Read more about the article Hart girls soccer thrives against Newbury Park in first home game of the season
Taylor Moorehead dribbles past a Newbury Park defender in Hart's 4-0 win on Thursday, Dec. 21. Photo courtesy of Stephanie Shrout.

Hart girls soccer thrives against Newbury Park in first home game of the season

It only took about a month, but the Hart girls soccer team finally played in the friendly confines of its own turf field Thursday afternoon. Due to the slew of…

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Read more about the article County approves fine-free student library cards
FILE PHOTO: Jake Lara, 7, looks through books at the Old Town Newhall Library on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

County approves fine-free student library cards

As an incentive for students across Los Angeles County to regularly visit their local libraries, the Board of Supervisors approved fine-free library cards for youth at their meeting this week.…

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Read more about the article Fire and earthquake losses are tax deductible under House bill
Signal file photo: A super scooper works to extinguish the Rye Fire in Santa Clarita on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Fire and earthquake losses are tax deductible under House bill

The House of Representatives approved $2.6 billion to the Office of the Secretary, among other funding, to provide relief for areas affected by disasters, including California wildfires and earthquakes and…

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Read more about the article New Veterans Services Collaborative space helps veterans with local, V.A. services
The Santa Clarita Valley Veterans Services Collaborative opened doors in December, but is hosting a grand opening ceremony Saturday, Feb. 24.

New Veterans Services Collaborative space helps veterans with local, V.A. services

The Santa Clarita Valley Veterans Services Collaborative opened doors this week on a location to connect veterans with local services and, as was the case a few times Wednesday, help…

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Read more about the article COC’s longest-serving faculty member Don Takeda retires
COC biology and math instructor Don Takeda, center, will retire from his 46-year tenure at College of the Canyons on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017. Courtesy Photo

COC’s longest-serving faculty member Don Takeda retires

Source: College of the Canyons For many, Dec. 31, 2017 will simply mark the end of a year, but for Don Takeda, it will mark the end of a 46-year…

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Read more about the article Brian Baker: Different side of concealed carry permits issue
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Brian Baker: Different side of concealed carry permits issue

The Signal published a letter Dec. 15 entitled “Congressman’s law would endanger law enforcement” regarding the legislation pending in Congress that would establish national reciprocity for concealed gun carry permits…

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Read more about the article Oak Tree plans action on suicide prevention
Oak Tree Gun Club Chief Operating Officer Betsy James and Owner Jim Mitchell listen to mental health service providers discuss suicide prevention on Dec. 21, 2017. Gina Ender/ The Signal

Oak Tree plans action on suicide prevention

Local mental health experts met with Oak Tree Gun Club owners on Thursday to create a game plan to tackle firearm-related suicides. Oak Tree owner Jim Mitchell met with the…

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Read more about the article How Santa Clarita deputies helped uncover a human trafficking ring in Canyon Country
LASD car. Signal file photo.

How Santa Clarita deputies helped uncover a human trafficking ring in Canyon Country

When Santa Clarita deputies responded to a report of an assault back in spring of 2016, they uncovered evidence that would lead to one of the first investigations for a…

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Read more about the article Films from 11 CalArtians to appear at Slamdance Festival
The Slamdance Film Festival will be held in Park City, Utah from Jan. 19 to Jan. 25, 2018. Facebook Photo

Films from 11 CalArtians to appear at Slamdance Festival

Eleven original films from current California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) students, faculty and alumni from the institute’s school of Film and Video will appear at the 2018 Slamdance Film…

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Read more about the article Winter Solstice brings low temps, high winds to the SCV
FILE PHOTO: Ania Rubisz huddles from the wind as she walks down Main Street in Newhall on Monday, Dec. 4, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Winter Solstice brings low temps, high winds to the SCV

As the first day of winter began in the Earth’s Northern Hemisphere, low temperatures and high winds whipped across the Santa Clarita Valley Thursday. In addition to being a chilly…

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Read more about the article UPDATED: House introduces net neutrality bill
Signal File Photo: Congressman Steve Knight speaks about his work in Washington during a public meeting. Dan Watson/For the Signal

UPDATED: House introduces net neutrality bill

Hailing it as an effort to protect the principles of net neutrality, Congressman Steve Knight co-sponsored a bill Tuesday to address the Federal Communications Commission’s repeal of the Obama-era policy…

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Read more about the article Logix pledges financial support for COC’s First Year Promise program
FILE PHOTO: Members of the 2017 graduating class march in to begin the College of the Canyons commencement ceremony held in the Honor Grove at College of the Canyons in Valencia on June 2. Dan Watson/For the Signal

Logix pledges financial support for COC’s First Year Promise program

During this holiday season, Logix Federal Credit Union pledged $10,000 to support College of the Canyons’ First Year Promise program, which gives first-year, full-time students the opportunity to attend COC…

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Read more about the article Top moments from SCV boys basketball preleague action
West Ranch’s Deaken Stangl (14) jumps up for a shot above two defenders during a home match against Camarillo on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Top moments from SCV boys basketball preleague action

Santa Clarita Valley boys basketball teams have given us no shortage of statistical anomalies and big-time wins a little over a month into their respective preleague seasons. Here’s a look…

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Read more about the article TMU women’s basketball lends hand to rival in need
Sabrina Thompson (14) of The Master’s University dribbles the ball down the court as Victoria Stewart (10) during a home game against Bethesda University on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

TMU women’s basketball lends hand to rival in need

For The Master’s University women’s basketball coach Dan Waldeck, extending thoughts and prayers to those affected by the Thomas Fire simply wasn’t enough. “I know people were praying,” Waldeck said,…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita teen who died of suspected suicide ID’ed by coroner
A tweet sent out by the Hart High softball team shortly after Keira Boyd's death.

Santa Clarita teen who died of suspected suicide ID’ed by coroner

Medical examiners with the Coroner’s Office identified the female teenager who died Tuesday night from a gunshot. Keira Ashtyn Boyd, 17, of Santa Clarita, died after sustaining a gunshot wound…

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