How they hope to help feed the need
September 12, 2021
What looks like an oversized birdhouse sitting in front of Santa Clarita United Methodist Church is much more than meets the eye. When three Girl Scouts in Troop No. 7102
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Help with the journey back to the classroom
September 12, 2021
Children who have headed back to the classroom this fall are facing unusual challenges as they return to full-time in-person learning this school year. “This year is definitely different and
An entrepreneur’s tail
September 11, 2021
It was about seven years ago that Terra DiSpirito realized the need to raise funds to help the animals get medical treatment or find permanent homes when she began volunteering
The Time Ranger | 9/11 — 20 Years Later. Where Were You?
September 11, 2021
Life gives us so many hues, so many colors. We’ve an interesting time ride ahead, light-hearted to somber. I think it’s a good day to take it all in, to
Former Signal Publisher Nakutin dies at 80
September 10, 2021
By Caleb LunettaSignal Senior Staff Writer After her long battle with kidney disease, the family of Ethel Nakutin — who ended her decades-long newspaper career when she retired as The Signal’s publisher in 2004 — announced
Animal shelters to offer discounted adoptions
September 9, 2021
In an effort to “Clear the Shelters,” all of the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control’s animal care centers are set to offer discounted adoptions through September,
Five SCV teens published in popular preteen advice book
September 9, 2021
Five Santa Clarita Valley teens had their stories published in “Chicken Soup for the Preteen Soul 21st Anniversary Edition,” which was published last month. The book includes 24 new stories, in addition to the many
Santa Clarita resident chronicles childhood experiences in book
September 8, 2021
While now Santa Clarita resident Collin Fowler was dragged, kicking and screaming, from his Florida home to Connecticut when he was 10, it was the experiences he had living in
Bill Miranda | How to Connect With Your City
September 8, 2021
As you drive down the streets of Santa Clarita, it is easy to see why so many have decided to plant their roots here and raise a family. The city
Local student graduates from Drake University
September 8, 2021
Hannah Horowitz, of Valencia, graduated from Drake University at the end of the spring 2021 semester with a bachelor’s degree in computer science. Drake University is a midsize, private university in Des
SCV Newcomer’s and Friends Club invites community
September 8, 2021
News release Residents are invited to join the SCV Newcomer’s and Friends Club at 10 a.m. Thursday for the club’s monthly meeting and coffee. The meeting is scheduled to be held
Saugus band looks to drum up support, funds
September 8, 2021
News release The drumline for the Saugus High School band is having a fundraiser and bake sale at the Albertsons grocery store on Saturday. The fundraiser is from 8:30 a.m. to
Soroptimists to present ‘Bras for a Cause’ Oct. 23
September 8, 2021
News release The women of Soroptimist International of Valencia are scheduled Oct. 23 to present their annual breast cancer awareness fundraiser, “Bras for a Cause.” The event, titled “Wanderlust,” will support National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Now in its
Original Southern Pacific caboose comes home to SCV’s Heritage Junction
September 7, 2021
A Southern Pacific caboose is now latched to the 1900 steam locomotive at Heritage Junction in William S. Hart Park. The 1942 caboose was set on the tracks adjacent to the Saugus Train Depot Tuesday afternoon following a
Aschoff announces retirement from Child & Family Center
September 7, 2021
Child & Family Center announced Friday that Joan Aschoff, its CEO, would be retiring from her position. She will stay in the role until a nationwide search identifies a new CEO. The process of
Latino Business Alliance to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month on Sept. 15
September 7, 2021
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Latino Business Alliance is scheduled to host its annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration event on Sept. 15. The event is to be held in the evening from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at
Zooming across America: Local children’s author releases COVID-safe travel book
September 6, 2021
News release Having been cooped up during the pandemic, families are ready to get out and do some traveling. Local children’s author Carole Cliffe is offering kids a fun way to
Free food distribution scheduled in Castaic
September 5, 2021
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s office is again partnering with the L.A. Regional Food Bank to host a free food distribution event at Castaic Lake Wednesday. The drive-thru food
Saugus teen collects more than 9K donated books
September 5, 2021
When Saugus resident Karsten Le Blanc began collecting book donations for his Eagle Scout service project, he never imagined the turnout he’d receive. Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable
Santa Clarita native creates college prep book
September 5, 2021
As a college counselor, Casey Rowley Barneson saw firsthand the difficulties and stresses high school students face as they prepare for college applications. “I’ve seen students anxiety rise and how