Read more about the article Are you glad Los Angeles County schools are making arts a priority?
Regan Lowry, 10, and Alecxis Jallorina, 11, laugh as they work on pointallism paintings of trees at the Highlands Elementary after school art program on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017. Katharine Lotze/Signal

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Read more about the article Foothill League girls hoops roundup: Valencia gets back on track against Saugus
Valencia's Skylar Ingram (33) works her way towards the basket as she is surrounded by Saugus defenders during an away game on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Foothill League girls hoops roundup: Valencia gets back on track against Saugus

By Mason Nesbitt For The Signal   The team that rebuilt still knows how to rebound. Valencia High girls basketball recovered from a crushing loss to Canyon earlier this week…

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

David Hegg: The sure foundation of absolute truth

When Jesus stood before the Roman governor in Jerusalem awaiting the decision that would condemn him to crucifixion, he brought up the subject of truth. To this, Pilate famously replied…

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Foothill League boys hoops roundup: Hart uses fourth-quarter run to beat Golden Valley

Staring down the barrel of a potential three-game losing streak, Whitten Dominguez and Tre Harrill kept Hart from falling into a tailspin. The Indians seniors combined for 18 fourth-quarter points,…

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Read more about the article Foothill League boys soccer roundup: Valencia and Saugus battle in draw
Saugus boys soccer's Dylan Sullivan takes control of the ball in a game against Valencia at Saugus on Friday. Haley Sawyer/The Signal

Foothill League boys soccer roundup: Valencia and Saugus battle in draw

Valencia boys soccer’s Friday afternoon match against Saugus may have ended in a 1-1 draw, but Vikings coach Tony Scalercio was able to see small wins for his team within…

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Read more about the article Two families struggling with muscular dystrophy find each other
Step dad Jesus Mendoza helps Jesus Cruz, 10, get into his new electric wheel chair in front of the Travelodge in Santa Clarita on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Two families struggling with muscular dystrophy find each other

A local father and his son, who suffers from muscular dystrophy, loaded a motorized wheelchair into the family vehicle and delivered it this week to a woman whose son is…

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Read more about the article Foothill League girls soccer roundup: Last-minute goal lifts Canyon girls soccer past West Ranch
West Ranch’s Allyson Snyder (13) fights for control of the ball against Canyon’s Jill Maglio (7) during a home game on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Foothill League girls soccer roundup: Last-minute goal lifts Canyon girls soccer past West Ranch

With the sun bearing down on her view, and the game tied 1-1 inside the final two minutes, Canyon’s Sara Johnston was just hoping to find a green jersey inside…

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Democrats talk Trump, guns, environment during candidate forum

https://youtu.be/kir8eTpewXc Calls for President Donald Trump’s impeachment, fighting the gun lobby, campaign finance reform and military spending were among the topics discussed between six Democratic candidates looking to challenge incumbent…

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Read more about the article Fire weather conditions return to SCV this weekend
FILE PHOTO: Copter 15 lands to pick up firefighters at the scene of a brush fire in Valencia on Dec. 12, 2017. Austin Dave/The Signal

Fire weather conditions return to SCV this weekend

Gusty Santa Ana winds and low relative humidity are expected to bring fire weather conditions to the Santa Clarita Valley this weekend. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Fire…

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Read more about the article Newhall Superintendent Paul Cordeiro announces retirement
Newhall School District Superintendent Paul Cordeiro. Courtesy Photo

Newhall Superintendent Paul Cordeiro announces retirement

After more than three and a half years at the helm of the Newhall School District, Superintendent Paul Cordeiro announced he will retire at the end of the school year…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita family starring in Lifetime show about IVF journey
Three-year-old Lloyd Krieg, center, hugs his brother Walter, left, and sister Mabel, right. Photo by Sarah Krieg

Santa Clarita family starring in Lifetime show about IVF journey

More than a year ago, Sarah Krieg and her husband, Dan, were emotionally exhausted. The couple had been trying for eight years to grow their family and had recently gone…

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Sheriff conducts missing person search for DWP worker in Angeles National Forest

An investigation is now underway and being handled by LASD’s Homicide/Missing Persons Unit, which was assisted by the deployment of the station’s Search and Rescue Team, in addition to assistance…

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Read more about the article One year later: Cheyenne Hughes continues to fight against the odds
The Hughes family poses for a photo in their living room in Jan. 2018.

One year later: Cheyenne Hughes continues to fight against the odds

About one year ago Golden Valley High School student Cheyenne Hughes shocked doctors when she pulled through a major, 10-hour surgery to remove a tumor found at the base of…

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Read more about the article Fighting SCV’s opioid crisis one step at a time
Susan DiMartini, even coordinator and toastmaster, left, introduces the speakers for the Opioid Crisis workshop at the Valencia Public Library. Seated, left to right, are Ali Kasra, Mindy Williams, Cary Quashen and Marc Richards. photo courtesy of Lisa Kaul, Quest Toastmasters.

Fighting SCV’s opioid crisis one step at a time

  About 60 people showed up Thursday night to hear about the opioid crisis and, specifically, about “seeking solutions for pain relief.” While they didn’t find the solution Thursday to…

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