Read more about the article More Than an Athlete: West Ranch’s Jake Anderson
West Ranch boys tennis' Jake Anderson holds up a photo of his father, Mike, his mother, Nicole and himself as a child. Nicole died of bile duct cancer in April. Haley Sawyer/The Signal

More Than an Athlete: West Ranch’s Jake Anderson

At any given West Ranch boys tennis match, a relentless Nicole Anderson could be found on the sidelines. She’d cheer on her son, Jake, but she also wouldn’t hesitate to…

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Read more about the article Kenneth Hurst: Knight’s Silence on Administration Immigration Policy Was Alarming
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Kenneth Hurst: Knight’s Silence on Administration Immigration Policy Was Alarming

Steve Knight’s silence with respect to the human tragedy caused by the administration’s separation of children from their families and keeping them in detention centers speaks volumes about his character.…

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Read more about the article Newcomers and Friends June Luncheon Meeting
L-r, Eleanor Moschetti, California Highway Patrol and Donna Cerna, President Newcomers and Friends. Courtesy photo

Newcomers and Friends June Luncheon Meeting

By Gwen Halstead, Newhall Community Contributor Newcomers and Friends welcomed Eleanor Moschetti of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) as guest speaker at Piccola Trattoria. Moschetti described how the CHP’s “CarFit” program…

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Read more about the article Enjoy a Good Old-Fashioned Block Party at Summer Bash
Justin Stedall, 9, jumps through an inflatable obstacle course at the annual Beach Bash in Canyon Country 062417. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Enjoy a Good Old-Fashioned Block Party at Summer Bash

By Councilmember Bob Kellar Folks, there’s no easy way to say this – it’s getting HOT outside. While we’re already wishing for the cool breeze of fall to blow through…

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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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