Read more about the article Santa Clarita Swap Meet holds annual school supply drive for Boys & Girls Club
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Santa Clarita Swap Meet holds annual school supply drive for Boys & Girls Club

As local students head back to school, The Santa Clarita Swap Meet wants to help fill students’ backpacks with everything they need. The swap meet is hosting their third annual…

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Read more about the article Castaic District preps for school year with active shooter training
Sergeant Mike Harding talks to Castaic Union School District teachers about how to survive an active shooter situation on Tuesday, August 8, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Castaic District preps for school year with active shooter training

In the Castaic Union School District, this year’s focus is on hope for the district’s students, teachers, staff and administrators. The unifying message to “Make Hope Happen CUSD” was shared…

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Read more about the article Arrests made in stepped up parole and probation sweeps
State parole agents focus their efforts on an area of Canyon Country near Sierra Vista Junior High on Aug. 3, 2017. Emily Giordano/For The Signal

Arrests made in stepped up parole and probation sweeps

If you’re living in the Santa Clarita Valley with a recent criminal past, then don’t be surprised if you get a visit from any number of law enforcement agencies stepping…

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Read more about the article Southern Californians lend a hand at Police and Fire Games
Athletes from around the world compete in the Toughest Competitor Alive competition of the World Police and Fire Games at College of the Canyons on Tuesday, August 8, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Southern Californians lend a hand at Police and Fire Games

Volunteers from all over Southern California are taking part in the World Police and Fire Games this week to show their support for competitors. For the Toughest Competitor Alive event…

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Read more about the article Girl airlifted to trauma center from Valencia park
Crews from the Los Angeles County Fire Department and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Air Rescue 5 team work to transport a child by helicopter to a trauma center. Austin Dave/The Signal

Girl airlifted to trauma center from Valencia park

A young girl was airlifted to safety from a Valencia park Tuesday afternoon after emergency response officials received a call that she required urgent medical attention. Paramedics with the Los…

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Sulphur Springs Board to provide updates on instruction, budget

The Sulphur Springs Union School District Governing Board are expected to discuss changes to the district’s budget, additional district grants and last year’s instructional services during its meeting Wednesday. Following…

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Read more about the article Hart Board to discuss district construction efforts
The William S. Hart Union High School District. Dan Watson/The Signal

Hart Board to discuss district construction efforts

The William S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board is expected to discuss facility updates at Valencia High School, Canyon High School and Golden Valley High School during its…

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Read more about the article USC football expects the expectations
USC quarterback Sam Darnold talks to the press during the second day of the Pac-12 football media days at the Ray Dolby Ballroom in Hollywood last month. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

USC football expects the expectations

HOLLYWOOD – As reporters shuffled toward the stage inside the Ray Dolby Ballroom in Hollywood last month, positioning themselves to pepper USC football coach Clay Helton with questions, Helton put…

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Read more about the article Hart 10U baseball team wins Mustang World Series
Taj Brar throws his arms up in celebration after beating Mexico in the Mustang World Series championship game in Youngsville, La. on Sunday. Photo courtesy Reina Hogen

Hart 10U baseball team wins Mustang World Series

For preteen boys, summer vacation can be the best time of year. Staying up late, sleeping in and spending hours lounging by the pool. The Hart Gold 10U Mustang baseball…

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Read more about the article Valencia grad Chad Bible is cancer free
Former Valencia baseball player Chad Bible was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma in January. His final chemo treatment was on July 27. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Valencia grad Chad Bible is cancer free

After months of chemotherapy and one final scan Monday afternoon, Valencia High graduate Chad Bible received a call later in the evening confirming that he is in fact cancer free.…

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Read more about the article Luxury senior community in the works near south Via Princessa
Clouds billow in the distance looking north-west at about noon from Dockweiller Drive in Santa Clarita. The Old Town Newhall Library can be seen, lower right, and the homes of Stevenson Ranch are visible on the hills in Feb. 2017. Dan Watson/The Signal

Luxury senior community in the works near south Via Princessa

Seniors in search of luxury houses can look forward to the upcoming Verano development coming to Santa Clarita, according to an announcement from Pardee Homes. Located off south Via Princessa…

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