City takes ‘wait-and-see’  approach on Cemex suit
Site of proposed Cemex mine in Soledad Canyon as viewed looking northwest from Soledad Canyon Road. Signal photo by Dan Watson

City takes ‘wait-and-see’ approach on Cemex suit

Members of Santa Clarita’s subcommittee on the Cemex issue said Tuesday there was no public announcement in response to the international mining corporation’s recently filed lawsuit because the city is…

Laurene Weste: Hit the trails and bike to work
Parents and Kids set off on the 4 mile short ride for the Hit the Trail Bike Ride/ Skylar Barti The Signal

Laurene Weste: Hit the trails and bike to work

Summer is almost here, which means more daylight and more time for lovely outdoor adventures! The city of Santa Clarita is lucky to have access to nearly 12,000 acres of…

Weste testifies in D.C. in support of bill aimed at protecting natural resources, habitats in community
Santa Clarita Councilwoman Laurene Weste presenting her testimony in support of H.R. 1708 on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. Courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita.

Weste testifies in D.C. in support of bill aimed at protecting natural resources, habitats in community

Santa Clarita Councilwoman Laurene Weste made a trip to Washington, D.C., Tuesday to testify in support of a bill aimed at including the proposed Rim of the Valley Corridor Unit…

Laurene Weste: Bask in local history at 26th annual Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival
The crowd applauds as Bo Hopkins' star is unveiled on the Walk of Western Stars in Newhall in 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Laurene Weste: Bask in local history at 26th annual Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival

Over the last century and a half, residents in Santa Clarita have built a thriving community rooted in our proud western heritage. The same spirit that fueled the first settlers…

SCVi’s Annual Vision in Education Benefit Dinner honors Laurene Weste
City Councilwoman Laurene Weste and SCVi CEO Amber Raskin stand together at the school's annual benefit dinner, March 9, 2019. Caleb Lunetta / The Signal.

SCVi’s Annual Vision in Education Benefit Dinner honors Laurene Weste

In recognition for her leadership and support in shaping the future of education in the Santa Clarita Valley, iLEAD Schools and its founding institution SCVi honored City Councilwoman Laurene Weste…

A closer look at the city’s preserved open space
Swinging gates have been installed at the site of San Francisquito Open Space on Lady Linda Lane near just off San Francisquito Road in Santa Clarita Dan Watson/The Signal

A closer look at the city’s preserved open space

By Councilwoman Laurene Weste Visit one of our open spaces and you’ll understand why, since the incorporation of the city, we have diligently focused on the preservation of our natural,…

City, speakers remember loved ones in the military at annual tree and Menorah lighting ceremony
Attendees look at names of veterans hanging on the tree at the SCV 13th Annual Military Honor Christmas Tree Lighting and Menorah Lighting held at Veterans Historical Plaza in Newhall on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

City, speakers remember loved ones in the military at annual tree and Menorah lighting ceremony

The chilly evening air did not stop veterans, active service members and their families from celebrating the 13th annual Military Honor Christmas Tree Lighting and Menorah Lighting ceremony, organized by Prayer Angels for the Military, at Veterans Historical Plaza in Newhall on Saturday.

Voters keep incumbents on City Council seats
Santa Clarita City Councilmember Bill Miranda chats with supporters at the GOP election night party held at Kelly's Wedding Garden in Santa Clarita on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Dan Watson/The Signal

Voters keep incumbents on City Council seats

Despite a large pool of 15 candidates in the race for Santa Clarita City Council, voters stayed loyal to three incumbents for at least another term, as the tallying of…

City Council incumbents hold lead in early returns
Early returns indicated the three incumbents, Mayor Laurene Weste (pictured), Mayor Pro Tem Marsha McLean and Councilman Bill Miranda, were on their way to re-election. Dan Watson/ The Signal

City Council incumbents hold lead in early returns

From political campaign ads to forums, Santa Clarita Valley residents have spent the last several months hearing from those running for City Council — and on election day, when residents…

Members of the community, leaders gather for Santa Clarita’s State of the City
City Manager Ken Striplin welcomes attendees to the event on Thursday. The City Council shared with notables and members of the community its accomplishments and what is yet to come for Santa Clarita.

Members of the community, leaders gather for Santa Clarita’s State of the City

Forget PowerPoint presentations. What’s a “City of the Arts” celebration without a creative twist to this year’s Santa Clarita State of the City? From tap dancing by Mayor Pro Tem…

Santa Clarita, Los Alamitos officials weigh in on reasons for opposing S.B. 54
Activists assemble outside of Santa Clarita City Council chambers on Tuesday, May 8, 2018. Crystal Duan/The Signal

Santa Clarita, Los Alamitos officials weigh in on reasons for opposing S.B. 54

After hearing public comment until 1 a.m., the Santa Clarita City Council unanimously voted on May 8 to oppose California sanctuary law and file a brief in support of the…

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