Sierra Hillbillies hosting square dance classes
News release The Sierra Hillbillies Square & Round Dance Club is offering a 10-week series of square dancing classes through the city of Santa Clarita Parks and Recreation Department. “Instructor…
This Signal file photo shows Pitchess Detention Center.
Judge orders county back to emergency bail schedule
Citing no compelling evidence from the L.A. County Sheriff’s or Los Angeles Police departments, a judge issued a preliminary injunction reverting L.A. County to the COVID-era emergency bail schedule starting…
Cinthia Zelaya
COC graduate discovers the power of small steps
News release Nine years ago, Cinthia Zelaya immigrated to the U.S. from Honduras with the goal to continue her education in her newly adopted country. Unable to speak English and…
The Saugus High School band marches in the National Memorial Day Parade. Photo courtesy of Jackie MacDougall.
Saugus High Marching Centurions shine in rainy Memorial Day parade
By Tim Haddock | For The Signal It literally rained on the National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, D.C., on Monday, but it didn’t dampen the spirits of the Saugus…
SCV deputies host ‘Tip-a-Cop’ to benefit Special Olympics
News release Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies will serve as guest servers from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Slaters 50/50 in Valencia to raise money for the Special…
Wilk’s ‘Saugus Strong Act’ advances out of state Senate
News release Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced the Senate has approved his “Saugus Strong Act,” aimed at addressing student mental health and school safety. “As we continue to shine…
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station on Golden Valley Road.
Memorial Day weekend results in over 20 arrests on suspicion of DUI
Over the course of Memorial Day weekend, 23 arrests on suspicion of driving under the influence were made by the California Highway Patrol’s Newhall office, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station…
The Impact of Weather On Car Accident Statistics
https://www.pexels.com/photo/cold-snow-wood-road-6946001/ Inclement weather can tremendously impact traffic and can often lead to accidents. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, 21% of road accidents result from poor weather conditions. In…
The Future Of Investing: How Tech Is Revolutionizing Gold Trading
Gold is one of the investments that are worth considering. In a short-term outlook, its value might change significantly. On the other hand, it’s known to maintain its value as…
Maria Gutzeit | Moral of the Bike Trip Story: Just Go
Just go. I’ll write more about our family’s bike tour in Japan in upcoming weeks, but the most important thing to share with you is this: Despite everything, just go.…
Lois Eisenberg | What Memorial Day Is About
Being that Memorial Day is Monday, May 29, I was remiss in not writing a letter to the editor regarding Memorial Day sooner. I remember when Memorial Day was called…
Carrie Lujan | City Budget Clarification
In a letter to the editor published in The Signal on May 17, the author claimed the adjustments cited in this year’s city of Santa Clarita proposed budget were actually…
The Castaic baseball team celebrates after winning the CIF Southern Section Division VI championship against Hesperia Christian at Blair Field in Long Beach, Calif., on Friday, May 19, 2023. The Coyotes won 7-0 to bring home Castaic’s first CIF championship in school history. Chris Torres/The Signal
Castaic takes top seed in Division 5 regional tournament
The magical season isn’t over yet. Castaic High School baseball enters the CIF SoCal Regional tournament as the No. 1 seed in Division 5 and will be home for the…
Exploring the Great Outdoors: Best Hiking Destinations in the Santa Clarita Area
Santa Clarita is one of the best hiking spots in California, providing lush landscapes and breathtaking scenery for outdoor enthusiasts. Hikers enjoy a paradise of scenery and adventures, although part…
Do I need to report a car accident to my insurance company?
https://www.pexels.com/photo/man-having-a-phone-call-in-front-of-a-laptop-859264/ No matter how minor or not a car accident is, it might be scary, and when we are scared, we tend to make mistakes that will cost us later.…
Nancy Fairbanks | Asians, Pacific Islanders Snubbed
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month. To my disappointment, the William S. Hart Union High School District failed to present a resolution recognizing Asian American and Pacific…
Graduate Ellie Ballock hugs her mother as she gives a ceremonial rose to her parents for the 2023 Commencement Ceremony at SCCS in Canyon Country, Calif., on Saturday, May 27, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal
Santa Clarita Christian School holds 41st annual commencement
Santa Clarita Christian School held its 41st annual commencement ceremony on Saturday, with some students ending their time there after having attended since kindergarten. Mark Wilson, an administrator at SCCS…
Vehicle over side results in airlift out of Sand Canyon
A man was transported after his vehicle went 200 feet over the side on a forest service road approximately 7 miles from the intersection of Placerita Canyon Road and Sand…
U.S. Marine Vietnam Veteran Bill Hutton addresses the crowd as the key note speaker for the Memorial Day Tribute 2023 at Eternal Valley Memorial Park and Mortuary in Newhall, Calif., on Monday, May 29, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal
Eternal Valley hosts 35th annual Memorial Day event
Veterans, their families and local dignitaries gathered once again Monday at Eternal Valley Memorial Park and Mortuary in Newhall for the community’s annual Memorial Day tribute, organized by the Santa Clarita…
Santa Clarita City Mayor Jason Gibbs moderates a Q and A session with actors Kevin and Tracey Thompson, Special Effects Technicians Kirk Thatcher and Kevin Pike, along with stuntman Mike Cassidy, who all worked on Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, prior to the Return of the Jedi 40th Anniversary Screening event at the Newhall Family Theater of Performing Arts in Newhall, Calif., on Thursday, May 25, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal
Actor, wife host ‘Return of the Jedi’ anniversary screening
By Chris Torres Signal Staff Writer During a panel discussion, Santa Clarita Mayor Jason Gibbs asked actor Kevin Thompson, who played Chubbray the Ewok in “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi,” what…
