Mourners upset over Eternal Valley policy discussion
March 10, 2025
Powerful emotions led to shouting and tears inside the chapel at Eternal Valley Memorial Park, as about 40 people with loved ones at the Newhall cemetery aired concerns about the
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Closure of assisted-living facility highlights senior housing shortage
March 5, 2025
A longtime Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center official Wednesday called the pending closure of Santa Clarita Hills Senior Living a major loss for the community. The assisted-living facility announced last
County sues Edison over Eaton Fire
March 5, 2025
While there’s been no official cause determined for the Eaton Fire, which burned 14,000 acres, destroyed approximately 9,400 structures and left 17 dead, L.A. County officials are suing Southern California
Assisted-living home tells residents they have to leave
March 4, 2025
Questions abound for the residents and their families at Pacifica’s Santa Clarita Hills Senior Living facility in Newhall, which is closing in two months. A Santa Clarita Hills Senior Living employee
City reviewing 341-home senior project in Sand Canyon
March 3, 2025
The city of Santa Clarita Planning Division is discussing plans for a gated senior community with 341 single-family homes on approximately 194 acres in Sand Canyon. The project is being
Motion Picture Academy honors local stunt business
March 1, 2025
A local business has been honored by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for its advancements in stunt work. Action Factory LLC was given the plaque because of
Paul Butler | Why Great Leaders Talk Straight
March 1, 2025
In leadership, one of the most valuable traits is clarity. Great leaders are recognized for their ability to communicate directly, delivering messages that leave no room for confusion. This quality
Carl Kanowsky | Tips on hiring a contractor
March 1, 2025
What with the recent fires and storms, many of us will be hiring a contractor in the near future. Here are some pointers so that this process doesn’t make matters
JCI expands ‘Get Real: Adulting 101’ event for high school students
February 28, 2025
News release JCI Santa Clarita, in partnership with the William S. Hart Union High School District, is expanding its signature financial literacy event, Get Real: Adulting 101, to two sessions
USDA warns egg prices could rise by 41% in 2025
February 28, 2025
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer The U.S. Department of Agriculture said this week that egg prices could spike by more than 40% this year amid bird flu outbreaks and the mass
AutoNation dealers settle lawsuit over paperwork for $650K
February 26, 2025
A nationwide network of vehicle dealerships, including seven listed locally in the Valencia Auto Center, reached a $650,000 settlement for statewide consumer protection claims, according to an L.A. County District
Chiquita announces end of relocation program
February 26, 2025
Chiquita Canyon Landfill officials confirmed they are terminating their relocation-assistance fund in an email Wednesday obtained by The Signal. Less than a year after the program began, Chiquita announced in
Rail companies beef up security as freight heists increase
February 25, 2025
By Allan Stein Contributing Writer Brazen criminals continue to target the country’s railroads despite proactive efforts to combat cargo theft, according to law enforcement. This month, federal authorities in Arizona indicted
VIA luncheon tackles cybercrime
February 24, 2025
The Valley Industry Association of Santa Clarita tackled the topic of cybercrime, an invisible but pervasive threat, during Friday’s luncheon at the College of the Canyons University Center with officials
Paul Butler | The Power of IQ and EQ: A Winning Combination for Business Success
February 22, 2025
In today’s workplace, success is often attributed to a combination of intelligence, adaptability and interpersonal skills. While intelligence quotient has traditionally been considered a strong predictor of job performance, emotional
300 apartments proposed along Golden Valley Road
February 19, 2025
Developers are looking at the potential for 300 market-rate apartments in four four-story buildings with about 34.5 acres of commercial space on land off Golden Valley Road between Golden Valley
Planning to discuss cell tower, liquor sales
February 17, 2025
The Santa Clarita Planning Commission is scheduled to discuss the potential for increasing cell phone service on the west side and liquor sales on the east side at Tuesday’s
Paul Butler | Why inflation can be a good thing
February 15, 2025
Inflation is often seen as a negative economic force, raising the cost of living, reducing purchasing power, and destabilizing markets. However, it can also have positive effects for businesses. In
COC won’t ask for affordable-housing funds back
February 14, 2025
The recently elected majority on the College of the Canyons governing board wanted to take another look at a plan for affordable student housing on Valencia’s campus at the Santa
Gun club hosts harm-reduction group
February 14, 2025
A handful of mental health advocates met Wednesday at a seemingly unlikely setting to solve the problems facing the Lethal Means Subcommittee: the Oak Tree Gun Club. But the group,