Read more about the article Man plucked from cliffside to safety after plunges over the side
Firefighter brings rescued man up hillside to waiting rescuers. Signal photo by Cory Rubin.

Man plucked from cliffside to safety after plunges over the side

A man whose car plunged over a cliff off of Sand Canyon Road was plucked to safety by cliff-rappelling firefighters as he clung to the side of the embankment. Shortly…

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Read more about the article Groundwater well owners deemed essential for groundwater advisory group
California Department of Water Resources Eduardo Pech gives a presentation at the the SCV Groundwater Sustainability Agency meeting. This public workshop was held at the Centre Tuesday afternoon. Eddy Martinez/The Signal.

Groundwater well owners deemed essential for groundwater advisory group

Private well owners are an essential component of groundwater management, but recruiting them into an advisory committee is becoming a challenge, attendees of a workshop about managing groundwater learned Tuesday.…

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Read more about the article Lynne Plambeck: Would a Water Agency Ever Say There Isn’t Enough Water?
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Lynne Plambeck: Would a Water Agency Ever Say There Isn’t Enough Water?

The Signal reported (June 14) that yet another mega-development, Tapia Ranch, would have plenty of water, according to the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency. They assured the community that existing…

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Read more about the article Newhall School District expected to approve new security system
May 4, 2018. Eddy Martinez/The Signal.

Newhall School District expected to approve new security system

Following in the footsteps of other districts in the Santa Clarita Valley, the Newhall School District is expected to approve and implement a new school-site security system in advance of…

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Read more about the article Knight introduces bill to prevent opioid addiction among veterans
Congressman Steve Knight answers questions from constituents during a town hall at the Chimbole Cultural Center in Palmdale on Saturday, March 4, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Knight introduces bill to prevent opioid addiction among veterans

The Combating Opioid Misuse Before Addiction for our Troops (COMBAT) Act would address overprescription in military healthcare, according to a news release from Congressman Steve Knight’s office. In an effort…

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Read more about the article Districts work to address policy for immigrants
Old Orchard Elementary School, Newhall School District

Districts work to address policy for immigrants

Santa Clarita Valley schools are crafting policies to comply with a state mandate requiring school districts to address the treatment of illegal immigrants and their families. In accordance with Assembly…

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The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center Tuesday morning. Eddy Martinez/The Signal.

Senior Center invites community to Scholar Series presentation

Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center staff and volunteers are bringing back a series next month aimed at educating and entertaining the community. The SCV Senior Center “Scholar Series” is a…

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Read more about the article TMU Insider: Master’s to team up with Saugus High School for invitational
TMU and Saugus will host The Master’s University XC Invitational on Sept. 29. Photo courtesy TMU Athletics

TMU Insider: Master’s to team up with Saugus High School for invitational

Saugus cross country coach Rene Paragas had always wanted to host a meet in the Santa Clarita Valley and partnering with The Master’s University on an event the Christian liberal…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita releases new street-sweeping schedule
FILE PHOTO: Cars park along Main Street in Newhall on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Santa Clarita releases new street-sweeping schedule

Beginning Monday, July 2, the city of Santa Clarita will modify the street sweeping schedule throughout all areas of the city. As usual at this time of year, street sweeping…

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Read more about the article More Than an Athlete: Golden Valley’s Marilyn Chavez
Golden Valley's Marilyn Chavez balanced cross country with being editor of the yearbook and volunteering across the Santa Clarita Valley throughout high school. Haley Sawyer/The Signal

More Than an Athlete: Golden Valley’s Marilyn Chavez

During her junior year at Golden Valley, Marilyn Chavez carried three backpacks to school: one for sports, one for yearbook and one for her internship at local radio station KHTS.…

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