Read more about the article Valencia prepping for physical bout against Norco in CIF-SS Division 2 tournament
Vikings receiver, Mykael Wright (2), gets vertical to catch a pass before running it in for a touchdown against Great Oak High School in a playoff game in Valencia, Calif. on Friday, Nov. 10, 2017. Christian Monterrosa/ The Signal

Valencia prepping for physical bout against Norco in CIF-SS Division 2 tournament

When asked what kind of physicality he was expecting in Friday’s game against Norco, Valencia quarterback Connor Downs cracked a smile and looked out into the distance. “We plan to go out…

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Read more about the article Petula Clark at The Canyon with SCV’s Very Own Savannah Burrows
Savannah Burrows sings an original song to her fans in Central Park on Saturday as the sun went down. Christian Monterrosa / The Signal

Petula Clark at The Canyon with SCV’s Very Own Savannah Burrows

By Cully Schneider Santa Claritan and singer/songwriter Savannah Burrows burst onto the country music scene in 2016 after winning SCV’s 35th Nationwide Country Showdown with a performance in front of…

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Read more about the article Bill Reynolds: Vietnam Veterans Meet President Trump
President Trump with Bill Reynolds, Vietnam Veterans November Program. Courtesy photo

Bill Reynolds: Vietnam Veterans Meet President Trump

  The Text Message It was late September 2017 that Timothy Davis, founder of The Greatest Generations Foundation, sent a text informing me that he had just received a phone…

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Read more about the article SCCS hoping to stay perfect as it hosts Santa Clara
SCCHS receiver (3) Blaike Orth breaks a tackle against a TCA defender and runs towards the endzone in the Faith Bowl on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017. Christian Monterrosa/ The Signal

SCCS hoping to stay perfect as it hosts Santa Clara

Santa Clarita Christian School lineman Noah Nnabuo has a simple way of tracking how big the players on opposing teams are. He was certainly impressed with at the size for…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita resident celebrates 106th birthday
Claire McWilliams smiles as she talks with Malcolm Blue during her 106-year birthday celebration and Thanksgiving meal at Canterbury Village in Valencia on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Santa Clarita resident celebrates 106th birthday

With showtunes playing and a zebra print and pink fur trimmed balloon that read “another year of fabulous” floating behind her, Santa Clarita resident Claire McWilliams celebrated her 106th birthday…

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Read more about the article Henry Mayo conducts mass shooter exercise
Deputies from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station wear tactical gear as they secure the perimeter at the statewide disaster drill for a mass-casualty event at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017. Ryan Painter/The Signal

Henry Mayo conducts mass shooter exercise

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital transformed into a disaster response scene Thursday as medical personnel, multiple law enforcement agencies and the FBI conducted a statewide exercise for an active shooter event…

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Read more about the article Castaic Middle School ASB creates escape rooms for district
From left to right, Castaic Middle School Assistant Principal Brandy Nez, Principal Bob Brauneisen, CUSD Board Member Stacy Dobbs, ASB President Will Bennett, CUSD Board Member Mayreen Burk, Administrator on Special Assignment Allison West and And Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services Janene Maxon. Courtesy Photo

Castaic Middle School ASB creates escape rooms for district

Students in the Castaic Union School District tested their investigative skills as they attempted to unlock clues and solve mysteries in three original escape rooms created by Castaic Middle School’s…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: House passes GOP tax bill onto Senate
Signal file photo: Congressman Steve Knight answers questions from constituents during a town hall at Canyon High School on Thursday, June 1, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

UPDATE: House passes GOP tax bill onto Senate

The House of Representatives passed tax reform legislation 227-205 on Thursday, with Congressman Steve Knight, R-Palmdale, voting in favor. The vote passed largely along party lines, with the exception of…

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Read more about the article LAFD firefighter, SCV resident receives commendation for valor
Los Angeles City Fire Department Engineer James Martin received a special commendation during the LAFD Foundation Valor Awards on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017. Courtesy Photo

LAFD firefighter, SCV resident receives commendation for valor

On May 11 James Martin, a Santa Clarita resident and a 30-year veteran of the Los Angeles Fire Department, was dispatched to the scene of a potential jumper in Sherman…

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