Read more about the article 7 SCV high schools vie for top spots in color guard competition 
The Saugus High School Color Guard team performs their routine during the Winter Guard Association of Southern California Color Guard Competition hosted at Valencia High School on Saturday, April 10, 2023. Saugus placed first in the Scholastic AAA division. Chris Torres/The Signal

7 SCV high schools vie for top spots in color guard competition 

For the first time in five years, all seven comprehensive public high schools in the Santa Clarita Valley participated in the Winter Guard Association of Southern California’s Color Guard Competition…

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Read more about the article Fil-Am SCV holds annual Easter Day Picnic 
The kids jump to reach the candy goodie bags hanging from the ‘pabitin’ or the Filipino piñata for the Fil-Am Associatation of Santa Clarita Valley 2023 annual Easter Family Picnic at Santa Clarita Park in Saugus, Calif., on Sunday, April 9, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal

Fil-Am SCV holds annual Easter Day Picnic 

The Fil-Am Association of Santa Clarita Valley hosted its annual Easter Day Picnic on Sunday at Santa Clarita Park — which is also the site of the organization's founding.   The…

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Read more about the article <strong>Boys & Girls Club’s STEM program visits production line </strong> 
A DrinkPAK employee shows the beverage manufacturer's production operation to members of the Santa Clarita Valley Boys & Girls Club's STEM program. Courtesy photo.

Boys & Girls Club’s STEM program visits production line  

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Boys & Girls Club’s STEM program recently took a tour of DrinkPAK’s Needham Ranch facility and had the opportunity to participate in a simulation,…

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Read more about the article City to look at recreation-related investments 
The city of Santa Clarita Trek Bike Park is free to visit seven days a week and is open from dawn till dusk. Photo City of Santa Clarita.

City to look at recreation-related investments 

  Tuesday’s City Council agenda is heavy on the support for recreational activities, with Santa Clarita looking to skate ahead on its roller rink plans, pedal forward on bike-park plans…

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Read more about the article Review of fire fee offers look into county station plans 
Los Angeles County Fire Station 104 located on Golden Valley Road in Canyon Country is now open and operational. June 18, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Review of fire fee offers look into county station plans 

  In order to keep up with the rising costs of financing fire equipment and stations in Los Angeles County, Santa Clarita is hosting a required public hearing to raise…

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Read more about the article Golden Valley baseball walks off in extra-inning battle with Canyon 
The Golden Valley Grizzlies baseball team celebrates with first baseman Francisco Agredano (21) after hitting the walk off base hit in extra innings during a Foothill league game against Canyon at Golden Valley High School on Saturday, April 8, 2023. The Grizzlies won 5-4. Chris Torres/The Signal

Golden Valley baseball walks off in extra-inning battle with Canyon 

Golden Valley senior Francisco Agredrano ended Saturday morning’s home league game against the Canyon Cowboys with a bang.  Agredano ended the game with a walk-off RBI single to score the…

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Read more about the article Detectives investigating shooting that left 1 injured in Val Verde 
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station. Courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita.

Detectives investigating shooting that left 1 injured in Val Verde 

Detectives with Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station’s team that investigates violent crimes are looking into a shooting Sunday night in Val Verde that left one man injured, according to station…

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Read more about the article City to change up rules regarding overnight parking, RVs 
Santa Clarita City Hall is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. File Photo

City to change up rules regarding overnight parking, RVs 

For those who’ve taken to social media to address that car on their street taking a “prime” spot that hasn’t moved in at least a week, or the camper on…

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Read more about the article Semi-truck catches fire in Castaic 
Los Angles Fire Department firefighters remain on scene of a semi-truck fire at the Castaic Truck Stop on Sunday, April 9, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal

Semi-truck catches fire in Castaic 

A semi-truck cab became fully engulfed on Sunday afternoon while parked at the Castaic Truck Stop, prompting a water tender response from the Los Angeles County Fire Department.   Melanie Flores,…

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Read more about the article Attic fire prompts response from Fire Department 
Los Angeles County Fire Department firefighters knockdown an attic fire at a single-story residence on the 26100 block of Abdale Street in Canyon Country, Calif., on Sunday, April 9, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal

Attic fire prompts response from Fire Department 

An attic fire on the 26100 block of North Abdale Street prompted a quick response from the Los Angeles County Fire Department on Sunday.   The owner of the home, who…

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Read more about the article Eggstravaganza returns to Central Park 
Kennedy Hawkins, 3, runs to get a photo with the Easter Bunny during the 32nd Eggstravaganza Easter Egg Hunt held at Central Park in Saugus on Saturday, 040823. Dan Watson/The Signal

Eggstravaganza returns to Central Park 

More than 2,000 people attended the return of the Eggstravaganza Easter egg hunt at Central Park on Saturday.    The egg hunt, which lasted just 10 minutes, returned to the soccer…

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Read more about the article Birds of a Feather… Flock to the SCV 
The American Robin can often be spotted in the spring at Placerita Canyon Natural Area and Vasquez Rocks Natural Area. Photo Gary Park, garyparktookthese.com.

Birds of a Feather… Flock to the SCV 

By Michele E. Buttelman  The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service estimates there are about 45 million birders in the United States. The number of people embracing birding as a hobby…

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Read more about the article California State Parks are Home to History
Asilomar designated a National Historic Landmark in 1987 for the significant role it played in work of the YWCA and as an outstanding example of master architect Julia Morgan’s work. Born in San Francisco, Morgan was the first female architect to be licensed in California. Photo California State Parks.

California State Parks are Home to History

By Michele E. Buttelman  California State Parks are the home of 29 National Historic Landmarks, significant historic places designated by the United States Secretary of the Interior because of their…

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Read more about the article The splash and dash for Easter eggs
Lucy Murdock, 3, hold up her egg and egg basket after retrieving Easter eggs floating in the water for the Splash n' Dash Egg Hunts at the play area inside the Santa Clarita Aquatics Center in Santa Clarita, Calif., on Saturday, April 8, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal

The splash and dash for Easter eggs

Celeste Rodriguez, 1, dances with the Easter Bunny for the Splash n' Dash Egg Hunt at the play area inside the Santa Clarita Aquatics Center in Santa Clarita, Calif., on…

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Read more about the article <strong>FanFest: An event curated for every fandom where fans want more</strong> 
Maximiliano Diaz, 4, gestures in frustration after he loses in the Super Smash Brothers tournament during the Teen FanFest event at the Canyon Country Community Center on Friday, April 7, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal

FanFest: An event curated for every fandom where fans want more 

Whether the members of the teen and tween community in Santa Clarita are fans of Star Wars, anime, video games or Harry Potter, the city of Santa Clarita Public Library…

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