The Jewish faith celebrates Purim

Beginning Monday evening and continuing until sundown the following day, people in the Jewish faith will take part in festive activities and eat special desserts to celebrate Purim. Purim is

COC hosts chamber businesses summit

Local business owners were able to connect with and learn about available resources during the 2020 Business Summit at College of the Canyons Friday. The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of

Emergency response to solo vehicle collision

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies and Los Angeles County fire officials responded to a solo-vehicle crash on Sierra Highway and Golden Valley Road on Friday. The car crashed into

Bowman High named model school

Jereann Bowman High School was one of 43 continuation schools in California to be named a 2020 Model Continuation High School by the California State Superintendent of Public Instruction. The

California Credit Union offers teaching grant

California Credit Union is encouraging teachers in Los Angeles county who have an “innovative” class project to apply for a class project grant being offered through the union. Twice a

Oak Hills Elementary receives national award

Oak Hills Elementary was draped in blue as school administrators, staff and students celebrated winning the 2019 National Blue Ribbon School Award with a flagging ceremony on Friday. Students lined

Politics and government

District officials react to Measure US failure

Sulphur Springs Union School District officials expressed disappointment as the $78 million Measure US fell behind with district voters after Tuesday’s Presidential Primary Election results were released. Measure US, if

Saugus yearbook club wins national award

Three Saugus High seniors and the school’s yearbook adviser will be traveling to New York later this month to accept the Columbia Scholastic Press Crown Award. Ashley Dredge, Megan Puettmann,

Officials respond to vehicle fire

Los Angeles County Fire Department and California Highway Patrol officials responded to a vehicle fire on the northbound side of Interstate 5 on Tuesday. A vehicle caught on fire just

Bella Vida celebrates Knights of Royals

The ballroom of the Bella Vida senior center transformed into a royal palace during the annual Celebrity Waiter Dinner fundraiser Saturday. Senior center staff, guests and volunteers gathered in their

The William S. Hart Union High School District. Dan Watson/The Signal

Hart District to discuss LCAP, board policies at meeting

The Hart District’s governing board is expected to discuss its progress toward the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) goals, internet services and board policy revisions during Wednesday’s board meeting.

Motorcycle crash victim identified

Coroner’s officials have identified the person killed in a motorcycle-vs.-vehicle collision in Saugus Friday evening. Medical examiners identified the decedent as Jordan Vargas, 25, of Santa Clarita. His next of

Christians mark start of Lent this week

Many people in the Christian faith spend a Wednesday in February in church services to recognize Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent, which is celebrated throughout the following six

Wellness centers open at two junior highs

Ribbons were cut in celebration of opening two wellness centers within the William S. Hart Union High School District Thursday. The wellness centers, named “the relaxation room” at Rancho Pico

Vegetarian options are coming to school lunches

School Day Cafe, which brings school meals to 36 elementary schools across four districts, will be adding two vegetarian entree options to school menus beginning March 1. “Kids are aware

Elks Lodge holds roast of Cmdr. Robert Lewis

Elks Lodge No. 2379 of Santa Clarita held a roast featuring sheriff’s Cmdr. Robert Lewis as the guest of honor at the annual Charity Roast Event at the lodge Saturday.