Read more about the article Melody Ranch, Placerita gate saga continues
Residents pass through the gate on Placerita Canyon Road on Thursday, October 29, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Melody Ranch, Placerita gate saga continues

With a recent ruling, a judge allowed a Placerita Canyon movie studio’s lawsuit over a nearby HOA’s gate access and associated claims of vehicle damage to move forward, continuing a years-long grievance between the two sides.  The Placerita…

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Read more about the article SCV resident swings into action on new Spider-Man show for kids
Canyon Country resident Chris Moreno is supervising director of "Marvel's Spidey and his Amazing Friends." Courtesy of Disney

SCV resident swings into action on new Spider-Man show for kids

Comic industry veteran and Canyon Country resident Chris Moreno recently got the opportunity to help bring one of his favorite superheroes to life as supervising director of “Marvel's Spidey and…

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Read more about the article Deputies look into racing, possible DUI in fatal Castaic crash investigation
Firefighters respond to a crash where a vehicle overturned into a backyard in Castaic on Sunday. August 08, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Deputies look into racing, possible DUI in fatal Castaic crash investigation

By Emily Alvarenga & Caleb Lunetta Signal Senior Staff Writers Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials said they are investigating a Castaic crash that killed a local teen and injured…

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Read more about the article Smoke from northern California fires seen in SCV
Nearly a dozen wildfires were burning in California as of Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021. Courtesy of CalFire

Smoke from northern California fires seen in SCV

Smoke from wildfires burning in Central and Northern California, including the second-largest wildfire in California history 450 miles away, reached the Santa Clarita Valley over the weekend. Of the 11…

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Read more about the article Listening as records spin around again
Dante Pinker organizes records of his favorite genre, post-punk and punk, at Voodoo Vinyl, his records store that opened in 2018 in Old Town Newhall. The Signal/Kev Kurdoghlian.

Listening as records spin around again

By Kev Kurdoghlian Signal Staff Writer Records are back! The format has gained in popularity over the past decade — a trend made visible by a 4% increase in turntable…

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Read more about the article History and tradition keeps ’em coming back
Forty-year employee, Server Gail Johnson pours coffee for long-time customer Larry McKinley at The Original Saugus Cafe. Dan Watson/The Signal

History and tradition keeps ’em coming back

By Caleb Lunetta Signal Staff Writer There are three things Santa Clarita residents take great pride in: Christmas, football and breakfast. Whether it’s whose side of town has the best…

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Read more about the article Canyon Country Community Center: A Destination for All
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on February, 26, 2020, is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. Dan Watson/The Signal

Canyon Country Community Center: A Destination for All

By Ken Striplin Santa Clarita City Manager When the brand-new Canyon Country Community Center on Soledad Canyon Road and Sierra Highway opens its doors to­ the public later this year,…

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Read more about the article Golden Valley fire grows to 25 acres
A Los Angeles County Fire water dropping helicopter makes a drop as hand crews battle a fire beside the Highway 14 Freeway near Golden Valley Road in Santa Clarita on Saturday, 080721. Dan Watson/The Signal

Golden Valley fire grows to 25 acres

Firefighters are close to stopping further spread of a 25-acre fire that started on the northbound side of Highway 14 at Golden Valley Road around 1:15 p.m. Saturday.  Winds pushed the fire to spread northward, according…

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Read more about the article Driver arrested after car drives off Newhall Ranch Road
A minivan crashed through a fence and rolled down a 30 foot embankment from Newhall Ranch Road near Millhouse Drive in Santa Clarita on Friday, 080621. Dan Watson/The Signal

Driver arrested after car drives off Newhall Ranch Road

Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies arrested the driver of a vehicle that drove into an embankment off of Newhall Ranch Road approximately a half-mile east of Bouquet Canyon Road Friday afternoon.  The driver,…

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Read more about the article Felix makes more Olympic history with 11th medal
Allyson Felix, of United States smiles after taking the bronze, in the final of women's 400-meters at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Felix makes more Olympic history with 11th medal

Allyson Felix made Olympic history for a second consecutive day when she won her 11th career Olympic medal Saturday, making her the most decorated U.S. track Olympian.  Felix, 35, won gold in the women’s 4x400-meter relay â€“ her last race at the Tokyo…

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Read more about the article Legislative Republicans call for budget transparency and accountability
State Sen. Scott Wilk speaks during the Valley Industry Association's fourth annual State of the State luncheon at the Hyatt Regency Valencia in Valencia on Friday, 062521. Dan Watson/The Signal

Legislative Republicans call for budget transparency and accountability

California Republican legislative leaders sent a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom urging him to protect essential services down the road by ensuring expenses are reflected accurately in the 2021-22 state budget.  â€œThe budget…

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Read more about the article Felix makes Olympic history with 10th medal
Allyson Felix, of United States smiles after taking the bronze, in the final of women's 400-meters at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Felix makes Olympic history with 10th medal

By Signal Staff  Allyson Felix made Olympic history on Friday, winning her 10th medal to put her in a tie with Carl Lewis as the all-time most decorated U.S. track Olympian,…

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