Read more about the article Homicide detectives probe deadly gang shooting
Two Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies stand guard near the scene of a shooting in Newhall on Monday April 3, 2017. (Austin Dave/The Signal)

Homicide detectives probe deadly gang shooting

Homicide detectives have identified the victim of a shooting in Newhall Monday night as a Brown Familia gang member. Det. Q. Rodriguez of the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department’s Homicide…

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Read more about the article Legislation seeks equal pay and protection for women
Congressman Steve Knight answers questions from constiuents during a town hall at the Chimbole Cultural Center in Palmdale on March 4. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Legislation seeks equal pay and protection for women

On national Equal Pay Day, Congressman Steve Knight announced new legislation Tuesday to ensure support and security for women in the workplace. Knight’s Workplace Advancement Act, coauthored by Representatives Lynn…

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Read more about the article TMU freshman, foster child seeks funds to support education
The Master's University freshman Kandice Lake. Courtesy of Kandice Lake

TMU freshman, foster child seeks funds to support education

For freshman Kandice Lake, The Master’s University (TMU) is both figuratively and literally her home. The 19-year-old spent her entire life in and out of foster homes and foster care…

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Read more about the article “You did WHAT to my comics?!?” Voices of protest in pop culture papercuts
Comic book art created by Isaac Brynjegard-Bialik. Courtesy photo

“You did WHAT to my comics?!?” Voices of protest in pop culture papercuts

“LET HER SPEAK” is written in capital letters on a protestor’s sign. “YOU’RE NASTY” is scrawled across city gates. A flag emblazoned with the words “BULLETS WON’T STOP HIM” flies high…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Reports of gunman near fatal shooting site triggers swift response
deputies respond to reports of gunman spotted. photo by Austin Dave.

UPDATE: Reports of gunman near fatal shooting site triggers swift response

Local sheriff’s deputies with guns drawn surrounded an apartment complex in Newhall Tuesday morning after receiving reports of at least one gunman in the same area as a fatal shooting…

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Read more about the article TMU Insider: Mustang track duo on the map
The Master’s University’s Josh Sherfey, a Hart grad, was named the GSAC’s male Track and Field Athlete of the Month for March. Courtesy photo

TMU Insider: Mustang track duo on the map

Over the weekend, The Master’s University baseball team won its series against San Diego Christian, while two Mustang track and field athletes swept the Golden State Athletic Conference’s Track and…

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Read more about the article 2017 All-SCV girls soccer
Hart High's Taylor Scott is this year's All-SCV girls soccer Player of the Year. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

2017 All-SCV girls soccer

Hart High girls soccer’s Taylor Scott didn’t always play soccer. She started as a gymnast. But after too many broken wrists, her parents knew something had to change. But it…

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Read more about the article Raymond Holybee: Think twice about methods of fundraising
Tarah Mae enjoys a margarita at the Strawberry Tequila Festival held at Central Park on Saturday. Samie Gebers/The Signal

Raymond Holybee: Think twice about methods of fundraising

Think twice about methods of fundraising When I read about the Strawberry Margarita Charity event and how it was going to help homeless veterans, I almost choked. Homelessness among veterans…

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Read more about the article Fatal shooting reported near Valle Del Oro in Newhall
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies detain and question an individual near the scene of a shooting in Newhall on Monday April 3, 2017. (Austin Dave/The Signal)

Fatal shooting reported near Valle Del Oro in Newhall

At least one person was shot and killed in an exchange of gunfire in Newhall Monday evening, according to sheriff's officials. Sheriff's deputies responded to the 21300 block of Bottletree…

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Read more about the article Castaic Middle School shines at media convention
Castaic Middle School students Megan Alangui, Dane Bennett, Alec Gomez, and Adelina Grifsha, Bethany Infuso, Austin Miller, Beth Powell, Jessica Shubert and Isabella Tayag hold up their awards following the Student Television Network (STN) Convention in Anaheim, Calif. from March 28 to March 31, 2017. Courtesy of Ro Osano

Castaic Middle School shines at media convention

Students from Castaic Middle School took home five awards at this year’s Student Television Network (STN) Convention in Anaheim, Calif. The annual convention supports, promotes and recognizes excellence in scholastic…

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