Read more about the article Santa Clarita firefighters gear up for World Police and Fire Games
A cyclist pushes up Lake Hughes Road en route to the finish line at Lake Hills Community Church on Monday, August 7, 2017 for the hillclimb cycling event for the 2017 World Police and Fire Games. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Santa Clarita firefighters gear up for World Police and Fire Games

Several Santa Clarita locals are trading in their firefighting helmets for bicycle helmets this week. As the World Police and Fire Games have made their way to Los Angeles County,…

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Read more about the article CalArts awarded more than $100,000 from Hollywood Foreign Press Association
Signal file photo California Institute of the Arts.

CalArts awarded more than $100,000 from Hollywood Foreign Press Association

California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) was among dozens of nonprofit entertainment organizations, foundations and scholarship organizations who received more than $2.8 million from the the Hollywood Foreign Press Association…

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Read more about the article Sierra Vista pays tribute to its campus heroes
Teachers in superhero capes add sticky notes with discussion topics on them to a "parking lot" during a professional development day with a superhero theme on Monday, August 7, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Sierra Vista pays tribute to its campus heroes

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s dozens of Sierra Vista Junior High School teachers dressed as Superman! Draped in capes of Superman and Batman, teachers and staff members from…

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Read more about the article Tick Canyon fire extinguished in three minutes
A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Tick Canyon fire extinguished in three minutes

A small brush fire that broke out inside Tick Canyon on the extreme east side of the Santa Clarita Valley was quickly extinguished by firefighters Monday morning. Firefighters extinguished the…

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Read more about the article 2017 World Police and Fire Games get off to a racing start
Bicyclists race past the finish line at the 2017 World Police and Fire Games in Valencia on Sunday, August 6, 2017. Christian Monterrosa/ The Signal

2017 World Police and Fire Games get off to a racing start

The 2017 World Police and Fire Games (WPFG)  kicked off on Sunday inviting police and fire departments from all over the world to Santa Clarita. The closed circuit race, or…

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Read more about the article Hart Park showcases Santa Clarita’s western history to a new generation
The Edison House, one of the Santa Clarita Questers' prized restorations, stands in Hart Park. Ryan Painter/For The Signal.

Hart Park showcases Santa Clarita’s western history to a new generation

Evan Decker of the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society hears a common refrain from local residents—that Santa Clarita doesn't have its own history. Hart Park in Newhall, however, reveals something…

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Read more about the article Two-story house catches fire in Castaic
Firefighters respond to a house fire in Castaic on Sunday, August 6, 2017. Christian Monterrosa/ The Signal

Two-story house catches fire in Castaic

A two-story house caught fire Sunday afternoon in Castaic and the blaze was fortunately contained to the attic, according to L.A. County Fire officials. Fire officials are unable to say…

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Read more about the article A dance for the ageless
Shirley Farrant and Darrell Beck smile for the camera in the midst of a round dance session held by the Sierra Hillbillies Square and Round Dance Club at the SCV Senior Center in Newhall on Sunday. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

A dance for the ageless

Every month, the Sierra Hillbillies Square and Round Dance Club holds a session at the SCV Senior Center. This Sunday was a little different—participants were encouraged to dress up in…

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Read more about the article Savor takes over Central Park on Saturday
Michael Caroff, lead guitarist of Savor, a Santana tribute band, performs in Central Park on Saturday, August 5, 2017. Christian Monterrosa/ The Signal

Savor takes over Central Park on Saturday

Central Park was again the place to be on Saturday night as Savor, a Santana tribute band, rocked the stage. Locals sat on their lawn chairs and blankets, with food…

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Read more about the article Two early morning fires reported in SCV; one in Embassy Suites
A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Two early morning fires reported in SCV; one in Embassy Suites

L.A. County Fire responded to two blazes early Sunday morning in the Santa Clarita Valley. One was reported at the Embassy Suites in Valencia and was put out by a…

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Read more about the article Unhealthy air quality expected in SCV
Gary Muller charges his electric BMW i3 at Whole Foods Market on Valencia Blvd. on Monday, Aug. 8, 2016. Electric cars are a good option for reducing ozone emissions and helping to clean up the environment. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Unhealthy air quality expected in SCV

LOS ANGELES – According to the South Coast Air Quality Management District, air quality will be unhealthy for sensitive individuals in East San Gabriel Valley, Santa Clarita Valley and Pomona…

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Read more about the article Music wafts through the air in Towsley Canyon
The lead singer of Blue Devils performs at BluesFEST, which was part of the LA SummerFEST, at Ed Davis Park in Towsley Canyon in Santa Clarita on Saturday. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Music wafts through the air in Towsley Canyon

Residents of SCV lined up in Towsley Canyon in search of one thing: their groove. Dozens of people danced to the five different blues bands that performed in honor of…

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Read more about the article Acosta discusses local issues at community chats
Assemblyman Dante Acosta held a "Community Chat" at It's A Grind coffee shop in Castaic on Saturday, August 5, 2017 Christian Monterrosa/ The Signal

Acosta discusses local issues at community chats

Assemblyman Dante Acosta hosted two “Community Chats” on Saturday in Castaic and Agua Dulce. Acosta, who is up for reelection in 2018, tackled issues across the entire political spectrum. Topics…

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Read more about the article Discussion on cannabis regulation held in Castaic
Cheri Thomas, senior manager with the Office of Cannabis Management in L.A. County, holds a listening session on cannabis regulation at the Castaic Sports Complex on Saturday. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Discussion on cannabis regulation held in Castaic

A public listening session on cannabis regulation in L.A. County was held at The Castaic Sports Complex on Saturday. Residents of SCV had the opportunity to give input on a…

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