Read more about the article CUSD Board Members, Superintendent earn CSBA Masters in Governance certificate
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CUSD Board Members, Superintendent earn CSBA Masters in Governance certificate

Castaic Union School District Governing Board members Stacy Dobbs and Fred Malcomb and Superintendent Steve Doyle recently completed the California School Boards Association (CSBA) Masters in Governance program. The district…

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Read more about the article Early morning solo crash injures one
The solo vehicle crash injured one and occurred at 5:09 a.m. on the southbound 5 freeway just south of Hasley Canyon Road. Rick McClure/For The Signal

Early morning solo crash injures one

One person was transported to a local area hospital following an early morning crash along the southbound 5 freeway Tuesday. The incident occurred at 5:09 a.m. when a vehicle ran…

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Read more about the article Valencia grad Hiura picked by Brewers at No. 9
Valencia grad Keston Hiura was picked by the Milwaukee Brewers with the No. 9 pick in the first round of last week's MLB Draft. Courtesy UC Irvine Athletics

Valencia grad Hiura picked by Brewers at No. 9

Valencia High baseball coach Mike Killinger remembers Keston Hiura as an even-tempered player, never too high or too low. Maybe that’s why Hiura initially remained seated as a roomful of…

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Read more about the article Sally White: Yes, government regulations are inevitable
Editorial cartoon by Rob Rogers, that appeared in last Wednesday's Signal.

Sally White: Yes, government regulations are inevitable

The splendid political cartoon “Government regulations are inevitable …” displayed in last Wednesday’s Signal says in two very simple drawings what 97 percent of environmental scientists worldwide have been teaching,…

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Read more about the article Acton paintball operation shot down by planners
A cadet, armed with a paintball gun, crouches in a field near Paintball USA in Santa Clarita during a military simulation operation on a Saturday. Samie Gebers/The Signal

Acton paintball operation shot down by planners

A husband and wife who own Paintball USA, and who have been wrangling with county planners these past two years to meet their demands, don’t need an exploding paintball to…

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Read more about the article Lone male robs Newhall bank, walks away
Deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station descend on Wells Fargo bank branch on Lyons Avenue at Wiley Canyon Road Monday. photo by Jim Holt, The Signal

Lone male robs Newhall bank, walks away

A brazen daylight bank robbery in Newhall Monday afternoon saw the robber escape with an undisclosed amount of money, having warned a teller he had a gun although no gun…

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Read more about the article Local couple celebrates 75 years of marriage
Anne and John Whitman are celebrating their 75th wedding anniversary. Here, they sit in their grandson's Saugus home, with photos of some of their great-grandchildren behind them. Anne is 95, and John is 102. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Local couple celebrates 75 years of marriage

John and Anne met on Halloween night in 1941. The two attended the same party in Manhattan, where Anne went with her cousins and John accompanied another woman. “They were…

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Read more about the article Stevenson Ranch resident Greene goes No. 2 to the Reds
Stevenson Ranch resident and former Notre Dame of Sherman Oaks pitcher Hunter Greene throws a pitch during a baseball game in April. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Stevenson Ranch resident Greene goes No. 2 to the Reds

Weeks before Monday’s MLB First-Year Player Draft, in the middle of another interview, shortly after another question, Hunter Greene received a call. Go ahead and answer it, Russell Greene encouraged…

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Read more about the article Saugus District announces administrator changes
Saugus Union School District office. Dan Watson/The Signal

Saugus District announces administrator changes

News release issued by the Saugus Union School District. Saugus Union School District announced its administrator line-up for the 2017/18 academic year Monday. Two of the district’s principals – Dianne…

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Read more about the article Pinetree Community School celebrates Greek Week Olympics
Jameela Horton, 12, throws the discus at Pinetree Elementary's Greek Week Olympics on Monday, June 12, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Pinetree Community School celebrates Greek Week Olympics

Sixth grade students at Pinetree Community School tested their athletic abilities and skills at the school’s annual Greek Week Olympics Monday. “All of these kids have watched us do it…

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Read more about the article Newhall Board to fill vacancies on Citizens Oversight Committee
The Newhall School District Office. Dan Watson/The Signal

Newhall Board to fill vacancies on Citizens Oversight Committee

Three community members are expected to take on new positions on the Newhall School District’s Measure E Citizens Oversight Committee Tuesday. Governing Board members are planning on appointing Sara Carlson,…

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Read more about the article Local group reflects in support of LGBTQ+ community
Panelists discuss various issues relating to the struggles of youth and the LGBTQ community at the Celebration of Pride event at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Newhall. Samie Gebers/The Signal

Local group reflects in support of LGBTQ+ community

Scotty Donohue, who is now happily married to his husband, relived his experience and struggles as a youth on Saturday. “It’s tough to challenge the world and face something that…

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Read more about the article Animal shelter pairs seniors with warm, fuzzy friends
Beverly Reiche, right, watches as Chloe La Prairie picks up one of the Chihuahuas available for adoption at Oakmont of Santa Clarita on Saturday. Samie Gebers/The Signal

Animal shelter pairs seniors with warm, fuzzy friends

Residents at Oakmont Senior Living received a furry surprise when Shelter Hope Pet Shop brought five chihuahua’s over for an adoption event. Bonnie and Clyde, Tinkerbell and puppies Criss and…

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