Read more about the article Prep Football Notebook: Cardinals soaring; Grizzlies tough in loss
The Santa Clarita Christian quarterback Blake Kirshner prepares to pass against St. Bernard at Canyon High School on Saturday. Dan Watson / For The Signal

Prep Football Notebook: Cardinals soaring; Grizzlies tough in loss

The CIF-Southern Section football rankings seem pretty comfortable in the order they’re in, and have been in, as teams are gearing up for league play. The lone newcomer to the…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Homicide detectives arrest one in strangulation death
Crime scene tape marks the perimeter of a murder investigation in Valencia on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017. Austin Dave/The Signal

UPDATE: Homicide detectives arrest one in strangulation death

Homicide detectives investigating the strangulation death of a man whose body was found in a home near Valencia Glen Park Sunday afternoon arrested a 21-year-old man early Monday. Christian Ortiz…

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Read more about the article Castaic Elementary begins weekly Chinese language classes
Chinese language teacher Tiara Li leads Claudia DiMonte’s fifth grade class in learning basic words in the Chinese language at Castaic Elementary School on Monday, September 25, 2017. Christina Cox/The Signal

Castaic Elementary begins weekly Chinese language classes

Students at Castaic Elementary School may soon greet each other with “Ni Hao” instead of “Hello,” thanks to new Chinese language classes at the elementary school. “It is our goal…

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Read more about the article Bridge to Home to host annual Soup for the Soul fundraiser
Attendees gather at Soup for the Soul, a fundraiser held by Bridge to Home at Savia: a Community Partnership in Newhall on Saturday. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Bridge to Home to host annual Soup for the Soul fundraiser

Those with a heart for the homeless in Santa Clarita are invited to Bridge to Home’s annual Soup for the Soul event. The yearly fundraiser goes straight to the services…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Newhall Ranch a go after developer and environmentalists reach settlement
Proposed site of Newhall Ranch development, looking southeast state Route 126 in Castaic. Dan Watson/The Signal.

UPDATE: Newhall Ranch a go after developer and environmentalists reach settlement

  Newhall Ranch developer, FivePoint, and environmentalists who for years have been trying to stop the project have reached an historic agreement which paves the way for 21,000 homes to…

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Read more about the article Clothed in Dignity event treats locals in need to free shopping spree
SCV Urge President Macy Thompson stands in the middle of the Clothed in Dignity pop up shop on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2017. Courtesy of Macy Thompson.

Clothed in Dignity event treats locals in need to free shopping spree

Homeless and low-income individuals in Santa Clarita were treated to a personalized shopping experience on Sunday, where each guest was given well-fitting, like-new clothes at no cost. Hosted by SCV…

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Read more about the article Suzi Kades completes mural for Castaic Elementary School
Castaic Elementary School students pose in front of mural created by artist-in-residence Suzi Kades that was unveiled to the school on Monday, Sept. 25, 2017. Christina Cox/The Signal

Suzi Kades completes mural for Castaic Elementary School

After a week of hard work in the backstage area of Castaic Elementary School’s multipurpose room, artist-in-residence Suzi Kades unveiled her original mural to students Monday. “It’s been wonderful,” Kades…

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Read more about the article Abandoned burning vehicle sparks early morning brush fire
A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Abandoned burning vehicle sparks early morning brush fire

  An abandoned vehicle found burning on Bouquet Canyon Road shortly after midnight Sunday sparked a brush fire and a three-hour firefighting effort to put it out. Firefighters with the…

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