Read more about the article Canyon football nabs first Foothill League win with victory over Saugus
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 football nabs first Foothill League win with victory over Saugus

As halftime at Friday’s football game between Canyon and Saugus came to a close, the Cowboys surrounded an assistant coach, jumping and yelling four words. “Who got my back?” the…

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Read more about the article Valencia clinches 9th straight Foothill League title with win over West Ranch
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Valencia clinches 9th straight Foothill League title with win over West Ranch

West Ranch’s football field has neither lights nor large bleachers, meaning they must play their home games at Valencia High School. But on Friday night, Valencia football reminded the Wildcats…

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Read more about the article Last-second punt return TD leads Hart past Golden Valley
Hart High quarterback JT Shrout trys to evade a Golden Valley defender in Valencia, Calif. on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017 Christian Monterrosa/ The Signal

Last-second punt return TD leads Hart past Golden Valley

With a shade over 30 seconds to play and the game tied, and a Golden Valley punt upcoming, Hart looked to put the ball into quarterback JT Shrout’s hands one…

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Read more about the article David Hegg: Seeking the highest good
David Hegg is senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church and a Santa Clarita resident. "Ethically Speaking" runs Saturdays in The Signal.

David Hegg: Seeking the highest good

We’ve all heard the saying “the ends justify the means.” Taken at face value, this pragmatic truth suggests that, if the end result is good, any and all of the…

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Read more about the article SCV ratepayer group sues the sanitation district for the 3rd time
Denny Orellana and his son Michael, 9, take a look at the rain-filled Santa Clara River during a walk in Canyon Country last January. Tom Cruze/for The Signal

SCV ratepayer group sues the sanitation district for the 3rd time

As local sanitation officials breathe a sigh of relief this week with news of a favorable court ruling that enabled them to wiggle out from under a debilitating lawsuit, they…

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Read more about the article Sierra Vista students raise thousands for breast cancer research
Students who participated in Denim Day and donated $5 to breast cancer pose for the “Wear Pink” group photo at Sierra Vista Junior High School on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017. Christina Cox/The Signal

Sierra Vista students raise thousands for breast cancer research

For the past 13 years, students at Sierra Vista Junior High School have worked together to raise money for breast cancer research. The annual “Denim Day” event encourages students to…

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Read more about the article County to apply for federal grants for I-5, The Old Road
FILE PHOTO: Cars and trucks move south and northbound on Interstate 5 through the Newhall Pass. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

County to apply for federal grants for I-5, The Old Road

Los Angeles County wants The Old Road and I-5 to become safer and less congested. At their Oct. 31 meeting, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will vote to…

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Read more about the article Ted Sirotta joins Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital as CFO
Ted Sirotta has joined Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital as senior vice president and chief financial officer.

Ted Sirotta joins Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital as CFO

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital as has named Ted Sirotta senior vice president and chief financial officer, the hospital said in a statement. Previously, Sirotta was with Vail Health in Vail,…

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Read more about the article Halloween safety tips for pet owners
FILE PHOTO: A pit bull from the Castaic Animal Shelter is dressed up for Halloween during a KLAWS event at the Castaic Animal Shelter on Friday, Oct. 28, 2016. Christina Cox/The Signal

Halloween safety tips for pet owners

With all of the costumes, decorations and visitors Halloween can be a spooky time for everyone, especially household pets. The hustle and bustle of the holiday, along with the candy…

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Read more about the article Barger to host trail ride at Castaic Lake
FILE PHOTO. Kayakers find themselves alone in the wild expanse of Castaic Lake on Saturday. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Barger to host trail ride at Castaic Lake

To promote recognition of Los Angeles County’s trail system, Supervisor Kathryn Barger will be hosting a trail ride next month. Locals are invited to take part in a three-and-a-half-hour ride…

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Read more about the article Senator talks faith and politics at TMU
During chapel on Oct. 27, 2017, Senator Scott Wilk presents The Master's University President Dr. John MacArthur with a plaque while Provost Dr. John Stead looks on to celebrate 90 years since the school was founded. Gina Ender/The Signal

Senator talks faith and politics at TMU

Encouraging students to use their faith to have an impact in the workforce, Senator Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) visited The Master’s University on Friday to share how his beliefs play…

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Read more about the article Trinity welcomes back key pieces to face Rio Hondo Prep
Trinity's Carson Campusano (4) tries to pull away from Southland Christian's Michael Hubert (24) during a football game at College of the Canyons on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Trinity welcomes back key pieces to face Rio Hondo Prep

Trinity Classical Academy football will take the field against Rio Hondo Prep of Arcadia a little banged up, but with more man-power than they had last week. Tyler Lee and…

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Read more about the article UCLA professor donates 500 horror films to COC’s Cinema Department
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UCLA professor donates 500 horror films to COC’s Cinema Department

Thanks to a generous donation from Dr. Khaled Abou El Fadl, a world-renowned scholar and a distinguished professor at UCLA, College of the Canyons’ (COC) Cinema Department now has a…

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Read more about the article Saugus seeking bounce-back effort against Canyon
Saugus quarterback Elijah Gragas (2), center, celebrates with teammates, from left, De'Maurea Pride-Ruiz (23), Waide Brummer (72) and Jacob Villanueva (75) after Gragas scored a touchdown for Saugus in the first quarter against St. Francis at COC on Friday. Dan Watson/for The Signal

Saugus seeking bounce-back effort against Canyon

Saugus football enters tonight’s game against Canyon after a steep loss to Valencia in which they only dented the scoreboard once, and it was on a field goal. The Centurions…

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