Read more about the article Defense drives Hart football win over Ventura
Hart players Trevor Laibl (21) and Jacob Jaramillo (51) tackle Ventura player Cannon Reid (14), causing him to fumble the football at Canyon High School on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Defense drives Hart football win over Ventura

Holding onto a 26-0 lead with less than five minutes in the game, Ventura football’s offense lined up at the two-yard line with Hart’s defense opposite. The Indians pushed the…

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Read more about the article Valencia football falls by two points to Calabasas
Valencia running back Moises Haynes takes off with the ball against Calabasas at Calabasas on Thursday. Dan Watson/For The Signal

Valencia football falls by two points to Calabasas

Haymaker after haymaker, body blow after body blow, it seemed there wasn't a punch Valencia couldn't take Thursday night at Calabasas. Despite an eight-touchdown, 544-yard performance from Coyotes quarterback Jaden…

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Read more about the article West Ranch Grad part of ‘highest achieving’ USC freshman class
Jorge Campos Franco, a West Ranch High School graduate, is now a Trustee Scholar studying human biology at University of Southern California (USC). Courtesy of USC

West Ranch Grad part of ‘highest achieving’ USC freshman class

Jorge Campos Franco is one of 3,559 students who make up the most diverse and highest achieving class in University of Southern California’s (USC) history. The class of 2021 includes…

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Read more about the article Old Glory stops in SCV during coast to coast relay
Team Red White and Blue athletic director Jaclyn Pieper leads a group of relay participants into the Westfield Valencia Town Center on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017. Michelle Logan/For The Signal

Old Glory stops in SCV during coast to coast relay

Racing coast to coast in the country they fought to serve, a group of veterans and their supporters came through Santa Clarita with the American flag in hand on Thursday…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Suspicious package now being studied
Parking lot at Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station roped off Thursday for suspicious package delivered to station. photo by Austin Dave, The Signal.

UPDATE: Suspicious package now being studied

  Specially-trained bomb experts called to the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station for a suspicious package scooped up the package, took it away and are now studying that package to…

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Read more about the article Long-time Castaic Area Town Council member John Kunak dies of apparent heart attack
John Kunak with his daughter Kelley.

Long-time Castaic Area Town Council member John Kunak dies of apparent heart attack

Long-standing member of the Castaic Area Town Council John Kunak was found dead Thursday inside his Castaic home, according to first responders dispatched to his home. At least three emergency…

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Read more about the article Sheriff’s Department shares life lessons with third grade students
Third grade students interact with a classmate dressed in tactical police gear at Sulphur Springs Community School during a demonstration on Sept. 28, 2017. Austin Dave/The Signal

Sheriff’s Department shares life lessons with third grade students

Students at Sulphur Springs Community School learned the importance of following the rules and acting responsible, considerate and respectful following a visit from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Thursday.…

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Read more about the article Saugus District seeks applicant for Measure EE Citizens’ Oversight Committee
Saugus Union School District office. Dan Watson/The Signal

Saugus District seeks applicant for Measure EE Citizens’ Oversight Committee

The Saugus Union School District announced Thursday that it is seeking applications to fill one position on its Measure EE Citizens' Oversight Committee. Measure EE is a $148 million dollar…

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Read more about the article Seniors transport to Wonderland at Mad Hatter’s tea
Tap dancers wear Alice in Wonderland-themed attire at the Senior Center's Mad Hatter's tea party on Sept. 28, 2017. Gina Ender/The Signal.

Seniors transport to Wonderland at Mad Hatter’s tea

The Senior Center was transformed into Wonderland on Thursday and all the seniors were invited to The Mad Hatter’s tea party. Attendees, many of whom chose to wear their wildest…

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Read more about the article Charles the therapy dog helps SCCS students read
Charles, licensed reading therapy dog, brings comfort to students at Santa Clarita Christian School. Courtesy of SCCS

Charles the therapy dog helps SCCS students read

One four-legged friend is offering more than just companionship and sloppy kisses to students at Santa Clarita Christian School (SCCS). With his calm demeanor and nurturing disposition, Charles, a licensed…

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Read more about the article Hart looking to shore up D in preseason finale against Ventura
Hart's DaVon Jones (22) intercepts the pass on Saugus' first play of the game against Saugus defender Daniel Gilmartin (17). Dan Watson/The Signal

Hart looking to shore up D in preseason finale against Ventura

For Hart football, the last game of preleague is the last chance to make a good impression before Foothill League play begins. The Indians (2-2 overall) have struggled thus far,…

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Read more about the article Valencia and Calabasas to meet in battle of Division 2 powers
FILE ART: Valencia's Moises Haynes (43) is the last man standing as he heads for the end zone during a football game against Chaparral of Scottsdale, Ariz. on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Valencia and Calabasas to meet in battle of Division 2 powers

While not entirely unique, Valencia and coach Larry Muir have a simple way of dealing with games like Thursday, when the Vikings hit the road to play unbeaten Calabasas to…

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