Monthly Archives: January 2018
Read more about the article 2017 All-SCV football (defense, all-purpose and honorable mention)
Golden Valley's DeGabriel Floyd (1) dodges a tackle by Mira Costa as he returns a punt for a touchdown during the CIF-Southern Section Division 6 semifinal football game at Mira Costa High School in Manhattan Beach on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. Katharine Lotze/For the Signal

2017 All-SCV football (defense, all-purpose and honorable mention)

All-SCV first-team defense Jimmy Stirwalt, Saugus, Senior, LB Stirwalt is 5 feet 7 inches of unbridled energy. His motor just didn’t stop. He finished his second season on varsity with…

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Read more about the article Legislators, healthcare and business groups decry gas moratorium
Shoppers pass by the yet-to-open Northeast Valley Health Corp. clinic in Newhall. The clinic is scheduled to open next month, but a proposed moratorium on natural gas hookups may delay the opening. Andrew Clark/The Signal

Legislators, healthcare and business groups decry gas moratorium

The Northeast Valley Health Corp. is facing an unexpected hurdle in opening their Newhall clinic next month: no natural gas. The community health center’s leadership was one of several legislators,…

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Read more about the article Sanitation board reconvenes after hiatus
A vial of brine (salt solution) collected after it was extracted from the chloride in the water during the osmosis process. Dan Watson/Signal archives

Sanitation board reconvenes after hiatus

Officials elected to govern the operation of Santa Clarita Valley’s sewer system get down to business next week after nearly a two-month hiatus. The last time members of the Santa…

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Read more about the article Castaic Board considering resolution calling for fair funding for public schools
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Castaic Board considering resolution calling for fair funding for public schools

Following the direction of the California School Boards Association (CSBA), the Castaic Union School District is expected to adopt a resolution Thursday asking for the full and fair funding of…

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Read more about the article Castaic Board to honor district’s Teachers of the Year
Castaic Union School District Building. Dan Watson/The Signal

Castaic Board to honor district’s Teachers of the Year

Four teachers from each the Castaic Union School District schools are expected to be recognized as “Teachers of the year” during the Castaic Governing Board meeting Thursday. The annual California…

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Read more about the article Sulphur Springs District recognizes employees at Mint Canyon
From left to right, Superintendent Catherine Kawaguchi, California Credit Union Community Development Coordinator Mariam Nasiry, Teacher Olivia Pateno, Principal Roni Andrus and Office Staff member Lisa McNerney at Mint Canyon Community School on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018. Courtesy photo

Sulphur Springs District recognizes employees at Mint Canyon

Two employees at Mint Canyon Community School received a special goodie bag Tuesday when they were recognized for their exemplary efforts at the elementary school. Mint Canyon Teacher Olivia Pateno…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita touts more growth in filming
Crews work on a set at the Walmart parking lot in Canyon Country on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Santa Clarita touts more growth in filming

The city of Santa Clarita saw an increase in location filming in 2017 with the Film Office reporting 556 film permits and 1,385 location film days, which generated an estimated…

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Read more about the article Power out in Saugus after electrical vault fire
FILE PHOTO A worker from Southern California Edison works to restore power in Saugus on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Power out in Saugus after electrical vault fire

Lights are out in the Saugus area after an above ground electrical vault caught fire, according to a fire official and the Southern California Edison website. The Los Angeles County…

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Read more about the article Newhall Family Theatre seeks board members for nonprofit foundation
The Newhall Family Theatre for the Performing Arts. Signal file photo.

Newhall Family Theatre seeks board members for nonprofit foundation

Editor's Note: The incoming foundation board for the Newhall Family Theatre is expected to create its own meeting dates and times during its formation. The Newhall Family Theatre for the…

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Read more about the article Stabbing suspect ordered to court
Scene at the Jack in the Box on Soledad Canyon Road where law enforcement officer was stabbed. Within a few days of the alleged attacks, deputies launched a crackdown in the area. photo by Austin Dave.

Stabbing suspect ordered to court

The Canyon Country man accused of stabbing a sheriff’s detective at a fast food restaurant Monday remains in custody without bail, slated to appear in court. Donald Chinchilla, 21, was…

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Read more about the article Local Girl Scout Troop Dedication Ceremony of the”River of Hope” at Carousel Ranch
Girl Scout Troop 6592, pictured with Denise Tomey (far right). Courtesy photo

Local Girl Scout Troop Dedication Ceremony of the”River of Hope” at Carousel Ranch

By Denise Tomey, Santa Clarita Contributor   On Wednesday, December 14, Girl Scout Troop 6592 officially dedicated their Silver Award project - a literal “River of Hope” to the children…

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