Read more about the article FBI agent shoots dog near Golden Valley, Bureau probe underway
Sheriff's deputies talk to dog-walking woman at scene of dog shooting by FBI agent. photo by Austin Dave, The Signal

FBI agent shoots dog near Golden Valley, Bureau probe underway

FBI agents were called to investigate reports late Friday afternoon that one of their agents had shot and killed a charging pit bull in a suburban part of Canyon Country.…

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Read more about the article Caforio announcing his run for the 25th District
Bryan Caforio talks with a few phonebankers about three hours before polls closed in California on Nov. 8, 2016 in Newhall. Katharine Lotze/Signal

Caforio announcing his run for the 25th District

Jumping into the maelstrom of national politics again, Democrat Bryan Caforio is announcing his candidacy for the 25th Congressional District seat, held by Representative Steve Knight (R-Palmdale). Caforio ran against…

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Read more about the article SCCS’s Kirshner wins 2 CIF swim titles
Santa Clarita Christian swimmer Victoria Kishner at the Castaic Sports Complex on April 6, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

SCCS’s Kirshner wins 2 CIF swim titles

Santa Clarita Christian senior Victoria Kirshner reflected on four years of championship-level swimming Friday night after winning CIF-Southern Section Division 4 titles in the 50- and 100-yard freestyles at Riverside…

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Read more about the article Community Foundation of the Valleys emphasizes generosity
Yareni Galicia, 7, left, gets a gift from Sydney Jackson at the Festividad for Christ community event held at Faith Community Church in Newhall on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Community Foundation of the Valleys emphasizes generosity

The Community Foundation of the Valleys is encouraging locals to put their money where their heart is. In light of a recent restructuring of the organization, CFV will now collaborate…

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Read more about the article Bouquet reopens after water main break
Water crews work to move debris from a water main break near Bouqet Canyon Road and Newhall Ranch Road on May 11, 2017. (Austin Dave/The Signal)

Bouquet reopens after water main break

All Bouquet Canyon Road through-lanes shut down to repair the main water line break, were re-opened shortly before 6 p.m. on Friday. Only the right turn lane on Bouquet Canyon…

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Read more about the article Knight addresses constituents’ questions at private event
Signal File Photo: Congressman Steve Knight speaks about his work in Washington during a public meeting. Dan Watson/For the Signal

Knight addresses constituents’ questions at private event

At an invite-only breakfast Friday morning, Congressman Steve Knight (R-Palmdale) debriefed the first five months of the federal government’s actions. Knight talked for an hour about big-picture issues including health…

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Read more about the article Trent Peterson rides across PCT to raise awareness for genetic disease/Ataxia
Trent Peterson takes a break from shoeing his two mustangs, Gary, left, and Minaret, right, outside of Hiker Heaven in Agua Dulce on Wednesday, May 3, 2017. Peterson is through-riding the Pacific Crest Trail to honor his father, who died of Ataxia. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Trent Peterson rides across PCT to raise awareness for genetic disease/Ataxia

Outside of Agua Dulce’s Hiker Heaven, Trent Peterson uses a steel hammer to pound and shape a new set of horseshoes for his mustangs, Gary and Minaret. The shoeing of…

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Read more about the article Local Mercedes-Benz dealer named “Best of the Best”
Ray Penman, the general manager of Mercedes Benz of Valencia, Yenovk Adamian, Mike Sage, Alen Douzdjian, and Chris Carter hold the 2016 Best of the Best dealer-recognition award in their Valencia showroom on Thursday, May 11, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Local Mercedes-Benz dealer named “Best of the Best”

For the third time in five years, Mercedes-Benz of Valencia has received a “Best of the Best” dealer-recognition award from Mercedes-Benz USA. The award recognizes superior sales, service, parts, operations,…

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Read more about the article Acosta urges support for foster youth bill
Assemblyman Dante Acosta speaks about this new bill that would support foster children at a press conference at College of the Canyons on Friday, May 12, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Acosta urges support for foster youth bill

Seeking approval for Assembly Bill 754, Assemblyman Dante Acosta (R-Santa Clarita) hosted a press conference outside the College of the Canyons Student Center Friday morning to ask constituents to rally…

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Read more about the article Plaques presented to Cleveland High School to honor fallen Vietnam warriors
Two plaques honoring the 13 Cleveland High School alumni who lost their lives during the Vietnam War and the alumni who have served in the United States military. Courtesy of Bill Reynolds

Plaques presented to Cleveland High School to honor fallen Vietnam warriors

Thirteen Grover Cleveland High School alumni were recognized for their service and ultimate sacrifice during the Vietnam War at the high school Thursday night. Bill Reynolds, The Signal’s Director of…

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Read more about the article Trash and recycling services delayed one day for Memorial Day
An official dressed as Santa Claus picks up a Christmas tree as part of the city's and Waste Management's tree recycling program. Courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita

Trash and recycling services delayed one day for Memorial Day

SOURCE: Waste Management - Memorial Day holiday schedule Waste Management’s service for residential trash, recycling, and green waste pick-up, as well as commercial service will be delayed by one day…

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Read more about the article Griffin Loch, 13, aims to make his mark in the film industry
Griffin Loch, 13, operates a camera on one of his short film shoots. Santa Clarita's Film Office announced another year of growth Wednesday. Courtesy of Griffin Loch

Griffin Loch, 13, aims to make his mark in the film industry

At 13 years old, Griffin Loch could already be considered a pro in the movie business. The seventh grade SCVi student began making short films in 2008, at 5 years…

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Read more about the article Will Cierzan’s nephew a “person of interest” in his disappearance
Will and Linda Cierzan. Courtesy photo

Will Cierzan’s nephew a “person of interest” in his disappearance

The nephew of Will Cierzan who went missing late January from his Saugus home is a “person of interest” for homicide detectives investigating the disappearance. “We only have a person…

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Read more about the article Dianne G. Van Hook: Solving equation of college affordability
zSpace Sales Director David Cisneros, second from left, demonstrates 3D, Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality programs on display inside the zSpace mobile classroom which was parked at the Honor Grove on the College of the Canyons, Valencia campus in March. Dan Watson/The Signal

Dianne G. Van Hook: Solving equation of college affordability

Today’s college students face a number of obstacles to reaching their full academic potential. Some challenges, like math anxiety and fear of public speaking, seem daunting, but can be mastered…

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Read more about the article Susan Cornner: Pocket change for health care?
Signal File Photo: Congressman Steve Knight speaks about his work in Washington during a public meeting. Dan Watson/For the Signal

Susan Cornner: Pocket change for health care?

Thank you for your fair, balanced story on this week’s "die-in" protest against Congressman Steve Knight's support of the GOP health care plan (“A ‘die-in’ protest” Tuesday in The Signal).…

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