Two friends of a man who was struck and killed Wednesday grieve on the sidewalk near the intersection of Reuther Avenue and Golden Triangle Road. Perry Smith The Signal

Man struck and killed by Metrolink train

A man was struck and killed by a Metrolink commuter train shortly before 6 a.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Ruether Avenue and Golden Triangle Road. It was the second

Members of the Trinity Classical Academy chapter of Young Americans for Freedom placed 2,981 flags of remembrance in the Trinity courtyard and lawn. Photo courtesy of Wally Caddow.

Trinity hosts Never Forget Memorial Ceremony

By Signal Staff  Trinity Classical Academy held its annual 9/11 Never Forget Memorial Ceremony on Monday in remembrance of the lives lost in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. 

Aiden Leigh, 14, plays taps during the seventh annual 911 Never Forget Project event to honor those who died in the 911 attacks at a memorial held at Trinity Classical Academy in Valencia on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. Dan Watson/The Signal

A Timeline of the Morning of September 11, 2001 

On the morning of September 11, 2001, 19 terrorists hijacked four commercial airplanes bound for California. The planes departed from airports in Boston, Massachusetts; Newark, New Jersey; and Washington, D.C.

Members of the Hart High Show Choir sings the National Anthem in front of 2,977 American flags placed on the lawn in front of Hart High School in Newhall in honor of 911 on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. Dan Watson/The Signal

Looking back: Impacts of 9/11 on SCV 

Signal Staff Writers  On Dec. 12, 1941, five days after the attack on Pearl Harbor, the ranchers and small business owners of Santa Clarita awoke to The Signal headline: “Newhall

Pumpkin Spice … and Everything Nice 

By Michele E. Buttelman  Signal Staff Writer  For those of us who love pumpkin spice season the arrival of this joyous time of year can’t come too soon!  This year,

How to Help Ease Your Dog’s Allergies 

By Michele E. Buttelman  Signal Staff Writer  For a dog owner one of the most frustrating experiences is dealing with your pet’s allergies. A treatment that may work for a

Falls are responsible for one-third of all home-related fatalities. So, it is important for seniors to take measures to protect themselves.

Martinez: Understanding Pneumococcal Pneumonia 

Dodger outfielder and designated hitter J.D. Martinez is prioritizing his lung health this baseball season. He has asthma, an underlying medical condition that puts him at increased risk for pneumococcal

SCV football week 4 preview 

By Justin Vigil-Zuniga and Tyler Wainfeld  Signal Staff Writers  Nearly every local team brought home a win last weekend as non-league play winds down. But, five local teams remain undefeated

The Important Role Bees Play in Lawns and Gardens 

A colorful garden in full bloom is an aesthetically appealing sight each spring and summer. The pleasant aromas emanating from such spaces only add to their appeal.  Many variables contribute

Understanding ‘Warning Strokes’ 

What to expect if you experience stroke symptoms, even if they disappear.  Diagnosing a transient ischemic attack (TIA), sometimes called a “warning stroke,” can be challenging because symptoms often disappear

This Moreton Bay Fig Tree has been part of the San Diego’s Balboa Park landscape since 1914. PHOTO COURTESY VISIT SAN DIEGO.

California’s Historic Trees 

By Michele E. Buttelman  Signal Staff Writer  California is home to many notable landmarks, historic sites and “must see” attractions. People travel from across the globe to visit the Golden

PHOTO COURTESY NEWPORT COASTAL ADVENTURE

Whale Watching in Southern California 

By Michele E. Buttelman  Signal Staff Writer  Southern California is blessed with an amazing climate, stunning mountains and the beautiful and majestic Pacific Ocean. It should be no surprise that