Yearly Archives: 2022
Read more about the article Canyons hoops wins wild Holiday Classic, beats OCC, 101-93 
Canyons forward Jonah El-Farra (42) goes up for a lay up over Orange Coast guards Trent Williams (15) and Jydon Hall (4) during the Cougar Holiday Classic championship game at College of the Canyons in Valencia, Calif., on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022. Canyons won 101-93. Chris Torres/The Signal

Canyons hoops wins wild Holiday Classic, beats OCC, 101-93 

For the first time in six years, the Cougar Holiday Classic trophy will remain home at College of the Canyons. The COC Cougars won an up and down tournament championship Thursday…

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Read more about the article Wind advisory set-in place during SCV’s rain
A man steps off the curb as a light rain falls at the corner of Pico Canyon road and The Old Road in Stevenson Ranch on Saturday, 123122. Dan Watson/The Signal

Wind advisory set-in place during SCV’s rain

Santa Clarita is approaching hazardous weather conditions on Saturday night with high winds and rain, according to the National Weather Service.   According to the National Weather Service, Saturday morning to…

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Read more about the article Vehicle collides into fire hydrant
The front grill of a car lays on top of a sheared fire hydrant at the corner of Magic Mountain Parkway and Valencia Boulevard in Valencia on Saturday, 123122. Dan Watson/The Signal

Vehicle collides into fire hydrant

One vehicle collided into a fire hydrant in Valencia on Saturday, shearing the hydrant, according to Los Angeles County Fire Department officials.  Michael Picarella/The Signal According to Eddie Pickett, a…

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Read more about the article Sand Canyon resort plans to start over in new year
Steve Kim, who built himself up from a hardscrabble start in post-war Korea to a billionaire entrepreneur in Sand Canyon, is looking to bring a family-friendly five-star resort to the Santa Clarita Valley. PHOTOS BY Dan Watson / The Signal

Sand Canyon resort plans to start over in new year

The city of Santa Clarita is asking the Beverly Hills entrepreneur whose goal is to put a world-class resort in the quiet, equestrian-friendly community of Sand Canyon to start over,…

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Read more about the article Special needs students excel in SCIFF internship
Entertainment students from Yes I Can take a photo together with Executive Director Bret Leiberman prior to the the Santa Clarita International Film Festival Red Carpet event at the Laemmle Newhall theater on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2022. Chris Torres/The Signal

Special needs students excel in SCIFF internship

Earlier this month, Yes I Can was able to secure a contract signing for Jake Arvizu, who is on the autism spectrum, at LA North Studios following an internship.   Bret…

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Read more about the article SCV elementary districts’ state test scores decline
First grader Natalia Ramirez, right, plays go-fish with classmates during an intervention group held at Newhall Elementary School in Newhall on Wednesday, 111021. Dan Watson/The Signal

SCV elementary districts’ state test scores decline

The state Department of Education released its state assessment data, and overall test scores indicate a decline in English and mathematics at all grade levels including for elementary students in…

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Read more about the article Expectations – the biggest holiday stressor
A women films the Hart High Show Choir Carolers on Main Street for the Light Up Main Street event in Santa Clarita, Calif., on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Chris Torres/The Signal Hundreds of people packed Main Street to celebrate the ceremonial Christmas tree lighting and participate in multiple holiday-themed activites with photobooths, food and music.

Expectations – the biggest holiday stressor

The holidays are generally perceived as a joyous time to celebrate all that is good — gathering with family, reminiscing on memories and filling a room with laughter.   However, for…

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Read more about the article Indians win Hart Soccer Showcase, beat San Fernando 3-2 in Finals 
Hart senior Trenton Rickard (17) skills past a San Fernando defender in the first half of the Hart Soccer Showcase championship game at the College of the Canyons Soccer Field in Valencia, Calif., on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022. Hart won 3-2. Chris Torres/The Signal

Indians win Hart Soccer Showcase, beat San Fernando 3-2 in Finals 

The Hart High boys’ soccer team is on fire after winning the Hart Soccer Showcase on Thursday.  The Indians won an up-tempo and competitive championship match over the San Fernando…

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Read more about the article Off-road team deputies test eBikes in the SCV
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station Sgt. Guillermo Martinez takes a test ride on one of the new electronic bikes as part of a pilot program for the station’s off-road team at the SCV Sheriffs Station on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022. Chris Torres/The Signal

Off-road team deputies test eBikes in the SCV

Better handling. Easier maneuverability. And perhaps almost as important in this line of work, they add the element of surprise.   Members of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff Station’s Off-Highway Vehicle…

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Read more about the article Old Town Junction honored as 21st Senate District’s Small Business of the Month
State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, recognizes Daniel Otto, the chef and owner of The Old Town Junction, as December’s Small Business of the Month at Old Town Newhall, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022. Chris Torres/The Signal

Old Town Junction honored as 21st Senate District’s Small Business of the Month

By Rylee Holwager and Perry Smith Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, honored chef Daniel Otto’s restaurant The Old Town Junction as December’s Small Business of the Month with a Senate…

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Read more about the article Legislature’s GOP leadership calls for fiscal reform

Legislature’s GOP leadership calls for fiscal reform

While Democratic lawmakers recently committed to continuing social programs despite reports of an anticipated $25 billion deficit, GOP lawmakers decried the spending priorities set by the supermajority on the other…

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Read more about the article Public Health delivers final briefing of the year
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Public Health delivers final briefing of the year

Delivering her final press briefing of the year, LA County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer expressed cautious optimism on COVID-19 numbers for winter, but stressed the importance of preventative measures. …

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