Read more about the article Wellness centers open at two junior highs
Dignitaries and the Ranch Pico Junior High School Principal, Erum Velek second from left, are surprised as the scissors finally cut the ribbon during the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new wellness center at Ranch Pico Junior High School in Stevenson Ranch on Thursday, February 27, 2020. Dan Watson/the Signal

Wellness centers open at two junior highs

Ribbons were cut in celebration of opening two wellness centers within the William S. Hart Union High School District Thursday. The wellness centers, named “the relaxation room” at Rancho Pico…

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Read more about the article CHP pursuit ends in Newhall
A high-speed pursuit that started in Pasadena has been terminated near Magic Mountain Parkway Friday afternoon. February 28, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

CHP pursuit ends in Newhall

A high-speed pursuit that started in Pasadena has been terminated near Magic Mountain Parkway Friday afternoon. The pursuit ended on the north Interstate 5, when the suspect exited their car…

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Read more about the article Saugus’ McMahan honored as best in league
Saugus' Libbie McMahan (3) shoots against Canyon defender Riley Laplant (32) at Canyon on Friday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Saugus’ McMahan honored as best in league

Saugus senior Libbie McMahan is this season’s All-Foothill League girls basketball player of the year. Four years ago, however, McMahan didn’t even want to play basketball. Centurions coach Jason Conn…

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Read more about the article Valencia High students remember the Holocaust
Holocaust survivor Phil Raucher speaks to students at Valencia High School Tuesday morning. February 25, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Valencia High students remember the Holocaust

On the 75th anniversary of the liberation of concentration camps after the Holocaust, 10th-grade students at Valencia High were given the opportunity to hear from three survivors Tuesday. “What started…

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Read more about the article Leonard Snyder — U.S. Navy — Vietnam War — Stevenson Ranch resident
U.S. Navy veteran Leonard Snyder. Dan Watson/The Signal

Leonard Snyder — U.S. Navy — Vietnam War — Stevenson Ranch resident

Leonard Snyder didn’t have an easy childhood, and by 18, he had experienced more than his share of hardships. “It was rougher than rough,” Snyder said. "At that time, walking…

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Read more about the article Trinity focused on defense ahead of CIF-SS title game against Banning
Trinity Classical Academy's John Cervantes-King (12) shoots against Sierra Vista defender William Pacis (3) at Castaic High School on Friday, Feb. 27. Dan Watson/The Signal

Trinity focused on defense ahead of CIF-SS title game against Banning

Trinity Classical Academy and Banning will duke it out on the hardwood Saturday afternoon to determine who will be crowned the CIF-Southern Section Division 5A boys basketball champion. “The team’s…

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Read more about the article SCCS to square up with St. Francis in CIF-SS final
Santa Clarita Christian's Tiago Soares (24) drives through Marantha defenders Isiah Johnson (1) Xavier Thompson (3) to score at The Master's University on Wednesday. Dan Watson/The Signal

SCCS to square up with St. Francis in CIF-SS final

It will be a family affair when the Santa Clarita Christian School boys basketball team and head coach James Mosley face off against St. Francis and Golden Knights freshman Jackson…

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Read more about the article Canyon Country auto-repair shops under new ownership
Brian Solcombe, owner of Halsey's Auto Center in Canyon Country, stands with his staff in front of his company's garage. February 04, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Canyon Country auto-repair shops under new ownership

Auto shop owner Brian Slocombe likes the challenge of figuring out what’s wrong with a car. “Figuring out noises or certain vibrations in cars is fun,” he said. “I like…

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Read more about the article TMU men’s basketball dominates in final home game
The Master's University's Brock Gardner (22) drives in to score against Life Pacific defender Adam Vasquez (24) in the second half at TMU on Thursday. Dan Watson/The Signal

TMU men’s basketball dominates in final home game

No. 20 The Master’s University secured a dominant 105-73 win over Life Pacific University Thursday night at The MacArthur Center during the Mustangs’ final home game of the season. “Super…

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Read more about the article SCV officials discuss involvement, funding for special needs at Bella Vida
Kathryn Barger speaks at the Regional Center Legislative Town Hall held at Bella Vida SCV Senior Center on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

SCV officials discuss involvement, funding for special needs at Bella Vida

At a town hall focused on discussing the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities, legislative officials remained focused on two things: funding and advocacy. “During California's difficult times, the Legislature…

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Read more about the article Homeless task force brainstorms 2020 goals
FILE PHOTO Homeless task force members receive training ahead of the 2020 homeless count on Jan. 21. Tammy Murga/ The Signal

Homeless task force brainstorms 2020 goals

After the annual point-in-time count last month, the Santa Clarita homeless task force reconvened Thursday to brainstorm on priorities for 2020.   The group with more than 30 individuals representing…

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