Read more about the article Prep football notebook: 1 team sinks in rankings, Vikes defense stays strong, Cowboys’ Gallagher has value
A trio of Valencia Vikings take down Chaparral quarterback Jack Miller (2) during a football game against Chaparral of Scottsdale, Ariz. on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Prep football notebook: 1 team sinks in rankings, Vikes defense stays strong, Cowboys’ Gallagher has value

This week’s CIF-Southern Section polls are mostly unchanged from last week’s rankings, with one exception. Valencia has dipped from No. 1 to No. 2 in Division 2, West Ranch has…

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Read more about the article Knight says he’ll “closely monitor” Senate’s health care reform, which local Dems oppose
At a Constitution Day event in Santa Clarita on Sept. 17, 2017, a constituent holds a postcard written to Congressman Steve Knight expressing opposition for Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Bill Cassidy's recent health care proposal. Courtesy of Michelle Kampbell.

Knight says he’ll “closely monitor” Senate’s health care reform, which local Dems oppose

Senate Republicans are still aiming to get a health care bill passed within the next few weeks to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. Deemed the Graham-Cassidy proposal after…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita Philharmonic moves to the Performing Arts Center
Music Director, Jeffrey Gilbert, “conducts” the move to the Performing Arts Center. Courtesy photo

Santa Clarita Philharmonic moves to the Performing Arts Center

By Mark Elfont. Ph.D. Santa Clarita Philharmonic     For the 2017-2018 season, the Santa Clarita Philharmonic will be performing at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center of the College…

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Read more about the article Saugus Board to approve of PAC partnerships
Saugus Union School District office. Dan Watson/The Signal

Saugus Board to approve of PAC partnerships

All of the Saugus Union School District’s schools will experience art, music, dance or theater through the Performing Arts Center (PAC) K-12 Community Arts Partnership program. The documents for the…

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Read more about the article California Assembly votes for Trump’s censure after Charlottesville response
People hold signs during a vigil in reaction to the events in Charlottesville, Virginia on the corner of Magic Mountain Parkway and McBean Parkway on Wednesday, August 16, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

California Assembly votes for Trump’s censure after Charlottesville response

California lawmakers voted last week to express their criticism of President Donald Trump’s reaction to the violence in Charlottesville, calling for Congress to censure him. The Assembly’s resolution, which 53…

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Read more about the article Valencia Valley considering move to full-day kindergarten program
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Valencia Valley considering move to full-day kindergarten program

Valencia Valley Elementary is hoping to implement a full-day instructional program for its kindergarten students beginning in the 2018-19 school year. The proposal to alter the school’s kindergarten schedule is…

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Read more about the article Two N’ Four Vocal Jazz Ensemble perform at Monterey Jazz Festival
Members of the Valencia High School Choir practices in advance of a performance. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Two N’ Four Vocal Jazz Ensemble perform at Monterey Jazz Festival

This weekend, 16 current and former students in Valencia High School’s Two N’ Four Vocal Jazz Ensemble had the unique opportunity to perform at the 60th annual Monterey Jazz Festival.…

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Read more about the article Artist-in-residence paints mural for Castaic Elementary School
Castaic Elementary students walk by the outline of a mural to be completed by artist-in-residence Suzi Kades on Monday, Sept. 18, 2017. Kades will spend one week at the school completing a mural for the school. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Artist-in-residence paints mural for Castaic Elementary School

For the next week, Suzi Kades will be hard at work at Castaic Elementary School’s campus, painting an original mural for the school to hang in its multipurpose room. The…

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Read more about the article One injured in fiery crash near Agua Dulce
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One injured in fiery crash near Agua Dulce

  One person was injured and rushed to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital early Monday following a fiery crash near Agua Dulce. Paramedics and officers with the California Highway Patrol responded…

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