Jake Fire: McGrath Elementary on evacuating

By Tammy Murga and Emily Alvarenga Signal Staff Writers From teachers to cafeteria staff, a sea of Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary School personnel scrambled to safely evacuate students and

CIF-SS announces girls tennis team playoff brackets

Open DivisionWest Ranch at University Division 2Hart at PolyThacher at Valencia First-round playoff matches are scheduled for 2 p.m. on Nov. 6 unless otherwise agreed upon by the competing teams.

CIF-SS announces football playoff brackets

Division 2San Clemente at Valencia Division 4Chaparral at Hart Division 7Canyon at SerranoQuartz Hill at West Ranch Division 14South Torrance at Trinity Classical Academy All games are scheduled to begin

Four Questions: Richard Cook

Richard Cook, a Canyon Country resident, is associate director for flight projects and mission success at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

Vote by Mail ballot request deadline is Oct. 29

Tuesday is the last day to request a vote by mail ballot for the Nov. 5 local and municipal elections, said the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk.  Those interested have

Calendar of Events: October 27, 2019 to November 9, 2019

Come to the Santa Clarita Art Association’s 30th anniversary Art Classic & Gala, beginning at 5 p.m. Enjoy music, appetizers, no host bar, and silent auction while viewing the SCAA’s finest art judged by acclaimed artist, Julie Snyder.

UPDATE: Human remains discovered in Tick Fire area

By Emily Alvarenga and Caleb Lunetta Human remains were discovered in Canyon Country near an area affected by the Tick Fire Saturday, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department officials.

Complete coverage: Roundup of all fire stories

Below, starting from the most recent, are links to all stories published regarding this week’s fires in the Santa Clarita Valley. Additional followup stories will be added as they are

No. 51: Kathie Martin

Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency PIO Kathie Martin is the voice for one of our most important resources and, just like the agency she works for, she provides top-notch service for SCV residents, to ensure water-users have the information they need.

No. 50: Brian O’Connor

The city of Santa Clarita relies on responsible corporate partners like Princess Cruises, and Vice President Brian O’ Connnor is a big reason why one of the world’s most successful cruise lines has such a great relationship with the community that surrounds its headquarters.

No. 49: Brian Koegle

Brian Koegle’s legal expertise and community leadership skills have made him a huge asset to not only the Santa Clarita Valley’s largest law firm, but also to our nonprofit organizations, colleges and community resources where he’s constantly there to help.