Read more about the article Late goal leads West Ranch boys soccer past Hoover
West Ranch sophomore Jacob Gendien goes up for a header in the Wildcats' 1-0 win over Hoover on Thursday, Dec. 14. Photo courtesy of Lynn Goldstein.

Late goal leads West Ranch boys soccer past Hoover

The celebration said it all. With a pack of teammates behind him, West Ranch sophomore Anthony Lambrinidis lept into the air and slid down on the bendable flag post situated…

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Read more about the article KLAWS donates collars, gifts to Castaic Animal Care Center
Kids read to the animals at Castaic Animal Care Center on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017. Kids Loving Animals Within Shelters (KLAWS), a club at Castaic Middle School, sought to create an imaginary chain of love by reading letters of hope and donating to the animals at the shelter. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

KLAWS donates collars, gifts to Castaic Animal Care Center

To get the staff, volunteers and animals at the Castaic Animal Care Center into the holiday spirit, Castaic Middle School’s Kids Loving Animals Within Shelters (KLAWS) club donated holiday toys,…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita mom brings back Blue Star Mothers of America to SCV
Signal file photo: Ornaments bearing the names and photos of members of the military hang on the lighted tree at the 11th annual Military Tree Lighting at Veterans Historical Plaza in Newhall on Saturday. Next week, a local mom is restarting an SCV chapter of the Blue Star Mothers of America. Dan Watson/The Signal

Santa Clarita mom brings back Blue Star Mothers of America to SCV

A Santa Clarita mom who wanted to stay involved in her community is bringing back a nonprofit to support mothers with sons and daughters serving in the armed forces. Blue…

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Read more about the article Historic raid sparks county action on cockfighting
In May, the Sheriff's Department made the largest seizure in connection with an alleged cockfighting ring, in U.S. history. Courtesy | LASD

Historic raid sparks county action on cockfighting

The largest seizure of illegal cockfighting birds in the history of the United States happened on the doorstep of Santa Clarita Valley this past summer, and this week, county supervisors…

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Read more about the article Officials: If you can speak, don’t text your 911 emergency
Day shift watch deputy Michelle Roberts works at the dispatch office at the Santa Clarita Sheriff's Station in Valencia on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Officials: If you can speak, don’t text your 911 emergency

The 911 dispatchers at the Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Station haven’t yet received an emoji on their newly introduced 911 text-messaging system. However, countywide, officials are reporting common misunderstandings with the…

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Read more about the article UPDATED: Union employees threaten Six Flags strike
FILE PHOTO: Six Flags Magic Mountain. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

UPDATED: Union employees threaten Six Flags strike

Many part-time and seasonal Six Flags Magic Mountain employees are threatening to strike unless they receive health care benefits and paid time off, a representative of the International Association Of…

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Read more about the article Hart Governing Board elects new president, clerk
From left to right, William S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board President Steven Sturgeon and Clerk Bob Jensen. Courtesy Photos

Hart Governing Board elects new president, clerk

The William S. Hart Union High School District elected Steven Sturgeon its new president and Bob Jensen as its new clerk during its annual organizational meeting Wednesday. This marks the…

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Read more about the article Knight to take legislative action against net neutrality repeal
Congressman Steve Knight answers questions about policy from students at College of the Canyons on March 13, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Knight to take legislative action against net neutrality repeal

Congressman Steve Knight plans to write a bill to protect internet users after the Federal Communications Commission repealed net neutrality in a 3-2 vote on Thursday. The rules were put…

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Read more about the article ACT to offer free score reports to low-income students
FILE PHOTO: The Saugus High School graduating class of 2017 prepares for commencement on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

ACT to offer free score reports to low-income students

The ACT announced Wednesday that, as of September 2018, it would offer additional free score reports to low-income students who take the ACT examination with fee waivers. Currently, students who…

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Read more about the article Saugus girls basketball looking to find its swag for upcoming season
Monique Febles (1) of Saugus dribbles the ball down court during a game against West Ranch last season. Dan Watson/The Signal

Saugus girls basketball looking to find its swag for upcoming season

Saugus girls basketball has skill, but it still has to find its swag. “A lot of girls don’t show any emotion out there,” said coach Jason Conn. “So I tell…

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Read more about the article Evacuation orders issued for Fillmore area due to Thomas Fire
Signal file photo: A super scooper works to extinguish the Rye Fire in Santa Clarita on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Evacuation orders issued for Fillmore area due to Thomas Fire

Ventura County Sheriff issues Evacuation Orders for Fillmore area: #ThomasFire On Thursday, December 14, 2017, at 9:52 AM, Ventura County Sheriff's Office issued evacuation orders in Fillmore due to #ThomasFire. Evacuation notices…

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Read more about the article Lengthy journey leads COC wide receiver Desean Holmes to FAU
College of the Canyons wide receiver Desean Holmes runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown against the Bakersfield Renegade at College of the Canyons in Valencia, Calif. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. Christian Monterrosa/ The Signal

Lengthy journey leads COC wide receiver Desean Holmes to FAU

Desean Holmes’ young career has already taken enough twist and turns to rival the attractions at Magic Mountain, which he’s played in the shadows of this past season at College…

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Read more about the article Thomas Oatway: California representatives in Congress, pay attention and protect constituents
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Thomas Oatway: California representatives in Congress, pay attention and protect constituents

I wish to give a hearty thank you to The Signal for two very compelling and thoughtful articles and Opinion pieces in the Friday, Nov. 24 issue of The Signal.…

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