Read more about the article Acosta raises most funds so far in 2018 race against two Democrats
An Assembly district map shows districts 38 and 36 at the top of Los Angeles County. Both districts include parts of the Santa Clarita Valley. Courtesy of California State Legislature.

Acosta raises most funds so far in 2018 race against two Democrats

While the Assembly election is not until November 2018, a cumulative total of over $316,000 has already been raised by the three candidates who have kicked off their campaigns, according…

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Read more about the article Skateboarding shark sinks his teeth into the streets of SCV
The Shark of SCV dances on the corner of Newhall Ranch Road and McBean Parkway on Tuesday, August 1, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Skateboarding shark sinks his teeth into the streets of SCV

In Santa Clarita, every girl’s crazy about a shark dressed man. One sharp-toothed fish friend is making his home on dry land as he travels throughout the city, waving to…

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Read more about the article COC, city partner to create building inspection internships
College of the Canyons student Jennifer Turcios is a building inspection intern for the City of Santa Clarita. Courtesy of College of the Canyons

COC, city partner to create building inspection internships

After the successful rollout of an automotive technology internship program offered through the City of Santa Clarita in February, College of the Canyons has launched a second internship program with…

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Read more about the article All northbound lanes of 5 freeway in Santa Clarita to close early Monday
FILE PHOTO: Cars and trucks move south and northbound on Interstate 5 through the Newhall Pass. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

All northbound lanes of 5 freeway in Santa Clarita to close early Monday

Caltrans announced that it will close all northbound lanes of the 5 freeway in the city of Santa Clarita from 1 a.m. to 4 a.m. on Monday. The closures will…

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Read more about the article Pro golfer, Valencia grad relaxes after busy college career
Alison Lee, a Valencia grad, helped 14-year-old Zoe Campos decide to play in the U.S. Women's Amateur next week. Photo courtesy Under Armour

Pro golfer, Valencia grad relaxes after busy college career

Valencia grad and professional golfer Alison Lee is done with college and back home for a much-needed few days of relaxation. “I finally got back home this past Monday and…

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Read more about the article Flash Flood Watch issued for Santa Clarita Valley
Monsoonal thunderstorms, lighting, double rainbows and high heat hit Neenach, Calif. in the Highway 138 corridor Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017. Jeff Zimmerman for The Signal

Flash Flood Watch issued for Santa Clarita Valley

Hot, humid and sticky weather could bring thunderstorms and flash flooding to the Santa Clarita Valley today. “There’s quite a bit of monsoonal moisture that has been pushing up into…

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Read more about the article Katie Hill: Money out, people in
Katie Hill, Executive Director and Deputy CEO of PATH, a statewide nonprofit organization working to end homelessness presents the benefits of Measure H during a debate in Feb. 2017. Dan Watson/The Signal

Katie Hill: Money out, people in

Everywhere I go, no matter whom I talk to — whether it’s Democrats, Republicans or Independents — we all agree on one thing: there is too much money corrupting Washington.…

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Read more about the article Seminar at Henry Mayo educates on sports concussions
Parents, students, and other members of the community listen to CIF rules regarding concussions during practices and gameplay at the Henry Mayo Center on Monday, July 31, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Seminar at Henry Mayo educates on sports concussions

“We are entering the age of enlightenment regarding concussions,” read a PowerPoint slide in the conference room at the Henry Mayo Center on Monday night. That was the message of…

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Read more about the article Local Educators Attend Conference in Honolulu, Hawaii
L-r, Judy Winokur, President; local chapter, Penni Perrault, President; local chapter and Joyce Edelson, Regional Director. Courtesy photo

Local Educators Attend Conference in Honolulu, Hawaii

By:  Penni Perrault, Valencia Community Contributor   Delta Kappa Gamma members were invited to the 2017 Southwest Regional Conference in Honolulu, Hawaii, July 4-7.  Several local members had the pleasure…

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Read more about the article Real Estate Talk: Home staging fuels buyers’ imaginations
Marty Kovacs is the 2017 Chairman of the Santa Clarita Valley Division of the Southland Regional Association of Realtors. Courtesy photo.

Real Estate Talk: Home staging fuels buyers’ imaginations

Staging a home before listing it for sale enables buyers to envision what’s possible, to see themselves happier and more content in this home than in any other. That’s why…

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