Read more about the article Canyon grad leads Minnesota football boycott
This Sept. 10 file photo shows Canyon High graduate and Minnesota wide receiver Drew Wolitarsky celebrating his touchdown against Indiana State in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, file)

Canyon grad leads Minnesota football boycott

Ahead of their Dec. 27 Holiday Bowl matchup against Washington State in San Diego, players from the Minnesota Golden Gophers football team announced plans Thursday night to boycott “all football…

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Read more about the article Valencia girls hoops runs away with win
Valencia’s Ashlee Ane is pressured by Rio Mesa Spartan Julia Barroquillo’s defense on Thursday at Valencia. Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/For The Signal

Valencia girls hoops runs away with win

The Valencia High girls basketball team was excited to play its first home game Thursday night – really excited. Valencia romped Rio Mesa High School 62-17 in its home opener.…

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Read more about the article Hart rolls in home opener
Hart's Caleb Waldeck (20) drives toward the hoop and between Poly's Luke Penalosa (30) and Zion Choi (4) during a basketball game at Hart on Thursday. Katharine Lotze/Signal

Hart rolls in home opener

One pass, two pass, three pass, four. Five pass, six pass, seven pass, score. Brian Buencamino’s second-quarter 3-pointer capped a typical Hart High possession in a Thursday night home opener…

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Read more about the article Judy Reinsma: Thanks for Wayman’s ongoing service to SCV
Rosalind Wayman (center) with members of the Santa Clarita Artists Association. Courtesy photo

Judy Reinsma: Thanks for Wayman’s ongoing service to SCV

I was extremely pleased to read that Supervisor Kathryn Barger will be retaining Rosalind Wayman and the excellent staff in the Santa Clarita office that has served our community so…

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Read more about the article Dick Ramirez: City Council, quit your pettiness
Outgoing City Councilman TimBen Boydston gives final remarks for 2016. Some supporters want him appointed to the empty council seat.. Katharine Lotze/Signal

Dick Ramirez: City Council, quit your pettiness

I read where our City Council will “audition” applicants for an empty spot on the council. With all respect to Cameron Smyth, the present City Council members are acting like…

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Read more about the article Light rain forecast during day, heavy rain overnight
A person's shadow is reflected by the sidewalk as they walk by the Canyon Theater Guild on Thursday night as rain falls in Newhall. Katharine Lotze/Signal

Light rain forecast during day, heavy rain overnight

Those looking for forecast rain and finding only a few drops Thursday should not fooled into thinking that’s the worst of the storm, said one meteorologist at the National Weather…

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Read more about the article WiSH Foundation board members donate supplies, equipment to Sequoia Charter School
Some of the donations made by WiSH Education Foundation Board of Directors members to Sequoia Charter School Wednesday.

WiSH Foundation board members donate supplies, equipment to Sequoia Charter School

Using their own personal funds, WiSH Education Foundation Board of Directors members brought much-needed school supplies and physical education (PE) equipment to Sequoia Charter School Wednesday. “One of the most…

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Read more about the article 2016-17 West Ranch girls basketball preview
West Ranch’s Ashley Woodhouse passes the ball to a teammate during practice on Dec. 8. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

2016-17 West Ranch girls basketball preview

West Ranch girls basketball coach Carlos Fandino stood near midcourt during a practice last week. On the baseline to Fandino’s left stood a player in a blue jersey, and on…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita opens 34th park in honor of city’s birthday
Dignitaries applaud as they cut the ribbon at Santa Clarita's 34th Park, the 2.5 acre Marketplace Park in Valencia on Thursday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Santa Clarita opens 34th park in honor of city’s birthday

Santa Clarita residents now have another place to play, relax and run outside. In honor of Santa Clarita’s 29th birthday, the city officially opened its 34th park, Marketplace Park, in…

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Read more about the article Second grade students share holiday songs, traditions from around the world
The 86 second-graders sing Rudolph The Red-Nose Reindeer as they present their show entitled "Holiday Traditions Around The World" on Thursday at Wiley Canyon Elementary School in Newhall. Dan Watson/The Signal

Second grade students share holiday songs, traditions from around the world

With reindeer antlers, Santa hats, menorahs and holiday props, second grade students at Wiley Canyon Elementary School celebrated the magic of holiday traditions from across the globe. The “Holiday Traditions…

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Read more about the article Chiquita: Landfill opponents misrepresent cancer risk
A dozer pushes exposed trash at Chiquita Canyon Landfill. Dan Watson/ The Signal

Chiquita: Landfill opponents misrepresent cancer risk

Chiquita Canyon Landfill issued this news release. Castaic, Calif. (December 15, 2016) – Chiquita Canyon Landfill is calling on the public to hold project opponents accountable for misusing information in…

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