Read more about the article Loss to Moorpark drops Saugus to 0-2 
Saugus High running back Lucas Francke (25) picks up a first down in the first half against Rio Mesa High at Canyon High on Thursday, 081723. Dan Watson/The Signal

Loss to Moorpark drops Saugus to 0-2 

By Matt Lechuga  For The Signal  Head coach Jason Bornn and the Saugus High coaching staff have never been afraid of a little hard work, and after Friday night’s 39-7…

Continue ReadingLoss to Moorpark drops Saugus to 0-2 
Read more about the article <strong>Valencia stays undefeated, beats Santa Barbara, 45-18</strong> 
Cornerback Jordan Cardenas (37) and linebacker Sam Gieser (4) attempt tackle Bishop Amat's running back, Ryan Salcedo (8). Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Valencia stays undefeated, beats Santa Barbara, 45-18 

Vikings grab four interceptions, return one for a touchdown  The Valencia Vikings enjoyed their long trip up to Santa Barbara on Friday, shutting out the Dons (1-1) in the second…

Continue ReadingValencia stays undefeated, beats Santa Barbara, 45-18 
Read more about the article <strong>Hart football tops Oxnard in home opener, 41-14</strong> 
Hart wide receiver Shawn Irwin (4) runs the ball during the second quarter of Friday's game. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Hart football tops Oxnard in home opener, 41-14 

Clauss scores three TDs, Indians move to 2-0 for first time since 2016  The Hart Indians are 2-0 for the first time since 2016 after beating the Oxnard Yellowjackets (0-1),…

Continue ReadingHart football tops Oxnard in home opener, 41-14 
Read more about the article <strong>West Ranch football blows out Pasadena in home opener, 61-0</strong> 
Zach Wyre (8) and Sands Alvarez (14) celebrate the first touchdown of the game during the first quarter of Friday's game against Pasadena at West Ranch High School. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

West Ranch football blows out Pasadena in home opener, 61-0 

Wildcats host on-campus for first time; McDaniel tosses three TDs in first start  As it turns out, the West Ranch Wildcats enjoy playing on their own campus.  The Wildcats (1-1)…

Continue ReadingWest Ranch football blows out Pasadena in home opener, 61-0 
Read more about the article <strong>Castaic residents asked to help combat light pollution</strong> 
Screenshot of the brochure sent to Castaic residents informing them of the ROLD ordinance.

Castaic residents asked to help combat light pollution 

Castaic residents and businesses recently received a brochure from the office of Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger requiring them to take measures to combat light pollution.   The brochure listed…

Continue ReadingCastaic residents asked to help combat light pollution 
Read more about the article <strong>K-8 graders to experience high school cheerleading at Saugus Cheer Clinic</strong> 
Senior Megan Parker leads a lesson at the Saugus High School Cheer Clinic on Sunday Sept. 22, 2022 Trevor Morgan / The Signal

K-8 graders to experience high school cheerleading at Saugus Cheer Clinic 

Kindergarten through eighth graders with aspirations to join a cheerleading squad one day can have the opportunity to learn how to jump, chant and cheer at the annual Saugus Cheer…

Continue ReadingK-8 graders to experience high school cheerleading at Saugus Cheer Clinic 
Read more about the article COVID cases on the rise, mandates highly unlikely 
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Logo, courtesy of Facebook

COVID cases on the rise, mandates highly unlikely 

COVID-19 levels are nowhere near where they were during the pandemic, or even earlier this year, but they have increased recently and there are a few reasons why.   Over 500…

Continue ReadingCOVID cases on the rise, mandates highly unlikely 
Read more about the article Valencia senior organizes STEM conference 
Flier of the VHS Stem Conference. Courtesy of Abiela Sarrieddine.

Valencia senior organizes STEM conference 

Valencia High School senior Abiela Sarrieddine spent her summer thinking about … science.  Inspired by the world of STEM, particularly data science, Sarrieddine wanted to meet other like-minded individuals. So, she…

Continue ReadingValencia senior organizes STEM conference 
Read more about the article <strong>Mountain lion struck, killed on Highway 126</strong> 
Officers with the California Highway Patrol respond to a mountain lion collision near Piru on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023. Oscar Sol / The Signal.

Mountain lion struck, killed on Highway 126 

A mountain lion was struck by a vehicle and killed on Highway 126 on Thursday night, according to Officer Ryan Ayala with the California Highway Patrol.   Ayala said the collision…

Continue ReadingMountain lion struck, killed on Highway 126 
Read more about the article <strong>Deputies: 19-year-old assaults victim with a garden fork</strong> 
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station on Golden Valley Road.

Deputies: 19-year-old assaults victim with a garden fork 

A 19-year-old construction worker was arrested Monday on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, according to Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials.   According to Deputy Kabrina Borbon, a spokeswoman…

Continue ReadingDeputies: 19-year-old assaults victim with a garden fork 
Read more about the article Collecting data, charting roads 
Engineering technicians Angela Seminoro, right, and Brandon Ansari have monitored the city's traffic for 17 years and one year, respectively. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Collecting data, charting roads 

The traffic volumes aren’t the only things that have changed on Santa Clarita roads in the last 25 years.  Nowadays with the use of cellphones, apps and very fast internet,…

Continue ReadingCollecting data, charting roads 
Read more about the article Road improvements driven by growth 
Cars, buses and motorcycles bustle during the afternoon in the intersection of Newhall Ranch Road and Bouquet Canyon Road — the busiest intersection of Santa Clarita. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Road improvements driven by growth 

A quarter-century ago, Santa Clarita’s most-trafficked road was Bouquet Canyon Road between Newhall Ranch and Seco Canyon roads, which saw 56,000 vehicles pass by per day, according to an Aug.…

Continue ReadingRoad improvements driven by growth 
Read more about the article Photos | Santa Clarita Rhapsody: Queen Nation channels Mercury at Concerts in the Park
Gregory Finsley performs on stage with Queen Nation, A Tribute to the Music of Queen at Concerts in the Park at Central Park in Saugus on Saturday, 081923. Dan Watson/The Signal

Photos | Santa Clarita Rhapsody: Queen Nation channels Mercury at Concerts in the Park

Concerts in the Park had its penultimate show on Saturday at Central Park, with ‘Queen Nation’ channelling Freddie Mercury and the rest of Queen. This week brings the final show…

Continue ReadingPhotos | Santa Clarita Rhapsody: Queen Nation channels Mercury at Concerts in the Park
Read more about the article ‘Paint for A Cause’ raises money for Alzheimer’s Association
Bottomless mimosas were an added bonus of Oakmont of Valencia's Paint for a Purpose event on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023. Trevor Morgan / The Signal.

‘Paint for A Cause’ raises money for Alzheimer’s Association

In partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, Oakmont of Valencia hosted “Paint for a Cause” to raise money for the organization with both senior residents and honored guests attending.  Attendees were…

Continue Reading‘Paint for A Cause’ raises money for Alzheimer’s Association