Read more about the article UPDATE: Man surrenders to deputies after 4-hour standoff
A sheriff's deputy stands guard at the northern edge of a containment near a barricaded suspect situation in Newhall on Dec. 6, 2017. Austin Dave/The Signal

UPDATE: Man surrenders to deputies after 4-hour standoff

The standoff with a man believed armed inside a house in Newhall ended peacefully Wednesday after about four hours. Officials with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station - who had…

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Read more about the article Animation students create film based on Holocaust survivor Leon Malmed
"The Promise," created by 25 advanced animation student, is a documentary about the memories of Holocaust survivor Leon Malmed. The film will be screened at College of the Canyons on Friday, Dec. 8, 2017. Courtesy photo

Animation students create film based on Holocaust survivor Leon Malmed

Source: College of the Canyons A group of 25 advanced animation students at College of the Canyons spent the entire Spring 2017 semester bringing to life the memories of Holocaust…

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Read more about the article Michael Ericksen: Stand against marijuana sales is a wise one
Customers buy products at the Harvest Medical Marijuana Dispensary in San Francisco in April 2016. Associated Press

Michael Ericksen: Stand against marijuana sales is a wise one

I am a pediatrician in the Portland, Oregon, area and was visiting family over Thanksgiving when I read The Signal editorial regarding the moratorium on pot. The concerns raised in…

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Read more about the article Red flag warning, high wind watch extended for the SCV
Signal file photo Erin Richardson's hair blows in the wind as she walks down Lyons Avenue in Newhall on Monday, Dec. 4, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Red flag warning, high wind watch extended for the SCV

The extreme fire danger that hit the Santa Clarita Valley earlier this week is now expected to continue into Friday night, officials from the National Weather Service (NWS) announced Wednesday.…

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Read more about the article COC Board to review college district’s financial reports
Canyons Hall at College of the Canyons (Source: COC)

COC Board to review college district’s financial reports

The Santa Clarita Community College District, which oversees College of the Canyons, is expected to review several financial reports during its meeting Wednesday that include its annual budget requirements. These…

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Read more about the article Hart and Saugus softball sophs commit to UC Davis
Saugus' Libbie McMahan and Hart's Aly Kaneshiro sport their UC Davis sweatshirts after committing there to play softball. Courtesy of Lance Kaneshiro.

Hart and Saugus softball sophs commit to UC Davis

Saugus softball’s Libbie McMahan estimates that she’s been friends with Hart softball’s Aly Kaneshiro since the two were five or six years old. Since that point, their friendship has been…

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Read more about the article Canyon Country or bust: Tattoo parlor gets approval for relocation
This picture shows the inside of Eternal Art Tattoo in Canyon Country. The City of Santa Clarita is planning to build the new Canyon Country Community Center where the tattoo shop is located. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Canyon Country or bust: Tattoo parlor gets approval for relocation

Eternal Art Tattoo took the next step toward relocating its shop a mile down the road Tuesday. The city of Santa Clarita is planning to build the new Canyon Country…

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Read more about the article Golden Valley hoops leaning on camaraderie in hopes of bounce-back season
Micah McLaurin attempts a dunk during the Golden Valley boys basketball team's practice Tuesday, Dec. 5. Haley Sawyer/The Signal

Golden Valley hoops leaning on camaraderie in hopes of bounce-back season

At a Golden Valley basketball practice Tuesday evening, several players wore this season’s practice pinnies. Just a simple black or gold fabric jersey with one word printed in all capital…

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Read more about the article A Walk to Remember Their Babies
Memorial Stone at the base of the tree planted at Eternal Valley to honor infants who have died in the Santa Clarita Valley. Courtesy photo

A Walk to Remember Their Babies

  By Tracy Klehn, Valencia Community Contributor     On any given weekend in the Santa Clarita Valley, you can see people walking or running to benefit a worthy cause. …

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Read more about the article Rye Fire: Evacuations and road closures
SIGNAL FILE PHOTO: Firefighters fight the Rye Fire as flames encroach upon Travel Village in Valencia on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Rye Fire: Evacuations and road closures

The Rye Fire has burned at least 7,000 acres and is five percent contained. Six people remain evacuated at College of the Canyons, according to a tweet from the City…

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Read more about the article Seen Around the SCV
Firefighters Haws and Cruz are pictured with the president of the SCV Street Rod Association Car Club, George Kosct. Courtesy photo

Seen Around the SCV

"The Spark of Love" Toy Drive On Saturday, December 2, the SCV Street Rod Association Car Club donated toys to “The Spark of Love Toy Drive” at Fire Station 150…

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