Read more about the article Sulphur Springs Board to review salary increase for classified employees
Sulphur Springs Union School District administrative offices. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Sulphur Springs Board to review salary increase for classified employees

Classified employees in the Sulphur Springs Union School District could see a salary increase of 2 percent for the 2016-17 contract year, according to an agenda item from the district’s…

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Read more about the article Valencia mall hosting ‘Zen Space’ exhibit until May
The newest exhibit at the Westfield Valencia Town Center Art Space, “Zen Space” by artist BiJian Fan, reminds visitors to take a moment in their busy lives to breathe deeply and be mindful

Valencia mall hosting ‘Zen Space’ exhibit until May

The newest exhibit at the Westfield Valencia Town Center Art Space, “Zen Space” by artist BiJian Fan, reminds visitors to take a moment in their busy lives to breathe deeply…

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Read more about the article Rio Vista rollover crash victim ID’ed
Deputies investigate a rollover crash by Rio Vista Elementary School. Austin Dave | The Signal

Rio Vista rollover crash victim ID’ed

Medical examiners identified the man killed in a single-vehicle rollover crash in front of Rio Vista Elementary School last week. George Arturo Alcala, 36, was a Lancaster resident, according to…

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Read more about the article TMU Insider: Mustangs hoops teams pick up big weekend conference victories
Lawrence Russell (2) of The Master's University jumps for a lay up during a home match against Bethesda University on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

TMU Insider: Mustangs hoops teams pick up big weekend conference victories

For Mustang hoops, it’s been in with the new, and outrageous with the old. As The Master’s University senior Lawrence Russell scored a career-high 32 points in a win over…

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SCCS girls basketball can’t handle the press in loss to Lancaster Baptist

An already-abbreviated preleague season for the Santa Clarita Christian School girls basketball team grew even shorter due to the fires that ravaged Southern California in early December. That led the…

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Read more about the article Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital sees patient increase due to flu outbreak
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital.

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital sees patient increase due to flu outbreak

An intense, late-season outbreak of the flu has put the number of patients treated at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital at about 25 percent higher than normal levels, and health officials…

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Read more about the article Killer in murder-suicide yet to be ID’d officially
Homicide detectives investigate a murder-suicide on the 28800 block of Startree Lane in Saugus on Jan. 5, 2018. Austin Dave/The Signal

Killer in murder-suicide yet to be ID’d officially

    Medical examiners with the Coroner’s Office have yet to release the identity of the man who shot and killed his wife and two children in Friday’s murder-suicide, despite…

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Read more about the article Newhall Board to discuss school security, evacuations
The Newhall School District Office. Dan Watson/The Signal

Newhall Board to discuss school security, evacuations

The Newhall School District Governing Board is expected to have dialogue about security questions at schools throughout the district during its regular meeting Tuesday. Newhall School District Board President Phil…

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Read more about the article Friends, coworkers mourn Valencia High grad killed in suspected murder-suicide
Friends of Drew Birnkrant, who was killed in a murder-suicide just two days prior, gathered for a candlelight vigil to honor her memory at Valencia High School in Valencia, Calif. on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. Christian Monterrosa/ The Signal

Friends, coworkers mourn Valencia High grad killed in suspected murder-suicide

The life of Drew Birnkrant -- who was shot and killed at the age of 20 in a murder-suicide detectives believe was committed by her father -- was remembered by…

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Read more about the article Rainfall could bring debris flow danger to recent burn areas
FILE PHOTO: Steve Romp helps his family clear mud from their driveway near the intersection of Sand Canyon and Iron Canyon Roads on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. Katharine Lotze/Signal

Rainfall could bring debris flow danger to recent burn areas

As much-needed rain fell on the Santa Clarita Valley Monday, officials encouraged residents to prepare for potential mudslides and debris flow along vulnerable hillsides impacted by recent wildfires. Especially at-risk…

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Read more about the article Saugus District announces personnel changes, additions
Saugus Union School District office. Dan Watson/The Signal

Saugus District announces personnel changes, additions

The Saugus Union School District announced several changes and additions to the district’s school site administrative personnel Monday. These changes included naming Charles Helmers Elementary School Principal Peter Bland the…

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Read more about the article County expected to OK firefighting helicopter maintenance contract
An Air Operations Section mechanics inspects a component of a Sikorsky S-70i Firehawk helicopter at Barton Heliport. Kazia Doros/For The Signal

County expected to OK firefighting helicopter maintenance contract

Los Angeles County supervisors are expected to approve a $4.2 million contract Tuesday to maintain and repair the county’s fleet of Sikorsky Firehawk helicopters. Tony Bell, a spokesperson for Supervisor…

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Read more about the article Volunteers needed for annual homeless count
Los Angeles Homeless Services Commissioner Larry Adamson, left, welcomes the dozens of volunteers who registered for a homeless count in Santa Clarita in 2017. Dan Watson/The Signal

Volunteers needed for annual homeless count

Officials are seeking volunteers to help count Santa Clarita Valley’s homeless population later this month as part of the Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count. The count will take place at…

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