Read more about the article Still no preliminary hearing date for Saugus man accused of killing his mother
Santa Clarita Sheriff's Deputies stand outside of a home on Castille Lane in Saugus during an investigation. Austin Dave/Signal

Still no preliminary hearing date for Saugus man accused of killing his mother

  A Saugus man accused of stabbing his mother to death appeared briefly in court Wednesday, marking the fourth failed attempt to set a date for his preliminary hearing .…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: More than 65 gallons of fuel spilled near Agua Dulce, half entered storm drain
A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

UPDATE: More than 65 gallons of fuel spilled near Agua Dulce, half entered storm drain

Between 65-70 gallons of diesel fuel spilled from the punctured fuel tank of a big rig traveling southbound on Highway 14 near Agua Dulce om Wednesday morning, prompting a response…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita, Los Alamitos officials weigh in on reasons for opposing S.B. 54
Activists assemble outside of Santa Clarita City Council chambers on Tuesday, May 8, 2018. Crystal Duan/The Signal

Santa Clarita, Los Alamitos officials weigh in on reasons for opposing S.B. 54

After hearing public comment until 1 a.m., the Santa Clarita City Council unanimously voted on May 8 to oppose California sanctuary law and file a brief in support of the…

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Read more about the article Knight introduces Sexual Trauma Response and Treatment Act
Congressman Steve Knight listens to constituent questions as an attendee raises her hand during a town hall at the Rancho Santa Susana Community Center in Simi Valley on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Knight introduces Sexual Trauma Response and Treatment Act

Congressman Steve Knight introduced legislation Wednesday to help military service members suffering from military sexual trauma. H.R. 5707, the Sexual Trauma Response and Treatment Act, would establish a pilot program…

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Read more about the article All single SCV mothers invited to brunch on Sunday
All single mothers in the Santa Clarita Valley are invited to bring their kids and enjoy a free lunch, crafts and activities in a welcoming and safe environment at the fifth annual Single Mom Mother’s Day Lunch..

All single SCV mothers invited to brunch on Sunday

All single mothers in the Santa Clarita Valley are invited to bring their kids and enjoy a free lunch, crafts and activities in a welcoming and safe environment at the…

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Read more about the article COC now enrolling summer classes for Canyon Country, Valencia, online campuses
College of the Canyons. Source: COC

COC now enrolling summer classes for Canyon Country, Valencia, online campuses

Whether a student is in high school trying to get ahead, making their way through college or just interested in getting back into the classroom, College of the Canyons has…

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Read more about the article Coinme adds Santa Clarita to Bitcoin ATM network
Coinme, a financial services and blockchain technology company based in Seattle, recently deployed eight new cryptocurrency ATMs across California -- including this one at Valencia Town Center. It's located on the second floor, just inside the Sears entrance from Shops at The Patios. Steve Kiggins/The Signal

Coinme adds Santa Clarita to Bitcoin ATM network

The United States’ first licensed Bitcoin operator has rolled out eight new ATMs across California in recent weeks.

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Read more about the article 6th Annual High School Speech Competition
From front row, l-r: Hon. Graciela Friexes, Hon. Gary Micon, Hon. Robert Schuitt, Hon. Lisa Chung and Hon. Martin Gladstein. Second row, l-r: Jeff Armendariz (SCV Bar Association, Director); Joanna Veres (Saugus, 2nd Place); Ushni Gupta (Canyon); Isabella Contreras (AOC); Rowan Wong (Valencia); Sebastian Cazares (Saugus, 1st Place); Brian Abdelmesieh (Canyon); Katelyn Pucci (Valencia); Jennifer Elliot (Valencia); Tristan Brink (Valencia); and Shani Tyson (Valencia, 3rd Place). Photo courtesy of J. Cody Patterson

6th Annual High School Speech Competition

By Jeff Armendariz, Santa Clarita Contributor On Wednesday, April 18, the Santa Clarita Valley Bar Association sponsored its 6th Annual High School Speech Competition.  Ten junior and senior class students…

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Read more about the article Canyon Country Optimist Club’s 8th Annual Charity Auction
Former Dodger, Bill Russell, riding the auctioned ‘ModoBag’ at the Canyon Country Optimist Club’s 8th Annual Charity Auction. Courtesy photo

Canyon Country Optimist Club’s 8th Annual Charity Auction

By Susan Russell, Santa Clarita Contributor The 8th Annual Canyon Country Optimist Club’s Charity Quarter Auction, sponsored by the Santa Clarita Optimist Foundation was held on March 10, and was…

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Read more about the article Cycle Your Way through Bike Month in Santa Clarita
Frequent bike rider Vince Cavaliere of Valencia rides on the bike path behind Pavillions near McBean Parkway in Valencia. Dan Watson for the Signal

Cycle Your Way through Bike Month in Santa Clarita

By Mayor Pro Tem Marsha McLean May is National Bike Month, and where better to celebrate, than in Santa Clarita! After all, we have 63 miles of picturesque bike trails…

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Read more about the article Valencia softball clinches league title with win against Golden Valley
Senior Hurler, Shea O'Leary brings the heat in a 1-0 victory over Golden Valley. O'Leary tossed 7 shutout innings and fanned eight. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Valencia softball clinches league title with win against Golden Valley

Feeling a little under the weather, Valencia pitcher Shea O’Leary didn’t let the flu get the best of her on Tuesday against Golden Valley. Pitching a complete-game shutout, O’Leary walked…

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