Read more about the article Hart football’s Thomas makes college commitment
Hart's Ashton Thomas (33) makes a catch on a long pass to score Hart's second touchdown in the first quarter against Downey at Hart on Friday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Hart football’s Thomas makes college commitment

Hart High School football’s two-way player Ashton Thomas transferred in from Chaminade High school ahead of his junior season in 2018. With the help of his friends and family, Thomas…

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Read more about the article SCV basketball prodigy reflects on late Kobe Bryant
Isabella Escribano (center) leans off the bench at a Mamba Academy game. // Photo courtesy of Jeffrey Bui

SCV basketball prodigy reflects on late Kobe Bryant

Sometimes Isabella Escribano cries when she’s in the gym, but only for a few moments. She knows that it’s not what her late teammates and coach would want. “I’m not…

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Read more about the article Liquor store staff share experiences from their shifts
Sheriff's Deputies investigate a shooting at a liquor store at the corner of Golden Valley Road and Sierra Highway on Saturday Night, February 02, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signa

Liquor store staff share experiences from their shifts

When the call went out that a liquor store owner had fatally shot a suspected robber on Sunday, the news traveled fast, not only to law enforcement, but also to…

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Read more about the article Investigators seek answers in Canyon Country shooting
Sheriff's Deputies investigate a shooting at a liquor store at the corner of Golden Valley Road and Sierra Highway on Saturday Night, February 02, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Investigators seek answers in Canyon Country shooting

Detectives are investigating the circumstances around a fatal shooting at a Canyon Country liquor store Sunday night that left a store owner wounded and the suspect dead from multiple gunshot…

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Read more about the article Gas main break results in emergency response
LA County firefighters set up a 600 ft perimeter around a reported gas leak on the construction site near Stratus Street and Skyline Ranch Road while waiting for the Gas Company to arrive and handle the alleged leak, Monday, Feb. 3, 2020. Gilbert Bernal/The Signal

Gas main break results in emergency response

Firefighters and gas officials were called to a gas main break at the Skyline Ranch construction site in Canyon Country on Monday. Officials said the leak, near the intersection of…

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Read more about the article Bank robber connected to Valencia heist pleads not guilty
A Chase bank on the 24000 block of Valencia Boulevard was robbed around 3:15 p.m. on Monday. Signal file photo

Bank robber connected to Valencia heist pleads not guilty

A man suspected to be connected with a Chase bank robbery in Valencia pleaded not guilty to one count of bank robbery in federal court Monday. Forrest Rowe, 49, of…

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Read more about the article One dead, five injured in Grapevine shooting
A shooting occurred just before 1:30 a.m. on a Greyhound bus traveling north on Interstate 5 in the Grapevine, killing one and injuring five. Courtesy of CHP Fort Tejon

One dead, five injured in Grapevine shooting

One person is dead and another five are injured following a shooting on a Greyhound bus in the Grapevine early Monday morning.  California Highway Patrol officers responded to reports of…

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Read more about the article Deputies investigate fatal shooting, report of robbery
Sheriff's deputies search for a suspect as they investigate a robbery near Sierra Highway on Saturday night, Feb. 2, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Deputies investigate fatal shooting, report of robbery

Homicide detectives with the Sheriff’s Department are investigating a fatal shooting that reportedly took place during an attempted robbery Sunday night, according to officials. Deputies and fire officials were called…

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Read more about the article SCV gathers to watch Super Bowl LIV
Santa Clarita Valley residents flocked to Schooners on Soledad Canyon Rd. to watch Super Bowl LIV between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020. Gilbert Bernal/The Signal.

SCV gathers to watch Super Bowl LIV

As the Kansas City Chiefs went up against the San Francisco 49ers in Sunday’s Super Bowl LIV, many would expect to see the majority of Californians rooting for the 49ers,…

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Read more about the article Deputies investigate grand theft at T-Mobile
LA County Deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's station investigated a reported robbery at the T-Mobile store at The Plaza at Golden Valley after two unknown suspects stole several items before fleeing in a dark sedan, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020. Gilbert Bernal/The Signal

Deputies investigate grand theft at T-Mobile

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies are investigating a grand theft at a T-Mobile store in Santa Clarita Sunday afternoon. Shortly after 1 p.m., deputies responded to reports of a…

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Read more about the article David Hegg | The Influence and True Meaning of Leadership
David Hegg is senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church and a Santa Clarita resident. "Ethically Speaking" runs Saturdays in The Signal.

David Hegg | The Influence and True Meaning of Leadership

By David Hegg  It is popular today to suggest that our country is experiencing a lack of leadership. In the current political discussions I hear it all the time. “We…

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