Read more about the article Minor league report Pt. 2: Hunter Greene triples in first pro game
Stevenson Ranch product and Billings Mustang Hunter Greene, right, hit a two-run triple in his first professional baseball game. Dean Hendrickson/Billings Mustangs

Minor league report Pt. 2: Hunter Greene triples in first pro game

Hunter Greene multitasked as he rounded the bases at Dehler Park in Billings, Montana, on Tuesday. He heard the crowd explode. He sensed the surprise of his teammates at the…

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Read more about the article COC women’s volleyball returns core players and a will to win
College of the Canyons’ Sam Nua, left, celebrates teammate Emily Burns’ successful block during a game against Pierce College at COC last season. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

COC women’s volleyball returns core players and a will to win

A strong core of returners is coming back for the College of the Canyons women’s volleyball team this year, right down to the coach. Clay Timmons is back for his…

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Read more about the article Former ATF special agent, SCV resident to compete in Police and Fire Games
Crossfit athlete John Torres is a retired Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms agent, and is preparing to compete on Sunday and Monday in the crossfit section of the World Police and Fire Games. Here he trains on a rowing machine in preparation for the calorie row portion of the competition at Afterburn Fitness in Valencia on Friday, August 11, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Former ATF special agent, SCV resident to compete in Police and Fire Games

Though the World Police and Fire Games CrossFit competition does not kick off until Sunday, John Torres has been gearing up for it since 2012. The retired Bureau of Alcohol,…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Newhall woman arrested for murder in July shooting
A sheriff’s deputy examines the contents of a backpack on the trunk of a radio car near the scene of a fatal shooting in Canyon Country on July 11, 2017. Austin Dave/The Signal.

UPDATE: Newhall woman arrested for murder in July shooting

  Homicide detectives arrested a Newhall woman Thursday on suspicion of murder in last month’s shooting death of Ivan Solis. Shortly before 11:45 a.m. Thursday, detectives with the Los Angeles…

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Read more about the article MannKind Corp. moving HQ to Westlake Village
MannKind Corp., maker of Afrezza inhalable insulin, is moving its headquarters from Rye Canyon Road in Valencia to smaller space on Russell Ranch Road in Westlake Village, seen here. Courtesy photo.

MannKind Corp. moving HQ to Westlake Village

After 16 years in Santa Clarita, MannKind Corp. is moving its corporate headquarters to Westlake Village. The bioscience company markets Afrezza, a fast-acting inhalable form of insulin. The U.S. Food…

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Read more about the article Local Democrat groups hesitate to endorse congressional candidates
Protesters march to the corner of Centre Pointe Parkway and Golden Valley Road on Monday, May 8, 2017 to voice their concerns over Congressman Steve Knight's vote in favor of the American Health Care Act, which passed the House of Representatives last week. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Local Democrat groups hesitate to endorse congressional candidates

While local Democrats are having continuous conversations about the 2018 congressional election, many groups are being cautious about selecting a candidate to endorse. In fact, none of the major Santa…

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Read more about the article Barger supports St. Francis Dam Memorial bill
Dan Watson Rusted pipes protrude from the crumbling concrete of the west abutment at the top of the St. Francis Dam site. 030615

Barger supports St. Francis Dam Memorial bill

The Congressional bill that would establish the site of the St. Francis Dam Disaster as a memorial has garnered the support of District Supervisor Kathryn Barger. Under the bill, which…

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Read more about the article COC women’s soccer prepping for a long, successful season
Saugus grad and College of the Canyons sophomore Hailey Phipps earned WSC, East Player of the Year last season. Courtesy of Jesse Munoz/COC Sports Information

COC women’s soccer prepping for a long, successful season

The College of the Canyons women’s soccer team already has playoffs on the brain. After finishing last season 12-4-4 overall and winning the program’s sixth straight conference title, the Cougars…

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Read more about the article World Police & Fire Games competitor suffers heart attack, rushed to hospital
A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

World Police & Fire Games competitor suffers heart attack, rushed to hospital

A competitor in the World Police and Fire Games was rushed to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Friday morning after apparently suffering a heart attack during a mountain bike challenge. The…

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Read more about the article 2017 Football Camp Series: Canyon High
Canyon's Brandon Wilson carries the ball past the defense during practice this fall. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

2017 Football Camp Series: Canyon High

Canyon High football’s Brandon Wilson and Roland Hardson have a contest. It’s a competition for who can get the most picks this season. While the prize is still undecided (“It’s…

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Read more about the article Minor league report Pt. 1: Brian Mundell fine-tunes approach
Valencia High baseball alum Brian Mundell is Mundell is hitting .307 with three home runs and 13 RBIs with the Double-A Hartford Yard Goats. Courtesy of Hartford Yard Goats

Minor league report Pt. 1: Brian Mundell fine-tunes approach

Bad question: While hitting a modern minor-league record 59 doubles in Low-A ball last year, did Valencia High graduate Brian Mundell ever tire of watching the ball hurtle into the…

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