Read more about the article 2016-17 Saugus boys basketball preview
Saugus player Anthony McIntyre practices at Saugus on Wednesday. Dan Watson/The Signal. Dan Watson/ The Signal

2016-17 Saugus boys basketball preview

The Saugus Centurions are tired of being the doormat of the Foothill League. Despite coming off back-to-back seasons where they went 3-7 in Foothill League play, Saugus boys basketball coaches…

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Read more about the article TMU Insider: Hoops teams extend hot streak
The Master’s University men’s basketball player Reid Shackelford, shown in this file photo, scored 51 points for the Mustangs last Friday in a win over Embry-Riddle Aeronautical of Arizona. Dhon Wellons/TMU Sports Information

TMU Insider: Hoops teams extend hot streak

Last week, The Master’s University’s men’s and women’s basketball teams each tallied a pair of impressive victories, extending each of their hot starts to the 2016-17 winter season. Men’s basketball…

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Read more about the article Castaic families welcome Santa in his sleigh
Diane Collins, 3, tells Santa Claus what she wants for Christmas this year during the annual Lion's Club Santa Float on Castaic this month. Katharine Lotze/Signal

Castaic families welcome Santa in his sleigh

Just like the granny-knitted sweater or the 4th Grade Christmas tree ornament, the annual visit by Santa in his sleigh to Castaic neighborhoods has become a very personal part of…

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Read more about the article Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation hosts annual Holiday Home Tour
A white Christmas awaits family and friends at the home of Elic Calhoun and Philip Ngo, MD in Valencia, as part of the 36th annual Home Holiday Tour to benefits Women's Services, Henry Mayo Newhall Foundation. Susan Springer/The Signal

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation hosts annual Holiday Home Tour

This weekend, hundreds of community members dressed in their holiday best and visited professionally decorated homes to support the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation. For more than three decades, the…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Sheared valve releases geyser of water in Valencia
Water released from hydrant near Valencia High School Monday morning. Courtesy photo by Corey Fredrickson, for The Signal.

UPDATE: Sheared valve releases geyser of water in Valencia

Teachers and students at Valencia High School got an unexpected lesson on water loss Monday morning when a geyser of water shot into the air near the school. Shortly after…

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Read more about the article Pearl Harbor survivors humbled by reception on their return visit to Hawaii
Veterans stand in front of their tour bus on their trip to Pearl Harbor. Courtesy photo.

Pearl Harbor survivors humbled by reception on their return visit to Hawaii

Survivors attending the anniversary of the Dec. 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor appeared humble and grateful for the outpouring of respect and acknowledgement they received upon their return visit…

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Construction worker falls from wall at Six Flags Magic Mountain, sustains minor injuries

A construction worker at Six Flags sustained minor injuries after he fell from a four-foot wall Monday at 4:25 p.m., according to officials with the Los Angeles County Fire Department.…

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Read more about the article Emotional journey to state Senate for Wilk
Scott Wilk took the oath of office as the new Republican senator from the 21st District on Dec. 5. Courtesy photo

Emotional journey to state Senate for Wilk

SACRAMENTO – Sitting in a coffee shop across the street from the state capitol building here on Monday morning, the rotunda visible in the backdrop through the window, Scott Wilk…

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Read more about the article Acosta’s son inspired journey to state Assembly
Assemblyman Dante Acosta of Santa Clarita’s 38th District. Courtesy photo

Acosta’s son inspired journey to state Assembly

SACRAMENTO – This was shortly after 12 noon on Monday in the Assembly chamber of the state capitol building here. Dante Acosta of Santa Clarita’s 38th Assembly District, one of…

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SCV Sheriff’s Deputies play Mannequin Challenge; Local sheriff’s deputies to participate in viral video

It was the moment days of rehearsal finally paid off for Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Brian Heischuber. “I would like to take this moment to provide you with a…

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Read more about the article Overturned trailer backs up traffic on 14 freeway
A trailer overturned on the northbound 14 just south of Newhall Avenue Monday afternoon. Photos by Rick McClure, for the Signal.

Overturned trailer backs up traffic on 14 freeway

A solo vehicle crash involving an overturned trailer caused delays on the 14 freeway Monday afternoon. According to the Los Angeles County Fire Department, a vehicle pulling a trailer overturned…

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Read more about the article Julie Olsen to be sworn in at Saugus Governing Board meeting
FILE PHOTO: Saugus Union School District Governing Board member Julie Olsen addresses topics facing the district during a candidate forum on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2017.

Julie Olsen to be sworn in at Saugus Governing Board meeting

Julie Olsen will be officially sworn in to the Saugus Union School District Governing Board Tuesday evening, along with fellow board members David Powell and Christopher Trunkey. Olsen won the…

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Read more about the article SCV schools eligible to receive portion of $11.9 million Microsoft settlement distribution
SCV natives shine in academics. Courtesy photo

SCV schools eligible to receive portion of $11.9 million Microsoft settlement distribution

Several school districts in the Santa Clarita Valley are eligible to receive a portion of the latest round of latest round of the Education Technology K-12 Voucher Program funding. The…

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Read more about the article 2016 Was a Strong Year for Santa Clarita Valley Business
Attendees discuss the artist's rendering on display at the official ground breaking ceremony at the site of the new Logix Headquarters building in Valencia. Dan Watson/The Signal

2016 Was a Strong Year for Santa Clarita Valley Business

Here are the top business stories of 2016, as covered in the Santa Clarita Valley Business Journal. JANUARY JSB Development to Start Second Project After holding onto a parcel for…

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