Read more about the article West Ranch math students place 2nd in math modeling challenge 
Courtesy image

West Ranch math students place 2nd in math modeling challenge 

West Ranch High School students Brandon Chang, Kent Gao, and Omkar Guha, coached by Tanja Brosche, participated in a Systemic Initiative for Modeling Investigations and Opportunities with Differential Equations, also…

Continue ReadingWest Ranch math students place 2nd in math modeling challenge 
Read more about the article Photos: SCV Youth Orchestra ‘Carnival of Animals’
The Santa Clarita Youth Orchestra performed ‘Carnival of the Animals’ with a large ensemble of young musicians at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center on Friday Dec. 20, 2024. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Photos: SCV Youth Orchestra ‘Carnival of Animals’

Family and friends gathered to witness a live performance by the Santa Clarita Valley Youth Orchestra’s performance of ‘Carnival of the Animals’ with a large ensemble of young musicians at…

Continue ReadingPhotos: SCV Youth Orchestra ‘Carnival of Animals’
Read more about the article How SCV’s flying mammals play a crucial role in the ecosystem 
California state bat the Pallid Bat (Antrozous pallidus). Courtesy of Jessi Vannatta.

How SCV’s flying mammals play a crucial role in the ecosystem 

Bats are not blind, or only live in caves and suck blood, as pop culture has led us to believe.   But they do serve as nature’s silent pest control and…

Continue ReadingHow SCV’s flying mammals play a crucial role in the ecosystem 
Read more about the article Golden Valley grad receives YoungArts award for jazz alto saxophone accomplishments 
Matias Castro, a 2024 graduate of Golden Valley High School, has been named a 2025 YoungArts winner with distinction in jazz alto saxophone. Courtesy photo.

Golden Valley grad receives YoungArts award for jazz alto saxophone accomplishments 

Matias Castro, a 2024 graduate of Golden Valley High School, has been named a 2025 YoungArts winner with distinction in jazz alto saxophone, the highest honor of the organization, according…

Continue ReadingGolden Valley grad receives YoungArts award for jazz alto saxophone accomplishments 
Read more about the article Hart High dinner and winter wonderland worth the wait 
Kids Pedro Morales Jr., left, and Alison Morales receive gifts from Santa’s helper during a visit with Santa Claus at the Hart High ASB Community Holiday Dinner on Thursday evening at the school. Michael Picarella/The Signal

Hart High dinner and winter wonderland worth the wait 

People started lining up at 3 p.m. on Thursday for the 5 o’clock start.   Around 600 members of the community showed up Thursday at Hart High School in Newhall for…

Continue ReadingHart High dinner and winter wonderland worth the wait 
Read more about the article Mall’s $60-$75M funding request faces skeptical City Council  
The mall sign as viewed from Magic Mountain Parkway on Tuesday, 090523. Dan Watson/The Signal

Mall’s $60-$75M funding request faces skeptical City Council  

Santa Clarita City Council members are continuing to react with skepticism about a request from the owner of the Valencia Town Center mall for $60 million to $75 million in…

Continue ReadingMall’s $60-$75M funding request faces skeptical City Council  
Read more about the article Two employers honored for work with ‘Yes I Can’ 
From left, Carol Stevenson, Kirsten Fitzpatrick and Bret Lieberman present Laurent Jouvin with a certificate of recognition from former Senator Scott Wilk on Saturday at Jouvin’s Migrate Sound home studio in Valencia. Michael Picarella/The Signal

Two employers honored for work with ‘Yes I Can’ 

As outgoing state Sen. Scott Wilk was wrapping up his Senate duties, he honored two local employers as part of National Disability Awareness Month.   Laurent Jouvin, CEO of Migrate Sound…

Continue ReadingTwo employers honored for work with ‘Yes I Can’ 
Read more about the article Georgia appeals court disqualifies Fani Willis from Trump case 
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis at the Fulton County Courthouse in Atlanta, Ga., on March 1, 2024. Pool photo by Alex Slitz/AFP via Getty Images

Georgia appeals court disqualifies Fani Willis from Trump case 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  A Georgia appeals court has disqualified Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from her election-related criminal case against President-elect Donald Trump, although the indictment still stands. …

Continue ReadingGeorgia appeals court disqualifies Fani Willis from Trump case 
Read more about the article Read with Me program bridges gaps in literacy
Newhall Elementary School second graders take turns to read “How the Turtle Cracked Its Shell” on Tuesday morning with SCV Education Foundation ‘Read with Me’ volunteer Michele Lobl. Dec. 3, 2024 Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Read with Me program bridges gaps in literacy

On a recent Tuesday morning, Michele Lobl, a retired city employee, made her way to Newhall Elementary School to spend some time with Mrs. Katherine George’s second-grade class.   “How’s everybody…

Continue ReadingRead with Me program bridges gaps in literacy

Accomplishing Immigration Objectives Under the Guidance of Skilled Legal Representation

Introduction U.S. immigration law allows students, families, professionals, business owners, and asylum seekers to build a legal and fulfilling life in the United States. The law provides for lawful access…

Continue ReadingAccomplishing Immigration Objectives Under the Guidance of Skilled Legal Representation
Read more about the article House Ethics Committee releases report on Matt Gaetz 
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) speaks to reporters at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia on Sept. 10, 2024. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

House Ethics Committee releases report on Matt Gaetz 

By Jacob Burg Contributing Writer  The House Ethics Committee unveiled its report into the past conduct of former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Florida, on Monday after he filed a last-minute lawsuit in…

Continue ReadingHouse Ethics Committee releases report on Matt Gaetz 
Read more about the article LEGO helps break down boundaries between midwifery and medical students 
A recent study has found that LEGOs can help bridge the gap between midwifery and medical students. Photo by Lily Kelly.

LEGO helps break down boundaries between midwifery and medical students 

By Lily Kelly Contributing Writer  A recent study from Flinders University discovered that toys such as LEGO can be an effective tool for breaking down the professional barriers between midwifery and…

Continue ReadingLEGO helps break down boundaries between midwifery and medical students 
Read more about the article Festividad event offers gifts, goodies and Christmas cheer 
Gifts, which were organized by gender and age, were handed out during the "Festividad for Christ" event at Faith Community Church on Saturday, Dec. 21. Habeba Mostafa/The Signal

Festividad event offers gifts, goodies and Christmas cheer 

Faith Community Church hosted its 19th annual “Festividad for Christ” celebration Saturday on their campus in Santa Clarita.   Hundreds of people from the community were taking part in free lunch,…

Continue ReadingFestividad event offers gifts, goodies and Christmas cheer