Read more about the article A look at the Hart District Governing Board applicants
The William S. Hart Union High School District. Dan Watson/The Signal

A look at the Hart District Governing Board applicants

Editor's note: Updated on Tuesday, March 28 to include information that Noe Garcia dropped out of the race for the Trustee Area 3 seat. Five Santa Clarita residents are still…

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Read more about the article Standoff suspect faces assault with a deadly weapon charge
Sheriff's Special Enforcement Bureau deputies attend a debrief after successfully ending a hostage situation in Canyon Country early Sunday morning. (Austin Dave/The Signal)

Standoff suspect faces assault with a deadly weapon charge

A 47-year-old local man accused of threatening his family with a shotgun is expected to appear in court Tuesday on a felony charge of assault with a deadly weapon, a…

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Read more about the article Wilk and Stern bills go to committee this week
Scott Wilk took the oath of office as the new Republican senator from the 21st District on Dec. 5. Courtesy photo

Wilk and Stern bills go to committee this week

Both State Senators Scott Wilk of the 21st district and Henry Stern of the 27th district  in the Santa Clarita Valley have proposed bills that are going to committee early…

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Read more about the article Garden program takes root with students at Charles Helmers
Thomas Konrad, 7, left, and friend Gene Sanchez, 7, right, work on drawing a tomato plant in the Helmers Elementary garden on Monday, March 27, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Garden program takes root with students at Charles Helmers

First grade student Evelyn Karpp, 6, sat on the edge of the Charles Helmers Elementary School garden as she drew pictures of the fruits and vegetables in front of her…

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Read more about the article Water heads expand basin salt plan
Excavators and workers create a form for a 700 foot long, 4 foot high by 8 foot wide storm drain as construction progresses at Vista Canyon development in Canyon Country on Wednesday Feb. 24, 2016. (Dan Watson/The Signal)

Water heads expand basin salt plan

Local water officials working to better manage groundwater in the Santa Clarita Valley’s water basin, are also working to better manage the salt in that basin. Members of the Castaic…

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Read more about the article Boys rosters for SCV Hoops Finale
Saugus' Anthony McIntyre (1) is one of 20 boys basketball players from the SCV signed up for the SCV Hoops Finale on Thursday at Saugus High. Signal file photo

Boys rosters for SCV Hoops Finale

The boys game will start at 7 p.m. on Thursday at Saugus High. Home Coach: Bill Bedgood (Saugus) Players Tahj Thompson (Golden Valley) Adam Taracena (Golden Valley) Josh Jehnings (Golden…

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Read more about the article Girls rosters for SCV Hoops Finale
Canyon girls basketball’s Alaina Garcia is one of 22 SCV girls basketball players signed up for the SCV Hoops finale. Signal file photo

Girls rosters for SCV Hoops Finale

Girls game starts at 5 p.m. at Saugus High on Thursday. Away Coach: Jerry Mike (Valencia) Players Helen Rodriguez (Albert Einstein Academy) Serene Tyus (Golden Valley) Alexxys Banuelos (Golden Valley)…

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Read more about the article Newhall Post Office opens its doors to customers
The Newhall Post Office opened on Monday, March 27, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Newhall Post Office opens its doors to customers

Newhall residents rejoice! After months of delays and rescheduled openings, the Newhall Post Office at 23736 Lyons Ave. officially opened its operations to the public Monday. “The window opened for…

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Read more about the article 4th Grade Book Buy Program launches with support from California Credit Union
Representatives from the California Credit Union donating books to schools in the Sulphur Springs Union School District. Courtesy of California Credit Union

4th Grade Book Buy Program launches with support from California Credit Union

To encourage young readers, California Credit Union partnered with four Santa Clarita Valley school districts to support and launch a 4th Grade Book Buy Program. The company donated a total…

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Read more about the article Man’s best friend joins the search for Will Cierzan
Volunteer from Search Dogs 24/7 Lori Wells, left, handles search dog Piglet for the camera as SCV Emergency Now volunteer Kari Dauer-Hewitt, right, assists with the search for Will Cierzan on San Francisquito Canyon Road and Lady Linda Lane on Sunday. Samie Gebers/The Signal

Man’s best friend joins the search for Will Cierzan

A furry friend joined the efforts of community members to aid in the search of Will Cierzan, who has now been missing for two months. “We are ferociously determined and…

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Read more about the article On the way to jail, suspect jumps out of patrol car on Highway 14
Sheriff's officials clear the scene of an incident where a person head-butted the window of a patrol car and jumped out while traveling at full speed on Highway 14 near Placerita Canyon Road on Sunday. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

On the way to jail, suspect jumps out of patrol car on Highway 14

A suspect jumped out of a Palmdale patrol vehicle on Highway 14 near Placerita Canyon Road on Sunday, according to law enforcement officials. “He was being transported from Palmdale Station…

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Read more about the article After more than two years, Laura DePriest will have a place to call home
Laura DePriest poses for a picture as she leans against a tree at William S. Hart Regional Park in Newhall on March 25, 2017. She is moving into a condominium on Tuesday after being homeless for two and a half years. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

After more than two years, Laura DePriest will have a place to call home

For two and a half years, Laura DePriest did not have a place to call home. She struggled with drug addiction for 35 years, ever since she was 12 years…

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Read more about the article Law enforcement discovers replica firearms inside stolen vehicle in Newhall
Deputies discovered two replica firearms and a large knife inside a stolen vehicle in Newhall Saturday afternoon. Photo from SCV Sheriff's Station

Law enforcement discovers replica firearms inside stolen vehicle in Newhall

Law enforcement discovered two replica guns inside a stolen vehicle Saturday afternoon, according to a post from the SCV Sheriff’s Station. The deputies were patrolling on Main Street in Newhall around…

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Read more about the article Shot fired after vehicle cuts off SUV
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies organize a search for spent shell casings along Soledad Canyon Road in Canyon Country Saturday night. (Austin Dave/The Signal)

Shot fired after vehicle cuts off SUV

A car to car shooting occurred on Soledad Canyon Road and Kenroy Avenue in Canyon Country Saturday night after the victim accidentally cut off the suspect’s vehicle, according to law…

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