Anthony Breznican: Stop saying that Parkland students are fakes, actors

In a March 23 column, “Talking about school safety,” writer Ron Bischof suggests a conspiracy theory: “Ask yourself: what’s the probability that teenage survivors, understandably distraught and traumatized, would be…

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Read more about the article Hart bats too much for Valencia pitching
Hart's Kyle Smisko (34) leans in to try to bunt the ball during a home game against Valencia on Wednesday, March 28, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Hart bats too much for Valencia pitching

By Diego Marquez Signal Staff Writer Behind a single and two bunts in the bottom of the fourth inning, Hart loaded the bases for Trevor Coogan against Valencia Wednesday afternoon…

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Read more about the article West Ranch boys volleyball earns Foothill League win against Valencia
The West Ranch volleyball team celebrates their comeback win over Thousand Oaks at West Ranch High School. Tom Cruze/For The Signal

West Ranch boys volleyball earns Foothill League win against Valencia

By Jon Stein For The Signal West Ranch boys volleyball coach Brandon Johnson had a game plan for this season, and it paid dividends in Wednesday’s 3-0 Foothill League victory…

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Read more about the article West Ranch wins Foothill League golf meet
West Ranch's Gunnar Murray looks down range after hitting the ball on the first hole at Sand Canyon Country Club during the Foothill League Boys Golf Meet No. 1 on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

West Ranch wins Foothill League golf meet

By Jon Stein For The Signal Aerated greens made putting a chore on Wednesday at Valencia Country Club during the Foothill League’s second league meet of the season. But when…

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Read more about the article Melanie Hagman named Castaic High School principal
An artist rendering of Castaic High School sits at the entrance of the informational meeting to discuss the progress at Castaic Middle School on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018.

Melanie Hagman named Castaic High School principal

Hart High School Assistant Principal Melanie Hagman is slated to be Castaic High School’s founding principal. The William S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board finalized the decision at…

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Read more about the article Liquor license of convicted Newhall restaurant owner under investigation
The Santa Clarita Courthouse. KATHARINE LOTZE/Signal.

Liquor license of convicted Newhall restaurant owner under investigation

State liquor licensing officials are investigating the license issued to a Newhall restaurant owner convicted Friday of sexual battery and ordered to register as a sex offender. The California Department…

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Read more about the article Local elementary student participates in forum at UCLA
Current Kumon Student Daizo joins his Kumon Instructor Eva Argonza along with Kumon Program Completers and Student Forum Panelists Praneel Samal, Nicholas and Morgan on stage following the student forum held at UCLA on Saturday, March 24, 2018. Courtesy Photo

Local elementary student participates in forum at UCLA

Praneel Samal, a 10-year-old from Stevenson Ranch, was one of four Kumon students from Southern California selected to participate in a student forum held at UCLA Saturday. Hosted by the…

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Read more about the article AlphaKidz International S.M.A.R.T. Academy Launches Shoe Drive Fundraiser to Raise Money for New School Building
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AlphaKidz International S.M.A.R.T. Academy Launches Shoe Drive Fundraiser to Raise Money for New School Building

By Jessie Kodish, Santa Clarita Contributor AlphaKidz International S.M.A.R.T. Academy, located in Canyon Country, has begun a shoe drive fundraiser to raise funds for their new school building. AlphaKidz will earn…

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Read more about the article Newcomers & Friends March Luncheon
L-r, Captain Robert Lewis, SCV Sheriff's Station; Grace Elliott, Newcomer Program Chair; and Deputy Brian Heischuber, Crime Prevention Deputy. Courtesy photo

Newcomers & Friends March Luncheon

By Gwen Halstead, Newhall Community Contributor   Newcomers and Friends welcomed Captain Robert Lewis, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station and Deputy Brian Heischuber, Crime Prevention Deputy, at their March luncheon held…

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