Archive By Author - Melissa Gasca
Exploring historic films in SCV
A group of about 10 individuals trekked up a steep bluff to Beale's Cut, a historic stagecoach passage only visible after a short hike through the hills between Sierra Highway and Highway 14.
Raising money with magic
Michael Castaneda and Tyler Marg just could not figure it out. Where were the coins disappearing to? The boys would point to one of three 50-cent pieces on a table. Then the magician pounded the table from underneath and the coin of choice vanished. Michael, 13, and Tyler, 12, were scratching their heads over several of the tricks on display at Beyond Amazing: Magic Before Your Eyes show, hosted at West Ranch High School on ...
An abode of encouragement
On a row of homes on Chestnut Street in Newhall, the Barnabas House doesn't stick out.
Making memories as they go
The Tilles family walked by mud pots as the sulfuric stench surrounded them at Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming.
ARTree makes a mark on kids
Eight young kids sat peacefully with their eyes closed as teachers Paula Dwyer and Dianne Foderaro asked them to visualize trees in their minds - every detail, form the roots in the ground to the clouds in the sky.
‘A profound moment’
Susan Bek had spent years working at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, directing youth programs and giving spiritual mentorship.
Weathering damaged hair
I love my hair. It's long, thick, dark, all-natural and most of the time, it behaves the way it's supposed to. But as I sat in a pristine white salon chair last week, I came to an unsatisfying realization. I don't think my hair loves me back. It's no wonder why my sister turned to me last week, pointed at my hair and said: "You have a lot of split ends." Brutal, but honest. Before ...
UPDATED: Missing Valencia teenager reunited with father
UPDATED: A Valencia father was reunited with his missing son this morning after some restaurant employees spotted the teen wandering near Castaic Road and matched his face with a picture that appeared in The Signal today. A law enforcement official said Ali was found alone but he and the teen's father believe Ali was with friends while missing. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ A Valencia father who reported his son missing is seeking the community's help in bringing the ...
A float to remember
Two words lingered in the back of Jerry Thomsen's head for almost 10 years. Never forget. When the Los Angeles County fire specialist descended upon New York to lend emotional support to fire crews and residents just weeks after Sept. 11, 2001, he heard people repeat over and over those two words following the terrorist attacks that killed close to 3,000 people. "Anytime there was a funeral in New York, the streets were filled up," ...
Casting his own artistic path
Seasoned sculptor Greg Polutanovich draws his inspiration from movies, songs, history and other artists.
Stabbing in Canyon Country puts victim in hospital
Santa Clarita Valley sheriff's officials are investigating a Canyon Country stabbing that sent a victim to the hospital with chest injuries, Lt. Mark Hershey said Saturday.
Santa Monica senior reported missing
Sheriff's officials called off a local search on Saturday morning for a missing Santa Monica man after volunteer crews and an aerial team scoured the hills near Lake Hughes Road. "We couldn't find him," said Lt. Mark Hershey of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station. The missing man, Donald Carter, was described as a 77-year-old white male, standing 5 feet, 7 inches and weighing 140 pounds. He has gray hair, brown eyes and a slight ...
Watchdog group finds unclean jail
A county "watch-dog" group found the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station to be out of compliance with its cleanliness standards.
‘Small-town’ pride on display
Zane Pratt thrust his baseball glove into the air and caught some candy thrown by Uncle Sam.
A local’s ‘dramatic’ comeback
Michael McGreevey used to scarf down his lunch at The Walt Disney Studios so he could fit in some rounds of ping pong. Most of the players he went paddle-to-paddle with were other child stars, Disney crew members or executives. As the 62-year-old Valencia former child actor sat in a Santa Clarita Valley park on Tuesday, he smiled as he vividly recalled facing off with one particular opponent. "The next person stepped up, and ...
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