Read more about the article Making music at Plum Canyon
Students in Liz Hand's second grade class at Plum Canyon Elementary play flutes created by Martin Espino during a performance on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Making music at Plum Canyon

Using traditional flutes they constructed and decorated themselves, second grade students at Plum Canyon Elementary School shared their knowledge of Native American music during a special performance Wednesday. The performance…

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Read more about the article Veteran trauma treatment bill passes House, onto Senate
Congressman Steve Knight answers questions at a town hall at the Rancho Santa Susana Community Center in Simi Valley on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. Knight announced he was considering a run in the special election for the seat Katie Hill is expected to vacate shortly. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Veteran trauma treatment bill passes House, onto Senate

The House of Representatives were all for Rep. Steve Knight’s (R-Palmdale) No Hero Left Untreated Act when they vote unanimously in favor of it Tuesday. Under the legislation, known as…

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Read more about the article White Ribbons drive message of safety to high school students
A West Ranch High School senior sports a white ribbon on her graduation gown following the kick-off of White Ribbon Week at West Ranch High School on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. Christina Cox/The Signal

White Ribbons drive message of safety to high school students

High schools throughout the Santa Clarita Valley are encouraging their senior students to pin a small reminder on their gowns to drive safe during the exciting graduation season. The small,…

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Read more about the article Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Teddy Bear Drive
Assistance League of Santa Clarita members posing with some of the teddy bears they donated to the recent Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Teddy Bear Drive. Courtesy photo

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Teddy Bear Drive

Assistance League Santa Clarita was thrilled to have the opportunity to participate in the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Teddy Bear Drive.  The 100 percent volunteer run organization contributed 400 bears from their…

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Read more about the article Business leaders honor SCV veterans, first responders
Operation Gratitude will send its two-millionth care package to members of the military later this year. Last night, the group held an event at TPC Valencia. Courtesy photo.

Business leaders honor SCV veterans, first responders

Local business leaders gathered at TPC Valencia last evening for a charity wine tasting event to honor the contributions of ten current and former first responders and members of the…

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Read more about the article Sky is the limit
Bowman High School graduates throw their caps after receiving their diplomas at College of the Canyons in Valencia during the 48th Bowman High School commencement ceremony on Tuesday, May 23, 2017. Dan Watson/For the Signal

Sky is the limit

Bowman High School seniors celebrated their graduation on Tuesday at College of the Canyons. Graduates: 230 Golden State Merit Diplomas: 6 California Seal of Bi-literacy: 2 Achievement Awards: 47 Class…

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Read more about the article Miranda faces comment about Latino Chamber funds at meeting
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Miranda faces comment about Latino Chamber funds at meeting

Councilman Bill Miranda was confronted at Tuesday’s Santa Clarita City Council meeting about his past remarks regarding the Latino Chamber of Commerce. The Signal’s Publisher Chuck Champion used the council…

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Read more about the article Business leaders honor SCV veterans, first responders and raise money for Operation Gratitude
Navy air controlman petty officer first class Crystal Money, right, gets a glass of wine from Emma Gonzalez at the Player's Club Valencia for a wine tasting benefitting Operation Gratitude on Tuesday, May 23, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Business leaders honor SCV veterans, first responders and raise money for Operation Gratitude

Local business leaders gathered at TPC Valencia last evening for a charity wine tasting event to honor the contributions of ten current and former first responders and members of the…

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Read more about the article Drug overdose victims wrestled with addiction
In this 2014 photo, Narcotics Detective Bill Velek displays a box of drug paraphernalia he uses to show parents what to look for around the house. Signal photo by Jim Holt.

Drug overdose victims wrestled with addiction

Two Santa Clarita Valley residents, a man and a woman, who had each mapped out a future for themselves of helping others, died of apparent drug overdoses this past weekend…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Five suspected heroin dealers taken off streets
Detective Bill Velek secures a man at the scene of a drug raid in Canyon Country on May 23, 2017. (Austin Dave/The Signal)

UPDATE: Five suspected heroin dealers taken off streets

At least five suspected heroin and methamphetamine dealers were taken off Santa Clarita’s streets Tuesday morning during an operation to knock out illegal narcotics.  Shortly after 6 a.m., about ten…

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Read more about the article Buyers with student loan debt get a break
Marty Kovacs is the 2017 Chairman of the Santa Clarita Valley Division of the Southland Regional Association of Realtors. Courtesy photo.

Buyers with student loan debt get a break

On April 25, the Federal National Mortgage Association, better known as Fannie Mae, announced what it called “innovative solutions” intended to help more borrowers with student debt qualify for a…

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