Yearly Archives: 2022
Read more about the article Wildcats put on a clinic, drop Saugus, 43-6
West Ranch Wildcats wide receiver Isaac Ellis (8) is tackled by Saugus Centurions linebacker Vinny Gallagher (33) in the second quarter of a Foothill League game between Saugus and West Ranch High Schools at Cougar Stadium in Valencia, Calif., on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022. Chris Torres/The Signal

Wildcats put on a clinic, drop Saugus, 43-6

West Ranch beats two-time defending league champs, now 2-0 in league play  West Ranch senior Ryan Staub is on a mission.  That mission: A first Foothill League title for his…

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Read more about the article ‘Heartbreak and remembrance’
William S. Hart Union High School District students walk and hold the city of Santa Clarita's Walk of Remembrance banner on Thursday. According to Gabby Vera, volunteer event coordinator, high schools students played several roles during the remembrance. Jose Herrera/The Signal

‘Heartbreak and remembrance’

Santa Clarita hosts 17th annual Evening of Remembrance at Central Park’s Youth Grove  Susan Collier caressed an image of her daughter, Jessica Brooke Collier, forever 21, who died in a…

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Read more about the article VIA hosts breakfast and breakdown of the Inflation Reduction Act
The Valley Industry Association hosted a breakfast forum and invited speakers to disucss the Inflation Reduction Act on Tuesday. Jose Herrera/The Signal

VIA hosts breakfast and breakdown of the Inflation Reduction Act

Valley Industry Association members had an early-morning start Tuesday with breakfast, coffee and a discussion on the Inflation Reduction Act.  "What really prompted us is that we knew the Inflation…

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Read more about the article Firefighters douse 50-by-50 spot fire in wash
Los Angeles County Fire Department camp crews make their way down the bike path to access a brush fire that broke out in the wash under the bridge on DeCoro Drive near Valencia High School in Valencia, Calif., on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022. Chris Torres/The Signal

Firefighters douse 50-by-50 spot fire in wash

A 50-foot spot fire near the intersection of Decoro Drive and Dickason Drive was extinguished by the Los Angeles County Fire Department on Friday.   The fire was north of Decoro…

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Read more about the article L.A. County lifts certain mask mandates
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Logo, courtesy of Facebook

L.A. County lifts certain mask mandates

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced changes this week to indoor masking recommendations and mandates, meaning that wearing a mask at airports and on public transportation will…

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Read more about the article Valencia heating up after 3-1 win over West Ranch 
Valencia Vikings libero Keira Mcinnes (12) cheers with her team after winning a point in the second set of a league match between the Valencia Vikings and the West Ranch Wildcats at the West Ranch High School gymnasium on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2022. The Vikings defeated the Wildcats 3 sets to 1. Chris Torres/The Signal

Valencia heating up after 3-1 win over West Ranch 

Vikings girls volleyball (12-5, 6-2) notched its third straight win on Thursday with a big win at West Ranch (5-6, 4-3).  Valencia won with scores of 25-22, 19-25, 25-13 and…

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Read more about the article Valladares shares priorities in 2022 election
State Assemblywoman Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Santa Clarita, speaks to the Signal Editorial Board about her plans ahead of the 2022 November midterm elections on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022. Chris Torres/The Signal

Valladares shares priorities in 2022 election

During a recent meeting at The Signal’s offices, Assemblywoman Suzette Valladares, R-Santa Clarita, shared what she had achieved during her first term in Sacramento and what she plans to do…

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Read more about the article City to discuss energy efficiency improvements
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on Feb. 26. Dan Watson/The Signal

City to discuss energy efficiency improvements

The Santa Clarita City Council is set to discuss Tuesday a $35 million plan to complete energy efficiency upgrades to all city facilities, according to the council’s upcoming meeting agenda.  …

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Read more about the article Multi-vehicle collision sends one vehicle down hillside
A multi-vehicle collision sent at least one car down the side of a hillside in Newhall late Thursday night. Photos courtesy of Oscar Sol.

Multi-vehicle collision sends one vehicle down hillside

A multi-vehicle collision sent at least one car down the side of a hillside in Newhall late Thursday night.   According to officials with the Los Angeles County Fire Department, the…

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Read more about the article ‘Locals Only’ to feature Sara Niemietz
American singer-songwriter Sara Niemietz will visit The Main for a special one-night-only performance on Friday, Nov. 4. Courtesy photo

‘Locals Only’ to feature Sara Niemietz

News release  You can enjoy an intimate evening of live music with one of the nation’s brightest up-and-comers at the next “Locals Only” show at The Main.  American singer-songwriter Sara…

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Read more about the article Chamber honors Oviedo and Rodriguez at Hispanic Heritage Month celebration
The National Hispanic Heritage Month celebration held at Tesoro Adobe Park in Valencia on Wednesday, 092122. Dan Watson/The Signal

Chamber honors Oviedo and Rodriguez at Hispanic Heritage Month celebration

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Latino Business Alliance hosted its 18th annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration on Wednesday night.   The celebration filled Tesoro Adobe Historical Park with Spanish-language…

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Read more about the article Community listening session planned for SCV
A homeless person sits with a shopping cart full of belongings near the northbound entrance to the Highway 14 Freeway from Via Pricessa in Canyon Country. 011322. Dan Watson/The Signal

Community listening session planned for SCV

The Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative is holding a series of community listening sessions to strengthen strategies for addressing and preventing homelessness in Santa Clarita, according to officials.    The listening…

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Read more about the article City council hopefuls square off in candidate forum
The 2022 Candidate Forum held at Grace Baptist Church in Santa Clarita on Wednesday, 092122. Dan Watson/The Signal

City council hopefuls square off in candidate forum

The topics of public safety, infrastructure and homelessness dominated the conversation Wednesday evening during The Signal’s 2022 City Council Candidate Forum.   On stage at the Grace Baptist Church, the nine…

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