Read more about the article ‘Faux Badge Bandit’ suspect kills himself
In these photos shared by FBI officials June 15, the man believed to be the "Faux Badge Bandit" is shown during two separate bank robberies.

‘Faux Badge Bandit’ suspect kills himself

A serial bank robber blamed for five hold-ups including one in Newhall last month is no longer being sought by the FBI after their prime suspect killed himself following a…

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Read more about the article Verdict for maintenance of Hillcrest hillsides expected Tuesday
This screenshot of a Google Maps look at Hillcrest Parkway demonstrates the reduction in landscaping.

Verdict for maintenance of Hillcrest hillsides expected Tuesday

Residents of the Hillcrest area in Castaic are expecting a verdict on the future of their landscaping concerns this week. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to…

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Read more about the article New Expedia CruiseShipCenter drops anchor in Saugus
Franchise owner, James Francis, at the newly opened Santa Clarita Expedia CruiseShipCenters. Courtesy photo | Expedia CruiseShipCenters

New Expedia CruiseShipCenter drops anchor in Saugus

Traveling with the family just got a whole lot easier with the new opening of Expedia CruiseShipCenters in Saugus. The new center is brought to the Santa Clarita Valley by…

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Read more about the article Hart appoints transportation director
After a unanimous approval during Wednesday’s meeting of the governing board, the district’s newest Director of Transportation Brad Renison introduced himself and his wife Terri Renison, a former district employee, to members of the audience.

Hart appoints transportation director

The William S. Hart Union High School District appointed an alumnus as its new director of transportation. Brad Renison, who previously held the position of interim director of transportation, is…

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Read more about the article Building upgrades prompt funding need
Workers pour cement into a building base at the site of the future Castaic High School on Friday, June 16, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Building upgrades prompt funding need

A funding need for planned building upgrades at various Hart district schools prompted leaders to pass a new bond not to exceed the amount of $24 million. The resolution authorizing…

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Read more about the article Man at jail suffers chemical burns, taken to hospital
A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Man at jail suffers chemical burns, taken to hospital

A 46-year-old man was rushed to the hospital Monday morning with burns to 5 percent of his body after being exposed to an alkaline chemical in the laundry room at…

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Read more about the article Center stage Senior: Tess Carlos-Micu
Thursday, July 5, 2018 - Santa Clarita, CA — Tess Carlos-Micu, a volunteer at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center calls bingo twice at month at the center.

Center stage Senior: Tess Carlos-Micu

Tess Carlos-Micu is comfortable in the limelight. She’s been a shoe model, an international beauty contestant, a doctor’s wife, the lead singer in a band, and she helped launch a…

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Read more about the article Are you ready if a wildfire roars quickly through your neighborhood?
A fixed wing aircraft makes a drop of fire retardant on a burning ridge as viewed from Sand Canyon Road in Canyon Country on Friday. 072216 Dan Watson

Are you ready if a wildfire roars quickly through your neighborhood?

The powerful Sand Fire, which began two years ago today and tore through more than 38,000 acres of land and destroyed 18 structures, forced Santa Clarita residents Jan Sanborn and…

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Read more about the article Artist Profile: Frank Rock | Art is his soothing influence
Monday, July 2, 2018 - Santa Clarita, CA — Local Artist Frank Rock next to one of two bears he painted for the City of Santa Clarita. This bear is next to the Newhall Libarary in Old Town Newhall. The other bear is near the bicycle path at Bouquet Canyon and Valencia Blvd. KEVIN KARZIN PHOTOGRAPHY LLC

Artist Profile: Frank Rock | Art is his soothing influence

By Patti Rasmussen You’ve probably noticed some new bears in town. These are not your typical California bears but life-size fiberglass bears painted by artists depicting events and history of…

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Read more about the article Some teachers work three jobs to make ends meet — here are their stories
Teachers in the Newhall School District organized a protest on Monday outside the district office while members of the NTA negotiating team hammered out the details of a potential contract agreement upstairs with district officials.

Some teachers work three jobs to make ends meet — here are their stories

It’s 8 a.m. Monday and your child’s grade-school teacher is in the class writing the day’s lesson on the whiteboard. She woke up at 6 a.m. to get her children…

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Read more about the article Chi-Chi’s turns 60: Mixing present with the past
Cars pass by Chi-Chi’s Pizza near the intersection of Soledad Canyon Rd. and Boquet Canyon Rd. Chi-Chi’s is celebrating its 60th anniverasy this year. Ryan Painter/The Signal.

Chi-Chi’s turns 60: Mixing present with the past

In 1967 Frank Paul Miccolis, a first-generation Italian-American and recent transplant from Indiana, got in his car and headed north up Interstate 5 from the San Fernando Valley.   Beyond…

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Read more about the article Canyons Aquatics host USA Swim sectionals swim meet
Winners Jacquline Basham (3rd) Izabella Adame (2nd) and Brooke Rodriguez (1st) at the winners podium following the A-final of the women's 100 meter breaststroke/ Skylar Bart The Signal

Canyons Aquatics host USA Swim sectionals swim meet

Canyons Aquatics swim club is hosting 92 swim clubs from across California and Nevada for a USA Swim sectionals swim meet. The meet started Thursday with events going until Sunday.…

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