Yearly Archives: 2021
Read more about the article Laemmle officially opens in Old Town Newhall
President Greg Laemmle, left, applauds with dignitaries and the Santa Clarita City Council as they cut the ribbon for the Laemmle Theaters 7 in Newhall on Friday, April 9, 2021. Dan Watson/The Signal

Laemmle officially opens in Old Town Newhall

Nearly 100 people gathered in front of the highly anticipated Laemmle 7 in Newhall to officially open the theater to the Santa Clarita Valley community. Guests were welcomed by the sight of a table filled with theater popcorn, fountain drinks and water placed near…

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Read more about the article Parks commissioners asked to advise on Pioneer Oil Refinery’s future
The Pioneer Oil Refinery in Newhall. 012721/ Dan Watson/The Signal

Parks commissioners asked to advise on Pioneer Oil Refinery’s future

The city of Santa Clarita Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission recently met to receive an update from city staff about the status of the Pioneer Oil Refinery in Newhall.  Recreation and…

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Read more about the article Princess hiring: Cruise line adding 200 positions, restructuring shared professional services group
The Princess Cruise Lines office is located next to the Westfield Valencia Town Center, but it's not considered part of Centennial's new purchase of the mall. Bobby Block/The Signal

Princess hiring: Cruise line adding 200 positions, restructuring shared professional services group

The pandemic brought the cruise industry to a halt last year, with not a single ship having left a U.S. port since.  Now more than a year later, Santa Clarita-based…

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Read more about the article Public Health reports more than 700 COVID-19 cases countywide
Coronavirus. Courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control

Public Health reports more than 700 COVID-19 cases countywide

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials released the following updated COVID-19 statistics Friday:  New COVID-19 cases reported in L.A. County in the past 24 hours: 752  Total COVID-19 cases…

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Read more about the article Judge halts Centennial development project in Tejon Ranch
Site west of Neenach where more than 19,000 homes are proposed in Centennial Specific Plan. photo for the Signal by Jeff Zimmerman

Judge halts Centennial development project in Tejon Ranch

A judge’s ruling this week dealt a setback to the Tejon Ranch Co.’s proposed 19,000-unit Centennial development project in the upper northwest corner of Los Angeles County.   Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff ‘s decision on two cases filed by the Center…

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Read more about the article It’s almost time to carve up the ice at The Cube!
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on February, 26, 2020, is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. Dan Watson/The Signal

It’s almost time to carve up the ice at The Cube!

By Bill Miranda Santa Clarita City Mayor The water has frozen, the skates are sharpened, and the doors are opening soon at The Cube — Ice and Entertainment Center! Residents…

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Read more about the article What are GMOs, what role do they play in our food?
Only a few of the GMO foods sold in the U.S. are available in the produce section of grocery stores, according to the FDA. Most are used to make ingredients for other processed foods. PHOTO COURTESY GETTY IMAGES

What are GMOs, what role do they play in our food?

You may have heard of “GMO” foods before, but what you may not know is the science and purpose behind them. “GMO” is a common term used to describe foods…

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Read more about the article Minding our Santa Clarita neighbors in nature
A family of geese rests near Bridgeport Marketplace Lake in Valencia. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Minding our Santa Clarita neighbors in nature

While Theresa and Patrick Allen knew they’d be surrounded by wildlife when they moved to Bridgeport six years ago, they never expected it to make such an impact on their…

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Read more about the article Staging a home for sale during the pandemic
The Santa Clarita Valley real estate market is experiencing great conditions for sellers right now due to a number of factors. The significance of home staging somewhat depends on the space available, according to the experts. Photo courtesy Martin Realty Group

Staging a home for sale during the pandemic

In a hot residential real estate market like the one Los Angeles finds itself in today, sellers have a long list of steps they can take to get their properties…

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Read more about the article Finding inspired cuisine in the Santa Clarita Valley
Chef Leo Gomez poses with his Miami Cafe banner. That Santa Clarita resident and aspiring restaurateur hopes to bring his take on Cuban comfort food from the Miami area to a more permanent SCV location. Courtesy photo Miami Cafe

Finding inspired cuisine in the Santa Clarita Valley

For most, our experiences often shape who we are as people, and our background becomes the building blocks for who we become.  For chefs, it’s often those experiences and that…

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