Barger headlines ‘State of the County’
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger gives her address to the 325 attendees during the 13th Annual State of the Count event at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on Wednesday, 050422. Dan Watson?The Signal

Barger headlines ‘State of the County’

County Supervisor Kathryn Barger touched on a wide range of issues, including homelessness, public safety and the county’s plans to house violent youth offenders at a camp in Saugus, during…

Magic Mountain announces April 1 reopening
SIGNAL FILE PHOTO: Six Flags Magic Mountain located in Valencia.

Magic Mountain announces April 1 reopening

After a yearlong closure, Six Flags Magic Mountain has announced plans to reopen on April 1, with extensive new COVID-19 safety measures in place.  The park is first set to…

Behind the scenes of Six Flags’ newest coaster
Condtruction crews assemble the supports for Six Flags Magic Mountain's newest roller coaster, West Coast Customs Racers which is set to open later this year. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Behind the scenes of Six Flags’ newest coaster

Construction on Six Flags Magic Mountain’s newest roller coaster has been moving forward as they work to lay some of the 4,000 feet of track that will make up West…

What makes Magic Mountain the No. 1 theme park in the country?
Kids from the Boys & Girls Club take the first official ride on Six Flags Magic Mountain's newest ride, CraZanity. PHOTO BY CORY RUBIN

What makes Magic Mountain the No. 1 theme park in the country?

It’s no coincidence roller coaster lover Sean Verheijen traveled thousands of miles across the Atlantic Ocean to live in Valencia, just down the street from Six Flags Magic Mountain. “I…

Magic Mountain tops USA TODAY’s theme park rankings
Twisted Colossus at Six Flags Magic Mountain was ranked as the country’s second-best roller coaster of 2018 by the readers of USA TODAY. Photo submitted by Six Flags Magic Mountain

Magic Mountain tops USA TODAY’s theme park rankings

The folks at Six Flags Magic Mountain call it the “Thrill Capital of the World.” It’s not just a catchy tagline, either. For the second time in four years, Valencia’s…

Four Questions: Neal Thurman
Lisa Ely, not shown, leads a group of kids in stretches before they head out onto the lake for a lesson in dragonboat paddling on the Castaic Lake Lower Lagoon on Tuesday, April 4, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Four Questions: Neal Thurman

Three years after leaving the Santa Clarita Valley, Neal Thurman has returned for the thrill of his lifetime: A chance to lead the area’s marquee amusement and entertainment attraction.

Coffee, tea, beer, wine and gas all planned for vacated Marie Callender’s site
Construction is under way on the corner of Magic Mountain Parkway and The Old Road in Valencia on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Coffee, tea, beer, wine and gas all planned for vacated Marie Callender’s site

  The site vacated by Marie Callender’s restaurant at the west end of Magic Mountain Parkway will soon be home to a gas station, convenience store, fast food restaurant and…

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