California legislature examines charter school bills

This legislative season, representatives in the California Senate and California Assembly are choosing to tackle California’s Education Code and address concerns relating to the state’s charter schools. From requiring charter…

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Read more about the article Scientist, congressional candidate talks impact of Trump’s budget
Jess Phoenix, a geologist, announces her candidacy for the 2018 congressional race for Steve Knight's 25th district seat at Vasquez Rocks in Agua Dulce on Monday, April 18, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Scientist, congressional candidate talks impact of Trump’s budget

It doesn’t take a scientist to see President Donald Trump’s budget would take a big cut to science funding. But it does take a scientist to unpack the impact a…

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Read more about the article Bridge widening project to affect traffic
Members of the Santa Clarita Bicycle Coalition, representatives from local politicians, and members of the city council and city staff break ceremonial ground at the Newhall Ranch Road bridge over San Francisquito Creek in Valencia on Tuesday, May 2, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Bridge widening project to affect traffic

SOURCE: City of Santa Clarita The City of Santa Clarita will begin construction on the Newhall Ranch Road Bridge Widening Project tonight. The project will improve traffic flow and construct…

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Read more about the article Are you missing your bike? SCV Sheriff’s Detectives looking for information.
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station can be reached by calling 661-260-4000.

Are you missing your bike? SCV Sheriff’s Detectives looking for information.

News release issued by the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station.     The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station is investigating the suspected theft of a bicycle, which is currently in…

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Read more about the article Injured motorcyclist airlifted to local trauma center
American Medical Response and Los Angeles County Fire crews load a patient into Copter 15 at Castaic Lake's Lower Lagoon on May 29, 2017. Austin Dave/The Signal

Injured motorcyclist airlifted to local trauma center

A male motorcyclist was airlifted from Castaic Monday after sustaining injuries from a crash that occurred in Gorman, according to the California Highway Patrol. At 6:23 p.m., CHP was called…

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Read more about the article Hart softball set for semifinal test
Brooke Marquez tags out a runner during Hart’s third-round CIF-SS game against Patriot of Riverside. The Indians play Ayala High today. Jayne Kamin-Oncea/For The Signal

Hart softball set for semifinal test

You’d be right to say Hart High softball is enjoying the ride. You’d be wrong to say they’re just happy to be here. “We’re going to go for that ring,”…

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Read more about the article TMU Insider: Mustang baseball moves on
TMU's Jason Karkenny allowed one earned run and struck out nine in seven innings in the Mustangs' 7-3 win over the University of Science & Arts (Okla.). Photo courtesy TMU Athletics

TMU Insider: Mustang baseball moves on

Over the weekend, The Master’s University track & field program tallied two NAIA All-American honors at the NAIA Outdoor Track & Field National Championships at the Mickey Miller Blackwell Stadium…

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Read more about the article Relapse of a heroin addict
Cary Quashen holds James by the collar to get him to pay attention and look up after a heart-to-heart discussion with housemates at rehab about James' behavior. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Relapse of a heroin addict

James Fusca, SCV heroin addict, who touched the hearts of thousands after they read his story - how he hit rock bottom, the ensuing family intervention and his pledge to…

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Read more about the article Flags placed at Eternal Valley to honor Veterans
Boy and Girl Scouts from all over SCV, along with Santa Clarita's Young Marines and Valencia High School's ROTC Cadets participated in Eternal Valley's annual flag placement event. Over 7,000 US Flags were placed at every Veteran's grave. Bill Reynolds/The Signal

Flags placed at Eternal Valley to honor Veterans

Boy and Girl Scouts from all over Santa Clarita Valley, along with Santa Clarita's Young Marines and Valencia High School's ROTC Cadets participated in Eternal Valley's annual flag placement event…

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Read more about the article “Greatest Generation” honored at Memorial Day tribute
Vietnam Veterans of America retrieve the colors at the end of the Memorial Day Tribute at Eternal Valley Memorial Park and Mortuary on Monday. Samie Gebers/The Signal

“Greatest Generation” honored at Memorial Day tribute

While all veterans who gave their lives in service of their country were honored at Memorial Day Tribute 2017, it was the handful of old “Greatest Generation” soldiers, however, who…

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Read more about the article Arson suspected in fire that destroyed house, barn in Agua Dulce
A house, barn and adjacent land burned Monday in Agua Dulce. The fire was reported at 3 a.m. and appeared to have started in a structure and spread to four acres. Rick McClure/For The Signal

Arson suspected in fire that destroyed house, barn in Agua Dulce

Arson investigators are picking through the rubble of a fire that destroyed a house and a barn on Sierra Highway in Agua Dulce early Monday morning. Fire was reported to…

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