Read more about the article Valencia football looks to stay hot against Bakersfield
Valencia's Moises Haynes (43) is the last man standing as he heads for the end zone during a football game against Chaparral of Scottsdale, Ariz. on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Valencia football looks to stay hot against Bakersfield

Valencia is one of two Foothill League football teams that remain undefeated in preleague play. Tonight, they’ll have the chance to get one step closer to a completely perfect preleague…

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Read more about the article Trinity football shuts out Southlands Christian
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 football shuts out Southlands Christian

It took a few possessions, but Trinity Classical Academy’s offense broke through in the second quarter Thursday night against Southlands Christian and never looked back in a 36-0 victory at…

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Read more about the article SCCS volleyball opens league play with sweep
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SCCS volleyball opens league play with sweep

Three Santa Clarita Christian School volleyball starting players sat on the bench wearing their uniforms, but they’d never touch the court in Thursday night’s match against Palmdale Aerospace Academy. Injury…

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Read more about the article City to turn over ownership of homeless shelter to Bridge to Home
FILE PHOTO Bridge to Home Shelter donations come from families, churches, scouts and businesses. Helping set up the sleeping quarters with blankets and towels are volunteers Haley (L) and Riley (C) Cabot and Resident Attendant Jayne Patafio (R). Photo Tom Cruze/For the Signal

City to turn over ownership of homeless shelter to Bridge to Home

Bridge to Home could soon open its doors to the city’s homeless population year-round. The Santa Clarita city council plans to turn over control of the winter shelter to Bridge…

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Read more about the article SCV resident, medical student trapped in Dominica after Hurricane Maria
Austin Moser, left, stands with sister Ashtyn and brother Kyle. Moser is a first-year medical student that has been trapped on the island of Dominica after Hurrican Maria hit. Courtesy of the Moser family

SCV resident, medical student trapped in Dominica after Hurricane Maria

Dominica, an island in the West Indies near St. Lucia and Antigua, was the first to be hit by Hurricane Maria late-Monday. The category-five storm destroyed buildings, cut off communications…

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Read more about the article Transportation talk: Officials and professionals share what’s next
Supervisor Kathryn Barger talks during her inaugural transportation summit on Sept. 21, 2017. Courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita.

Transportation talk: Officials and professionals share what’s next

Transportation experts and city and county staff gathered for a round table discussion at Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s inaugural transportation summit Thursday morning. Attendees shared updates on major projects their organizations…

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Read more about the article City and county donate combined $700,000 to build homes for veterans
Members of the Santa Clarita City Council present a check for $350,000 to Homes for Families during a ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

City and county donate combined $700,000 to build homes for veterans

The two giant checks presented to Homes 4 Families Thursday afternoon will fund 24 new homes for veterans in Santa Clarita. In the last installment of their 78-home project, the…

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Read more about the article Seniors donate school supplies, read to kindergarteners at Newhall Elementary
Newhall Elementary students listen as Byrd Holland and other seniors from Atria Senior Living read stories to them on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Seniors donate school supplies, read to kindergarteners at Newhall Elementary

In honor of World Gratitude Day, six seniors from Atria Senior Living visited Newhall Elementary School Thursday to read children’s books to kindergarten students. Students sat in awe as they…

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Read more about the article Vandals damage Mountainview’s computer lab, library overnight
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Vandals damage Mountainview’s computer lab, library overnight

Vandals broke into Mountainview Elementary School last night, destroying the school’s lower computer lab, toppling bookcases, breaking monitors and smashing a new flat panel. “Based on the nature of the…

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Read more about the article Hart’s Rosen setting the pace in football and lacrosse
Hart's Ben Rosen (10) pushes off teammate Nathan Bradder (65) to escape Downey's defense during a football game at College of the Canyons on Friday, Sept. 1, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Hart’s Rosen setting the pace in football and lacrosse

In the fall, Ben Rosen runs with a football. In the spring, he runs with a crosse. Rosen, who plays both football and lacrosse for Hart, has seen the two…

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Read more about the article ZTag zombie infection game being tested in Santa Clarita
Gantom Lighting & Controls is beta-testing its ZTag zombie infection game for 10 weekend evenings in October.

ZTag zombie infection game being tested in Santa Clarita

ZTag will be bringing its live zombie infection game to Santa Clarita, California for 10 weekend nights starting from Sept. 22 to Oct. 28. The first 30 people to sign…

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Read more about the article 4 dozen citations issued in bike/pedestrian crackdown
FILE PHOTO Deputies conducted a bicycle and pedestrian safety operation in Newhall. Courtesy photo SCV Sheriff's Station.

4 dozen citations issued in bike/pedestrian crackdown

  Deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station carried out pedestrian safety enforcement operations Tuesday and ended up handing out 48 citations for alleged violations. The citations issued in…

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Read more about the article Trinity football prepped for mid-week matchup against Southlands Christian
Trinity's quarterback Phineas Yi warms up before practice on Wednesday, August 16, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Trinity football prepped for mid-week matchup against Southlands Christian

For Trinity Classical Academy football, Friday night lights will become Thursday night lights this week. The Knights will take on Southlands Christian of Rowland Heights tonight at College of the…

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