Read more about the article Upbeat Hart softball ready for Rams’ challenge
Hart's Abby Sweet (26) watches the play from her position at third base during a softball game against Royal - Simi Valley on Tuesday, May 16, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Upbeat Hart softball ready for Rams’ challenge

As Morgan Jones dutifully shuffled out of Hart High’s dugout and over to a cell phone hooked up to the PA system at Newhall Park on Tuesday, someone in the…

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Read more about the article West Ranch softball grad earns lifelong title in first season at Arizona
Freshman Jessie Harper (19) during Arizona's 4-2 win over Texas at Rita Hillenbrand Memorial Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on March 5, 2017. Courtesy Arizona Athletics

West Ranch softball grad earns lifelong title in first season at Arizona

The title always caught Jessie Harper’s attention. She’d hear it at banquets or on TV, always tied to some former softball star. Now she’ll hear it the rest of her…

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Read more about the article SCV athletes face tough first day of CIF state meet
Canyon High's Gabby Sanchez competes in the girls discus event at the CIF state prelims at Buchanan High of Clovis on Friday. Courtesy John Lozano

SCV athletes face tough first day of CIF state meet

Trinity Classical Academy runner Solomon Strader has been cool as a post-race water in every competition this season. The CIF state track and field prelims at Buchanan High of Clovis,…

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Read more about the article David Lutness: History and the water bill
Proposed districts if the consolidation of Castaic Lake Water Agency and the Newhall County Water District are finalized via legislation.

David Lutness: History and the water bill

Will Senate Bill 634, proposing a merge of Santa Clarita Valley water districts into one “super water district,” really do what is promised – streamline the process and save money?…

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Read more about the article Rep. Chu speaks on Federal issues, garners support from local Democrats
Rep Judy Chu (D-Pasadena) talks about Federal issues at CA25 United for Progress' event.

Rep. Chu speaks on Federal issues, garners support from local Democrats

The room was mostly filled with locals donning pink Planned Parenthood buttons and holding up green “agree” signs more often than not. Following suit of several other “adopt a district”…

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Read more about the article Senator Henry Stern wants water bill transparency
Proposed districts if the consolidation of Castaic Lake Water Agency and the Newhall County Water District are finalized via legislation.

Senator Henry Stern wants water bill transparency

Senator Henry Stern who has twice abstained from voting on the Senate bill which calls for the creation of a brand new water district in the Santa Clarita Valley, wants…

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Read more about the article Assault suspect was on probation for theft of Paul Walker car part when arrested
Fire fighters spray water on the wreckage of a Porsche sports car that crashed into a light pole on Hercules Street near Kelly Johnson Parkway in Valencia in 2013. Dan Watson/Signal

Assault suspect was on probation for theft of Paul Walker car part when arrested

  A man named in a 16-count felony complaint for allegedly assaulting five people on the weekend, making criminal threats and discharging a semi-automatic firearm, was on probation at the…

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Read more about the article Hart Board president’s comments spark social media criticism
The William S. Hart Union High School District. Dan Watson/The Signal

Hart Board president’s comments spark social media criticism

A post by a William S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board member in an online social media group generated negative backlash from community members Friday. Joe Messina, president…

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Read more about the article Construction on McBean Parkway pedestrian bridge to begin June 9
The McBean Parkway bridge will be replaced with a new steel bridge similar to this one. Courtesy of the City of Santa Clarita.

Construction on McBean Parkway pedestrian bridge to begin June 9

If you have ever wished for the McBean Parkway pedestrian bridge to be reconstructed out of steel, your wish is coming true. The City of Santa Clarita will begin construction…

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Read more about the article Crisis Text Line service comes to Santa Clarita
The Crisis Text Line is a free, 24/7 text message service that links texters with trained Crisis Counselors. Facebook photo

Crisis Text Line service comes to Santa Clarita

Each year, 65 million Americans suffer from some kind of mental illness.  From depression and anxiety to eating disorders and suicidal thoughts, individuals need support when they are faced with…

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Read more about the article City and community to celebrate 240 acres of Newhall Pass open space
Dan Watson Cousins Katelynn Baskin and Morgan Barton of Castaic hike on the Canyon View Loop trail at Towsley Canyon in Newhall on Saturday. 062715

City and community to celebrate 240 acres of Newhall Pass open space

Santa Clarita hikers, wildlife lovers and open space enthusiasts will have 240 more acres to enjoy as of June 15. The city has partnered with The Trust for Public Land…

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