Read more about the article Valencia embraces ride to CIF final despite loss to Oaks Christian
Valencia's Josh DeNeal embraces a teammate after a 20-19 loss to Oaks Christian on Friday at Valencia. Christian Monterrosa/The Signal

Valencia embraces ride to CIF final despite loss to Oaks Christian

As the clock ticked down at Valencia High School on Friday in the CIF-Southern Section Division 2 championship game, each player on the Vikings sidelines had a different way of…

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Read more about the article Valencia comes up short to Oaks Christian in CIF-SS Division 2 final
Mykael Wright carries the ball into the end zone at the CIF-SS Division 2 championship game at Valencia on Friday. Christian Monterrosa/The Signal

Valencia comes up short to Oaks Christian in CIF-SS Division 2 final

By Jon Stein For The Signal A matchup headlined by its two explosive offenses, ended up decided largely by the play of its two defensive lines. Both Valencia and Oaks…

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Read more about the article Remarkable Golden Valley turnaround overshadows loss in Division 6 final
DJ Turner (20) stiff-arms a player from Bishop Garcia Diego during the CIF Division 6 finals at Canyon High School on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Remarkable Golden Valley turnaround overshadows loss in Division 6 final

Shortly after its loss to Bishop Diego in the CIF-Southern Section Division 6 final, Golden Valley’s captains approached midfield to accept the runner-up plaque from CIF officials. As cameras flashed…

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Read more about the article Golden Valley falls to Bishop Diego in CIF-SS Division 6 final
Golden Valley players look dejected as the team loses in the CIF Division 6 finals against Bishop Garcia Diego at Canyon High School on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. Golden Valley lost 37-6.

Golden Valley falls to Bishop Diego in CIF-SS Division 6 final

Alex Valladares/For The Signal The Golden Valley found itself trailing by two scores late in the second half of the CIF Southern Section Division 6 final at Canyon High. But…

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Read more about the article Benefits for new water agency staffers reviewed
A water tank owned by the Castaic Lake Water Agency (CLWA) sits above Central Park in Saugus on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency is expected to employ between 215 and 218 people. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Benefits for new water agency staffers reviewed

More than 215 employees of Santa Clarita Valley’s new water agency are not likely to notice any significant change when their positions at SCV’s water wholesaler and SCV’s oldest water…

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Read more about the article Accused street racer gets probation, fines and community service
File photo: Tire marks cover the road on Constellation Road in Valencia, near where actor Paul Walker was killed in a car crash on Nov. 30, 2013. A recent street racing operation in the area recently netted more than 100 arrests, many of which were addressed in court Thursday. Katharine Lotze/Signal

Accused street racer gets probation, fines and community service

A 32-year-old cook from Canyon Country is the third man accused of taking part in an illegal street race to receive a probationary sentence and ordered to do community service.…

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Read more about the article Olsen apologizes after release of private text messages
FILE PHOTO: Saugus Union School District Governing Board member Julie Olsen addresses topics facing the district during a candidate forum on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2017.

Olsen apologizes after release of private text messages

After a series of her private text messages were leaked to the public on social media and a WordPress account earlier this month, Saugus Union School District trustee Julie Olsen…

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Read more about the article Valencia resident directs documentary about inspirational women
Sally Colón-Petree poses for a picture outside of The Signal office in Canyon Country on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Valencia resident directs documentary about inspirational women

Through her original documentary, director and Valencia resident Sally Colón-Petree hopes to inspire audiences to use their voices, skills and passions to make a small difference throughout the world. Her…

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Read more about the article Construction of anticipated Black Bear Diner progressing
A banner hangs outside the Black Bear Diner in Valencia prior to its 2018 grand opening. Signal file photo

Construction of anticipated Black Bear Diner progressing

The construction of a Black Bear Diner in Valencia is underway. The restaurant is anticipated to take shape within the former Applebee's location near the southeast corner of Creekside Road…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Fire burns front of Newhall house, attic
Smoke billows out of a home on the 22300 block of Arch Street in Newhall on Dec. 1, 2017. Austin Dave/The Signal

UPDATE: Fire burns front of Newhall house, attic

Fire destroyed the front of a house in Newhall Friday afternoon and moved into the attic before firefighters brought in under control. Flames and smoke seen coming from a house…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita rents dip $10 in November
Looking over Stevenson Ranch and beyond from Richard Rioux Park in July 2017. Photo by Trish Galloway

Santa Clarita rents dip $10 in November

Santa Clarita renters saved $10 in November when rents dipped 0.4 percent across the city, according to a report released Friday by Apartment List, Inc. This is the first time…

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Read more about the article Golden Valley hosts Bishop Diego in first CIF final appearance
Golden Valleys Jalin Lewis (11) looks for a gap in Mira Costa's defense during the CIF-Southern Section Division 6 semifinal football game at Mira Costa High School in Manhattan Beach on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. Katharine Lotze/For the Signal

Golden Valley hosts Bishop Diego in first CIF final appearance

Golden Valley has already enjoyed much of the pomp and circumstance that’s come with a trip to a CIF-Southern Section title game. On Monday, they were one of 26 teams…

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Read more about the article Toy Drive Brings Joy and Inspiration to Santa Clarita Valley Families
U.S. Marines posing with Santa CLaus at the Tots For Tots collection event in Newhall. Courtesy photo

Toy Drive Brings Joy and Inspiration to Santa Clarita Valley Families

By: Cully Schneider Preparation for the annual Toys for Tots drive, headed by real estate agents Stephanie Danyluk and Albert Rodriguez, The AROD Team, have been in full swing since…

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