Read more about the article Saugus school district aims for Aug. 12 start date
The Saugus Union School District office. Dan Watson/The Signal

Saugus school district aims for Aug. 12 start date

Saugus Union School District officials are aiming for an Aug. 12 start date for the upcoming school year. In order to do so, officials plan to offer two educational formats…

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Read more about the article City presents ‘Art in Isolation’ virtual gallery
"Out There," by Laura Hunt, is one of 40 works included in the city Arts Events division's latest virtual gallery, "Art in Isolation." May 19, 2020. Courtesy image

City presents ‘Art in Isolation’ virtual gallery

The city of Santa Clarita’s Arts and Events division has announced the launch of “Art in Isolation” as their latest virtual art exhibit. The virtual gallery showcases the artwork of…

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Read more about the article Sulphur Springs to interview board applicants, discuss school site
Sulphur Springs Union School District administrative offices.

Sulphur Springs to interview board applicants, discuss school site

The governing board for the Sulphur Springs Union School District is slated to interview the applicants for a vacancy on the board Wednesday, as well as approve an appraiser for…

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Read more about the article El condado de Los Ángeles establece el 4 de julio como fecha de reapertura
FILE PHOTO Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger speaks at the Hyatt Regency Valencia. Eddy Martinez/The Signal.

El condado de Los Ángeles establece el 4 de julio como fecha de reapertura

Por Tammy Murga y Lauren Budman Esta edición: el condado de Los Ángeles establece el 4 de juliocomo fecha de reapertura, una discusión sobre el desfile del 4 de julio de Santa Clarita…

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Read more about the article A shared coronavirus battle
Mary Rios and Roy M. Rios after they moved to Oakmont of Valencia on Jan. 1, 2020. Courtesy

A shared coronavirus battle

Santa Clarita residents Mary and Roy M. Rios celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary on Feb. 4 at their new home in Oakmont of Valencia’s memory care facility. Little did they…

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Read more about the article Senior exercise class goes virtual
Exercise teacher Rosemary Competelli (in the front at bottom) with her Fit For Life exercise class during one of their themed workouts for breast cancer awareness. Courtesy

Senior exercise class goes virtual

When Fit For Life exercise teacher Rosemary Competelli’s senior aerobics classes were canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, she quickly realized she wanted to find a way to keep her…

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Read more about the article Truck rolls over in Valencia, no injuries reported
A pickup truck rolled onto its side at the intersection of McBean Parkway and Allegro Dr. Tuesday afternoon. May 19, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Truck rolls over in Valencia, no injuries reported

A truck rolled over in the middle of an intersection in Valencia on Tuesday. However, no injuries were reported. The collision occurred at the corner of Alegro Drive and McBean…

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Read more about the article 4th of July Parade: City Hall to discuss possibility of allowing the Santa Clarita tradition
Girl Scouts wave to the crowd at the 88th Santa Clarita Valley Fourth of July Parade in Newhall Thursday morning. Cory Rubin/The Signal

4th of July Parade: City Hall to discuss possibility of allowing the Santa Clarita tradition

The Santa Clarita City Council is expected next week to discuss the possibility of the city’s annual Fourth of July parade, a tradition that involves an annual attendance between 15,000…

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Read more about the article CA’s business leaders urge Congress for $1 trillion in pandemic relief
Gov. Gavin Newsom

CA’s business leaders urge Congress for $1 trillion in pandemic relief

California business leaders participating in Gov. Gavin Newsom’s task force on economic recovery have urged Congress to send $1 trillion in pandemic relief for state and local governments.  The leaders,…

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Read more about the article Crazy Otto’s Diner Valencia owner discusses closure
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health orders the closure of the Valencia Location of Crazy Otto's Diner. May 18, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal

Crazy Otto’s Diner Valencia owner discusses closure

After Crazy Otto’s Diner in Valencia was closed Sunday by L.A. County Department of Public Health officials for allowing its customers to dine in despite stay-at-home restrictions, co-owners Jonathan Carrillo…

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L.A. County sees second-highest spike in COVID-19 deaths

L.A. County Department of Public Health officials announced the county’s second-highest one-day death toll Tuesday, as 76 deaths related to COVID-19 were reported countywide, bringing the total to 1,913.  The…

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Read more about the article County sets July 4 as reopening date
FILE PHOTO Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger speaks at the Hyatt Regency Valencia. Eddy Martinez/The Signal.

County sets July 4 as reopening date

Los Angeles County has targeted Independence Day as its goal to “safely” reopen countywide, officials said Tuesday.  To get there, the process will be a slow and gradual one based…

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Read more about the article Pedestrian struck by vehicle in Castaic taken to the hospital
California Highway Patrol officers investigate after a pedestrian was struck by a commercial vehicle in Castaic Tuesday afternoon. May 19, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Pedestrian struck by vehicle in Castaic taken to the hospital

A pedestrian struck by a vehicle in Castaic was transported to the hospital Tuesday. The collision occurred at Castaic Road and Lake Hughes Road at approximately 1 p.m., according to…

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