One month after Saugus High shooting: ‘We will be OK’
Residents stand around the memorial set up at the Central Park flag pole at the Saugus Strong Vigil in 2019. Signal file photo.

One month after Saugus High shooting: ‘We will be OK’

One month ago Saturday, the Santa Clarita Valley was rocked by the Saugus High School shooting that left three teenagers dead, three others wounded and thousands more scarred.  Today, those…

When the only thing left behind is a shoe
Valencia High senior and artist Lexi Coleman drew a shoe representing the only thing left behind by students running from an active shooter. Courtesy

When the only thing left behind is a shoe

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…

City street signs display ‘Saugus Strong’ support
A Santa Clarita City bus arrives at the intersection of Centurion Way and Boquet Canyon Road where city workers installed new street signs that carry the #SaugusStrong insignia on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. Gilbert Bernal/The Signal

City street signs display ‘Saugus Strong’ support

From local storefronts to bumper stickers, T-shirts and tattoos, the Santa Clarita Valley has shown it is “Saugus Strong,” following the Nov. 14 deadly shooting at Saugus High School.  And…

Saugus High students return to school
Saugus High School senior and student body president Andrei Mojica speaks at a news conference held Monday as he and his peers return to school for the first time since the deadly shooting Nov. 14. Emily Alvarenga/The Signal

Saugus High students return to school

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…

Kline family shares what they’ve learned following Saugus High shooting
Photo courtesy of the Kline family The Kline family shares a message of unity following the Nov. 14 Saugus High School shooting, which their son Andrew survived. Bottom row, from left, are dad Mike; Chase, 10; mom Katie; and Anna, 11; standing are Brady, 15, left; and Andrew, 14.

Kline family shares what they’ve learned following Saugus High shooting

Around this time of year, families tend to reflect and make up for lost time with loved ones, expressing their gratitude for each other. For the Kline family, they’re especially…

Friendsgiving brings community together
Community members are served dinner during Santa Clarita United Methodist Church's Friendsgiving on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. Emily Alvarenga/The Signal

Friendsgiving brings community together

Each year, the Santa Clarita United Methodist Church hosts a Friendsgiving for its youth program, but Sunday’s event was different. In the wake of the fatal shooting Nov. 14 at…

Santa Clarita will not be defined by this
Santa Clarita City Hall is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. File Photo

Santa Clarita will not be defined by this

It only took 16 seconds to shatter our community’s sense of safety. The time it will take for parents not to worry about their kids every morning when they send them off to school will take much, much longer.

Family of Saugus shooting victim holds celebration of life ceremony
A guest wearing a "Saugus Strong" jacket embraces a fellow guest at the memorial service of Gracie Muehlberger Saturday afternoon. November 23, 2019. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Family of Saugus shooting victim holds celebration of life ceremony

The family of Gracie Muehlberger, one of three students killed during the Saugus High School shooting Nov. 14, held a celebration of life ceremony at Real Life Church Saturday. The…

Fundraising efforts for Saugus High continue
Poster boards honoring the victims of the Saugus High Shooting rest at the front of the Hart Governing Board room Wednesday night. Caleb Lunetta / The Signal.

Fundraising efforts for Saugus High continue

In the aftermath of the shooting that left three students dead and three others wounded Nov. 14 at Saugus High School, numerous organizations, businesses and individuals have offered support and…

Valencia hosts ‘Songs for Saugus’ a benefit concert
VHS Jazz Band performing at the 'Songs for Saugus' benefit concert. Courtesy.

Valencia hosts ‘Songs for Saugus’ a benefit concert

The Valencia High School Jazz program held a benefit concert titled “Songs for Saugus” Wednesday to raise money for the families of the victims impacted by the Saugus High School…

Leona Cox Community School opens sensory garden
Owen Parker, 4, inspects the butterflies as hsi classmates tour the Sensory Garden at Leona Cox Community School on Friday, November 22, 2019. Dan Watson/The Signal

Leona Cox Community School opens sensory garden

Following the shooting that took place on his school’s campus last week, Saugus senior Tyler Nilson did not know if he wanted, or even would be able, to complete his…

Community events aim to raise funds after Saugus High shooting
Poster boards honoring the victims of the Saugus High Shooting rest at the front of the Hart Governing Board room Wednesday night. Caleb Lunetta / The Signal.

Community events aim to raise funds after Saugus High shooting

By Raychel Stewart For the Signal In the aftermath of the shooting that left three students dead and three wounded on Nov. 14 at Saugus High School, community members have…

Hart District dedicates meeting to shooting victims, community
Poster boards honoring the victims of the Saugus High Shooting rest at the front of the Hart Governing Board room Wednesday night. Caleb Lunetta / The Signal.

Hart District dedicates meeting to shooting victims, community

William S. Hart Union High School District officials discussed healing during their first board meeting since the Saugus High School shooting left three students dead and injured three more last…

Saugus High School sends out list of optional events
Balloons and flowers stand in front of Saugus High School which was still closed for investigation on Friday, November 15, 2019. Dan Watson/The Signal

Saugus High School sends out list of optional events

District officials along with members of the community are partnering up to provide a list of optional events for Saugus students and their families to attend on Thursday. Each event…

‘Surreal’ moment: Centurions return to Saugus High to retrieve belongings
Students returned briefly to Saugus High School Tuesday morning to retrieve their belongings and connected with counselors and faculty on campus. Tammy Murga/ The Signal

‘Surreal’ moment: Centurions return to Saugus High to retrieve belongings

After fleeing for their lives during a deadly shooting on campus that left three dead, Centurions returned to Saugus High School on Tuesday morning to retrieve belongings left behind.   https://youtu.be/aQ_JHE7PuWk…

Saugus High shooting: Community comes together for vigil
Residents stand around the memorial set up at the Central Park flag pole at the Saugus Strong Vigil in 2019. Signal file photo.

Saugus High shooting: Community comes together for vigil

Thousands gathered in Central Park Sunday night to remember the lives lost at the Saugus High School shooting, and reuniting in their grief, they shared a message. “We will be…

Sheriff’s department investigates threats made against local schools
Heavily armed law enforcement personnel escort students to waiting buses as they evacuate Saugus High School following a shooting that killed at least two Thursday morning. November 14, 2019. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Sheriff’s department investigates threats made against local schools

Santa Clarita Valley law enforcement officials are continuing to investigate all social media threats made against local schools following the shooting at Saugus High School on Thursday. These threats have…

#SaugusStrong picnic at the park
Hundreds of Saugus High Students gather for a memorial at Pacific Crest Park in Saugus on Saturday, November 16, 2019. Dan Watson/The Signal

#SaugusStrong picnic at the park

“You never think it will happen in your town until it does,” said Shannon Pavelka, mother of a student at Valencia High School.  The community came together Saturday for an…

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