Monthly Archives: May 2022
Read more about the article ‘Welcome to The Martinez Casita’: Valencia couple goes viral for DIY home improvement projects
Andrew, 33, and Jessell Martinez, 31, drink coffee in their remodeled coffee bar area in their kitchen at their home in Valencia, Calif., on Monday, April 11, 2022. The Martinez’s, known as The Martinez Casita on Instagram and TikTok, gained thousands of followers on social media by creating DIY home improvement content and was also featured on the Rachael Ray Show and Target’s official Instagram. Chris Torres/The Signal

‘Welcome to The Martinez Casita’: Valencia couple goes viral for DIY home improvement projects

During the pandemic, Valencia couple Andrew and Jessell Martinez wanted to upgrade areas of their home, but realized it would cost them thousands of dollars to have a contractor work…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita’s Parent-Approved Playgrounds
Children on the playground at the new Canyon Country Community Center during the official opening day event in October 2021. Courtesy City of Santa Clarita

Santa Clarita’s Parent-Approved Playgrounds

By Michele E. Buttelman  Every parent has “those” days when the kids need to get out of the house to play and run off excess energy. Parents in Santa Clarita…

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Read more about the article Kicking it into high gear: SCV resident wins gold at USA Karate Open
Shannon Laurin displays her USA Karate Open Championship medal at Santa Clarita Karate in Saugus on Friday, 042922. Dan Watson/The Signal

Kicking it into high gear: SCV resident wins gold at USA Karate Open

In 2011, Saugus resident Shannon Laurin, 26, and her family traveled to Canada to compete in a prestigious, international karate tournament.  Although she earned her black belt at 7 years…

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Read more about the article Sheriff’s Department investigating garage fire
Los Angeles County Fire Department firefighters and Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies respond to a report of a garage fire on Glasser Avenue in Canyon Country on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Chris Torres/The Signal

Sheriff’s Department investigating garage fire

Santa Clarita Valley sheriff’s deputies and the Los Angeles County Fire Department both responded to a garage fire on Glasser Avenue in Canyon Country at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Saturday.  …

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Read more about the article Businesses, employees invited to ‘Bike to Work Challenge’

Businesses, employees invited to ‘Bike to Work Challenge’

News release  The city of Santa Clarita invites local businesses and their employees to participate in the annual Bike to Work Challenge. This week-long challenge begins Monday and continues through Friday.…

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Read more about the article Saugus collects hardware at CIF swim finals 
Jonathan Gim of West Ranch swims in a league meet earlier this season 033022. Dan Watson/The Signal

Saugus collects hardware at CIF swim finals 

By Justin Vigil-Zuniga  Signal Sports Writer  A handful of Santa Clarita Valley teams made some noise over the weekend at the CIF Southern Section Finals.  Saugus was the only local…

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Read more about the article Prep softball roundup; all SCV seasons cut short 
Hart’s Kaylee Rodriguez (27), left, and Tenley Sweet (26), right, share a laugh after Sweet’s throw to home base tagged out the runner to end the sixth inning of the first round game for the Division 2 CIF Section Softball Championships between the Hart Indians and the Glendora Tartans at Newhall Park in Newhall, Calif., on Thursday, May 5, 2022. The Indians lost 11-1. Chris Torres/The Signal

Prep softball roundup; all SCV seasons cut short 

By Justin Vigil-Zuniga  Signal Sports Writer  All four Foothill League softball playoff teams saw surprisingly lopsided losses in their opening-round playoff matchups.  The sound teams of Saugus and Valencia, power-hitting…

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Read more about the article Prep Lacrosse roundup 
Julia Hoffman (36) of West Ranch is pursued to the goal by Corona del Mar defender Frankie Garcia (15) at Valencia High on Thursday, 050522. Dan Watson/The Signal

Prep Lacrosse roundup 

By Justin Vigil-Zuniga  Signal Sports Writer   The 2022 Foothill League lacrosse season is officially all wrapped up after Saugus’ boys fell in the third round to Culver City.  The three…

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Read more about the article ‘Super Jazz at the Ranch’ to showcase musicians at West Ranch

‘Super Jazz at the Ranch’ to showcase musicians at West Ranch

News release   Super Jazz at the Ranch, a daylong jazz festival hosted by West Ranch High School, is set to fill the air with music on Saturday, May 21,…

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