Read more about the article Castaic Lake to close two days a week beginning July 1 
A Los Angeles County Fire Department helicopter collects water from Castaic Lake to fight the nearby #DryFire on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021. Emily Alvarenga/The Signal

Castaic Lake to close two days a week beginning July 1 

Among multiple parks and facilities throughout the Greater Los Angeles area that are facing changes, the Castaic Lake State Recreation Area will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, effective June…

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Faces of the SCV: Renaissance woman takes many paths, has one purpose

Tasia Mantzoros She was a makeup artist, a Golden State Warrior Girl, an insurance underwriter and a business development executive. She’s also a film writer and director. And she’s a…

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Read more about the article Sheriff’s Colors Run honors fallen deputy 
Cadet class 482 stand next to a memorial for Pedro “Pete” Romo, a local sheriff deputy who lost his life during the COVID-19 pandemic, during the Colors Run hosted by the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station at Valencia High School on June 13, 2025 in Valencia, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Sheriff’s Colors Run honors fallen deputy 

She received a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department wreath made from a sheriff’s uniform that included her late husband’s embroidered name patch at the top. Her kids received off-road helmets,…

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Read more about the article Girl Scout troop makes 100 ‘cake kits,’ donates to SCV Food Pantry 
Rachel Compton (green sweater), community development director at the SCV Food Pantry, poses with Girl Scouts Troop 882 and their mothers at the SCV Food Pantry, Saturday, June 7, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Girl Scout troop makes 100 ‘cake kits,’ donates to SCV Food Pantry 

Girl Scouts Troop 882 made 100 “cake kits” to donate to the Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry on Saturday morning as part of the girls’ project to get their silver…

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Read more about the article Former North Park graduates celebrate with 2025 class  
Recent Valencia graduating senior, Mia Kwock, shares wisdom with the sixth graders at North Park Elementary School on Thursday, June 12, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Former North Park graduates celebrate with 2025 class  

As many graduating seniors in the William S. Hart Union High School District move forward in their educational paths, they did not forget their roots.  North Park Elementary School brought…

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Why Property Owners and Visitors Alike Should Pay Attention to Slip and Fall Hazards 

Most people don’t think twice when walking into a store, stepping onto a friend’s porch, or heading into a public building. The ground beneath their feet feels steady, and hazards…

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Read more about the article Chamber to host Business Expo June 26 
Attendees gather for the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce's Business Expo 2024 at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on Thursday, June 27. This year's Business Expo is scheduled June 26 at the Valencia Town Center. Signal file photo.

Chamber to host Business Expo June 26 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce announced the return of one of the organization’s most anticipated events — the 2025 Business Expo — taking place on Thursday,…

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Read more about the article 16-year-old boy killed in Newhall collision 
Photo courtesy of Alberto Castillo's GoFundMe page.

16-year-old boy killed in Newhall collision 

A 16-year-old boy was killed in a collision Thursday night in Newhall, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office.   The Medical Examiner identified the boy as Alberto Castillo,…

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Read more about the article Newhall School District holds annual art celebration 
Newhall School District held its annual art show, "Celebration of the Arts," at Newhall Elementary School on Thursday evening June 5, 2025. Maya Morales/The Signal

Newhall School District holds annual art celebration 

The walls of Newhall Elementary School were full of colorful art pieces, dancing, music, and theater performances as the Newhall School District held its annual Celebration of the Arts.  Students…

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