Read more about the article Struggling Romano’s Macaroni Grill closes only SCV outlet
Moving vans on April 18 loaded furniture and fixtures from the Romano’s Macaroni Grill restaurant on The Old Road in Valencia Marketplace. Patrick Mullen/The Signal

Struggling Romano’s Macaroni Grill closes only SCV outlet

Employees of Romano’s Macaroni Grill casual Italian restaurant in Valencia Marketplace on The Old Road in Stevenson Ranch came to work this morning to find that the restaurant has been…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Saugus and Stevenson Ranch speed limits to change
Car and truck traffic backs up on San Francisquito Canyon Road near Stator Lane on Wednesday afternoon. One San Francisquito Canyon resident says motorists diverted off Bouquet Canyon Road have created a rush-hour period during mornings and evenings on San Francisquito, one of a handful of routes through the mountains north of the Santa Clarita Valley. Dan Watson/The Signal

UPDATE: Saugus and Stevenson Ranch speed limits to change

Editor's note: Story has been updated to reflect that San Francisquito Canyon Road is located in Saugus, not Castaic. Several Santa Clarita Valley speed limits in unincorporated areas are changing after…

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Read more about the article COC students showcase art at annual exhibition
Visitors observer student art in the gallery in Mentry Hall at College of the Canyons on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

COC students showcase art at annual exhibition

A diverse range of work is on display at College of the Canyon’s (COC) on-campus art gallery. The 21st annual Student Art Exhibition includes work from approximately 80 students and…

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Read more about the article Hart District recommends approving OFL charter renewal
The William S. Hart Union High School District. Dan Watson/The Signal

Hart District recommends approving OFL charter renewal

A charter petition renewal request from Opportunities for Learning (OFL) charter school may be approved at the William S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board meeting Wednesday. The recommendation…

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Read more about the article Local Survivors of Human Trafficking Benefited by Jazz, Comedy & Stories
Cherished High Desert's 2015 gala. The organization helps women who are victims of human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation. Courtesy photo

Local Survivors of Human Trafficking Benefited by Jazz, Comedy & Stories

SOURCE:  Cherished High Desert; the organization also serves survivors from Santa Clarita and will be honoring detectives from the L.A. County Human Trafficking Bureau who also serve SC. To benefit…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita welcomes guests, performers and vendors to Cowboy Festival
The annual Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival returns in April. Here, trick roper Dave Thornbury entertains passersby at a previous fest. Dan Watson/Signal

Santa Clarita welcomes guests, performers and vendors to Cowboy Festival

Upwards of 10,000 cowgirls and cowboys will flock to Santa Clarita’s 24th annual Cowboy Festival this week, as the Old Town Newhall five-day event kicks off Wednesday. Donning boots, hats,…

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Read more about the article Play-by-play announcer brings West Ranch baseball to life
West Ranch High School team boadcaster Ronnie Wald announces at the game April 13 at Golden Valley High School. Jayne Kamin-Oncea/For The Signal

Play-by-play announcer brings West Ranch baseball to life

West Ranch pitcher Timmy Josten has a grandfather in a nursing home. Outfielder Evan Gellatly has family in Nebraska and Florida. They can’t be at the Wildcats’ baseball games, but…

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Read more about the article Jeremiah Dockray: Castaic water supply in danger of takeover?
Proposed districts if the consolidation of Castaic Lake Water Agency and the Newhall County Water District are finalized via legislation.

Jeremiah Dockray: Castaic water supply in danger of takeover?

A friend recently used an excellent comparison to describe why the Castaic/Val Verde area’s Water Works District 36 customers should be concerned about a possible takeover by Castaic Lake Water…

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SCV competes in prestigious track & field meet; back home, two teams battling for title

Five Foothill League schools traveled to El Camino College in Torrance late last week for the Mt. SAC Relays, a multi-day competition featuring some of the best track and field…

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Read more about the article Winner of Saugus-Valencia softball game takes early step toward repeat
Valencia pitcher Shea O'Leary has thrown two complete-game shutouts to open the Foothill League season. Signal file photo

Winner of Saugus-Valencia softball game takes early step toward repeat

Valencia High pitcher Shea O’Leary has a mantra that takes about as long to read as it takes her fastball to reach home plate: Stay in your lane. The phrase,…

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