Read more about the article Knight’s healthcare stance sparks protest
Protesters with the organization Unite Here gather outside the door of Congressman Steve Knight's Santa Clarita offices on Feb. 23 to protest the repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Knight’s healthcare stance sparks protest

About 30 protestors, many donning red “Unite Here” union shirts and holding signs, gathered at Congressman Steve Knight’s Santa Clarita office on Thursday afternoon. The group shouted “Hey Knight, do…

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Read more about the article Water board backs senator’s view of new water agency
Proposed districts if the consolidation of Castaic Lake Water Agency and the Newhall County Water District are finalized via legislation.

Water board backs senator’s view of new water agency

Water officials have voted to back Senator Scott Wilk’s steadfast resolve to reduce the board size of one new all-encompassing Santa Clarita Valley water agency from 15 members to nine…

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Read more about the article Bridge to Home voices support for Measure H
Bridge to Home Board President Hunt Braly, Center, and Bridge to Home Executive Director Silvia Gutierrez, right, speak in favor of a yes vote on Measure H during a press conference held at the Bridge to Home office in Newhall on Thursday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Bridge to Home voices support for Measure H

Bridge to Home, which provides support services to homeless individuals and families in Santa Clarita, officially announced its endorsement of Measure H at a press conference Thursday. “We are really…

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Read more about the article More cleanup is needed at Lang Station
The Lang Station historical landmark marker stands beside the railroad tracks on Lang Station Road near Soledad Canyon Road in Canyon Country. Dan Watson/The Signal

More cleanup is needed at Lang Station

As the cleanup of contaminated land at Whittaker-Bermite winds down, cleanup of contaminated land at Lang Station appears to be ramping up. Engineers who specialize in “restoring damaged environments” have…

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Read more about the article Pleasantview Industries awarded Three-Year CARF Accreditation
Program participants in Pleasantview's work center. Courtesy photo

Pleasantview Industries awarded Three-Year CARF Accreditation

CARF International announced that Pleasantview Industries, Inc. has been accredited for a period of three years for its Community Employment Services and Organizational Employment Services programs. The latest accreditation is…

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Read more about the article The Special Needs Registry – Expediting Recovery When Minutes Matter
Santa Clarita City Hall

The Special Needs Registry – Expediting Recovery When Minutes Matter

For the parents and families watching over an individual with special needs, elopement is not a romantically-associated word—it is downright frightening. Elopement is a medical term used to describe a situation…

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Read more about the article Valencia girls hoops beats Los Alamitos for 1st semifinal berth
Valencia's Ashlee Ane (12) hugs teammate Kayla Konrad (23) after the Vikings secured their spot in the semi-finals with a win over Los Alamitos at Valencia on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Valencia girls hoops beats Los Alamitos for 1st semifinal berth

Jade Jordan stopped dancing to Tupac’s “California Love” on Valencia’s court Wednesday just long enough to comment on the Vikings’ 73-53 win over Los Alamitos and their first-ever trip to…

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Read more about the article Shutout earns Saugus boys soccer second quarterfinal in a row
Saugus' Frank Ornellas (26) celebrates the Centurions' victory over Culver City during a CIF playoff game at Saugus on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Shutout earns Saugus boys soccer second quarterfinal in a row

In honor of Saugus High boys soccer’s second-round CIF-Southern Section Division 4 playoff appearance, a handful of players shaved their numbers into the side of their heads. “Not everybody got…

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Read more about the article Hart boys soccer can’t overcome two-goal deficit in loss to No. 1 seed
Hart teammates Jake Erazo (26), left, and Enrique Perez (8) chase a loose ball against Desert Mirage at Hart on Wednesday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Hart boys soccer can’t overcome two-goal deficit in loss to No. 1 seed

In a game played with feet, most of Wednesday’s highlights involved hands. A child clutching red pom-poms led restless Hart fans in a second-half cheer. Hart’s Jaden Nguyen pumped his…

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Read more about the article Federal representative assesses local storm damage
FEMA Project Specialist Alieu Sheriff, left, takes notes as he and City of Santa Clarita Emergency Services Supervisor Donna Nuzzi tour the site at the corner of Sand Canyon and Iron Canyon Road in Canyon Country on Wednesday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Federal representative assesses local storm damage

A federal representative visited the valley Wednesday to assess reports the city of Santa Clarita filed in regard to January storms, and to evaluate claims of damage to public infrastructure.…

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