CalArts student wins top animation prize

By Sarah Sikandar  Signal Staff Writer  One grasshopper, one boot, an army of ants, and only one discarded plastic water bottle. Jingqi Zhang’s “Hopper’s Day” is a five-minute delightful snippet

Larry Kidd retires from Henry Mayo after 14 years

By Sarah Sikandar  Signal Staff Writer   Dr. Larry Kidd’s 14-year relationship with Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is coming to an end, as he moves on to pursue other professional and

West Ranch dancers win 12 national titles

By Sarah Sikandar  Signal Staff Writer  When 13 students from West Ranch High School danced to Fergie’s “London Bridge” at the Contest of Champions Competition in Orlando, Florida, many in

SCV Senior Center resumes in-person activities

Seniors bore the brunt of pandemic restrictions in terms of precautionary isolation and absence of group meetings. As the state of California is easing safety protocols, and seniors feel confident

Drumming up support in Saugus

  Signal Staff Writer   If your errands took you to Albertsons on Bouquet Canyon Road on Saturday, you probably danced a little to the rhythm of drums. That was the

I-5 southbound reopened after big rig overturned

A Sig alert was issued at 5:38 a.m. Saturday after a big rig overturned on the southbound Interstate 5 near Parker Road in Castaic.  Officer Peter Nicholson with California Highway

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Person injured after crash on Copperhill Drive

A person was ejected from a vehicle in a crash Friday night in Saugus and was treated for minor injuries, according to first responders.   L.A. County firefighters and Santa Clarita

Remembering Ukraine in Santa Clarita

Richard Wirthlin remembers the two countries, and their people:  “My heart aches for so many good Russians. My heart aches for so many good Ukrainians,” is how Wirthlin describes his

Five arrested on suspicion of theft

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies located and arrested five people in connection with a theft incident at an ULTA Beauty store in Palmdale.  Deputy Natalie Arriaga, SCV Sheriff’s Station

Recovery Room relocated

By Sarah Sikandar  Signal Staff Writer   The Rev. James Cliffe of Eden Ministries started Recovery Room 22 years ago when he saw the immediate need for a place where people

Laps and Laughter

Bluefins and Piranhas – neighborhood swim teams from Valencia – celebrate 25 years of community and friendships   Piranhas are shy and easygoing. Bluefins are resilient and social. Bluefins and Piranhas,