Read more about the article Saugus District announces administrator changes
Saugus Union School District office. Dan Watson/The Signal

Saugus District announces administrator changes

News release issued by the Saugus Union School District. Saugus Union School District announced its administrator line-up for the 2017/18 academic year Monday. Two of the district’s principals – Dianne…

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Read more about the article Pinetree Community School celebrates Greek Week Olympics
Jameela Horton, 12, throws the discus at Pinetree Elementary's Greek Week Olympics on Monday, June 12, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Pinetree Community School celebrates Greek Week Olympics

Sixth grade students at Pinetree Community School tested their athletic abilities and skills at the school’s annual Greek Week Olympics Monday. “All of these kids have watched us do it…

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Read more about the article Newhall Board to fill vacancies on Citizens Oversight Committee
The Newhall School District Office. Dan Watson/The Signal

Newhall Board to fill vacancies on Citizens Oversight Committee

Three community members are expected to take on new positions on the Newhall School District’s Measure E Citizens Oversight Committee Tuesday. Governing Board members are planning on appointing Sara Carlson,…

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Read more about the article Local group reflects in support of LGBTQ+ community
Panelists discuss various issues relating to the struggles of youth and the LGBTQ community at the Celebration of Pride event at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Newhall. Samie Gebers/The Signal

Local group reflects in support of LGBTQ+ community

Scotty Donohue, who is now happily married to his husband, relived his experience and struggles as a youth on Saturday. “It’s tough to challenge the world and face something that…

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Read more about the article Animal shelter pairs seniors with warm, fuzzy friends
Beverly Reiche, right, watches as Chloe La Prairie picks up one of the Chihuahuas available for adoption at Oakmont of Santa Clarita on Saturday. Samie Gebers/The Signal

Animal shelter pairs seniors with warm, fuzzy friends

Residents at Oakmont Senior Living received a furry surprise when Shelter Hope Pet Shop brought five chihuahua’s over for an adoption event. Bonnie and Clyde, Tinkerbell and puppies Criss and…

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Read more about the article NICU families reflect on journey at hospital reunion
From top to bottom, Aubree Holden, 2, Julian Lucero, 3, and Aubree Holden, 2, play in a ball pit during Henry Mayo's Fifth Annual NICU Reunion at Richard Rioux Park in Stevenson Ranch on Saturday. Samie Gebers/The Signal

NICU families reflect on journey at hospital reunion

It was all smiles at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital’s Fifth Annual NICU Reunion on Saturday. Children were chasing one another, falling into the ball pit and listening to Snow White…

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Read more about the article Law enforcement holds free, safe shredding event
Deputy Lapkin with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station directs traffic through a Safe Shred event held by the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station and the City of Santa Clarita in the Valencia Town Center parking lot on Saturday. Samie Gebers/The Signal

Law enforcement holds free, safe shredding event

The Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Station held a joint event with the City of Santa Clarita to provide residents with a free and secure method to shred documents and dispose of…

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Read more about the article Reported bear sightings stacking up in SCV; bear struck by vehicle
A bear that was seen in Valencia Thursday night. Rick McClure/For The Signal

Reported bear sightings stacking up in SCV; bear struck by vehicle

There has been another alleged bear sighting in Valencia Friday night after an individual reported striking a bear while traveling in a vehicle near The Old Road. The bear ran…

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Read more about the article SCV boasts two of MLB Draft’s top prospects and host of others
Valencia grad Keston Hiura was picked by the Milwaukee Brewers with the No. 9 pick in the first round of Monday's MLB Draft. Courtesy UC Irvine Athletics

SCV boasts two of MLB Draft’s top prospects and host of others

By all accounts, the Santa Clarita Valley has a rich history in the MLB First-Year Player draft both in quantity and quality. Sixty SCV products have been selected just since…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita Valley International: All in this together
FILE PHOTO: SCVi seniors make their way to their seats at the school's commencement ceremonies at Higher Vision Church on Friday, June 9, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Santa Clarita Valley International: All in this together

SCVi Graduation Graduates:  69 Completed International Baccalaureate courses:  25 Students Speakers: Reece Bowen, Jack Kirby, Annie Kirakosian, Rachel Larimer, Samantha Raskin and Brianna Romero Common College Choices: University of California,…

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Read more about the article Muslim community shares religion and culture at interfaith dinner
Local Muslims break their fast with a meal, called "Ifthar" meaing "breakfast" in Arabic, following a day of fasting and prayer for Ramadan at the Unity Center in Newhall on Friday, June 9, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Muslim community shares religion and culture at interfaith dinner

  Santa Clarita’s Muslim community invited locals of all faith backgrounds to the Unity Center mosque for an interfaith dinner Friday night. In the middle of their observance of Ramadan,…

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Read more about the article Mustang baseball player earns All-American honors
TMU's Jonah Jarrard was named an NAIA Second Team All-American this season. Courtesy photo

Mustang baseball player earns All-American honors

The Master’s University baseball’s Jonah Jarrard didn’t find out he was an NAIA Second Team All-American for himself. His fiancé told him. But Jarrard thinks her role this season was…

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