Donna’s Day: Some flag-inspired Fourth of July celebratory fun
By Donna Erickson Signal Contributing Editor I eagerly count down the days to the Fourth of July. It’s a special time when Americans gather to celebrate our independence. In my…
Our gardens can reflect the chaparral area, adapting to the chaparral biome but affording more color, fire safety, comfort and productivity. PHOTO COURTESY JANE GATES
Summer gardening in the Santa Clarita chaparral
By Jane Gates Signal Staff Writer Now that the 4th of July is upon us, we are officially heading into summer. Chances are we will not be seeing a lot…
Female house painter in gloves paints the wall.
Remodeling tips from the pros
With the extra time many Americans have spent at home over the past few months, there have been plenty of opportunities to think about how that living space could be…
Can’t stop staring at this Freedom Bark
Figuring out an easy 4th of July dessert can be daunting: You want it look super patriotic, but not be too much work to make. Not being a super-crafty person…
Freedom Strawberries
By Lena Abraham Signal Contributing Writer These delicious strawberries will light up your 4th of July party … vodka is the hidden secret. When brainstorming what to make for July…
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COVID-19 cases continue rise; 1 county advised to bring back stay-at-home orders
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday that COVID-19 cases continue to rise in California, with more than 4,800 new diagnoses in the past 24 hours, which has urged the state to…
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on February, 26, 2020, is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. Dan Watson/The Signal
Enjoy City trails, open space and parks safely
By City Manager Ken Striplin The City of Santa Clarita has built a strong reputation throughout Southern California for the high quality of life our residents enjoy. You’d be hard…
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Cuban heroes or traitors, a haunted Welsh vacation
By Richard Roeper Signal Contributing Writer ‘Wasp Network’ No rating. Running time: 128 minutes. If you happened upon any random sequence from the Netflix film “Wasp Network” and stuck around…
Deputy ropes off an area at the scene of stabbing.
Canyon Country murderer sentenced to 20 years in state prison
Editor’s Note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Signal’s court coverage had been placed on hold. Some court stories may have either been delayed or require additional time to follow…
A man is treated for a head wound after an assault as he points in the direction where the suspect ran on Bouquet Canyon Road near Magic Mountain Parkway on Friday, June 26, 2020. Dan Watson/ The Signal
Deputies search for suspect after reports of assault with deadly weapon
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies searched for a suspect in Valencia on Friday morning after receiving reports of an assault with a deadly weapon that left one man with…
Trinity senior Andrew Pfeiffer fires home in a playoff matchup with Gladstone High School at The William S Hart Pony Baseball and Softball Complex in 2019. Cory Rubin/The Signal
Update: Little leagues in limbo for now
Adds statement for LA County Department of Public Health By Claire CorneliusFor The Signal Youth sports officials seeking clarity from Los Angeles County about a safe return to the fields…
John Boston | New Reforms Are Needed for SCV’s Law Enforcement
The rascal in me takes up far too much land mass. A rageaholic topic erupts like “Defund The Police” and a sly half-smirk tilts the corners of a smile. Defund?…
Letters to the Editor
Dick Cesaroni | On Spineless Governments
Eighty years on this good ol’ Earth and I have never seen such spineless and gutless governments (mayors, governors, supervisors, etc.) in this country just throwing up their hands and…
Legacy Volleyball Club offers 22 club teams and eight developmental teams, each of which provides a place for kids to develop the skills of the game and learn valuable life lessons. Courtesy photo
Legacy Volleyball Club ready for return to action
By Claire CorneliusFor The Signal The Legacy Volleyball Club, founded in 2008 by the Ker family, prides itself on teaching young kids the fundamentals of volleyball and valuable lessons that…
Villanueva calls for multi-agency officer-involved shooting task force
Sheriff Alex Villanueva announced his support Thursday for a task force designed to highlight the issue of law enforcement investigations into officer-involved shootings. The Thursday afternoon announcement, which began with…
Los Angeles County Seal.
BOS greenlights pilot program to serve homeless people with mental illness
Los Angeles County will launch a pilot program that deploys teams of nurses, social workers and counselors to move homeless individuals with mental illness into treatment and housing, following a…
Santa Clarita cases increase by 65; brings total to 2,973
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases within the Santa Clarita Valley have increased by 65 in the last day, bringing the local total to 2,973. The cases for the Santa…
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Newsom declara una emergencia presupuestaria en medio de la preocupación por un posible aumento
Por Tammy Murga y Lauren Budman Esta edición: Newsom declara una emergencia presupuestaria en medio de la preocupación por un posible aumento, el Condado lanza un programa piloto para atender…
Santa Clarita resident Kat Connolly was awarded a Gold Mom's Choice Award for her children's book, “The Adventures of PJ.” Courtesy
SCV author receives children’s book award
When longtime Santa Clarita resident Kat Connolly adopted a blind kitten, she never expected he would teach her such important life lessons about what it means to embrace your differences.…
A two-vehicle collision in Canyon Country resulted in an ambulance being called to the scene on Thursday. June 25, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal
Two-vehicle collision results in call to first responders
A two-vehicle collision in Canyon Country resulted in an ambulance being called to the scene on Thursday. The call came into the Los Angeles County Fire Department at 4:41 p.m.…
