City to discuss land deal involving council member, county in closed session

In closed session Tuesday, Santa Clarita City Council members are expected to discuss the continuing negotiations on the price and terms for nine plots of land associated with the city’s…

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Read more about the article Cub Scout Pack 490 holds Pinewood Derby
Cub scout Everett Gingrich, top right, celebrates after his car won the race for the annual Cub Scout Pack 490 Pinewood Derby at AutoNation Chevrolet Valencia on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal

Cub Scout Pack 490 holds Pinewood Derby

Cub Scout Luke Scopio said, of all the trophies up for grabs at Pack 490’s Pinewood Derby race on Sunday, he wasn’t really interested in winning any of them.   “Well,…

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Read more about the article Two arrested in connection with suspected armed robbery
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station on Golden Valley Road.

Two arrested in connection with suspected armed robbery

A man and a woman were arrested on Saturday in connection with a suspected armed robbery at the Macy’s at Westfield Valencia Town Center, according to Natalie Arriaga, spokeswoman for…

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Read more about the article Man detained using brother’s ID, brother turns him in
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station on Golden Valley Road.

Man detained using brother’s ID, brother turns him in

On Saturday, a 34-year-old Palmdale resident was arrested on suspicion of identity theft after he allegedly used his brother’s ID during a traffic stop that resulted in his detainment, according…

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Read more about the article Wildcats clinch third straight league title, beat Valencia 75-62
West Ranch forward Andrew Meadow (13) dunks the ball in a game earlier this season. Chris Torres/The Signal

Wildcats clinch third straight league title, beat Valencia 75-62

West Ranch Wildcats boys basketball had a lot on the line Friday night but the team was ready for the moment.  The Wildcats won a physical game at home to…

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Read more about the article Valencia girls hoops puts on defensive clinic at West Ranch
Valencia forward Hailey McKell (33) tips a rebound out to her teammate in the third quarter of a Foothill league game at West Ranch High School on Friday, Jan. 20, 2023. Valencia won 39-16. Chris Torres/The Signal

Valencia girls hoops puts on defensive clinic at West Ranch

Valencia Vikings girls basketball played a defensive masterpiece on Friday, holding the hosting West Ranch Wildcats scoreless through the entire first half.   The Vikings won the game 39-16 after leading…

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Read more about the article Community steps up to help Oak Canyon Equestrian Center after fire
Doug Kornblatt works to tear down the roof of the burned stables during a community clean up at the Oak Canyon Equestrian Farm in Newhall, Calif., on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. Several members of the community came together to help clean up the damage caused by the recent barn fire that claimed the lives of two horses. Chris Torres/The Signal

Community steps up to help Oak Canyon Equestrian Center after fire

About 100 volunteers made their way up the windy and narrow road to Oak Canyon Equestrian Center on Sunday to assist with the cleanup of a fire that took the…

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Read more about the article Reports: Westfield defaults on nearly $200 million loan connected to mall
The front entrance to the Westfield Valencia shopping center just hours before the mall announced that it would be closing amid concerns of COVID-19 on March 18, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Reports: Westfield defaults on nearly $200 million loan connected to mall

A $195 million loan connected to the Westfield Valencia Town Center was not paid off by its deadline, according to a Los Angeles-based real estate news publication, The Real Deal.  …

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Read more about the article The SCV 2023 Nonprofit and Event Calendar
The Boys & Girls Club Auction hosted by the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley will be held June 3. It is one of the longest running annual fundraisers in the SCV. Photo Boys & Girls Club of SCV.

The SCV 2023 Nonprofit and Event Calendar

By Michele E. Buttelman  Nonprofits in the Santa Clarita Valley contribute to the quality of life in the SCV by providing needed services and resources. Many of the nonprofit fundraisers…

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

David Hegg | Doing, Knowing and Being

By David Hegg A few weeks ago I was honored to attend two important civic events. First, I joined a few hundred invested Santa Clarita Valley citizens at a Town Hall…

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Read more about the article Man airlifted to hospital suffering from gunshot wound
A man is airlifted from Los Angels County Fire Camp 14 Heliport after Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's deputies and Los Angeles County Fire personnel responded to a gunshot wound on San Francisquito Canyon Road in Angeles Forest on Saturday, 012123. Dan Watson/The Signal

Man airlifted to hospital suffering from gunshot wound

By Rylee Holwager and Trevor Morgan One patient was airlifted by helicopter to a local hospital due to a reported gunshot wound on San Francisquito Canyon Road on Saturday afternoon,…

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Read more about the article ‘Run The Beast and Feed The Hungry:’ a 9.6-mile trek for one cause
Dozens of runners take off from the starting line on the 4.8 mile trail called "The Beast" at Whitney Canyon Park as they participate in the "Run the Beast and Feed The Hungry" event hosted by The Master's University in Newhall on Saturday, 012123. Dan Watson/The Signal

‘Run The Beast and Feed The Hungry:’ a 9.6-mile trek for one cause

One by one, participants completed their 9.6-mile trek in the dirt and mud to be met by cheers.   “Yeah! Good job!” exclaimed students of The Master’s University, clapping soon following.  …

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