Read more about the article UPDATE: Landfill odor moans prompt review
A bulldozer pushes exposed trash at Chiquita Canyon Landfill in this Signal file photo by Dan Watson.

UPDATE: Landfill odor moans prompt review

Editor's Note: Update to include the decision from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to review Chiquita Canyon Landfill's Conditional Use Permit. Odors originating from the Chiquita Canyon Landfill…

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Read more about the article Angry Bouquet Creek residents respond to road closure
File photo of Public Works crew putting gate in place on Bouquet Canyon Road. Katharine Lotze/Signal

Angry Bouquet Creek residents respond to road closure

Two days ago, Bouquet Creek resident Monica Ferguson ran out of milk and bread. She hasn’t received mail in four days and counts on regular deliveries of food, water and…

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Read more about the article Senior Center’s director of food services talks balancing meals and nutrition
Joanna Vallelunga, director of Food Services, right, joins volunteers in the kitchen as they prepare meals for seniors on Wednesday at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center in Newhall. Dan Watson/The Signal

Senior Center’s director of food services talks balancing meals and nutrition

The menu starts with a barley lentil soup, followed by chicken with balsamic glaze, steamed rice with fresh cranberries, a light saute of collard greens, and a spring mix salad…

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Read more about the article SUSD to honor retiring board member Rose Koscielny
Rose Koscielny. Courtesy of Saugus Union School District

SUSD to honor retiring board member Rose Koscielny

News released issued by the Saugus Union School District. SANTA CLARITA, Calif. – The Saugus Union School District will be honoring Rose Koscielny for her 21 years on the District’s Governing…

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Saugus School Board to discuss committee, PAC K-12 curriculum, board policies

Members of the Saugus Union School District Governing Board will review committee appointments, the PAC K-12 curriculum and updated board policies the during the board’s regular meeting Tuesday. Community Advisory…

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Newhall School District to address Measure E, Ayuda pilot program at meeting

Newhall School District’s Governing Board will tackle several topics related to Measure E and will hear a report on Ayuda, a pilot program for Spanish-speaking parents, during its regular meeting…

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Read more about the article Annette Lucas: Vote for the councilman who stands for the people
Santa Clarita Councilman, and candidate, TimBen Boydston (foreground, facing camera) at a recent debate.

Annette Lucas: Vote for the councilman who stands for the people

I am endorsing TimBen Boydston for re-election for many reasons, but here are a couple of the major ones. Two of the candidates with big money in their election funds…

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Read more about the article Playoffs for Foothill League football not cut and dried
Hart High linebacker Nick Soto tackles Golden Valley's Tai Brown at Canyon High on Friday night. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Playoffs for Foothill League football not cut and dried

This is not meant to scare, but to simply to inform: Finishing in the top three of the Foothill League does not necessarily guarantee a playoff spot anymore. The Foothill…

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Read more about the article TMU Insider: Fall sports winding down, basketball gearing up
TMU's Morgan Pedrick runs in The Mustang Challenge. She finished sixth in the race last month. Photo courtesy TMU Athletics

TMU Insider: Fall sports winding down, basketball gearing up

Last week, the majority of The Master’s University’s fall sports teams began to wind down their regular season schedules, while TMU’s men’s basketball team started their season with a pair…

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Read more about the article Dennis Fuerst: Smith doesn’t merit public trust
Christy Smith, Dante Acosta

Dennis Fuerst: Smith doesn’t merit public trust

Another day, another hit mailer sent by Christy Smith’s puppeteers in the California Democratic Party making false claims against Dante Acosta. This blatant dishonesty has been thoroughly researched – found…

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