SCV boys hoops roundup: Valencia moving on to second round of playoffs

By Jake Calver For The Signal Valencia boys basketball defeated No. 1 seed Oxnard Wednesday night in the first round of CIF-Southern Section Division 2A playoffs 68-63. Ben Grant scored…

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Read more about the article Hart boys hoops shakes off slow start for first-round win over Notre Dame of Sherman Oaks
Notre Dame's Julian Rishwain (10) goes for a shot as Hart's Whitten Dominguez (10) jumps to block the ball at Hart on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Hart boys hoops shakes off slow start for first-round win over Notre Dame of Sherman Oaks

By Jacob H. Pollon For The Signal There was no need to panic for the Hart boys basketball team Wednesday night in a CIF-Southern Section Division 2-AA first-round game. Despite…

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Read more about the article Council approves crime prevention team funding, homeless shelter land acquisition
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Council approves crime prevention team funding, homeless shelter land acquisition

Santa Clarita City Council renewed funding for youth crime prevention and allowed for a homeless shelter to acquire land adjacent to its existing shelter at its meeting Tuesday. The council…

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The William S. Hart Union High School District. Dan Watson/The Signal

Hart Board appoints four assistant principals

The William S. Hart Union High School District named four new assistant principals Tuesday to fill positions at Hart High School, Saugus High School, Placerita Junior High School and an…

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The Newhall School District Office. Dan Watson/The Signal

Newhall Board selects superintendent search firm

The Newhall School District Governing Board unanimously selected Leadership Associates as its superintendent search firm Tuesday, citing the consultants’ prior experience and track record with similar searches in elementary education.…

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Read more about the article Uber suspends driver after Santa Clarita woman alleges racist interaction
Pamela Williams holds her phone displaying messages from an Uber driver. Austin Dave/The Signal

Uber suspends driver after Santa Clarita woman alleges racist interaction

Uber, the international ride-sharing app company, suspended a Santa Clarita driver this week over reports of racism, a company spokesman said Tuesday night. The response came in reaction to a…

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Read more about the article Paul Cordeiro reflects on career in education
Superintendent Paul Cordeiro poses for a photo in his office at the Newhall School District on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Paul Cordeiro reflects on career in education

In four short months, Newhall School District Superintendent Paul Cordeiro will retire from his post at the helm of the Santa Clarita Valley’s most diverse school district. During his nine…

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Read more about the article Magic Mountain’s newest thrill ride set for summer debut
Six Flags Magic Mountain and Hurricane Harbor President Neal Thurman points to construction that is underway to make space for the park's newest thrill ride. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Magic Mountain’s newest thrill ride set for summer debut

The world's tallest pendulum ride, CraZanity, will reach heights of some 170 feet and hit speeds up to 75 mph.

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