Local roundup: Trinity girls hoops stays perfect with win over Frazier Mountain

Prep girls basketball Trinity 45 Frazier Mountain 19 Hannah Caddow led the Knights (3-0) with 14 points and Ellie Howell chipped in 12 points. Point guard Trinity Towns made her…

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Read more about the article SCCS wins Heritage League opener against Lancaster Baptist
Matt Thompson (22) of Santa Clarita Christian fights for the ball against Landon Cox (19), right of Thompson, and Daniel Lienart (17), left, during a match against Lancaster Baptist at Canyon Country Park on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

SCCS wins Heritage League opener against Lancaster Baptist

Santa Clarita Christian boys soccer’s Matt Thompson feels no shame when admitting he’s a little smaller than his teammates. The freshman is at times outmatched when it comes to physical…

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Iraq War Veteran Ricky Slocum

Meeting the Brave is The Signal’s six-part video series taking a unique snapshot into the valiant efforts taken by six local veterans to protect freedom and the values we have as Americans. The series is hosted by Vietnam War veteran and Santa Clarita resident Bill Reynolds, one of the “Boys of ’67,” Charlie Company, 4th/47th, 9th Infantry Division.

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Read more about the article Council names Laurene Weste mayor for 2018
FILE PHOTO: Surrounded by loved ones, longtime council member Laurene Weste smiles after being sworn in as mayor for 2018 on Dec. 12, 2017. Gina Ender/ The Signal

Council names Laurene Weste mayor for 2018

Surrounded by loved ones and city dignitaries, Laurene Weste took the oath of office as Santa Clarita’s mayor for 2018 at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. This will be Weste’s fifth…

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Read more about the article Less imported water, less groundwater means using banked supplies likely
The Castaic Lake spillway. Katharine Lotze/Signal

Less imported water, less groundwater means using banked supplies likely

  While fire officials tell SCV residents they’re not out of the woods when it comes to brush fires, water officials are saying the SCV isn’t out of the woods…

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Copper Fire: Firefighters battle blaze in Valencia neighborhood, 1 firefighter injured

Reminiscent of the fire call that went out a week ago alerting the SCV to the Rye Fire, firefighters were dispatched Tuesday afternoon to the same general area in Valencia for a fire west of Copper Hill Drive.

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Out-of-state gunman released over gun call
A sheriff's deputy detains a man outside a Walmart near Kelly Johnson Parkway and Newhall Ranch Road on Dec. 12, 2017. Austin Dave/The Signal

UPDATE: Out-of-state gunman released over gun call

Local sheriff's deputies responding to reports of a man armed with a gun at the Walmart in Valencia found a gun, detained a man but quickly released the suspect when…

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Read more about the article Cancer biologist runs for 25th Congressional District seat on health care platform
Michael Masterman-Smith, a cancer biologist and pharmacologist, stands beside growing cannabis in Carpenteria. Courtesy of Michael Masterman-Smith.

Cancer biologist runs for 25th Congressional District seat on health care platform

As a cancer biologist and pharmacologist, Michael Masterman-Smith, Ph.D. plays a part in the future of health care. He hopes his next career move as a congressional candidate won’t be…

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Read more about the article Valencia Town Center owner Westfield bought for $15.8B
Shoppers congregate at the Westfield Valencia Town Center. Photo Tom Cruze/For the Signal

Valencia Town Center owner Westfield bought for $15.8B

A French real estate firm is buying Westfield Corp., the Australian-based owner of Valencia Town Center and 34 other malls, including 15 in California. Unibail-Rodamco, owner of 71 retail centers…

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Read more about the article Kitten snatched from mall returned safe and sound
Baxter and his sister, Tori, were rescued from Hurricane Harvey and brought to the specialized pet shop in November.

Kitten snatched from mall returned safe and sound

Baxter, the tiny 2-pound kitten who survived Hurricane Harvey only to be abducted Saturday, was returned safe and sound Monday night having survived his ordeal with cat-nappers. A “little boy”…

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Read more about the article Hart Board to review district’s budget
The William S. Hart Union High School District. Dan Watson/The Signal

Hart Board to review district’s budget

The William S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board is expected to review changes to the district’s budget that include increases in revenue and expenses, a decline in enrollment…

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Read more about the article Aggressive panhandling reports in Valencia prompt warning from Sheriff’s Station
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Aggressive panhandling reports in Valencia prompt warning from Sheriff’s Station

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies confirmed Tuesday they’ve received numerous complaints about aggressive panhandling in the Valencia area, which is a misdemeanor. Even more concerning, one of the individuals…

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Read more about the article Hart Board to accept scholarship grant from Newhall Family Foundation
The William S. Hart Union High School District. Dan Watson/The Signal

Hart Board to accept scholarship grant from Newhall Family Foundation

In late-November, the William S. Hart Union High School District received a $149,000 grant from the Henry Mayo Newhall Foundation to support a scholarship program for the district’s college-bound graduates.…

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Read more about the article Chronic Tacos offering free meals to firefighters
This Chronic Tacos on Newhall Ranch Road and an outlet on Bouquet Canyon Road in Saugus, are offering free food to first responders in uniform. Jana Adkins/The Signal

Chronic Tacos offering free meals to firefighters

The two Santa Clarita outlets of the Mexican-themed Chronic Tacos chain are doing their part to support firefighters and other first responders who have been battling the recent raft of…

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Read more about the article Saugus District shows room for improvement on fall Dashboard
FILE PHOTO: Kayla Knafo, 8, and Brody James, 8, code on the computer at Bridgeport Elementary School in the Saugus Union School District on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Saugus District shows room for improvement on fall Dashboard

Editor’s Note: This is the second in a series looking at how Santa Clarita Valley school districts performed on the fall 2017 release of the California School Dashboard. Results of the…

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Read more about the article TMU Insider: Mustang midfielder pulls in postseason honors
The Master's University's Benjamin Tembo led the GSAC in every offensive category this season. Photo courtesy TMU Athletics

TMU Insider: Mustang midfielder pulls in postseason honors

Three years ago, when midfielder Benjamin Tembo stepped on campus at The Master’s University, coach Jim Rickard saw a potential for scoring nearly unmatched in the program’s previous two decades.…

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