Read more about the article UPDATE: Boy detained in connection with shooting at Palmdale high school
A Palmdale Sheriff's Station deputy turns away several vehicles as parents rush to Highland High School following a shooting on Friday, May 11, 2018. Austin Dave/The Signal

UPDATE: Boy detained in connection with shooting at Palmdale high school

A 14-year-old boy was taken into custody following a shooting at Highland High School in Palmdale Friday morning.  The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department began receiving multiple 911 calls shortly…

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Read more about the article Richard E. La Motte – U.S. Marine Corps Veteran – Valencia Resident
Richard E. La Motte, USMC Portrait. Courtesy photo

Richard E. La Motte – U.S. Marine Corps Veteran – Valencia Resident

Meeting Richard Richard La Motte recently reached out to the Signal Newspaper alerting us to his interesting United States Marine Corps service, which I found intriguing. I promptly contacted Richard…

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Read more about the article The life of a student athlete
Jess Scheller is one of many Santa Clarita Valley student athletes. He is currently a senior at Hart High School.

The life of a student athlete

Being a student athlete was one of the greatest experiences of my life. For many incoming college freshman, the transition can be a tough one. However, being a student athlete…

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Read more about the article Contemporary artist to receive honorary doctorate of arts from CalArts
Contemporary artist Hock E Aye Vi Edgar Heap of Birds will become the first Native American to receive an honorary degree from the world-renowned California Institute of the Arts. (Photo credit: Ted West, courtesy of the artist)

Contemporary artist to receive honorary doctorate of arts from CalArts

Contemporary artist Hock E Aye Vi Edgar Heap of Birds will become the first Native American to receive an honorary degree from the world-renowned California Institute of the Arts. When…

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Read more about the article Foothill League baseball roundup: Canyon, Hart, WR pick up wins in final league games
Canyon's Conrad Meza lays down a bunt in the fifth inning in a game against Saugus. The Cowboys defeated the Centurions at Saugus High School Thursday May 10, 2018. Eddy Martinez/The Signal.

Foothill League baseball roundup: Canyon, Hart, WR pick up wins in final league games

The cliché says you can never have too much of a good thing – and runs are definitely one of those things. Canyon coach Drew Peterson had one quick message…

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Read more about the article Newhall parking structure grand opening takes place
Mayor Laurene Weste and Mayor Pro Tem Marsha McLean cut the ribbon Thursday May 10, 2018. Local business owners are happy that additional parking is going to be an option now at Old Town Newhall. Eddy Martinez/The Signal.

Newhall parking structure grand opening takes place

Santa Clarita City Council members and local residents celebrated the opening of a parking structure in Old Town Newhall on Thursday. Mayor Laurene Weste, Mayor Pro Tem Marsha McLean and…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Crash downs utility pole in Agua Dulce, sparks outage, prompts all-day SigAlert
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UPDATE: Crash downs utility pole in Agua Dulce, sparks outage, prompts all-day SigAlert

An early morning crash that sent a car into a utility pole in Agua Dulce, sent live wires onto the roadway, left 175 people without power and prompted the all-day…

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Read more about the article Hart district high schools among best in national rankings
The William S. Hart Union High School District. Dan Watson/The Signal

Hart district high schools among best in national rankings

Each of the comprehensive high schools in the William S. Hart Union High School District and Academy of the Canyons were recognized in the annual U.S. News & World Report…

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