Read more about the article <strong>West Ranch tests students at Math Open, but not in the way you would think</strong> 
Students participate in the West Ranch High School Math Club’s Second Annual Math Open at West Ranch in Valencia, Calif., on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal

West Ranch tests students at Math Open, but not in the way you would think 

Alice Xie, a rising senior at West Ranch High School, acknowledges that although she likes math and is president of the West Ranch math club, math isn’t for everyone.   “Oftentimes,…

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Read more about the article VIDEO: Water line break leaves Newhall residents, DMV without water 
Crews from the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency work to patch a water main break at the intersection of Newhall Avenue and 9th Street in Newhall, Calif., on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal

VIDEO: Water line break leaves Newhall residents, DMV without water 

A water line break left several residents and the Department of Motor Vehicles without water on Thursday afternoon, according to Kevin Strauss, communications manager for the Santa Clarita Valley Water…

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Read more about the article Four local lacrosse stars named all-CIF 
Alexa Olsen (14) of Saugus drives down to score in the first period against Hart defender Delilah Hernandez (0) and Ella Vedomske (12) at Hart High on Wednesday, 042623. Dan Watson

Four local lacrosse stars named all-CIF 

Four of the area’s best girls’ and boys’ lacrosse scorers picked up All-CIF Southern Section honors this week.  West Ranch High School freshman Lauren Lamb and Saugus High School senior Alexa…

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Read more about the article <strong>The perfect way to end a four-year debate partnership – winning the state championships</strong> 
Photo courtesy of Debbie Dunn. Malena Bloom, left, and Milo Tisdale, right.

The perfect way to end a four-year debate partnership – winning the state championships 

Malena Bloom and Milo Tisdale have known each other since the fourth grade.   In the eighth grade, they became debate partners at Global Prep Academy.   Four years later, Bloom and…

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Read more about the article County OKs motion to help Cali Lakes residents  
Stewart Silver, owner of Cali Lake RV Resort in Agua Dulce, describes the area containing the motorhomes in question that would have to vacate the RV park on Thursday, Sept. 22. Dan Watson/The Signal

County OKs motion to help Cali Lakes residents  

The L.A. County Board of Supervisors passed a motion authored by L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger seeking to help the residents of Cali Lake RV Park relocate.  Stewart Silver, the…

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Read more about the article <strong>Code Read: One sister’s dream continues on </strong> 
Senior Ambassador Madelyn Krestul, 15, right, suggests books for fifth-grade students to take during the Code Read event held at Mint Canyon Elementary School in Canyon Country on Friday, 051923. Dan Watson/The Signal

Code Read: One sister’s dream continues on  

Mackenzie Krestul began Code Read in 2016 as a way to spread the message that literacy is one of the most important parts of education, that it is not just…

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Read more about the article Castaic school board selects new member  
Castaic Union School District Building. Dan Watson/The Signal

Castaic school board selects new member  

After about a half-hour of interviewing Wednesday, Castaic Union School District board members were confident in the choice for their newest colleague.   And it came up more than once that…

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Read more about the article Planning meeting offers look into city spending plan 
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on Feb. 26. Dan Watson/The Signal

Planning meeting offers look into city spending plan 

 The Santa Clarita Planning Commission agenda for Tuesday’s meeting offered a preview of the city’s 2023-24 fiscal year budget.   The total spending plan is a little over $320 million, including…

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Read more about the article Construction beginning on Northbridge Park playground
Artist rendering of the planned playground improvements at Northbridge Park. Courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita.

Construction beginning on Northbridge Park playground

News release  In collaboration with the Saugus Union School District, the city of Santa Clarita has announced playground construction plans for Northbridge Park. The project aims to provide recreational space…

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Read more about the article Lee Brice to headline Boots & Brews June 17 at Central Park
Festival attendee Ryan Sweany holds his twin daughters Saydee and Sutton, 6, while country music plays at the Boots & Brews Country Music Festival at Central Park in Saugus, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2022. Chris Torres/The Signal

Lee Brice to headline Boots & Brews June 17 at Central Park

News release  Boots & Brews Country Music Festival is back again with this year’s lineup featuring headliner Lee Brice, Tyler Farr and up-and-coming country musician Matt Stell.   Brice is…

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Read more about the article PHOTOS: Santa Clarita Master Chorale performs ‘A Choral Bouquet’
Members of the Santa Clarita Master Chorale perform flower-themed songs for their ‘A Choral Bouquet’ Concert at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center in Valencia, Calif., on Sunday, June 4, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal

PHOTOS: Santa Clarita Master Chorale performs ‘A Choral Bouquet’

Hundreds of people flocked to the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center on Sunday to hear floral-themed music pieces performed by members of the Santa Clarita Master Chorale led by published…

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Read more about the article PHOTOS: Community members learn Hands-Only CPR at Henry Mayo
Elaine Sedgwick learns how to do CPR from surgical nurse Monique Avalos for Sidewalk CPR Day for National CPR Week at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital in Valencia, Calif., on Monday, June 5, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal

PHOTOS: Community members learn Hands-Only CPR at Henry Mayo

As part of a special countywide event on Monday, community members were able to learn Hands-Only CPR at both the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital main entrance and Henry Mayo Fitness…

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Read more about the article Chick-fil-A eyeing SCV expansion 
Chick-fil-A currently has one location in the Santa Clarita Valley, and is looking to add two, maybe four, more. Signal file photo

Chick-fil-A eyeing SCV expansion 

The rumors have been flying faster than feathers in a coop.  Those looking for another spot for fast-food chicken might have cause to get excited, but nothing’s in the fryer…

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