Running back Aidan Hicks (30) scored a touchdown during the third quarter of Valencia's game against Bishop Amat. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

SCV football week 2 preview 

By Justin Vigil-Zuniga and Tyler Wainfeld  Signal Sports Writers   Week one of high school football is officially over after an exciting opening weekend of action.  Hart, Valencia, Canyon and Trinity

Photo courtesy of Jaime Serrano.

SCV family escapes Maui amid disaster

“It was about 9 p.m. when I could see the glow of the fire in the night sky,” said Jaime Serrano. “The locals were running around the hotel frantically.  I

Aaron Ten Bears, in Oglala Lakota regalia carries an eagle dance staff, shield and wears an eagle feather bustle as he dances during the 25th Annual Hart of the West Pow Wow and Native American Craft Fair held at William S. Hart Park in Newhall on Sunday, October 07, 2018. (Photo by Dan Watson)

Mark Your Calendars —  

Community Fun and Helping Great Local Causes  By Michele E. Buttelman  Signal Staff Writer  With children back in school can event season in the Santa Clarita Valley be far behind?

Three Healthy Habits to Protect Your Skin 

As the first line of defense against the outside world, skin is the body’s largest organ and takes on an important role in maintaining overall health. While products like sunscreen

Possible Long-Term Allergy Relief Options 

Warmer weather means flowers and trees are blooming, but for the millions of Americans who suffer from seasonal allergies, it also means coughing, sneezing, itchy eyes, congestion and other symptoms

Politics and government

Schiavo, Stern oppose new Aliso Canyon proposal

By Signal Staff  Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, announced her opposition to a new Aliso Canyon proposal, joining with two other legislators in the region who shared their concerns about increasing

The Last Bookstore. COURTESY PHOTO

So, You Think You Know Los Angeles? 

By Michele E. Buttelman  Signal Staff Writer  Anyone who has lived in Southern California for an extended period usually believes they know all the interesting places to visit and take

The 14 freeway. SIGNAL FILE PHOTO

The History of Los Angeles Freeways 

By Michele E. Buttelman  Signal Staff Writer  Los Angeles is famous for its freeways. If you were born and raised in Los Angeles County you have probably been driving the

Canyon football boosters launch fundraiser

By Signal Staff   The nonprofit Canyon High School football booster club has launched an online fundraiser for the upcoming season and is seeking the community’s support.  “We are excited to

Image by Lukas Prudil from Pixabay

Adventures in Adrenaline 

By Michele E. Buttelman  Signal Staff Writer  Whether it’s soaring over the ocean in a seaplane or doing aerobatics over vineyards in a biplane, river rafting, rock climbing, bungee jumping

Reconsider That Fixer Upper 

Financing option makes home improvement more attainable  For younger homeowners and first-time homebuyers in particular, money is likely to be tight. When most available cash is directed to the best

The El Moro Elfin Forest is home to an ancient oak grove of trees that grow only 4 to 20 feet tall. Photo El Moro Elfin Forest.

Midsummer Road Trip Time 

By Michele E. Buttelman  Signal Staff Writer  It’s hot. No, it’s really hot. It’s that time of year in the Santa Clarita Valley when everyone seems to either be in