Read more about the article Valencia volleyball sweeps Golden Valley, captures share of Foothill League crown
The Valencia volleyball team celebrates after winning a point during a home match against Golden Valley on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Valencia volleyball sweeps Golden Valley, captures share of Foothill League crown

Throughout this season, Valencia volleyball shuffled its lineup, brought up a player from JV and learned to play as a team that has a mix of under- and upperclassmen. Despite…

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Read more about the article Council approves new Civic Art Policy
The Birds of Valencia is a public art piece at Bridgeport Marketplace that can bring nostalgia for the beach. Weather officials expect SCV to heat up in the coming days. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Council approves new Civic Art Policy

Locals will soon be seeing more art around Santa Clarita. With unanimous support, the city council approved a Civic Art Policy, which will take one percent of city funds from…

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Read more about the article Castaic stabbing victim ID’d as Inglewood man, 31
Deputies arrive at Ridge Route Road where the body of 31-year-old Tron Mayo was found. Austin Dave/The Signal

Castaic stabbing victim ID’d as Inglewood man, 31

The man found murdered in Castaic Monday afternoon has been identified as a 31-year-old resident of Inglewood. Investigators with the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner identified the man…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Brush fire burns 3 acres at Castaic Lake
FILE PHOTO: Super scooper Quebec 2 smothers the brush fire off Lake Hughes Road and Ridge Route Road in Castiac with thousands of gallons of water on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017. Ryan Painter/The Signal.

UPDATE: Brush fire burns 3 acres at Castaic Lake

A brush fire at Castaic lake burned about three acres Tuesday after provoking a swift response from firefighters already on alert due to red flag warnings about heightened fire conditions.…

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Read more about the article Fewer homes are sold as prices increase in September
Looking over Stevenson Ranch and beyond from Richard Rioux Park in July 2017. Photo by Trish Galloway

Fewer homes are sold as prices increase in September

Santa Clarita home costs were on the rise in September, leading to less houses being sold, according to the Southland Regional Association of Realtors. “Sellers would be wise to understand…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Detectives hope sketch of alleged kidnapper IDs suspect
A composite sketch of a kidnapping suspect released by the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017. Courtesy of SCV Sheriff

UPDATE: Detectives hope sketch of alleged kidnapper IDs suspect

Local sheriff’s detectives looking for the man who tried to kidnap a 12-year-old girl at a soccer practice in Bridgeport earlier this month released a sketch of the suspect Tuesday…

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Trophy Automotive Dealer Group Buys Mercedes-Benz of Valencia, 3 others

Trophy Automotive Dealer Group, a multi-brand automotive dealer, has increased its footprint across Los Angeles through the acquisition of Mercedes-Benz of Valencia and three other dealerships. Trophy’s previous portfolio included…

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Read more about the article Local Paralympian shares lessons of resilience with students
Paralympic silver medalist Mike Shea empowers students to make the best of their situations during an assembly at Castaic Middle School on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017. Ryan Painter/The Signal

Local Paralympian shares lessons of resilience with students

Castaic-native Mike Shea is a Paralympic snowboarder who is a three-time World Champion medalist and X-Games competitor.  In 2014, he competed in the Sochi Paralympic Winter Games where he won…

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Read more about the article Democrats host Congressional candidate forum
Moderator Hilary Schardein and candidates Katie Hill, Bryan Caforio, Diedra Greenaway and Jess Phoenix smile before WIN to Lead's forum on Oct. 23, 2017. Gina Ender/ The Signal

Democrats host Congressional candidate forum

Four Democrats took the stage Monday night at Women’s Initiative Network’s (WIN to Lead) candidate forum with almost 150 attendees, allowing local liberals to hear from the Congressional candidates how…

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Read more about the article COC Board, students to sign resolution supporting Dreamers
FILE PHOTO: College of the Canyons students hold signs supporting the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals as they listen to speakers at a rally for the policy in th Honor Grove on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

COC Board, students to sign resolution supporting Dreamers

College of the Canyons (COC) is expected to pass another resolution reaffirming its support of students protected by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and its desire to…

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Scott Svonkin: California’s ballooning black market must be halted

In the wake of Donald Trump’s ongoing attacks on America’s undocumented community, the underground economy within California is growing exponentially, resulting in the further exploitation of California’s work force and…

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Read more about the article Hart Board to review district’s English Learner progress
The William S. Hart Union High School District. Dan Watson/The Signal

Hart Board to review district’s English Learner progress

Data on the English Learners currently enrolled in the William S. Hart Union High School District, as well as information on specific lessons taught to these students, is expected to…

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Read more about the article Attention to detail has Valencia prepped for share of league title
Valencia's Jess Throckmorton (18) hits the volleyball during a game against Hart at Valencia High School on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Attention to detail has Valencia prepped for share of league title

After every match, each Valencia volleyball player types up an email to coach Ray Sanchez. The message addresses a handful of topics decided on in advance by the coaching staff.…

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Read more about the article Sulphur Springs Board to conduct regular meeting
Sulphur Springs Union School District administrative offices. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Sulphur Springs Board to conduct regular meeting

On Wednesday, the Sulphur Springs Union School District Governing Board is expected to conduct a regular meeting at its administrative center. During the meeting, Governing Board members are expected to…

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