Read more about the article Firefighters stop spread of apartment balcony fire
Firefighters from stations 107 and 132 hose down a charred garden window above a patio damaged by flames on Feb. 24, 2017. (Austin Dave/The Signal)

Firefighters stop spread of apartment balcony fire

Firefighters responding quickly to reports of an apartment fire Friday afternoon promptly doused a small fire on a balcony, preventing it from spreading to the apartment. Firefighters with the Los…

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Read more about the article Nike coming to Stevenson Ranch; Family Christian closing
As part of a corporate liquidation, Family Christian Stores, including one on The Old Road in Stevenson Ranch, are closing. Courtesy photo.

Nike coming to Stevenson Ranch; Family Christian closing

Valencia Marketplace in Stevenson Ranch is about to gain a Nike outlet and lose a Family Christian Store. The sportswear behemoth has leased space for a Nike Clearance Store at…

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Read more about the article Would-be bank robber sought in Canyon Country
Deputies stage at the scene of an alleged bank robbery at the Citibank on Soledad Canyon Road in Canyon Country on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Would-be bank robber sought in Canyon Country

A would-be bank robber demanded money from a teller at a bank in Canyon Country Friday afternoon but left before any money was handed over. The attempted bank robbery happened…

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Soroptimist Greater Santa Clarita and Santa Clarita Valley Partners Up for 2017 “Dream It, Be It: Career Support for Girls” Series of Workshops

Soroptimist International of Greater Santa Clarita Valley and Santa Clarita Valley, global organizations for women, has announced that together they have created a series of workshops to support their 2017…

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Read more about the article History lives at Trinity Classical Academy
Trinity sixth grade students dressed in confederate and union soldier uniforms pose for a group picture during Trinity's annual American Civil War Living History Museum on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

History lives at Trinity Classical Academy

Trinity Classical Academy’s Celebration Center was transformed into a scene from the 1860s Friday, with generals, spies, abolitionists, soldiers and nurses sharing stories about their experiences during the Civil War.…

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Read more about the article Teacher helps to create culture of inclusivity at Trinity
Michelle Hanson, right, smiles as one of her Imago Dei students sits in Mayor Cameron Smyth's chair in his office at City Hall during a visit on Feb. 5, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Teacher helps to create culture of inclusivity at Trinity

As an upper school humanities teacher at the Imago Dei School, Michelle Hanson is on a mission to not only develop her students’ academic knowledge, but also their life and…

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Read more about the article Church plans to honor former mayor of Lancaster, commemorate black history month
Bishop Henry Hearns willbe honored Sunday at Santa Clarita Christian Fellowship in a special service for Black History Month. Courtesy photo

Church plans to honor former mayor of Lancaster, commemorate black history month

Born in Byhalia, Mississippi in 1933, Bishop Henry Hearns, mayor emeritus of Lancaster, came from humble beginnings and was keenly aware of racism towards African Americans. The son of sharecroppers,…

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Read more about the article COC Insider: Cougar hoops bring home individual hardware
College of the Canyons sophomore point guard Marina Rojas was one of a combined six Cougars from the college’s men’s and women’s basketball programs to earn All-Western State Conference, South Division honors this week. Photo by Jesse Munoz/COC Sports Information

COC Insider: Cougar hoops bring home individual hardware

The College of the Canyons men’s and women’s basketball teams may not be heading to the playoffs this season, but that didn’t prevent the Cougars from seeing a combined six…

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