Read more about the article Albert Einstein students explore world cultures
Albert Einstein Academy of Letters, Arts and Sciences’ Elementary School students pose in front of a poster for Mexico as part of the school's first World Culture Day on Wednesday, May 3, 2017. Courtesy of Scott Cusack

Albert Einstein students explore world cultures

Students in kindergarten to sixth grade at Albert Einstein Academy of Letters, Arts and Sciences’ STEAM campus traveled around the world Wednesday, as they explored the food, games, clothing, history…

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Read more about the article Footprints in Pink Traveling Pink Sister Book Club
Cover of the traveling book, The Shock Factor Sarah’s Story – beating cancer one day at a time by Sarah Pickles. Courtesy photo

Footprints in Pink Traveling Pink Sister Book Club

Footprints in Pink of Santa Clarita, has reached across the ‘pond’ for some inspiration. Sarah Pickles, an Amazon best author, breast cancer survivor and resident of Winsford, England has collaborated…

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Read more about the article Two self-serve DMV kiosks now available in SCV
The Department of Motor Vehicles premiered their DMV Now self-service terminals in April to allow the public to renew their registration on the spot. Courtesy of DMV Public Relations.

Two self-serve DMV kiosks now available in SCV

For Santa Clarita residents who want to buy their groceries and renew their vehicle registration in the same place, the Department of Motor Vehicles has brought two new “DMV Now”…

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Read more about the article Revered vocalist Dorian Holley appears with Canyons Jazz Ensemble
Dorian Holley will be the guest vocalist with the College of the Canyons Jazz Ensemble during it's 'Annual Pops Concert' on May 12 at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center. Photo courtesy Benjamin Nicoletta

Revered vocalist Dorian Holley appears with Canyons Jazz Ensemble

Dorian Holley, who has sung with such greats as Stevie Wonder and the late Michael Jackson, is the guest artist for the Annual Pops Concert of the College of the…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita Valley Bar Association held 5th Annual High School Speech Competition
(l-r), Los Angeles Superior Court, the Hon. Jeffrey Harkavy, Hon. Graciela Freixes, Hon. Cynthia Ulfig, Hon. Bernie LaForteza, Hon. Lisa Chung, and Hon. Martin Gladstein. Student winners in the front row are, l-r, Jong Hak Won (West Ranch), Grace Lim (AOC), and Pierce Monahan (Canyon). Courtesy photo

Santa Clarita Valley Bar Association held 5th Annual High School Speech Competition

On Wednesday, April 19, the Santa Clarita Valley Bar Association sponsored its 5th Annual High School Speech Competition.  Sixteen junior and senior students from throughout the William S. Hart Union…

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Read more about the article Foothill League swimmers break records, set up exciting Thursday
Hart's Adam Osowski was named the school's Male Athlete of the Year for 2016-17. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Foothill League swimmers break records, set up exciting Thursday

When "Abbey Weitzeil" and "record-breaking" are used in the same sentence, it’s usually in reference to marks the Saugus High graduate and Olympic medalist took down. Tuesday at Santa Clarita…

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Read more about the article Rick Drew: Newhall deserves water vote
Proposed districts if the consolidation of Castaic Lake Water Agency and the Newhall County Water District are finalized via legislation.

Rick Drew: Newhall deserves water vote

Newhall County Water District was formed 60 years ago by a vote of the people. Voters in this district have been voting ever since. I have lived in Canyon Country…

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Read more about the article West Ranch boys volleyball defeats Saugus for perfect league record
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West Ranch boys volleyball defeats Saugus for perfect league record

Ever since the end of last year’s undefeated Foothill League season, West Ranch High boys volleyball wanted to continue its flawless streak. On Tuesday night, the Wildcats accomplished just that,…

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Read more about the article Foothill softball roundup: Valencia earns share of Foothill title
Kyla Hardy (2) and Valencia High softball advanced to the CIF-SS D1 quarterfinals for the second straight year. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Foothill softball roundup: Valencia earns share of Foothill title

Valencia High’s Ally Shipman saw an outfielder bobble the ball deep in the left-field corner Tuesday and took advantage. Two batters later, Viking Kyla Hardy saw an opportunity to reward…

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Read more about the article Paintball USA owners shot down by County
A cadet, armed with a paintball gun, crouches in a field near Paintball USA in Santa Clarita during a military simulation operation on a Saturday. Samie Gebers/The Signal

Paintball USA owners shot down by County

The married couple who owns Paintball USA, already frustrated over “exorbitant” county demands required in renewing a zoning permit, ran up against more opposition Tuesday. Mike and April Schwartz applied…

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Read more about the article Local author helps teens learn how to handle their money
Patti Handy’s book, “Money Rules 101: Master Your Money Before it Masters You,” is aimed at teens and young adults. Courtesy photo

Local author helps teens learn how to handle their money

The mechanics of money are easy, according to the author of a new book for teens and young adults. The “money mindset” is where things get complicated, said Patti Handy,…

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