Reinventing engagement through camera technology
August 31, 2018 6:22 pm
Valencia resident Tamer Abdel grew tired of hearing, “Use our hashtag,” and “Tag us on your posts,” during social events — and then realizing only one or two people had
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Tammy Murga covers government and politics for The Signal. She joined in the summer of 2018, previously working in Northern California as an assistant editor and reporter for the Lake County Record-Bee. In 2016, she graduated from Mount Saint Mary's University, Los Angeles. Have a story tip? Message her on Twitter (@tammyxmurga) or at [email protected].
Two overturned vehicle crashes cause nightmarish traffic on I-5
August 31, 2018 4:04 pm
Two separate, overturned-vehicle crashes on the Interstate 5 in Castaic caused hours of heavy traffic Friday afternoon. The first incident was reported around 12:30 p.m. northbound on the I-5, south
La Mesa Junior High lifts lockdown after possible armed person near campus reported
August 31, 2018 12:03 pm
La Mesa Junior High in Canyon Country lifted a soft lockdown late Friday morning after deputies responded to the area on the report of a person near the campus was
Friends of the Santa Clara River to celebrate 25 years of service
August 31, 2018 8:00 am
To celebrate 25 years of work to protect one of the most dynamic river bodies in Southern California, the Friends of the Santa Clara River are scheduled to host a
Residents, behavioral health director on International Overdose Awareness Day
August 31, 2018 6:00 am
International Overdose Awareness Day is held annually Aug. 31, and some Santa Clarita Valley residents are displaying purple lights and ribbons outside their homes to show support and remember those
City authorizes study on 461-home Bouquet Canyon project
August 30, 2018 7:06 pm
The City Council has authorized an environmental study on a proposed 461-unit development planned for 57 acres in Bouquet Canyon. On Tuesday, the council awarded the contract to Michael Baker
Understanding the homelessness plan’s coming task force
August 30, 2018 11:03 am
The Santa Clarita City Council has reviewed its draft homelessness plan and authorized the formation of a collaborative task force to help execute its goals. But what exactly will the
City reviews homeless plan; agrees to create a collaborative task force
August 29, 2018 8:00 am
The Santa Clarita City Council reviewed Tuesday its drafted community plan to address homelessness, unanimously voting to move forward with the formation of a task force as the next step.
SCV Water releases September gardening class schedule
August 28, 2018 12:04 pm
News Release SCV Water has released its September schedule of free gardening classes. With the first day of fall nearing, the classes aim to prepare those interested to pick the
Local Polynesian dance group represents SCV in Hawaii competition
August 28, 2018 11:49 am
Kalakeke Pacific Island Dance Co. ranked high at a recent Tahitian dance competition in Hawaii, proudly representing the Santa Clarita Valley. The group, with class locations all over the SCV,
Millennials: Evolving the workplace with a growing generation
August 27, 2018 4:30 pm
Many businesses across the country, including some in the Santa Clarita Valley, are changing the way they engage with a particular group of employees: Millennials. That’s because the group, born
Telly’s to open additional new location following relocation next year
August 24, 2018 7:07 pm
After announcing it would leave its Bouquet Canyon Road location, Telly’s Charburgers confirmed relocation would happen in March 2019, with a second spot to come August 2019, according to Nikol
Local doctors care for Ethiopia; surgeon founds hospital in rural African nation
August 24, 2018 10:56 am
Everyone in his community, including local doctors, believed he wouldn’t survive the traumatic injury to his head. The 23-year-old Ethiopian man had little to no hope until he visited a
New Valencia store looks to connect kids with real-world play
August 24, 2018 10:31 am
Abel Aguilar, 3, stacked as many toy animals as he could on a small wooden boat, smiling as his animal tower grew taller and taller. Some toddlers beside him painted
COC adds more degree paths for students
August 23, 2018 9:10 pm
College of the Canyons is adding associate degrees for transfer, so students beginning this fall have a wider pathway designed for a quicker, smoother transfer to both public and private
One day left to vote for Safety Town’s chance to win $25K
August 23, 2018 9:04 pm
Safety Town — Santa Clarita Valley has until Friday, August 24 to receive votes for a chance to win $25,000. The SCV community project and 200 others nationwide are competing
L.A. County first in state certified to use open-source election technology
August 22, 2018 5:45 pm
By Signal Staff A new vote tally system in Los Angeles County was approved Tuesday, making it the first publicly owned, open-source technology certified under the California voting systems standards.
Full house at VIA’s active shooter training luncheon
August 21, 2018 7:01 pm
A sea of hands went up in a room filled with scores of individuals when asked if they knew someone or had heard from someone affected by the 2017 Las
Community feedback sought by city on public-safety grant proposal
August 20, 2018 5:17 pm
The city of Santa Clarita is asking the public for feedback on a federal grant proposal aimed at enhancing public safety. All comments must be received by noon on Friday,
What makes Magic Mountain the No. 1 theme park in the country?
August 20, 2018 2:30 pm
It’s no coincidence roller coaster lover Sean Verheijen traveled thousands of miles across the Atlantic Ocean to live in Valencia, just down the street from Six Flags Magic Mountain. “I