Read more about the article Castaic woman charged with murder pleads not guilty by reason of insanity
In this 2014 photo, a Santa Clarita Sheriff's Deputy cruiser sits in front of a house in Castaic where a dead body was found on Sept. 5, 2014. photo by Dan Watson , The Signal

Castaic woman charged with murder pleads not guilty by reason of insanity

A Castaic woman charged with murder Wednesday in the stabbing death of her elderly father two years ago pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. Denise Ann Gillis, 48, appeared…

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Read more about the article Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital breaks ground on new patient tower
Thousands of blue streamers obscure the dignitaries as they lift shovels of dirt at the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital patient tower groundbreaking ceremony held at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital in Valencia on Wednesday. Dan Watson / The Signal

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital breaks ground on new patient tower

After more than a decade in the making, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital symbolically broke ground on its new patient portal Wednesday morning. The $151 million patient tower, set to open…

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Read more about the article Soccer players, COC officials celebrate new complex with ribbon-cutting ceremony
Members of The College of the Canyons men's and women's soccer teams present an honorary soccer ball to College of the Canyons President and Chancellor Dianne Van Hook, center, during the official ribbon cutting ceremony of the new state-of-the-art COC soccer field at the Valencia campus on Tuesday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Soccer players, COC officials celebrate new complex with ribbon-cutting ceremony

College of the Canyons’ athletes are now playing on a state-of-the-art soccer facility at the college’s Valencia campus. COC officially revealed its completed turf installation and LED light project at…

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Read more about the article Murder charge for Castaic woman
In this 2014 photo, a Santa Clarita Sheriff's Deputy cruiser sits in front of a house in Castaic where a dead body was found on Sept. 5, 2014. photo by Dan Watson , The Signal

Murder charge for Castaic woman

A Castaic woman accused of killing her elderly father two years ago was scheduled to be arraigned today on a felony charge of murder after a judge ordered her to…

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Read more about the article Business Incubator presents events, workshops for local entrepreneurs
A speaker addresses last year’s Startup Weekend SCV. Participants break up into teams, and each will come up with a business plan and a profile of their respective customers. (Courtesy photo)

Business Incubator presents events, workshops for local entrepreneurs

The Santa Clarita Business Incubator is hosting Innovate Santa Clarita, a series of events in partnership with Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation, the Small Business Development Center and College…

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Read more about the article Musella steps down as California’s top Log Cabin Republican
John Musella stepped down Tuesday as chairman of California's chapter of the Log Cabin Republicans.

Musella steps down as California’s top Log Cabin Republican

As recently as Monday night, John Musella was sharing items on the Facebook page of California’s Log Cabin Republicans – a National Public Radio story about Supreme Court nominations in…

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Read more about the article West Ranch v-ball overcomes early setback against Hart
West Ranch’s Victoria Del Rosario (24) reaches for a dig during a volleyball game against Hart on Tuesday. The Wildcats won 3-1. Katharine Lotze/Signal

West Ranch v-ball overcomes early setback against Hart

A sweep by Valencia on October 13 and a game-one loss Tuesday night to Hart couldn’t derail the dream season West Ranch High is having. The Wildcats rebounded to beat…

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Read more about the article West Ranch girls tennis wins 1st Foothill title since 2011
West Ranch High freshman Jordyn McBride returns a hit to her opponent during a tennis match at Valencia on Tuesday. Katharine Lotze/Signal

West Ranch girls tennis wins 1st Foothill title since 2011

The moment was three years in the making and, by the time it rolled around, an all-but-forgone conclusion. West Ranch High girls tennis beat Valencia High, 13-5, Tuesday at Valencia…

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Read more about the article Campaign flier causes dust-up, illuminates Santa Clarita political alliances
The Bob Kellar/Cameron Smyth joint flier that has caused a stir in Santa Clarita political circles.

Campaign flier causes dust-up, illuminates Santa Clarita political alliances

A political flier featuring both Mayor Bob Kellar and former Councilman Cameron Smyth has created a bit of a dust-up with two of their opponents in the Nov. 8 Santa…

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Read more about the article Signal staffer watches U.S. presidential debate in Cuba with Cubans
Our bartender, Andres, providing cigar service as we prepared to watch the second presidential debate at a hotel bar in Old Havana, Cuba. Katharine Lotze/Signal

Signal staffer watches U.S. presidential debate in Cuba with Cubans

Signal photographer/staff writer  Katharine Lotze spent last week in Cuba. While she was there, she took some time to watch the second U.S. presidential debate at her hotel’s bar. A…

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