Read more about the article Newhall School District receives  cybersecurity grant
The Newhall School District Building in Valencia. 010820. Dan Watson/The Signal

Newhall School District receives cybersecurity grant

After having to put virtual lessons on hold due to a ransomware attack late last year, the Newhall School District was named Wednesday as one of the six districts from…

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Read more about the article Valencia High Class of ‘21: ‘Live in Simple’
As the sun sets the Valencia High graduating seniors march to "Pomp and Circumstance" during the Valencia High graduation held at College of the Canyons on Friday, 060421. Dan Watson/The Signal

Valencia High Class of ‘21: ‘Live in Simple’

Definitively the largest graduating class this year for the Santa Clarita Valley, the Valencia High School Class of 2021 watched as 664 fellow Viking graduates walked across the stage to…

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Read more about the article Bridge to Home moves shelter operations
The permanent shelter facility at the Drayton Street site was approved by the city Planning Commission on March 16 and construction is anticipated to get underway in the next couple of months. Courtesy.

Bridge to Home moves shelter operations

Bridge to Home has temporarily relocated its homeless shelter operations to vacant land on Pine Street. The owner of the site, Trammell Crow Co. and partner, who are the developers of The Center at Needham Ranch, will…

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Read more about the article Obelisks honoring Saugus shooting victims a place to ‘reflect, connect and heal’
Attendees take pictures of the two obelisks unveiled in honor of Gracie Muehlberger, and Dominic Blackwell in the Memorial Plaza Dedication held at Central Park in Saugus on Friday, 060421. Dan Watson/The Signal

Obelisks honoring Saugus shooting victims a place to ‘reflect, connect and heal’

Hundreds of people joined the Blackwell and Muehlberger families at Central Park Friday morning to unveil mosaic-covered obelisks dedicated to Dominic Blackwell and Gracie Muehlberger, victims of the 2019 Saugus High School shooting.  Frank Blackwell, Dominic’s father, told the…

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Read more about the article City Council to continue district-based elections discussion
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on Feb. 26. Dan Watson/The Signal

City Council to continue district-based elections discussion

District-based elections are on the Santa Clarita City Council’s agenda for a closed session discussion next week.  Council members will discuss Tuesday the California Voting Rights Act lawsuit brought against the city in February 2020 alleging that the city’s current “at-large”…

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Read more about the article Temporary outdoor dining set to end with 100% indoor occupancy at restaurants
Jo and Larry Wertz enjoy a lunch at the outdoor dining area of Old Town Junction in Newhall Monday afternoon. November 23, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Temporary outdoor dining set to end with 100% indoor occupancy at restaurants

Temporary outdoor dining at Santa Clarita restaurants, set up during the pandemic, may be coming to an end this month, pending new state health orders and their impact on indoor seating capacity.   Last June, the…

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Read more about the article Golden Valley track ready to ‘make some noise’ at CIF Prelims
Adonijah Currie, right, followed by Golden Valley High teammate Jade Teal in second place, goes on to win the Girls 400 Meter Dash at College of the Canyon on Friday, 052122. Dan Watson/The Signal

Golden Valley track ready to ‘make some noise’ at CIF Prelims

With CIF Prelims for track taking place Saturday in Moorpark, Golden Valley High School head coach Lonnie Davis was excited the Grizzlies athletes will have at least one more chance…

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Read more about the article COC celebrates Class of ’21: ‘History has its eyes on us’
College of the Canyons graduates, A. Bizares, left, and Larisa Barlan take a selfie during the 2021 Grad Walk celebration held in the Honor Grove at College of the Canyons in Valencia on Thursday, 06032. Dan Watson/The Signal

COC celebrates Class of ’21: ‘History has its eyes on us’

Graduates from College of the Canyons walked across the stage in a modified commencement ceremony throughout the first week of June to celebrate the completion of degrees and certificates.  COC saw 2,360 students petition for…

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Read more about the article Exer announces Sports & Schools program
Exer is offering COVID-19 antibody tests to patients who suspect they may have been infected with the virus but recovered. April 27, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Exer announces Sports & Schools program

As more youth return to sports, Exer Urgent Care announced it’d be providing students with complimentary sports screening exams and EKGs through its Exer Sports & Schools program.  The program…

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