Read more about the article Saugus District welcomes staff with convocation
Steve Ventura, a former educator and administrator, presents a keynote address to the Saugus Union School District at its staff convocation on Monday, Aug. 7, 2017. Courtesy of Lee Morrell

Saugus District welcomes staff with convocation

The Saugus Union School (SUSD) district kicked off its academic year with a Welcome Back Convocation at Real Life Church Monday. Monday’s convocation was a chance for the district’s more…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita Swap Meet holds annual school supply drive for Boys & Girls Club
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Santa Clarita Swap Meet holds annual school supply drive for Boys & Girls Club

As local students head back to school, The Santa Clarita Swap Meet wants to help fill students’ backpacks with everything they need. The swap meet is hosting their third annual…

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Read more about the article Castaic District preps for school year with active shooter training
Sergeant Mike Harding talks to Castaic Union School District teachers about how to survive an active shooter situation on Tuesday, August 8, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Castaic District preps for school year with active shooter training

In the Castaic Union School District, this year’s focus is on hope for the district’s students, teachers, staff and administrators. The unifying message to “Make Hope Happen CUSD” was shared…

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Read more about the article Arrests made in stepped up parole and probation sweeps
State parole agents focus their efforts on an area of Canyon Country near Sierra Vista Junior High on Aug. 3, 2017. Emily Giordano/For The Signal

Arrests made in stepped up parole and probation sweeps

If you’re living in the Santa Clarita Valley with a recent criminal past, then don’t be surprised if you get a visit from any number of law enforcement agencies stepping…

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Read more about the article Southern Californians lend a hand at Police and Fire Games
Athletes from around the world compete in the Toughest Competitor Alive competition of the World Police and Fire Games at College of the Canyons on Tuesday, August 8, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Southern Californians lend a hand at Police and Fire Games

Volunteers from all over Southern California are taking part in the World Police and Fire Games this week to show their support for competitors. For the Toughest Competitor Alive event…

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Read more about the article Girl airlifted to trauma center from Valencia park
Crews from the Los Angeles County Fire Department and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Air Rescue 5 team work to transport a child by helicopter to a trauma center. Austin Dave/The Signal

Girl airlifted to trauma center from Valencia park

A young girl was airlifted to safety from a Valencia park Tuesday afternoon after emergency response officials received a call that she required urgent medical attention. Paramedics with the Los…

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Sulphur Springs Board to provide updates on instruction, budget

The Sulphur Springs Union School District Governing Board are expected to discuss changes to the district’s budget, additional district grants and last year’s instructional services during its meeting Wednesday. Following…

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Read more about the article Hart Board to discuss district construction efforts
The William S. Hart Union High School District. Dan Watson/The Signal

Hart Board to discuss district construction efforts

The William S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board is expected to discuss facility updates at Valencia High School, Canyon High School and Golden Valley High School during its…

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Read more about the article USC football expects the expectations
USC quarterback Sam Darnold talks to the press during the second day of the Pac-12 football media days at the Ray Dolby Ballroom in Hollywood last month. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

USC football expects the expectations

HOLLYWOOD – As reporters shuffled toward the stage inside the Ray Dolby Ballroom in Hollywood last month, positioning themselves to pepper USC football coach Clay Helton with questions, Helton put…

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