Santa Clarita deputies investigating attempted kidnapping report in Valencia

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies are investigating an attempted kidnapping report in Valencia, Wednesday afternoon. Deputies responded to the southwest corner of McBean and Magic Mountain parkways, regarding a…

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Read more about the article Small heat wave hits SCV this Thanksgiving
FILE PHOTO: A bee flies away from a trio of sunflowers in a garden on Walnut Street in Newhall on Thursday, August 24, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Small heat wave hits SCV this Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving holiday is shaping up to being one of the hottest on record in Southern California, according to officials with the National Weather Service (NWS). The mini heat wave…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita youth cross country club sending runners to USATF Junior Olympics championships
Racers take part in the USA Track and Field Junior Olympics Regional Cross Country Championships on Sunday, Nov. 19, at Central Park. Photo courtesy of Elaine Bingham, Santa Clarita Storm.

Santa Clarita youth cross country club sending runners to USATF Junior Olympics championships

Last Saturday, five Santa Clarita Valley cross country teams advanced to the upcoming CIF State championships in Fresno. It’s evident the valley serves as a hotbed for cross country and…

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Read more about the article Red dresses serve stark reminder for domestic violence
A COC student walks by seven red dresses hanging near the flagpole on campus during last year's display. Katharine Lotze/Signal file photo

Red dresses serve stark reminder for domestic violence

The city of Santa Clarita is looking to remind residents about the dangers of domestic violence next week with a citywide display, which shows support for the local Domestic Violence…

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Read more about the article Morganfield and Ravenell making impact at DE for Golden Valley
Golden Valley defensive end Derrese Morganfield tackles Canyon quarterback Shawn Gallagher in the Grizzlies' 38-0 win over Canyon on Oct. 20. Cory Pitkavish/For the Signal

Morganfield and Ravenell making impact at DE for Golden Valley

Golden Valley football’s Derrese Morganfield remembers his first time seeing former NFL linebacker Ray Lewis on television. “Whenever Ray Lewis was in, he would just not go down,” Morganfield said.…

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Read more about the article Newcomers and Friends November Luncheon
L-r, Barri Boren and Jeannine Boren at the November luncheon held at Le Chene restaurant. Courtesy photo

Newcomers and Friends November Luncheon

By Gwen Halstead, Newhall Community Contributor   The "Tablescapes" were decorated by members of Newcomers and Friends at their November luncheon held at Le Chene French Cusine in Santa Clarita.…

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Read more about the article Giving Thanks, Giving Back
Patti Claire,left, one of 150 volunteers on hand serves one of the 1,700 Thanksgiving meals at the 12th Giving Thanksgiving event held in Newhall. Dan Watson/The Signal

Giving Thanks, Giving Back

By Councilmember Marsha McLean   Santa Clarita would not be the city it is today without the charitable services made available by non-profit organizations and businesses. During this time of…

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Read more about the article COC volleyball picks up playoff victory over Golden West
Caroline Page (23) of College of the Canyons hits the ball at a home match against Golden West College during a California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) Southern California Regional first round playoff match on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

COC volleyball picks up playoff victory over Golden West

College of the Canyons volleyball achieved its first-ever playoff win under head coach Clay Timmons on Tuesday against Golden West College of Huntington Beach in the first round of the…

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Read more about the article New CalArts dance dean takes dance from the theater to the streets
Dimitri Chamblas California Institute of the Arts’ (CalArts) Dean of The Sharon Disney Lund School of Dance, instructs his dance students during a rehearsal for their upcoming performance of “HHUMAAN” outside of the CalArts campus on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017. Christina Cox/The Signal

New CalArts dance dean takes dance from the theater to the streets

With a desire to share the global reach and expansive impact of art, Dimitri Chamblas, California Institute of the Arts’ (CalArts) new dean of the Sharon Disney Lund School of…

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Read more about the article County extends homeless shelter days through March
FILE PHOTO Bridge to Home Shelter donations come from families, churches, scouts and businesses. Helping set up the sleeping quarters with blankets and towels are volunteers Haley (L) and Riley (C) Cabot and Resident Attendant Jayne Patafio (R). Photo Tom Cruze/For the Signal

County extends homeless shelter days through March

Homeless people across Los Angeles County will be able to stay sheltered for an extra month in the spring after the Board of Supervisors approved a motion at their meeting…

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Read more about the article Castaic Middle School holds annual Turkey Bowl
Deputy Brian Rooney, left, and School Resource Officer Toby Coe get ready to do the coin toss with the captains of each team during the fifth annual Turkey Bowl at Castaic Middle School on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017. "It's just a purpose to pull all the kids right before the Thanksgiving break and have a fun, school-wide activity," said Principal Bob Brauneisen regarding the event.

Castaic Middle School holds annual Turkey Bowl

The fifth annual Castaic Middle School Turkey Bowl was full of excitement and anticipation as students watched a close matchup between two seventh and eighth grade teams. More than 500…

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