Read more about the article Wounded deputy came within “a fraction of an inch” of dying
Deputy suffered "through and through" gunshot wound to the neck. photo courtesy the SCV Sheriff's Station

Wounded deputy came within “a fraction of an inch” of dying

  A local sheriff’s deputy shot in the neck and now recovering at home came within “an inch” of dying, according to the homicide detective investigating the case. “He was…

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Read more about the article Woman accused of murder for fatal crash appears in court
Katie Evans with her husband and four of her six children before she was killed in an auto accident Friday night, Oct. 6. Courtesy photo

Woman accused of murder for fatal crash appears in court

A Canyon Country woman charged with murder for allegedly killing a Saugus mother of six in a DUI crash appeared briefly in court Thursday to set a date for a…

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Read more about the article Castaic Area Town Council to see membership change
The Castaic Town Council listens to a member of 5th district supervisor Kathryn Barger's office during a town council meeting at the Castaic Union School District offices in Castaic on Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Castaic Area Town Council to see membership change

Change is here and on the horizon for the Castaic Area Town Council, which welcomed a new member this month, and is looking to add another one in the new…

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Read more about the article Thursdays @ Newhall closes out 2017 in style
Tami Lindahl, right, dances a line dance called a "power jam" at the "Best in the West"-themed Senses block part in downtown Newhall on Thursday, April 20, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Thursdays @ Newhall closes out 2017 in style

The city of Santa Clarita’s Thursdays@Newhall series, presented by Galpin Subaru, continues in December with free artistic events in Old Town Newhall. Popular events 10 By 10, Note By Note…

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Read more about the article River Village Trailhead opens to connect to Santa Clara River Trail
Bikers take to the trails after the ribbon cutting for the River Village Trailhead in Santa Clarita on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017. The trailhead connects to the 11-mile Santa Clara River Trail that stretches from Interstate 5 to Sand Canyon Road. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

River Village Trailhead opens to connect to Santa Clara River Trail

With a trail and hills as their backdrop, city officials, community members and over two dozen bicyclists celebrated the opening of the River Village Trailhead on Thursday morning. Located on…

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Read more about the article Canyon girls basketball seeking next step amidst program’s historic rise
Rachel Bowers (44) gets ready to shoot the ball during practice at Canyon High School on Wednesday, Nov. 29. 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Canyon girls basketball seeking next step amidst program’s historic rise

In three years at the helm, Jessica Haayer has a brought a culture of winning and deep playoff runs to the Canyon girls basketball team. The team has made it…

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Read more about the article Hart alum Trenton Irwin becoming top target for Stanford
Hart alum Trenton Irwin leads Stanford out of the tunnel for its game against Washington on Nov. 10, 2017, at Stanford Stadium in Palo Alto. Photo courtesy Stanford Athletics.

Hart alum Trenton Irwin becoming top target for Stanford

Former Hart wide receiver Trenton Irwin has become somewhat of an institution at Stanford. His wavy blonde hair and extensive NFL jersey collection make him easy to spot around campus,…

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Read more about the article Valencia defensive linemen wreaking havoc on way to CIF title game
Valencia Vikings Defensive End, Benjamin Seymour (51), tackles Great Oak receiver C.J. Barney (31) during a playoff game in Valencia, Calif. on Friday, Nov. 10, 2017. Christian Monterrosa/ The Signal

Valencia defensive linemen wreaking havoc on way to CIF title game

Valencia football’s defensive line means business. Nose guard Josh Washington and defensive ends Josh DeNeal and Ben Seymour have been playing on the line together since last season, and the…

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Read more about the article Valencia girls tennis duo headed to CIF-SS semis
The Valencia tennis doubles team of Amanda Tabanera and Carlotta Nonnis-Marzano point to their names on the CIF-SS Round of 16 at Seal Beach Tennis Center on Wednesday. Courtesy photo

Valencia girls tennis duo headed to CIF-SS semis

At the CIF-Southern Section Round of 16 on Wednesday, the Valencia doubles team of Amanda Tabanera and Carlotta Nonnis-Marzano found themselves trailing Annika Bassey and Kristina Evloeva early. The Corona…

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Read more about the article ‘Blue Lives Matter’ looks at impacts, lessons from officer-involved deaths
The story of Deputy David March, a Santa Clarita Valley resident killed in the line of duty, is one of nine stories shared by former L.A. County District Attorney Steve Cooley, in his recent released book, "Blue Lives Matter."

‘Blue Lives Matter’ looks at impacts, lessons from officer-involved deaths

A Tuesday night shootout in Newhall highlighted the dangers faced by law enforcement officers every day, which are examined from a number of angles in a recently released book, “Blue…

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