Read more about the article CalTrans announces I-5 road construction
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announced today plans to add temporary bypass lanes in both directions of I-5 (Golden State Freeway) for a $171 million repaving project in and near the city of Santa Clarita

CalTrans announces I-5 road construction

California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announced today plans to add temporary bypass lanes in both directions of I-5 (Golden State Freeway) for a $171 million repaving project in and near…

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Read more about the article Longtime SCV community leader Bobbie Trueblood Davis dies at age 93
Bobbie Trueblood Davis at an SCV Boys & Girls Club Auction at CalArts. She died this past week surrounded by family at age 93. Photo courtesy of SCVHistory.com

Longtime SCV community leader Bobbie Trueblood Davis dies at age 93

By Leon Worden  | SCVHistory.com Before there was a city of Santa Clarita, there was Bobbie Trueblood Davis. She was a force unto her own. With her family by her…

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Read more about the article PPIC report shows California’s prison re-alignment plan doesn’t significantly impact recidivism rates
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PPIC report shows California’s prison re-alignment plan doesn’t significantly impact recidivism rates

California’s historic public safety realignment has had a modest effect on the state’s persistently high recidivism rates, varying across groups of offenders and counties, according to a report released today…

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Read more about the article Jewish community holds menorah lighting at Valencia Town Center
Rabbi Choni Marozov lights the menorah at the celebration outside Valencia Town Center on Sunday evening. People from SCV’s three major Jewish congregations attended the event. Ryan Painter/The Signal.

Jewish community holds menorah lighting at Valencia Town Center

Despite gusts of frigid Santa Ana wind that blew unfettered at speeds up to 45 mph, the local Jewish community’s Menorah stood strong – rooted in the ground at Valencia…

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Read more about the article High school softball team holds holiday fundraiser
Henry, a handcrafted wood salesman, explains how his products are made at a fundraising holiday boutique hosted by the Valencia High School softball team in Valencia, Calif. on Dec. 17, 2017. Christian Monterrosa/ The Signal

High school softball team holds holiday fundraiser

The Valencia High School softball team hosted a holiday boutique on Saturday to raise funds for the team. Over 74 local vendors gathered in the high school’s gym to sell…

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Read more about the article Local non-profit to give free mental health first aid training
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Local non-profit to give free mental health first aid training

Source: Child and Family Center Child & Family Center will present a FREE ‘Youth Mental Health First Aid’ Training January 10, 2018 from 9am to 6pm at the Center facility…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita under red flag warning, wind advisory
A faint rainbow appears behind a tree empty of its leaves on Valencia High School's campus on Wednesday. Katharine Lotze/Signal

Santa Clarita under red flag warning, wind advisory

The Santa Clarita Valley will be under red flag warning, for gusty winds and low humidity, through 8 p.m. on Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. The SCV will…

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Read more about the article Local teens organize humanizing event for the homeless
Left to Right, Sarah Kouchak, Macy Thompson and Dylan Edwards pose with the check they raised for Family Promise’s Motel Voucher Program. Ryan Painter/The Signal.

Local teens organize humanizing event for the homeless

Shopping is a simple act of reciprocity - you pull a wrinkled, $20 bill out of your pocket and hand it to the cashier, and she gives back your change…

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Read more about the article Sheriff’s arrest wanted man for alleged possession of cocaine
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station can be reached by calling 661-260-4000.

Sheriff’s arrest wanted man for alleged possession of cocaine

Deputies arrested a 21-year-old man for possession of cocaine on Sierra Highway and Soledad Canyon on Thursday, Dec. 14, according to the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Department Facebook page. When…

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Read more about the article Annual ‘Festividad’ celebration brings Christmas to hundreds
Kids slide down a manmade snow slide 12th Annual Festividad For Christ christmas celebration in Newhall, Calif. on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. Christian Monterrosa/ The Signal

Annual ‘Festividad’ celebration brings Christmas to hundreds

Churchgoers and community members were invited to the Faith Community Church in Newhall on Saturday to celebrate Christmas together. Made possible by donations, guests were given a free lunch and…

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Read more about the article Santa Claus is coming to happy hour – 60 local Santas celebrate at Valencia restaurant
Coworkers laughed, drank and took selfies together at their gathering of Santas at Saddle Ranch Chop House on Friday, Dec. 15. Ryan Painter/The Signal.

Santa Claus is coming to happy hour – 60 local Santas celebrate at Valencia restaurant

Over 60 local residents found their boots, jingle bells and jolly spirit on Friday night as they gathered at Saddle Ranch Chop House in Valencia dressed in their finest Santa…

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Read more about the article Senior-laden Valencia boys basketball team eager to prove itself
Valencia’s Dexter Akanno (10) tries to break through the defense for a shot during a home match against Bishop Alemany on Friday, Dec. 15, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Senior-laden Valencia boys basketball team eager to prove itself

Yes, Valencia boys basketball wants to win a Foothill League title this year. Yes, they want to make a deep run in the CIF-Southern Section playoffs. Pretty standard prep basketball…

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