Monthly Archives: February 2018
Read more about the article Sulphur Springs, Hart districts to host family resource fair
FILE PHOTO: Kayda Bujanda,7, spins for gifts on the smart board, wheel of prizes at the Sulpher Springs Union School District booth at the Family Resource Fair held at Golden Valley High School on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017. Dan Watson/The Signal

Sulphur Springs, Hart districts to host family resource fair

In order to provide community members with access to local resources and information about common school-related questions, two local school district will host a family resource fair for the Santa…

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Read more about the article UPDATED: ArcLight, camera, action — cinema chain may set up shop in Santa Clarita
Crews work on the Vista Canyon development in this file photo. Dan Watson/The Signal.

UPDATED: ArcLight, camera, action — cinema chain may set up shop in Santa Clarita

City officials and developers may pursue an ArcLight Cinemas location for Santa Clarita, bringing the upscale movie theater chain to the region as arthouse cinema chain Laemmle Theatres sets up…

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Read more about the article Boys and Girls Club hosts pinewood derby races
From left to right, Achaia Elohim, Sophia Ferguson and Levi Banks look on with excitement as their pinewood derby cars race down the track at the Boys of Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley in Newhall on Monday. Feb. 5, 2018. Ferguson won first place in the 7 to 9 age bracket. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Boys and Girls Club hosts pinewood derby races

For at least 20 years, The Boys and Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley has been having pinewood derby races and Monday saw a continuation of the tradition. Some 50…

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Read more about the article City road map calls for safety, repairs and new projects
The city of Santa Clarita announced road safety data indicating the intersection of Bouquet Canyon Road and Valencia Boulevard is the busiest intersection in the city as well as the one with the most accidents. Pictured is the intersection on Monday, Feb. 5, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

City road map calls for safety, repairs and new projects

Once the final numbers are crunched Santa Clarita officials hope to tally a 10.5 percent drop in traffic crashes from 2016 to 2017, nearly doubling the city’s initial projection, officials…

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Read more about the article Valencia Wine Company to close after 15 years
The Valencia Wine Company is closing after 15 years, according to a Facebook post. The Signal file photo

Valencia Wine Company to close after 15 years

The Valencia Wine Company will close this week, leaving a high-profile vacancy along Town Center Drive. In a Facebook post, Valencia Town Center is promoting a Friday night concert featuring…

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Read more about the article Senator introduces bill to boost tutoring services
The Learning Center at the College of the Canyons Valencia campus. (Source: COC)

Senator introduces bill to boost tutoring services

A new bill introduced in Sacramento on behalf of College of the Canyons seeks to expand tutoring to include degree-applicable coursework. Authored by Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, Senate Bill…

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Read more about the article Med Tech hires Maguire as first chief growth officer
Dale Donohoe , president of Intertex Cos., developer of Southern California Innovation Park, the former Mann Biomedical Park.

Med Tech hires Maguire as first chief growth officer

Valencia-based Med Tech Solutions announced the hiring of Kevin Maguire as its first chief growth officer on Wednesday. In his new position, Maguire “will be chiefly responsible for sales, marketing,…

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Read more about the article Foothill League boys soccer roundup: Canyon scores late to beat Saugus
Canyon's Donovan Hernandez reaches to kick the ball in a game against Saugus on Tuesday at Saugus. Haley Sawyer/The Signal

Foothill League boys soccer roundup: Canyon scores late to beat Saugus

When Canyon boys soccer’s David Hernandez nabbed the ball at the top of the box in the 77th minute, all he could hear was one word. “Shoot.” “I just sprinted…

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Read more about the article Foothill League girls hoops roundup: Hart a step closer to postseason berth after win against West Ranch

Foothill League girls hoops roundup: Hart a step closer to postseason berth after win against West Ranch

With Trudy Larkins out due to injury, Hart girls basketball was in search of someone to take over Larkins’ usual duties of rebounding, getting second shots and providing an overall…

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Read more about the article Foothill League boys hoops roundup: Hart sets up pivotal matchup Friday with win over West Ranch
Hart's Whitten Dominguez (10) tries to dribble around West Ranch's Austin Galuppo (33) at Hart on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Foothill League boys hoops roundup: Hart sets up pivotal matchup Friday with win over West Ranch

Hart shared last season’s Foothill League title with Valencia but this time around, the Indians are feeling a bit more selfish. To set up a battle for the outright league…

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Read more about the article Hart girls soccer continues its roll with win over West Ranch
Hart's Charlize Martinez (3) takes the ball down field as West Ranch's Maddie D'Errico (24) follows close behind at West Ranch on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Hart girls soccer continues its roll with win over West Ranch

For the Hart and West Ranch girls soccer teams, there's nothing left to do but wait. While both teams find themselves in a holding pattern, they're on opposite sides of…

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Read more about the article ‘A Night of Expression’ to share lessons about Teen Dating Violence
The Child & Family Center. Signal file photo

‘A Night of Expression’ to share lessons about Teen Dating Violence

In recognition of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, the Child and Family Center’s Domestic Violence Program is hosting a mixed-media art exhibit showcasing the talent of community members about the…

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