Read more about the article Construction of anticipated Black Bear Diner progressing
A banner hangs outside the Black Bear Diner in Valencia prior to its 2018 grand opening. Signal file photo

Construction of anticipated Black Bear Diner progressing

The construction of a Black Bear Diner in Valencia is underway. The restaurant is anticipated to take shape within the former Applebee's location near the southeast corner of Creekside Road…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Fire burns front of Newhall house, attic
Smoke billows out of a home on the 22300 block of Arch Street in Newhall on Dec. 1, 2017. Austin Dave/The Signal

UPDATE: Fire burns front of Newhall house, attic

Fire destroyed the front of a house in Newhall Friday afternoon and moved into the attic before firefighters brought in under control. Flames and smoke seen coming from a house…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita rents dip $10 in November
Looking over Stevenson Ranch and beyond from Richard Rioux Park in July 2017. Photo by Trish Galloway

Santa Clarita rents dip $10 in November

Santa Clarita renters saved $10 in November when rents dipped 0.4 percent across the city, according to a report released Friday by Apartment List, Inc. This is the first time…

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Read more about the article Golden Valley hosts Bishop Diego in first CIF final appearance
Golden Valleys Jalin Lewis (11) looks for a gap in Mira Costa's defense during the CIF-Southern Section Division 6 semifinal football game at Mira Costa High School in Manhattan Beach on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. Katharine Lotze/For the Signal

Golden Valley hosts Bishop Diego in first CIF final appearance

Golden Valley has already enjoyed much of the pomp and circumstance that’s come with a trip to a CIF-Southern Section title game. On Monday, they were one of 26 teams…

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Read more about the article Toy Drive Brings Joy and Inspiration to Santa Clarita Valley Families
U.S. Marines posing with Santa CLaus at the Tots For Tots collection event in Newhall. Courtesy photo

Toy Drive Brings Joy and Inspiration to Santa Clarita Valley Families

By: Cully Schneider Preparation for the annual Toys for Tots drive, headed by real estate agents Stephanie Danyluk and Albert Rodriguez, The AROD Team, have been in full swing since…

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Read more about the article Valencia on doorstep of first CIF title as it takes on Oaks Christian
Valencia junior defensive lineman Ben Seymour celebrates a tackle in the team's win over Heritage in the CIF-Southern Section Division 2 semifinals on Nov. 24. Cory Pitkavish/For The Signal

Valencia on doorstep of first CIF title as it takes on Oaks Christian

History could be afoot for Valencia football. After appearances in 1999, 2001, 2004 and 2013, the Vikings will find themselves in another championship game this Friday night at home against…

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Read more about the article Thomas J. Martin – U.S. Army – Iraq War Veteran – Santa Clarita Resident
Thomas J. Martin Saudia Arabia 2002. Courtesy photo

Thomas J. Martin – U.S. Army – Iraq War Veteran – Santa Clarita Resident

Tommy Rendezvous Thomas J. Martin first became known to me at our Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Patriots Luncheon in July 2017, when he was one of several local…

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Valencia duo defeated in CIF-SS girls tennis individual championships

Valencia’s Amanda Tabanera and Carlotta Nonnis-Marzano saw their historic postseason run come to an end Thursday at the Seal Beach Tennis Center, losing to Oaks Christian’s Emily Ackerman and Chloe…

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SCCS girls basketball cruises to victory over SCVi in season opener

Santa Clarita Christian School girls basketball coach Dennis Schwesinger has grown accustomed to having just a handful of practices before the team’s season opener. The Cardinals’ volleyball team, which fields…

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Read more about the article Students help add free water bottles to school cafeterias
Water bottles sit by the eating tables at Rio Vista Elementary School in Canyon Country on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017. Water bottles have been made available by the Santa Clarita Valley School Food Service Agency for students to drink from. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Students help add free water bottles to school cafeterias

All four school districts served by the Santa Clarita Valley School Food Services Agency (SCVSFSA) will soon have the choice of water during lunchtime thanks to a single question asked…

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Read more about the article Paul Walker fans visit disappearing roadside shrine
Modest roadside shrine site for Paul Walker still draws fans honoring the actor. photo by Jim Holt, The Signal.

Paul Walker fans visit disappearing roadside shrine

  Two Paul Walker fans stood on a sidewalk in Valencia Thursday, looking at the ground and at the place where a violent car crash claimed the actor’s life four…

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