Yearly Archives: 2017
Read more about the article Speeders reached 100 miles per hour on city streets
File photo: Tire marks cover the road on Constellation Road in Valencia, near where actor Paul Walker was killed in a car crash on Nov. 30, 2013. A recent street racing operation in the area recently netted more than 100 arrests, many of which were addressed in court Thursday. Katharine Lotze/Signal

Speeders reached 100 miles per hour on city streets

At least two motorists were clocked driving at triple digit speeds - or close to it - on inner city streets recently in the SCV. Speeds recorded for one driver…

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Read more about the article Joint law enforcement team reports “sharp decline” in mail theft trend
Mail recovered in an incident in May 2017 where SCV Sheriff's deputies arrested mail theft suspects who were found to have a carload of stolen mail. photo courtesy SCV Sheriff Station.

Joint law enforcement team reports “sharp decline” in mail theft trend

Law enforcement officers announced this week that mail thefts in the Santa Clarita Valley have “sharply declined” after local sheriff’s deputies joined forces with US Postal Inspection officers in response…

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Read more about the article Senior Center celebrates veterans with musical tribute
Carl Woerder, a veteran of both the U.S. Army and the Marine Corps, stands proudly as he sings along to the Marines’ Hymn at SCV Senior Center’s Veterans Celebration on Thursday. Ryan Painter/The Signal.

Senior Center celebrates veterans with musical tribute

Decked out in red, white and blue, the SCV Senior Center honored its veterans with a celebration and sing-along on Friday afternoon. Veterans and their loved ones were invited to…

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Read more about the article SCCS brings perfect record into playoffs against Hamilton
The Santa Clarita Christian's Carson Schwesinger (19) celebrates his touchdown with Ethan Frields against St. Bernard at Canyon High School on Saturday. Dan Watson / For The Signal

SCCS brings perfect record into playoffs against Hamilton

Santa Clarita Christian football is the No. 1 seed in Division 13, the San Joaquin League champions and has an undefeated record to boot. Tonight, they begin what could be…

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Read more about the article Saugus attempting to snap 3-game skid in first-round matchup against Sonora
Saugus senior running back Quinn Sheaffer. Dan Watson/For The Signal

Saugus attempting to snap 3-game skid in first-round matchup against Sonora

Saugus lost its season-finale to Hart but, more importantly, the Centurions came away from the game with a healthy Nathan Eldridge. The Cents had already clinched a top-three finish in…

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Read more about the article HazMat crews wait all night for absorbent to soak up spilled diesel
A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

HazMat crews wait all night for absorbent to soak up spilled diesel

More than half a dozen hazardous materials units responded to reports of a fuel spill in Canyon Country only to end up babysitting 10 gallons of spilled diesel for 12…

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Read more about the article Canyon looking to capitalize on last-minute postseason entry
Canyon quarterback Shawn Gallagher (7) drives the ball up the field during a home game as Miles Allen (56) of Saugus tries to tackle him on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Canyon looking to capitalize on last-minute postseason entry

Canyon players sat on pins and needles last Saturday, awaiting a decision on whether Oxnard would be eligible for the postseason, with the Cowboys seeking an at-large bid in CIF-Southern…

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Read more about the article Golden Valley preparing for lengthy road trip to take on Nipomo
Golden Valley Runningback DeGabriel Floyd stiffarms a defender on his way to the endzone at Canyon High School on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017. Christian Monterrosa/ The Signal

Golden Valley preparing for lengthy road trip to take on Nipomo

Golden Valley football’s game against Nipomo will be an all-day affair. The Grizzlies will depart their school at 11 a.m. for a three-hour charter bus ride up the coast to…

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Read more about the article SCCS girls volleyball falls in championship game
Austen Hermanson (9) of Santa Clarita Christian School hits the volleyball during a home match in the Division 9 semifinals against Mammoth High School on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

SCCS girls volleyball falls in championship game

Santa Clarita Christian middle blocker Cora Machado did her best to rally her teammates when the Cardinals found themselves down 24-20 against Glendale Adventist of Glendale during the CIF-Southern Section…

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Read more about the article Hart returns top WRs for playoff opener against Sierra Canyon
Hart's DaVon Jones (22) intercepts the pass on Saugus' first play of the game against Saugus defender Daniel Gilmartin (17). Dan Watson/The Signal

Hart returns top WRs for playoff opener against Sierra Canyon

Hart quarterback JT Shrout was quick to credit the team’s receivers who stepped up in its season-closing win over Saugus, a game in which its top two receivers, Da’Von Jones…

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Read more about the article Carl Kanowsky: Dodger Blue, the Thief and San Diego
Three of the owners of Thief & Barrel: Clay Porlier (left), Russ Briley and DiMaggio Washington. Courtesy photo

Carl Kanowsky: Dodger Blue, the Thief and San Diego

We finished our kitchen remodel ordeal after seven grueling months. Deciding we missed the joys of contractors showing up at 7:00 am every morning, we are now in the throes…

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Read more about the article Valencia begins postseason run against Great Oak after dominant regular season
Valencia's Mykael Wright (2) and teammate Zachary Semko (80) celebrate a touchdown during a football game against Chaparral of Scottsdale, Ariz. on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Valencia begins postseason run against Great Oak after dominant regular season

Valencia football has coasted through Foothill League play. Now, it’s time to see what they can do against fellow Division 2 teams. The Foothill League champions are the No. 3…

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Read more about the article John Cordova – U.S. Army Infantry – KIA Okinawa – Castaic Resident
John Cordova, killed in action, WW II.

John Cordova – U.S. Army Infantry – KIA Okinawa – Castaic Resident

WWII Gold Star Family Recently, I had the distinct pleasure of meeting two members of one of the longest living family residents of Santa Clarita Valley, Bettyrose Cordova and her…

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