Community Stories
Community Stories
Former Castaic Lake Superintendent dies from heart attack
February 25, 2020
In a previous interview with The Signal in 2016, former Castaic Lake Recreation Area Superintendent Lori Bennett described Castaic Lake as her heaven. Four years later, Bennett, at the age
Newhall Library holds “musical instrument petting zoo” for kids and teens
February 25, 2020
Gone are the days when you would be shushed for making noise in the library. As librarian Liza Purdy puts it, that’s an antiquated stereotype and the Newhall Library is a “full throttle library.” On Monday, the Old Town Newhall Library was full of music as the library hosted a “musical instrument petting zoo” for children and teens as part of the monthly “Green Eggs and Jam” music program.
Stevenson Ranch teen launches petition for skate park
February 24, 2020
As many 14-year-olds do, Stevenson Ranch resident Jack Maginn enjoys skating with his friends. Although there are skate parks in Castaic and Santa Clarita, both are too far for the
Valencia Choir hosts walk in support of member
February 24, 2020
A chant for “Nadia! Nadia! Nadia!” could be heard on the Valencia High School track as biodegradable green balloons were released into the air. Those green balloons represented awareness for
‘A Night of Expression’ on teen dating violence
February 23, 2020
Teens were given the opportunity to express what dating violence means to them at the Child and Family Center’s third annual A Night of Expression event Thursday evening. The event,
Foundation surprises 9-year-old leukemia patient with playset
February 22, 2020
For 9-year old Addison Rivera, Saturday wasn’t a normal day. She woke up ready to take a ride in a limousine that would take her, her family and friends to
‘Many Families, One Community’ event returns to Golden Valley
February 22, 2020
Students and their families gathered for the fourth-annual “Many Families, One Community” Family Resource Fair at Golden Valley High School Saturday. Coordinated by the Sulphur Springs Union School District and
Project 691 Robotics make finishing touches for competition season
February 22, 2020
Project 691 Robotics participants were making their finishing touches on their robot Saturday to compete with teams from all over the world at the Mamba Sports Academy next weekend. This
Celebrating Black History Month through music
February 22, 2020
To celebrate Black History Month, seniors at Bella Vida senior center learned about African-American history through music. Seniors enjoyed soul food cuisine while musicians performed gospel, ragtime, jazz, swing and
Two candidates running for Castaic Area Town Council
February 22, 2020
Two candidates are officially running for the vacant spot in Region 5 on the Castaic Area Town Council in the council’s special election on March 14. Christian Dittes and Richard
A pup’s will to live
February 20, 2020
Pitbull puppy Rambo is not even a year old, yet he’s experienced more than most pups do in a lifetime. “He’s had a long road in a short life,” Marcelo
Rocky’s road to recovery
February 20, 2020
Most parents would think by kid no. four, there wouldn’t be a lot of unexpected curveballs, but that wasn’t the case for the Graham family. “We had a really crazy
Supes approve funding to improve parks in SCV
February 20, 2020
Over $1.2 million in funding has been approved by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Tuesday, to improve two parks in the Santa Clarita Valley. Del Valle Park and
Castaic to discuss a single-family development
February 20, 2020
A public hearing to discuss a proposed development for the 30900 block of Stone Creek Road in Castaic is slated for March 2 at the Castaic Area Town Council Land
SCV celebrates national Love Your Pet Day
February 20, 2020
Feb. 20 was National Love Your Pet Day, a day dedicated to humans’ furry, scaled or feathered friends. Pet ownership is a big part of Santa Clarita’s culture, and to
Memorial March honors World War II soldiers
February 19, 2020
After years of hearing about the Bataan Memorial Death March, Argel Cardoniga wanted to complete it. The Santa Clarita Valley resident, a Filipino-American fitness instructor and retired senior manager in federal law enforcement, wanted to honor the memories of those who had marched and died all those years ago — including his grandfather.
Remembering the Holocaust 75 years later
February 18, 2020
Holocaust survivor Eva Schloss’ story mirrors that of Anne Frank. In fact, the two lived across the street from each other in Amsterdam during the war, and even played together
Local teen takes on Eagle Project
February 18, 2020
Just a little over a month before his 18th birthday, Ryan Everett, of Castaic, is taking on his Eagle Scout project with the Boy Scout Troop 888 by giving a
Boy Scout brings shade to the archery range
February 18, 2020
For his Eagle Scout project, Cole Martin, of Boy Scout Troop 583, decided to build a shade structure at the Santa Clarita Valley Archery Range. The project, Martin said, will