When the only thing left behind is a shoe
December 9, 2019
As Valencia High senior and artist Lexi Coleman has begun applying to art schools, she’s had a lot of time to think about her future. “It wasn’t until recently that
Community Stories
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Candle lighting: Families remember those lost
December 9, 2019
The Compassionate Friends of the Santa Clarita Valley invited the community to come together Sunday at La Mesa Junior High School to remember loved ones who have died. “We are
Annual toy drive brings North Pole, Marines to SCV
December 8, 2019
The 14th annual U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots toy drive was held outside of the Realty Executives office in Newhall on Sunday, with special guests, such as Santa,
Community honors veterans with Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting
December 7, 2019
Community members gathered together Saturday night to honor the military, both past and present, with the 14th annual Christmas tree and Menorah lighting in the Veteran’s Historical Plaza. Former 38th
Community gathers to celebrate the arts at the Family Literacy Festival
December 7, 2019
The city of Santa Clarita hosted its annual Family Literacy Festival Saturday at the Old Town Newhall Library to lift up literature, music, dance and crafts to the community. “It
Wiley Canyon celebrates Thirst Project
December 6, 2019
By Kaitlyn Nickerson For The Signal Students from kindergarten through sixth grade filed into the multi-purpose room at Wiley Canyon Elementary School in Newhall on Thursday for an assembly two
Santa Clarita Public Library to host Family Literacy Festival
December 5, 2019
To celebrate literature, music, dance and crafts, the Santa Clarita Public Library is hosting its annual Family Literacy Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Old Town Newhall
WWII veteran dies at 98
December 4, 2019
William Harrington, a World War II pilot and war hero, died recently at the age of 98. Harrington was described by his daughter Mary Atchison, the oldest of nine children,
Giving Tuesday in the Santa Clarita Valley
December 4, 2019
Santa Clarita Valley residents joined online in sharing a flurry of donations from around the globe for Giving Tuesday, one of the few “holidays” that offers a break from consumerism
American Cancer Society honors volunteers
December 4, 2019
The American Cancer Society is a 98% volunteer-run organization, and ACS couldn’t achieve its goals without the generous work of selfless volunteers. On Nov. 19, the local Santa Clarita unit
First of two new Firehawk helicopters arrives at Barton Heliport
December 3, 2019
Los Angeles County Fire Department’s Air Operations unit recently welcomed Copter 21, the first of two new Sikorsky S-70i Firehawk helicopters expected to join their ranks in early 2020, to
Saugus High students return to school
December 2, 2019
The morning school routine felt different for many Saugus High School students Monday, as they returned to school for the first time since the deadly shooting that left three dead
Edison helicopters checking lines in Santa Clarita
December 1, 2019
Over the past couple of days, many may have seen a low flying blue-and-red or red-and-white helicopter in the Saugus area. The helicopter is a contractor for Southern California Edison
A passion for the call of the wild
December 1, 2019
Paul Pondella, who is often referred to as “the Wolf Whisperer,” is more comfortable around wolves than he is people. In fact, it was his love for animals and the
Cruzin’ Thru Comics: How a hobby became a business
November 30, 2019
Though John Cruz wasn’t big into comic books as a kid, he certainly is now. So much so that he recently opened Cruzin’ Thru Comics in Canyon Country. “I was
Robert Bruce — U.S. Army — Vietnam veteran — Castaic resident
November 29, 2019
In junior high school, Robert Bruce was in the California Cadet Corps. “We used to go to Fort MacArthur to the rifle range, and that’s when I found out I
Boys & Girls Club gathers for Thanksgiving dinner
November 27, 2019
The Santa Clarita Valley Boys & Girls Club held its annual Thanksgiving dinner on Tuesday, inviting kids and their families to a festive holiday meal. “We do this to reach
It’s time for some ‘Thankful Giving’
November 27, 2019
Since 2012, Santa Clarita residents have come together to prepare and deliver approximately 2,000 homemade Thanksgiving meals for those in need with the annual Thankful Giving. Over the course of
Boston Market replacement remains a mystery
November 27, 2019
Since Santa Clarita’s only Boston Market closed its doors in July, there has been much talk about what will replace it. The storefront, located at 26543 Bouquet Canyon Road, has
Home Instead organizes secret Santa for seniors
November 27, 2019
Home Instead is running its “Be a Santa to a Senior” program for the 15th year. Partnering with businesses in Santa Clarita and Antelope Valley, Home Instead has set up trees filled with with paper ornaments with the names of seniors and items that they need or would like to receive for Christmas.