Letters to the Editor
Dirk Marks | Valuable, Experienced Leadership
We are all very fortunate that Gary Martin is willing to serve another four years on the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency board. Gary has the background, experience and leadership…
Letters to the Editor
Michael Monsour | New Leadership Energizes COC
In just a few months, interim College of the Canyons President David Andrus has skillfully navigated a tense administrative transition at COC, demonstrating thoughtful and steady leadership. Andrus, who had…
Letters to the Editor
Ralph Ware | A Deal-Breaker for Vietnam Veteran
I have just received two campaign flyers from Rep. Mike Garcia seeking my vote. He claims to be “standing with our troops.” I am a lifelong Republican since I gained…
Letters to the Editor
Bill Lyons | Where Will Water, Juice Come From?
I read in this morning’s Signal (Sept. 17) that two new construction projects are being considered on Soledad Canyon Road totaling 468 new homes and 138,500 square feet of commercial…
Letters to the Editor
Diane Zimmerman | A Parody of the Debate?
Harris-Trump debate summary (paraphrasing): Kamala: I will, I will, I will! Trump: Why haven’t you already? Kamala: I’ll answer that in a minute. There’s something wrong with my earring. Diane…
The Savvy Senior | Health Insurance Options for Early Retirees
Dear Savvy Senior, I’m going to retire in a few months and need to get some temporary health insurance until I can enroll in Medicare at age 65. What are…
Valencia Viking Camila Quintero (36) fails to get past a Hart High School player with the ball during the first half of the girl’s flag football game on Monday evening. 091624 Katherine Quezada/ The Signal
Hart flag football beats Valencia in league opener
Foothill League girls’ flag football is officially underway, and no one got off to a better start than the Hart Hawks. Hart won its first-ever league battle on the road…
Saugus girls' volleyball celebrates after winning the Crescenta Valley Tournament. Courtesy photo.
Saugus volleyball wins Crescenta Valley tournament
Saugus Centurions girls’ volleyball has gotten well-acquainted with bringing home hardware. The Centurions won their second tournament this season after finishing a perfect 8-0 through the Crescenta Valley tournament over…
Valencia High School Viking Brian Bonner (34) is tackled down by Rancho Cucamonga High School Beckam Amare (28) during Friday night’s home game. 091324 Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Second-half collapse sends Valencia to 0-4
Valencia Vikings football ended its non-league schedule without a win for the first time under head coach Larry Muir on Friday. The Vikings were dropped, 48-14, in their home game…
Santa Clarita City Hall
Council provides thoughts on potential 2028 Olympics involvement
The 2028 Olympics are set to be held in Los Angeles for the third time in the event’s storied history. And while much of the venue planning has already been…
Three appointed to COC bond oversight committee
Three people were appointed last week to serve on the College of the Canyons citizens’ bond oversight committee. Fred Arnold, Brent Wright and Kenny Navarrete were approved by the Santa…
Some of the motorhomes in question at Cali Lake RV Resort in Santa Clarita on Thursday, 092222. Dan Watson/The Signal
Cali Lake appeal for long-term residency continued, again
Residents at Cali Lake RV Resort will have to wait another month to find out if they can continue to live there long-term. The L.A. County Board of Supervisors was…
Looking to address years of northbound and southbound commuter traffic at a standstill at times on Highway 14, transportation officials are expected to hold meetings in the coming months to hear how the public would like to address the gridlock.
Transportation officials share Highway 14 proposals
Looking to address years of northbound and southbound commuter traffic at a standstill at times on Highway 14, transportation officials are expected to hold meetings in the coming months to…
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SCV Water honored as charter member of USC Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency was recognized by the USC Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research for being a charter member in a ceremony on Sept.…
The Huntertones. Courtesy photo.
West Ranch to host Huntertones Concert Sept. 30
News release The Huntertones, a Brooklyn-based sextet that has thrilled music lovers around the globe with their fun, imaginative and fearless music, are coming to the Santa Clarita Valley for…
Members of the Human Ummah Foundation receive a certificate and challenge coins from the sheriff station and fire department on Sunday. 091524 Maya Morales/The Signal
Human Ummah Foundation youth present to first responders
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station Capt. Justin Diez and L.A. County Fire Department Battalion Chief Greg Short heard presentations from some of the Muslim community’s youth at the second annual…
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Garcia cosponsors Stopping Sexually Violent Predators Act
News release Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, has cosponsored H.R. 6382, the Stopping Sexually Violent Predators Act, in response to the news of Christopher Hubbart, the “Pillowcase Rapist,” being set…
Santa Clarita native opens new wound care and hyperbaric center
News release Dr. Ian R. Cook, a native of Santa Clarita, has announced the opening of a new wound care and hyperbaric center in his hometown. “This center, founded…
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Social Security increase for 2025 projected to be 2.5%, lowest rise since 2021
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer Social Security beneficiaries may see a modest increase in their benefits next year, with The Senior Citizens League forecasting that the cost-of-living adjustment for 2025 will…
Deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station and L.A. County Fire Department personnel were dispatched to a three-vehicle collision in which a truck slammed into the Chi-Chi’s Pizza location on the northbound side of Sierra Highway on Monday afternoon. 091624 Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Chi-Chi’s Pizza in Canyon Country to remain open
There’s no use in crying over spilled wine or even a giant hole in the side of a building. The Chi-Chi’s Pizza on Sierra Highway that was hit in a…