Read more about the article SCV teams forced to cancel events due to fires
The Rye Fire burns along the east side of Interstate 5, one of several major fires that recently ravaged Southern California. Austin Dave/The Signal

SCV teams forced to cancel events due to fires

All three fires burning in Southern California on Tuesday played a hand in the cancellation of athletic events for Santa Clarita Valley high schools. The Rye Fire forced the cancellation…

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Read more about the article Sulphur Springs District to host student academies during winter break
FILE ART: Leona Cox Elementary students test out rockets they built as part of a GATE Academy project on Thursday, June 29, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Sulphur Springs District to host student academies during winter break

Students in the Sulphur Springs Union School District will have a chance to attend two academies during the district’s winter break. These include a Winter Academy for additional school support…

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Read more about the article Tweets from the Rye Fire
Firefighters work to pull hoseline off the side of reserve engine 5134 near Westinghouse Place and Avenue Stanford during the Rye Fire on Dec. 5, 2017. Austin Dave/The Signal

Tweets from the Rye Fire

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Read more about the article Sulphur Springs District recognizes employees at Mitchell
From left to right, Superintendent Catherine Kawaguchi, Teacher Trina Mitchell, Office Manager Elizabeth Sparks, Principal Marie Dacuumos Principal and School and California Credit Union Community Development Coordinator Mariam Nasiry at Mitchell Community School on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. Courtesy photo

Sulphur Springs District recognizes employees at Mitchell

Two employees at Mitchell Community School received a special goodie bag Tuesday when they were recognized for their exemplary efforts at the elementary school. Mitchell Teacher Trina Mitchell and Office…

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Read more about the article COC considers off-site lot, rideshare apps to ease parking concerns
An aerial photo of the College of the Canyons Valencia Campus in March 2015. Courtesy of COC

COC considers off-site lot, rideshare apps to ease parking concerns

Beginning in spring 2018, students at College of Canyons will be able to park in an off-campus lot and use apps like Uber and Lyft to get to the college’s…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita to add four square miles of open space to city limits
A car drives past the Cemex mining site as scene from Soledad Canyon Road near Agua Dulce Canyon Road in Canyon Country. Dan Watson/The Signal

Santa Clarita to add four square miles of open space to city limits

Santa Clarita’s planning commissioners are expected to take the next step toward officially putting the Cemex property within city limits Tuesday, as well as a few hundred other acres. The…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: No school closures planned Wednesday for Rye Fire
Sheriff's deputies escort a convoy of buses during the evacation of students near West Ranch High School in Stevenson Ranch during the Rye Fire on Dec. 5, 2017. Austin Dave/The Signal

UPDATE: No school closures planned Wednesday for Rye Fire

The Hart district schools evacuated as a result of the Rye Fire on Tuesday were expected to be open for students Wednesday, officials said Tuesday evening. Officials with the William…

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Read more about the article TMU Insider: No. 5 Mustangs playing physical brand of basketball
Delewis Johnson (5) of The Master's University breaks through defenders from Bethesda University on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

TMU Insider: No. 5 Mustangs playing physical brand of basketball

By Mason Nesbitt For The Signal When you’re 6-foot-10 with long arms and lots of potential, “load” is a complementary description, and “blocking” and “cleaning” are verbs to be venerated.…

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Read more about the article Hart and Valencia players share All-Foothill League volleyball POY honors
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Hart and Valencia players share All-Foothill League volleyball POY honors

Hart and Valencia were neck-and-neck throughout the Foothill League season, resulting in a shared title. Their battle atop the league standings was reflected in the All-Foothill League team, which was…

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Read more about the article COC volleyball ends season with memorable trip to state tournament
The College of the Canyons volleyball team switches sides of the court in between sets where they won during a home game against Antelope Valley College on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

COC volleyball ends season with memorable trip to state tournament

On Monday evening, College of the Canyons volleyball coach Clay Timmons hardly had a voice. Part of it was due to a slight cold, but most of it was due…

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Local Roundup: Hart and Canyon girls basketball teams collect wins

Boys basketball Calabasas 73, Saugus 57 Sophomore Adrian McIntyre led the Centurions with 24 points in their Warrior Classic opener. Heritage 97, Canyon 56 Girls basketball Hart 62, Paraclete 21…

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Read more about the article Saugus’ Mariah Castillo places third at Nike Cross Nationals
Saugus' Mariah Castillo finished third at the Nike Cross Nationals on Saturday in Portland, Ore. John Nepolitan/Courtesy Photo.

Saugus’ Mariah Castillo places third at Nike Cross Nationals

Mariah Castillo wasn’t looking to set a bar of any sort for Saturday’s Nike Cross Nationals in Portland, Ore. And who could blame her? With 198 of the nation’s top…

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Read more about the article The Signal’s Holiday Lights contest: A Wakefield Winter Wonderland
A family joins the parade of thousands who walked through Wakefield Court in Saugus on Sunday. The display is located off Copperhill Drive and Courtland Way in Saugus.

The Signal’s Holiday Lights contest: A Wakefield Winter Wonderland

In the aftermath of the 1994 Northridge earthquake, a Saugus neighborhood came together. So starts the tale of camaraderie, community and cheer that literally lights up a Santa Clarita neighborhood…

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Read more about the article Saugus Board to review financial reports
Saugus Union School District office. Dan Watson/The Signal

Saugus Board to review financial reports

The Saugus Union School District Governing Board is expected to review several financial reports during its meeting Tuesday that include its annual audit. Interim Financial Report Governing Board members are…

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