Read more about the article CalArts alumnus nominated for two GRAMMY Awards
From left to right, Greg Kurstin and Inara George, who make up The Bird and the Bee, on the cover for their new album "Will You Dance?" Facebook Photo

CalArts alumnus nominated for two GRAMMY Awards

Greg Kurstin, an alumnus of California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), is nominated in two categories for the 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards. The 1992 graduate is nominated for Best Song…

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Read more about the article West Ranch girls hoops wants to be defined by play, not age
West Ranch girls basketball's Etana Sesay is one of five seniors on this year's Wildcats team. Signal file photo

West Ranch girls hoops wants to be defined by play, not age

West Ranch is familiar with being the youngest team in the Foothill League. Last season, the Wildcats (4-5 overall) only had two seniors on the roster. This year, they have…

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Valencia boys basketball falls victim to stellar 3-point night for Crescenta Valley

GRANADA HILLS – The mistakes began to mount for Valencia before it even tipped off Monday night against Crescenta Valley. Several players arrived at Granada Hills Charter later than what…

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Read more about the article Saugus boys basketball goes steal-crazy in win over Kennedy
Saugus sophomore point guard Tyler Mehl goes in for a steal against Kennedy in the Centurions' 82-39 win Monday, Dec. 18, at Kennedy. Courtesy photo.

Saugus boys basketball goes steal-crazy in win over Kennedy

GRANADA HILLS -- The points have come in bunches for Adrian McIntyre early this season. The Saugus sophomore logged 46 of them in the team’s season opener against Heritage Christian.…

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Read more about the article GV soccer right on track after win over Rosamond
Golden Valley boys soccer's Robert Castro gets ready to kick the ball against Rosamond on Monday at Golden Valley. Erik Luna/The Signal

GV soccer right on track after win over Rosamond

After beating Rosamond 3-2 on Monday, Golden Valley boys soccer has already nearly matched last season’s performance, and it was only the fifth game of the season. “And we’re going…

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Read more about the article Two young men cited for street racing
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

Two young men cited for street racing

    While lawyers are still whittling their way through a summer list of young men accused of engaging in an illegal speed contest, deputies are still pulling young drivers…

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Read more about the article The people’s choice: Cameron Smyth
FILE PHOTO Mayor Cameron Smyth puts on his old letterman's from Hart High School at the end of the State of the City Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

The people’s choice: Cameron Smyth

There are few people who know Santa Clarita as well as Cameron Smyth. He was raised in the Santa Clarita Valley, attending all local schools, including “the” Hart High School,…

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Read more about the article County looks to gather data on homeless families
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 looks to gather data on homeless families

To better serve and account for homeless families, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will look to more accurately count this population. If passed, Tuesday’s agenda item will call…

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Read more about the article Canyon High club collects donations for homeless students
Canyon High School’s Safe School Ambassadors (SSA) program members smile for a photo. Hart Union High School District Courtesy.

Canyon High club collects donations for homeless students

Every year during the Holidays, the 270 students in Canyon High School’s Safe School Ambassadors (SSA) program look for ways they can give back to their community. This year’s goal?…

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