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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Read more about the article Four Questions: Matthew Sutherland
The SCV Emergency Now Facebook group organized the Big Hugs Donation Drive at Valencia Meadows Park on Saturday. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Four Questions: Matthew Sutherland

Brides and grooms, for years, have relied on Matthew Sutherland to capture the essence of their special day. But, don’t let the name fool you: Matrimony Films isn’t only wedding videography.

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Read more about the article SCVEDC takes the pulse on local business issues
Retired CHP officer Erwin Holmes hugs Elyse Taylor, daughter of fallen CHP officer Roger Gore, following a ceremony to rededicate a memorial for the four officers who lost their lives in 1970's Newhall Incident at the California Highway Patrol's Newhall offices on Wednesday, April 5, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

SCVEDC takes the pulse on local business issues

SCV BUSINESS VOICES: Holly Schroeder, SCVEDC

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Read more about the article Saugus baseball’s Bobby Garcia throws complete game no-hitter against Burroughs
Bobby Garcia pitches the ball at the bottom of the third against Granada Hills at home Wednesday, June 6. Eddy Martinez/The Signal.

Saugus baseball’s Bobby Garcia throws complete game no-hitter against Burroughs

Like many other baseball players, Bobby Garcia is very superstitious. So, as the innings passed and Garcia had yet to give up a hit in Saugus’ VIBL game against Burroughs…

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Read more about the article Supervisors to vote on proposed public health fees
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Supervisors to vote on proposed public health fees

Los Angeles County supervisors plan to vote on a 15 percent increase in public health permit and license fees Tuesday. The Public Health Department is recommending the increase, which would…

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Read more about the article Summertime in Santa Clarita prompts numerous air quality advisories
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Summertime in Santa Clarita prompts numerous air quality advisories

County health officials Monday once again reported air quality “Unhealthy for Sensitive Individuals” in Santa Clarita Valley and East San Gabriel Valley area, according to a warning from the South…

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