Read more about the article Clean air, contaminated soil at old Keysor site
The view from the top of the Whittaker-Bermite site shows Entrance Valley that includes many old buildings -- some from the munitions factory, others just movie props. KATHARINE LOTZE/Signal 07102014

Clean air, contaminated soil at old Keysor site

The latest test results of the air wafting over the site at the former Keysor Century Corporation reveal good news and bad news. The good news is that the air…

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Read more about the article Foothill League track and field athletes make move for CIF
Saugus' Abbey Bryant, left, and Canyon's Seanna Nalbandyan, right, clear the final hurdle in the 100 meter hurdles at the Foothill League track and field finals at College of the Canyons on Thursday. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Foothill League track and field athletes make move for CIF

The 400-meter dash is Sam Pica’s favorite event. After the Foothill League track and field finals on Thursday at College of the Canyons, it’s easy to see why. Pica, a…

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Read more about the article Hart boys, Valencia girls win Foothill swim titles
Valencia's Sonaly Wintermute swims the 100-yard butterfly at Santa Clarita Aquatic Center on Thursday. Dan Watson / For The Signal

Hart boys, Valencia girls win Foothill swim titles

The final 25 yards of the day’s final race decided the Foothill League boys swim title and served as a snapshot of Thursday’s meet at a packed-out Santa Clarita Aquatic…

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Read more about the article CalArts bridges the gap between art, science, engineering at Digital Arts Expo
A student looks at a 360-degree virtual reality video in CalArts student's Trey Gilmore's "In Defense of Clutter" which was part of the schools annual Digital Arts Expo on Thursday, May 4, 2017. Christina Cox/The Signal

CalArts bridges the gap between art, science, engineering at Digital Arts Expo

Inside California Institute of the Arts’ (CalArts) Walt Disney Modular Theater, a student stands in the center of a whitewash set, picks up a vibrantly-colored robot and watches as a…

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Read more about the article Stern’s bill to help young victims of sexual abuse passes Senate
State Sen. Henry Stern. Courtesy photo

Stern’s bill to help young victims of sexual abuse passes Senate

Senate Bill 756 passed unanimously in the California State Senate Thursday, pushing forward Senator Henry Stern’s (D-Canoga Park) effort to help young victims of sexual abuse. Under the bill, predators…

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Read more about the article Foothill boys tennis finals: Cat wins singles, Valencia tops doubles
West Ranch's Davey Woodland returns a hit to Erin Pang of Saugus during a semi-final tennis match at the Foothill League finals at the Paseo Club on Thursday, May 4, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Foothill boys tennis finals: Cat wins singles, Valencia tops doubles

In the second set of Davey Woodland’s title match against teammate Parker McBride, the West Ranch singles player laid motionless on the court, surrounded by his parents, coaches and teammates.…

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Read more about the article Homicide detectives say Newhall residents “very cooperative”
A Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputy responds Apr. 4 to reports of gunman seen near Newhall apartment complex. Photo by Austin Dave.

Homicide detectives say Newhall residents “very cooperative”

Homicide detectives probing last month’s deadly gang shooting say they are pleasantly surprised at how much cooperation they’re getting from the residents of Newhall as they carry out their investigation…

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Read more about the article Rancho Pico students take home prizes in essay competition
(From left) Rancho Pico Junior High School eighth grade students Skylar Higgins, Mia Lutes, Matthew Blanco, and Matthew Krogh. Courtesy of Christopher Forbes

Rancho Pico students take home prizes in essay competition

Out of 2,200 submitted essays from students across the United States and Canada, four eighth grade students from Rancho Pico Junior High School received recognitions for their participation in this…

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