Read more about the article Volunteers package love for troops
From left to right, Chloe Busnawi, 9, Genevieve Rosale, 12, and Sarah McPortland, 10, pack socks to be shipped to troops during Operation Forget Me Not at Newhall Church of the Nazerene on Saturday. Samie Gebers/The Signal

Volunteers package love for troops

Ten-year-old Sarah McPortland was more than happy to be boxing donations for the troops on Saturday. “My dad was in the military,” said McPortland. “So this is important to me.”…

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Read more about the article Farmers market returns to make a difference
Gerard Marini serves a customer during the Saugus Certified Farmer's Market on Saturday. Samie Gebers/The Signal

Farmers market returns to make a difference

The seasonal farmers market returned to Saugus with the help of a nonprofit. Supporting Arms, an organization aimed toward helping foster youth, had its first market of the season on…

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Read more about the article Man pulls knife on security during robbery at Kohl’s
Officials are still investigating a robbery that occurred Friday night at Kohl's on Golden Valley Road.

Man pulls knife on security during robbery at Kohl’s

Sheriffs are investigating a robbery that took place at Kohl's on the 19300 block of Golden Valley Road in Santa Clarita Friday night. "All we know at this time is…

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Read more about the article Valencia store among 378 PayLess will close as part of bankruptcy
PayLess ShoeSource is closing 400 of its 4,400 stores, including this one at Westfield Valencia Town Center mall. Stores in Canyon Country and Stevenson Ranch will remain open. Patrick Mullen/The Signal

Valencia store among 378 PayLess will close as part of bankruptcy

PayLess ShoeSource filed for bankruptcy Tuesday, and will immediately close nearly 400 of its 4,400 retail stores, including one in Westfield Valencia Town Center. The Topeka, Kan.-based chain’s other two…

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Read more about the article SCCS swimmer Victoria Kirshner keeps her eyes on the prize
Santa Clarita Christian swimmer Victoria Kishner at the Castaic Sports Complex on April 6, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

SCCS swimmer Victoria Kirshner keeps her eyes on the prize

About three weeks ago, Santa Clarita Christian School swimmer Victoria Kirshner’s priorities were shuffled. Originally committed to swim for UC San Diego, which will be a Division 1 program next…

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Read more about the article Mason Nesbitt: The Hunter Greene experience
Stevenson Ranch resident and Notre Dame (Sherman Oaks) pitcher Hunter Greene jogs off the field after an out during a baseball game against Bishop Alemany in Sherman Oaks on Friday, April 7, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Mason Nesbitt: The Hunter Greene experience

Liz Moore parked, then sauntered inside Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Sherman Oaks on Friday night. The senior-aged Woodland Hills resident had never attended a high school baseball game before,…

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Read more about the article Wildcats capture academic awards
West Ranch quarterback Wyatt Eget runs the ball against Oxnard High during the Wildcats' homecoming game at Valencia on Sept. 24. Katharine Lotze/Signal

Wildcats capture academic awards

The most impressive part of West Ranch High’s marks in the CIF-Southern Section’s annual Academic Awards might not have been its two first-place teams, but rather its overall depth. Wildcats…

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Read more about the article Bruce Hamilton: Why science matters to all
Michael Gladden, a fourth grade student at Santa Clarita Christian School, shares information about his Roller Coast Drop of Doom project during the school's first STEM Expo Friday. Christina Cox/The Signal

Bruce Hamilton: Why science matters to all

Growing up in the Santa Clarita Valley, I always felt that the world was wide and mine to explore. Whether hiking in Placerita Canyon, following the Santa Clara River bed,…

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