Anxiety Summit geared to help people of all ages
Residents who have experienced onset symptoms of anxiety are invited to attend Valencia Hills Community Church’s Anxiety Summit on Monday from 1 to 4:30 p.m. The number of anxiety diagnoses…
Shirley O'Connell celebrates her 102nd birthday at Atria Santa Clarita on Tuesday, 010923. Dan Watson/The Signal
SCV’s superstar Shirley O’Connell turns 102
With the grace of a movie star, it’s surprising that Shirley O’Connell, who turned 102 years old on Tuesday, only moved to California when she was 25 in 1947. Born…
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Box truck collides with guardrail
A Penske box truck collided with the right-side wall and guardrail Monday night on southbound Interstate 5 near the Highway 14 on-ramp, according to Officer Michael Nasir with the California…
Remnants from the strip mall fire on Tournament Road on Dec. 23 still remain. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Apothecary set to reopen in new spot nearly two weeks after strip mall fire
Community members have responded with a show of support in the aftermath of the Dec. 23 strip mall fire on the 25800 block of Tournament Road. Among the businesses that…
Santa Clarita saw rain in the early hours of Wednesday, Jan. 3. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Another chance of rain expected for the weekend
Rain made another appearance in Santa Clarita in the early hours of Wednesday. There was another 10 to 20% chance forecast for Wednesday evening in the higher elevations, tapering off…
Bacat in his home studio. Photo courtesy of Jerron Bacat.
Valencia alumnus finds success as voice actor
Jerron Bacat, a Valencia High School alumnus, graduated in 2020 with a diploma and a dream: to become a voice actor. Safe to say, his dream was realized — from…
A sign in front of the California Highway Patrol office.
Suspect arrested in connection with fatal collision on Christmas Eve
The suspect in the fatal collision that took place on the southbound State Route 14 freeway at Newhall Avenue on Sunday at 1:36 a.m. has been taken into custody, according…
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SUV and city bus involved in collision
A Santa Clarita Transit bus and an SUV were involved in a collision ot the intersection of Rye Canyon Road and Avenue Scott at 5:32 p.m. on Thursday. The SUV…
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Fire breaks out at strip mall
By Habeba Mostafa and Katherine Quezada A fire broke out at a strip mall on the 25800 block of Tournament Road early Saturday morning, according to Martin Rangel, supervising fire…
Firefighters stop on a flooded area on The Old Road on Wednesday, Dec. 20. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Rainy weather expected through Friday
If you expected rain to go away before Friday, buckle up: A heavy downpour with a chance of thunderstorms is expected Wednesday night, with the possibility of similar conditions on…
Canyon Country Optimist Club members from left, Karen Flakes, Eliot Golomb, president Carmen Gilmore, Jim Oliver, Vivian Lawrence and Dianne Hardway stand with donated toys for the Spark of Love Toy Drive near the corner of Magic Mountain Parkway and Citrus Street in Valencia on Saturday, 121623. Dan Watson/The Signal
Canyon Country Optimist Club sets up toy drive for fifth year
Standing on the side of Citrus Street, near Magic Mountain Parkway, were members of the Canyon Country Optimist Club holding decorative signs and encouraging residents to donate and participate in…
Volunteer Jenica Uhrig, right, assists children as they pick out toys during the Foster Children Holiday Toy Event held at William S. Hart Park in Newhall on Saturday, 121623. Dan Watson/The Signal
Christmas – a day of happiness and hardship for the foster community; DCFS lightens the load
Christine and Dwayne’s Christmas day is not one that resembles a Christmas movie shown on TV. The two take care of their granddaughter as their foster child. On Saturday, foster…
Faith Freund, Snow Queen, dances with the snow corps, concluding Act I of "The Nutcracker" at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Dec. 16. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Photos: The Nutcracker 2023
The Santa Clarita Ballet Company presents “The Nutcracker” — a beloved community performance for 29 years, which took place at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons…
English toffee is easy to make and a holiday hit with family and friends. Photo Pixabay.
Make Your Own Holiday Confections
By Michele E. Buttelman One of the joys of the holiday season is to bake cookies, cakes and other holiday goodies for friends and family. Many bakers are hesitant to…
Photos: Sierra Highway and Golden Valley Road collision
A two-car crash, with the possibility of one of the drivers being pregnant, occurred at the intersection of Sierra Highway and Golden Valley Road Friday afternoon. According to Ed Pickett,…
Children give gifts to Ruben as he concludes his time as a crossing guard at James Foster Elementary School on Wednesday, Dec. 13. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Hats, a mustache and kindness – the perfect recipe for a crossing guard
https://youtu.be/PflN-18-TKI Crossing guard Ruben Chacon was patiently standing at the corner of Myrin Court and Pamplico Drive on Wednesday at 1:20 p.m. He was waiting for the early-release 1:30 p.m.…
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station on Golden Valley Road.
Valencia resident arrested on suspicion of commercial burglary
A 34-year-old Valencia resident was arrested on suspicion of commercial burglary on Wednesday following an early-December burglary, according to Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials. According to Deputy Kabrina Borbon,…
Detectives investigating possible Castaic shooting
A possible shooting in Castaic on Thursday night is still under investigation as of Friday morning, according to Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials. According to Lt. Jack Jordan, a…
Construction continues on the future Santa Clarita Valley Bridge to Home Full-Service Interim Shelter in Santa Clarita on Wednesday, 121323. Dan Watson/The Signal
Bridge to Home lays the foundation for a difference
Bridge to Home serves approximately 1,000 individuals annually. On Wednesday, members of the media were invited to attend a tour of the foundation of the new homeless shelter that is…
Santa Clarita Valley Boys & Girls Club long time supporter Thomas Dierckman speaks after the the announcement of the renaming of Thomas E. Dierckman Boys & Girls Club Clubhouse at Sierra Vista Junior High School in Santa Clarita during the Boys & Girls Club Awards Luncheon held in the James T. Ventress Clubhouse in Santa Clarita on Tuesday, 121223. Dan Watson/The Signal
Boys & Girls Club recognizes future leaders and past impacts
Taco Tuesday? More like tamales, which were passed out to friendly faces on Tuesday during the Annual Holiday Board Luncheon at the Santa Clarita Valley Boys & Girls Club -…
