Read more about the article Soli Deo Gloria and Christian Patrick Kelsey: Doing more for our homeless neighbors
Lori Broadway sits in Veteran's Historical Plaza Park. Austin Dave /The Signal

Soli Deo Gloria and Christian Patrick Kelsey: Doing more for our homeless neighbors

We are two Santa Clarita residents writing to you as fellow citizens to direct your attention to an epidemic that is occurring around us. Within the last year, the number…

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Read more about the article Foothill baseball roundup: West Ranch scores early win, Saugus cruises
West Ranch's Nico Valdez is greeted by Austin Hernandez after scoring a run in the third inning. Jayne Kamin-Oncea/For The Signal

Foothill baseball roundup: West Ranch scores early win, Saugus cruises

West Ranch baseball’s Nico Valdez had to be patient in his first at-bat on Thursday. Strike. Ball. Ball. Home run. Valdez set the tone for the Wildcats, who took down…

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Read more about the article Hart baseball pitcher works out of tough spot, stymies Vikes
Hart's Matt Elser (5) looks back toward home as his teammates congratulate him on bringing home the Indians' sixth run to put them up 6-2 over Valencia during a baseball game on Thursday, April 13, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Hart baseball pitcher works out of tough spot, stymies Vikes

Hart starting pitcher Bryce Collins was in the zone from the start in the series finale against Valencia. The right-hander struck out the side in the first and continued to…

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Read more about the article Community and city talk desire for an arts center
Naomi Young looks at the art on display at the Santa Clarita Artists Association art show called Art for the Heart at the SCAA Gallery in Newhall on Saturday. The exhibit will be on display through March 5. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Community and city talk desire for an arts center

Santa Clarita’s arts community celebrated city recognition of Arts Day on Tuesday, spurring conversation for dreams of a new arts center. Executive Director for Forge Ahead Arts Stephanie O’Connor spoke…

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Read more about the article City committee discusses Measure H funding needs
Laurie Ender (right) speaks about the need for collaboration between nonprofit organizations at the ad hoc committee meeting on homelessness on Thursday, April 13, 2017.

City committee discusses Measure H funding needs

A group of nearly 20 people gathered at city hall Thursday for the first ad hoc committee on homelessness meeting to discuss Measure H funding in Santa Clarita. Facilitated by…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Three former LASD officers see cruelty case postponed
The Santa Clarita Courthouse. KATHARINE LOTZE/Signal.

UPDATE: Three former LASD officers see cruelty case postponed

Three former sworn officers of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department charged last year with cruelty to a prisoner at the Pitchess Detention Center had their cases postponed until June.…

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Read more about the article Gateway Village retail center sells for $69.5 million
This LA Fitness is one of the anchor tenants at Gateway Village, a 12-year-old retail center in Valencia. The center has been sold for $69.5 million. JH Real Estate Partners photo.

Gateway Village retail center sells for $69.5 million

A Newport Beach investment group has purchased Gateway Village, a neighborhood shopping center at the intersection of Newhall Ranch and Rye Canyon roads, for $69.5 million in an off-market transaction.…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita photographer uses real effects to make toys come to life
Toy Story characters make a splash into a coffee cup. Photo by Mitchel Wu Photography.

Santa Clarita photographer uses real effects to make toys come to life

With a few wires, some lighting tools and lots of real-life effects, Valencia-based toy photographer Mitchel Wu creates lifelike scenes using some of the world’s favorite characters. His photos are…

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Read more about the article Blood Drive to be held at City Hall
Ashish Mehta holds up his blood donor card at a drive in January that shows the many times that he has donated blood. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Blood Drive to be held at City Hall

SOURCE: City of Santa Clarita One donation can save three lives. On Thursday, April 20, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the City of Santa Clarita and the American…

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Read more about the article “Disgruntled” gunman shoots up trailer
Deputies respond to trailer shooting. photo by Austin Dave, The Signal.

“Disgruntled” gunman shoots up trailer

A mobile home resident described as “disgruntled” was detained by local sheriff’s deputies Thursday after firing about eight shots into a nearby trailer inside the Valencia Travel Village park. No…

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Read more about the article SCV Sheriff’s Captain confronts gang issue
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station can be reached by calling 661-260-4000.

SCV Sheriff’s Captain confronts gang issue

Captain Robert Lewis of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station dropped in on Thursday’s meeting of the Anti-Gang Task Force, updating the group on law enforcement efforts, sharing his insights…

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Read more about the article Man arrested in high-risk LAPD operation in Canyon Country
Detectives with the LAPD Gangs and Narcotics Division hold a briefing outside the scene of a felony arrest in Canyon Country on April 13, 2017. (Austin Dave/The Signal)

Man arrested in high-risk LAPD operation in Canyon Country

A Canyon Country man was arrested following a lengthy standoff with Los Angeles police early Thursday morning. The man, whose identity was not released, was contacted by a specialized team…

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Read more about the article Emily Goldstein Chosen to Present at University of Alabama Research Conference
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Emily Goldstein Chosen to Present at University of Alabama Research Conference

Emily Goldstein of Santa Clarita was selected to present a research project titled "Preschooler's Interest in Medical Play vs. Non-medical Play" at The University of Alabama's Undergraduate Research and Creative…

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