole Pitoni, a junior ROTC student at Golden Valley High School, center, takes the controls of a virtual reality flight simulator Thursday afternoon as part of an Air Force recruitment event on campus. February 06, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Air Force visits Golden Valley

Golden Valley High students received a visit Thursday from the United States Air Force, getting a chance to learn about careers and participate in military simulations. The Air Force Performance…

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Read more about the article Suspect leads law enforcement on high-speed chase
Highway Patrol officers wait by the southbound on-ramp of Highway 14 near Golden Valley as a high speed pursuit races towards Santa Clarita from the Palmdale area. February 07, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Suspect leads law enforcement on high-speed chase

What began as a traffic stop for a kidnapping suspect in Palmdale eventually evolved into a high-speed freeway chase Friday. According to Lt. Joshua Borbon of the Santa Clarita Valley…

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Read more about the article City donates recycle bins to Golden Valley
Santa Clarita Mayor Cameron Smyth, center, represented the city along with Councilman Bob Kellar, far right, at an event where students from Golden Valley High School's Human Rights Watch club accepted donations of recycling bins to be used on campus. February 06, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

City donates recycle bins to Golden Valley

The city of Santa Clarita donated 25 recycling bins to a student organization at Golden Valley High School Thursday. The student-run organization Student Taskforce for Human Rights Watch started a…

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Read more about the article Hart District revises student-privacy, residency policies
The William S. Hart Union High School District. Dan Watson/The Signal

Hart District revises student-privacy, residency policies

William S. Hart Union High School District board members adopted a handful of board policies Wednesday, in order to comply with state immigration and physical education laws. The board unanimously…

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Read more about the article Woman hit by vehicle in Granary Square parking lot
One person was taken to hospital following a traffic collision involving a pedestrian in Granary Square Friday morning. February 07, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Woman hit by vehicle in Granary Square parking lot

Fire officials said a woman was hit by a vehicle in the parking lot at Granary Square on Friday. The call came in at 11:34 a.m. as a pedestrian-vs.-vehicle collision…

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Read more about the article Bob Comer — U.S. Air Force veteran — Valencia resident
U.S. Air Force veteran Bob Comer displays a portrait of himself in the service at 18 years old while stationed in Brooklyn, New York. Dan Watson/The Signal

Bob Comer — U.S. Air Force veteran — Valencia resident

While growing up, Bob Comer was easily bored when it came to schoolwork, and didn’t take it seriously. “I wasted a lot of time,” he said. “I didn’t grow up…

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