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Read more about the article Environmental groups take legal action against Chiquita Canyon Landfill
Former fifth district county supervisor candidate Darrell Park, bottom left, holds up an agreement that he described as one signed 20 years ago regarding the Chiquita Canyon landfill during a press conference and protest at Santa Clarita City Hall on Monday, April 24, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Environmental groups take legal action against Chiquita Canyon Landfill

Three Santa Clarita environmental groups have filed litigation regarding Los Angeles County’s approval of the Chiquita Canyon Landfill expansion. Val Verde Community Association, Citizens for Chiquita Canyon Landfill Compliance and…

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Read more about the article High heat drives locals indoors
Dan Murphy colors Pokemon pictures with his granddaughter Avery Smith at the Newhall library on Wednesday, August 30, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

High heat drives locals indoors

With temperatures well above 100 degrees in Santa Clarita every day this week, locals are looking for places to cool off with their friends and families. The SCV Senior Center…

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Read more about the article Deputies cite 45 motorists during bike, pedestrian operation
A pedestrian walks across Soledad Canyon Road at Sierra Highway on Wednesday, August 30, 2017. Courtesy of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station Facebook page.

Deputies cite 45 motorists during bike, pedestrian operation

The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station gave out citations to 45 motorists for various Vehicle Code violations during its Bike and Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Operation Wednesday. Deputies involved with the…

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Read more about the article Valencia’s Wright ready for spotlight
Valencia's Mykael Wright made a big impact on both sides of the ball for the Vikings last season. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Valencia’s Wright ready for spotlight

Editor’s note: This story originally ran in the 2017 SCV High School Football Preview, published by The Signal on Aug. 25, 2017.  Valencia High receiver and corner Mykael Wright appreciates…

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California delays release of test scores due to student data error

The California Department of Education is delaying the public release of the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) results due to an error with special education students’ scores.…

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Read more about the article Community remembers 34-year-old for Boys & Girls Club involvement
Signal file photo. Rosanna Reyes Randle (front right) served as the Keystone Club president at the Boys & Girls Club. Courtesy of Shina Daniel.

Community remembers 34-year-old for Boys & Girls Club involvement

Even on her toughest days, Rosanna Reyes Randle was always happy and self-sufficient. The Santa Clarita resident, who died at age 34 on Aug. 22 from surgery complications, is remembered…

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Read more about the article Local food service agency participates in Child and Adult Care Food Program
FILE PHOTO: Old Orchard Elementary School fourth graders work together to mix a salad in a giant mixing bowl at the Kids' Cooking Campaign at the Santa Clarita valley School Food Services Agency on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017. Katharine Lotze/Signal

Local food service agency participates in Child and Adult Care Food Program

For the current school year, four locations served by the Santa Clarita Valley School Food Services Agency (SCVSFSA) will participate in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care…

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Read more about the article GV, Hart remember valuable school members at football games
A photo of Golden Valley High School cheer coach Edward Santos left at a memorial outside the school's gym on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

GV, Hart remember valuable school members at football games

Golden Valley’s colors may be black and gold, but it was red that filled the student section during last Friday’s football game against Highland of Palmdale. Red was late GV…

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Read more about the article Hart High School unveils Wall of Honor to community
Hart High School alumni whose names are featured on the school's new Wall of Honor look for their names and take photos of a plaque follwing uring a ceremony to unveil the wall on Tuesday, August 29, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Hart High School unveils Wall of Honor to community

A new mural now sits on the Hart High School campus that honors 134 graduates who served or gave their lives in service to the country as members of the…

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