Read more about the article ‘Pepperoni pizza’ is not a code word for 911 dispatchers
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‘Pepperoni pizza’ is not a code word for 911 dispatchers

“Pepperoni pizza” is not a code word 911 dispatchers use for people in distress who, for whatever reason, cannot reveal they’re reporting an emergency. Officials with the Santa Clarita Valley…

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Read more about the article Man accused of killing mother to have date set for prelim next month
Santa Clarita Sheriff's Deputies stand outside of a home on Castille Lane in Saugus during an investigation. Austin Dave/Signal

Man accused of killing mother to have date set for prelim next month

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

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Read more about the article Newhall Ranch Road Bridge widening continues
A bike trail running along the San Francisquito Creek under the widened will be open to the public in October. Crystal Duan/The Signal

Newhall Ranch Road Bridge widening continues

Phase Four of a $16 million construction project to widen Newhall Ranch Road’s bridge is set to start later this summer, bringing residents more access to walkways and trails that…

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Read more about the article School districts seek instructors for English learners, special needs students
Signal file photo College of the Canyons teacher in training, Logan Martell, right, works with fifth-grade students as they program their robots to play music on the xylophone at Live Oak Elementary School in Castaic last year. School leaders have identified a need for more educators in the Santa Clarita Valley who have language and special needs training. Dan Watson/The Signal

School districts seek instructors for English learners, special needs students

School leaders have identified a need for more educators in the Santa Clarita Valley who have language and special needs training — and those hard-to-find teachers are needed for the…

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Read more about the article Car crashes into massage business in Saugus, no injuries
A SCV Sheriff deputy investigates the circumstances surrounding a car that crashed into a business in Saugus Thursday. Photo for The Signal by Rick McClure.

Car crashes into massage business in Saugus, no injuries

A car crashed through the store front window of a massage business in Saugus on Thursday, causing some damage to the location, but no injuries. Shortly before 12:30 p.m. a…

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Read more about the article District takes first step in contract negotiations
Sulphur Springs Union School District administrative offices. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

District takes first step in contract negotiations

With districts across the Santa Clarita Valley negotiating new contracts with their staff and faculty, the governing board of the Sulphur Springs Union School District is taking the first step…

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Read more about the article Community introduced to new school leaders
Javier Pena, left, was joined by his family and principal Michele Krantz on Wednesday as he was one of four new appointees who were introduced by members of the governing board during a district meeting.

Community introduced to new school leaders

A new principal and assistant principal will head Bowman High School this upcoming school year, joining three other newly appointed assistant principals who will soon make their way to various…

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Read more about the article Blood Donation Opportunities June 14
Lab tech Sarah Douglas assists Ed Olafsson with his blood donation at Castaic Middle School on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Blood Donation Opportunities June 14

Blood Donation Opportunities   Because emergency situations are unpredictable, the American Red Cross needs regular donations to help ensure that blood products are available for patients at a moment’s notice.…

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