Valencia duo defeated in CIF-SS girls tennis individual championships

Valencia’s Amanda Tabanera and Carlotta Nonnis-Marzano saw their historic postseason run come to an end Thursday at the Seal Beach Tennis Center, losing to Oaks Christian’s Emily Ackerman and Chloe…

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SCCS girls basketball cruises to victory over SCVi in season opener

Santa Clarita Christian School girls basketball coach Dennis Schwesinger has grown accustomed to having just a handful of practices before the team’s season opener. The Cardinals’ volleyball team, which fields…

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Read more about the article Students help add free water bottles to school cafeterias
Water bottles sit by the eating tables at Rio Vista Elementary School in Canyon Country on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017. Water bottles have been made available by the Santa Clarita Valley School Food Service Agency for students to drink from. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Students help add free water bottles to school cafeterias

All four school districts served by the Santa Clarita Valley School Food Services Agency (SCVSFSA) will soon have the choice of water during lunchtime thanks to a single question asked…

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Read more about the article Paul Walker fans visit disappearing roadside shrine
Modest roadside shrine site for Paul Walker still draws fans honoring the actor. photo by Jim Holt, The Signal.

Paul Walker fans visit disappearing roadside shrine

  Two Paul Walker fans stood on a sidewalk in Valencia Thursday, looking at the ground and at the place where a violent car crash claimed the actor’s life four…

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Read more about the article Wounded deputy came within “a fraction of an inch” of dying
Deputy suffered "through and through" gunshot wound to the neck. photo courtesy the SCV Sheriff's Station

Wounded deputy came within “a fraction of an inch” of dying

  A local sheriff’s deputy shot in the neck and now recovering at home came within “an inch” of dying, according to the homicide detective investigating the case. “He was…

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Read more about the article Woman accused of murder for fatal crash appears in court
Katie Evans with her husband and four of her six children before she was killed in an auto accident Friday night, Oct. 6. Courtesy photo

Woman accused of murder for fatal crash appears in court

A Canyon Country woman charged with murder for allegedly killing a Saugus mother of six in a DUI crash appeared briefly in court Thursday to set a date for a…

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Read more about the article Castaic Area Town Council to see membership change
The Castaic Town Council listens to a member of 5th district supervisor Kathryn Barger's office during a town council meeting at the Castaic Union School District offices in Castaic on Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Castaic Area Town Council to see membership change

Change is here and on the horizon for the Castaic Area Town Council, which welcomed a new member this month, and is looking to add another one in the new…

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Read more about the article Thursdays @ Newhall closes out 2017 in style
Tami Lindahl, right, dances a line dance called a "power jam" at the "Best in the West"-themed Senses block part in downtown Newhall on Thursday, April 20, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Thursdays @ Newhall closes out 2017 in style

The city of Santa Clarita’s Thursdays@Newhall series, presented by Galpin Subaru, continues in December with free artistic events in Old Town Newhall. Popular events 10 By 10, Note By Note…

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Read more about the article River Village Trailhead opens to connect to Santa Clara River Trail
Bikers take to the trails after the ribbon cutting for the River Village Trailhead in Santa Clarita on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017. The trailhead connects to the 11-mile Santa Clara River Trail that stretches from Interstate 5 to Sand Canyon Road. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

River Village Trailhead opens to connect to Santa Clara River Trail

With a trail and hills as their backdrop, city officials, community members and over two dozen bicyclists celebrated the opening of the River Village Trailhead on Thursday morning. Located on…

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Read more about the article Canyon girls basketball seeking next step amidst program’s historic rise
Rachel Bowers (44) gets ready to shoot the ball during practice at Canyon High School on Wednesday, Nov. 29. 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Canyon girls basketball seeking next step amidst program’s historic rise

In three years at the helm, Jessica Haayer has a brought a culture of winning and deep playoff runs to the Canyon girls basketball team. The team has made it…

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Read more about the article Hart alum Trenton Irwin becoming top target for Stanford
Hart alum Trenton Irwin leads Stanford out of the tunnel for its game against Washington on Nov. 10, 2017, at Stanford Stadium in Palo Alto. Photo courtesy Stanford Athletics.

Hart alum Trenton Irwin becoming top target for Stanford

Former Hart wide receiver Trenton Irwin has become somewhat of an institution at Stanford. His wavy blonde hair and extensive NFL jersey collection make him easy to spot around campus,…

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Read more about the article Valencia defensive linemen wreaking havoc on way to CIF title game
Valencia Vikings Defensive End, Benjamin Seymour (51), tackles Great Oak receiver C.J. Barney (31) during a playoff game in Valencia, Calif. on Friday, Nov. 10, 2017. Christian Monterrosa/ The Signal

Valencia defensive linemen wreaking havoc on way to CIF title game

Valencia football’s defensive line means business. Nose guard Josh Washington and defensive ends Josh DeNeal and Ben Seymour have been playing on the line together since last season, and the…

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