September 27, 2016

Castaic Middle School Seventh-graders Ashley Yomto, center, and Amie De La Rosa read the book "Lost in the Snow" to a one-year-old Siberian Husky during the after school club, Kids Loving Animals Within Shelters event called "Bark for Books" held at the Castaic Animal Shelter in Castaic on Tuesday. 092716 Dan Watson/the Signal

Castaic Middle School students partner with local animal shelter

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Post published:September 27, 2016
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Armed with dog treats, blankets and books, Castaic Middle School students set out to make new furry friends at the Castaic Animal Shelter. More than 40 middle schoolers involved in…

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Foothill volleyball roundup: Indians rally past Centurions

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Post published:September 27, 2016
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Hart High defeated the Saugus Centurions, 3-1, Tuesday night in a tightly contested match at Saugus High School. The win gives Hart a 10-5 overall record and a 2-2 record…

The view from the top of the Whittaker-Bermite site shows Entrance Valley that includes many old buildings -- some from the munitions factory, others just movie props. KATHARINE LOTZE/Signal 07102014

Muffled explosions scheduled at Whittaker-Bermite site

Post Author:Jim Holt
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Officials plan to start blowing stuff up in the center of Santa Clarita next week. State officials overseeing the cleanup of nearly 1,000 acres on the Whittaker-Bermite site are scheduled…

A scene from "Whiplash," with J.K. Simmons. Photo courtesy of Sony Pictures.

Currently filming in Santa Clarita

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Film and TV productions bring revenue and jobs to Santa Clarita. You might run into a film crew any day. Here are some productions shooting around town. Feature “Doggone Hollywood”…

California passes legislation requiring suicide prevention policies in schools statewide

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California is now the first state in the county to require suicide prevention policies in middle schools and high schools statewide. Assembly Bill 2246 “Suicide Prevention Policies in School,” authored…

Recycling the ‘basket’

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Post published:September 27, 2016
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Regarding Gary Horton’s column of Sept. 21 entitled “Here’s the real threat”: Hilarious hysterical hyperventilation, Horton. I guess you’ve been reading Clinton’s poll numbers. Her support’s evaporating quicker than a…

What we all want

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Post published:September 27, 2016
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Regarding “Vote GOP in election in November,” published Sept. 16 in The Signal: This is a skewed view on ideology versus reality. There are strong accusations pointing blame at a…

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Jim de Bree: So long, Vin Scully

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Post published:September 27, 2016
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Like many of us who have grown up and lived in Southern California, the one constant in my life has been the magical voice of Vin Scully. In 1961, my…

Homeland Security officers arrest alleged fugitives in Canyon Country

Post Author:Jim Holt
Post published:September 27, 2016
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Alleged fugitives in the Santa Clarita Valley were arrested by Homeland Security officers last week and were among 36 others across the country arrested in similar raids on suspicion of…

M. Dean Vincent: Avoid falling for common myths

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Post published:September 27, 2016
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Experienced Realtors invest considerable time educating buyers about common falsehoods that too often haunt and stall the home buying process. The myths include: The down payment is the only upfront…

Puppeteer Allan Trautman demonstates how he controls his character, Gush, on the new PBS Kids show "Splash and Bubbles," during a production day at Jim Henson Studios in Hollywood. KATHARINE LOTZE/Signal. 08082016

Talking with his hands

Post Author:Katharine Lotze
Post published:September 27, 2016
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The first time Allan Trautman put a puppet on his hand was at his first audition. “I was just looking for acting work,” he said. Trautman had just graduated from…

Valencia defensive end Josh Washington (71) holds the ball after recovering a Bakersfield High fumble at Centennial High in the third quarter Friday. Valencia’s Jayvaun Wilson (6) also signals the fumble recovery. Felix Adamo/The Bakersfield Californian

CIF polls: Valencia football jumps up

Post Author:Mason Nesbitt
Post published:September 27, 2016
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Valencia High’s mantra last Friday wasn’t one uncommon to the football vernacular: Play all four quarters. It was vital, though, for a team that saw a halftime lead turn into…

Mike Rix makes a photo of Holly Cleeland of Burbank as she stands beside a cutout of Donald Trump before they watch the debate with other Trump supporters at the Salt Creek Grille. Photo Tom Cruze/For the Signal

It’s ‘Monday Night Politics’ for Clinton, Trump fans

Post Author:Kevin Kenney
Post published:September 27, 2016
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Are ya ready for some … politics?! Thousands of Southern Californians sure were ready as the big presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump commanded TV screens usually tuned…

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