Read more about the article Unhealthy air quality expected in SCV
Gary Muller charges his electric BMW i3 at Whole Foods Market on Valencia Blvd. on Monday, Aug. 8, 2016. Electric cars are a good option for reducing ozone emissions and helping to clean up the environment. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Unhealthy air quality expected in SCV

LOS ANGELES – According to the South Coast Air Quality Management District, air quality will be unhealthy for sensitive individuals in East San Gabriel Valley, Santa Clarita Valley and Pomona…

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Read more about the article Music wafts through the air in Towsley Canyon
The lead singer of Blue Devils performs at BluesFEST, which was part of the LA SummerFEST, at Ed Davis Park in Towsley Canyon in Santa Clarita on Saturday. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Music wafts through the air in Towsley Canyon

Residents of SCV lined up in Towsley Canyon in search of one thing: their groove. Dozens of people danced to the five different blues bands that performed in honor of…

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Read more about the article Acosta discusses local issues at community chats
Assemblyman Dante Acosta held a "Community Chat" at It's A Grind coffee shop in Castaic on Saturday, August 5, 2017 Christian Monterrosa/ The Signal

Acosta discusses local issues at community chats

Assemblyman Dante Acosta hosted two “Community Chats” on Saturday in Castaic and Agua Dulce. Acosta, who is up for reelection in 2018, tackled issues across the entire political spectrum. Topics…

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Read more about the article Discussion on cannabis regulation held in Castaic
Cheri Thomas, senior manager with the Office of Cannabis Management in L.A. County, holds a listening session on cannabis regulation at the Castaic Sports Complex on Saturday. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Discussion on cannabis regulation held in Castaic

A public listening session on cannabis regulation in L.A. County was held at The Castaic Sports Complex on Saturday. Residents of SCV had the opportunity to give input on a…

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Read more about the article Valencia grad goes around the world for volleyball tournaments
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Valencia grad goes around the world for volleyball tournaments

Three different continents. Three different men’s volleyball tournaments. Valencia grad Kyle Ensing has had a busy summer. First, in June, he trekked to the Czech Republic for the Federation Internationale…

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Read more about the article UCLA ready to start clean after last season
UCLA head football coach Jim Mora talks to the press during the first day of the PAC-12 football media days at the Ray Dolby Ballroom in Hollywood on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

UCLA ready to start clean after last season

When asked about last season’s 4-8 record at Pac-12 Media Days in late July, UCLA coach Jim Mora was self-deprecating but optimistic. “You have to look at everything you do,…

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Read more about the article Members of 2009 Hart 10U softball team win gold with Team USA
West Ranch alum Jessica Harper played with two other Foothill League alums at the World Baseball Softball Confederation Junior Women’s World Championship in Clearwater, Florida. Photo courtesy USA Softball

Members of 2009 Hart 10U softball team win gold with Team USA

Some of the memories were happy (girls dyeing their hair funky colors for opening ceremonies) and some were sad (girls sick to the point of vomiting near the end of…

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Read more about the article Flood-damaged train tracks repaired
Los Angeles County firefighers work to evacuate a passenger with a medical issue from a Metrolink train stopped in Acton due to track integrity problems. Austin Dave/The Signal

Flood-damaged train tracks repaired

Flood-damaged railway tracks in Acton have been fixed and trains allowed to run, a Metrolink spokesman said Friday. It was a no go for some Metrolink trains the morning after…

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Read more about the article City furthers plans and process for Canyon Country Community Center
The Canyon Country Community Center is expected to be open by 2020. Courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita.

City furthers plans and process for Canyon Country Community Center

As the city of Santa Clarita finalizes their plans for the new Canyon Country Community Center set to open by 2020, the local businesses currently in that location will have…

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Read more about the article Walmart launches grocery pickup service on Carl Boyer Drive
The Walmart Supercenter on Carl Boyer Drive now lets customers shop for groceries online and pick them up at the store, without leaving their cars. Patrick Mullen/The Signal

Walmart launches grocery pickup service on Carl Boyer Drive

The Walmart store on Carl Boyer Drive this week was one of 26 in California to introduce a grocery pickup service. The service is now available at 36 Walmart stores…

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Read more about the article Saugus Band and Color Guard previews tidbits of its upcoming season
Saugus High School marching band trumpeters play a pep band tune during a performance for family and friends on the school's football field on Friday, August 4, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Saugus Band and Color Guard previews tidbits of its upcoming season

Following their section leaders and instructors, members of the Saugus High School Band and Color Guard take their places on the school’s football field under the hot summer sun. In…

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Read more about the article New shaded areas to be installed in three parks
FILE PHOTO From left to right, Kayla R., 6, and Eva N., 8, high five on the playground at Fair Oaks Park in Canyon Country on Sunday. Samie Gebers/The Signal

New shaded areas to be installed in three parks

Starting next week, three of Santa Clarita’s parks will be getting shadier. From Aug. 7 to Sept. 11, the city will temporarily close the play areas and picnic tables in…

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