Yearly Archives: 2022
Read more about the article Interfaith vigil creates a space to mourn, work toward a brighter future
Valerie Bradford, president of the NAACP Santa Clarita, alongside Santa Clarita Valley resident Sertan Sonmez light a candle in memory of those who lost their lives in the shootings at Buffalo, NY, and Laguna Woods. Jose Herrera/The Signal

Interfaith vigil creates a space to mourn, work toward a brighter future

SCV faith leaders and organizations host a night to honor the lives lost in the Buffalo, Laguna Woods shooting Editor’s note: The interfaith vigil at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church was…

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Read more about the article Where does it all go? Waste disposal may seem like a mystery, but city says recycling not a waste
A truck picks up trash in Canyon Country on Wednesday, 022322. Dan Watson/The Signal

Where does it all go? Waste disposal may seem like a mystery, but city says recycling not a waste

Every week, Santa Clarita residents wheel their trash, recycling and green waste bins to the curb for pickup. What happens next may seem like a bit of a mystery.  According…

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Read more about the article City Council to discuss Tesoro annexation, homelessness community plan
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on February, 26, 2020, is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. Dan Watson/The Signal

City Council to discuss Tesoro annexation, homelessness community plan

The Santa Clarita City Council is scheduled Tuesday to discuss a pre-annexation agreement with the Tesoro Highlands community, as well as a community plan to address homelessness.   According to the…

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Read more about the article Hart district cancels senior Grad Night
Decorated caps dot the graduating class at the 2019 West Ranch High School Commencement ceremonies at College of the Canyons Thursday night. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Hart district cancels senior Grad Night

Citing contractor staff shortages and lack of ticket sales, the William S. Hart Union High School District informed parents Friday that the annual senior Grad Night event had been canceled…

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Read more about the article Father and daughter both honored in namesake building
Sujey Delgado, left, Lauren Lising, middle, and Jwamee Advincula, right, work together to make origami cranes during the ‘My Family/History/Future project’ reception on display at the Takeda Science Center in the College of the Canyons, Canyon Country Campus on Friday, May 20, 2022. Chris Torres/The Signal

Father and daughter both honored in namesake building

Arts and sciences are usually thought of as being completely separate, especially at the collegiate level.   Friday’s joint event, held in the Don Takeda Science Center at College of the…

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Read more about the article ‘A house for tomorrow’
Graduate Nelson Flores, right, receives his diploma from Dr. Cherise Moore during the Golden Oak Adult School Graduation ceremony held in the Hart High School auditorium in Newhall on Friday, 052022. Dan Watson/The Signal

‘A house for tomorrow’

Golden Oak graduates celebrate and prepare for their next steps   Veronica Gonzalez, 39, didn’t think she could do it.   She spent a lot of time in a cycle: getting herself…

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Read more about the article Join the Organic Gardening Movement
Organic gardens can provide healthy, safe produce without chemicals or pesticides. Courtesy Burbee Seeds.

Join the Organic Gardening Movement

By Michele E. Buttelman  Is veggie gardening in the Santa Clarita Valley challenging? It can be, but it’s also rewarding. Despite droughts and blazing temperatures successful gardens abound in the…

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Read more about the article Family Fun Memorial Day Weekend Getaways
Palm Springs offers sun, fun and palm trees along with great restaurants and family fun outings. Courtesy Visit California.

Family Fun Memorial Day Weekend Getaways

By Michele E. Buttelman  Memorial Day Weekend is almost here, but there’s still time to plan a fun, family weekend getaway. Memorial Day has long been considered the start of…

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Read more about the article David Hegg | The Rest of the Story
David Hegg is senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church and a Santa Clarita resident. "Ethically Speaking" runs Saturdays in The Signal.

David Hegg | The Rest of the Story

I am just old enough to remember one of the all-time great radio newsmen. Every day in his News and Comments, Paul Harvey would bring the news succinctly and with…

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