Read more about the article Motorcyclist killed in Sunday crash ID’d as Sun Valley resident.
A Los Angeles County Coroner's van prepares to transport a motorcyclist who was killed in a crash Sunday, Sept. 16. Ryan Mancini/The Signal

Motorcyclist killed in Sunday crash ID’d as Sun Valley resident.

The motorcyclist killed in a traffic collision with a car on Interstate 5 Sunday morning has been identified as Matthew Lance Fielding, 25, of Sun Valley. Officials with the Los…

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Read more about the article Woman detained in Castaic standoff accused of attempted murder
One of several deputies dispatched to the scene of a woman barricaded inside a building where shots were fired. Signal photo by Austin Dave

Woman detained in Castaic standoff accused of attempted murder

A  woman detained following a seven-hour standoff with sheriff’s deputies in Castaic Friday, after deputies reportedly heard shots fired at the woman’s home, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder,…

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Read more about the article All aboard as the “Newhall Model Train Show” ventures through mini landscapes at Hart Park
The USS Missouri is Benny Diaz's most recent historically-based background for model trains. Ryan Mancini/The Signal

All aboard as the “Newhall Model Train Show” ventures through mini landscapes at Hart Park

With gears clicking and lights blinking, the weekend-long Newhall Model Train Show entertained train aficionados of all ages at William S. Hart Park’s Hart Hall.

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Read more about the article Ready to take her shot
Isabella Escribano, 10, has gotten so good so quickly with a basketball that she’s already playing and working out with college and players. PHOTO BY DAN LOVI

Ready to take her shot

It’s a Thursday evening in late August and the basketball court at the local LA Fitness is starting to get crowded. While a few men around the age of 30…

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Read more about the article Gyromania: Greek delights driven by the American dream
Gyromania Authentic Greek Kitchen employee Dafnee Cuervo, left, and owner Kyriakos Champi hold a Greek salad and chicken gyro plate at the restaurant, which is open daily from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. PHOTO BY MICHELLE SATHE

Gyromania: Greek delights driven by the American dream

“Opa!” With that joyful greeting, a sea of blue walls, and the tantalizing smell of grilled meat in the air, walking into Gyromania Authentic Greek Kitchen is like teleporting to…

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Read more about the article Castaic Animal Care Center volunteers bond with pets, people
Volunteer Carissa Barnes with domestic short hair kitten at Los Angeles County Castaic Animal Care Center. (Photo by Dan Watson)

Castaic Animal Care Center volunteers bond with pets, people

Caramel is ready for her close-up. The fluffy, 5-year-old terrier with tawny hair tilts her head as Terra DiSpirito finds that perfect angle with her cellphone. After getting the shot…

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Read more about the article Porsche set to arrive at the Valencia Auto Center
A Porsche dealership is confirmed to join other dealers at the Valencia Auto Center, with a home once occupied by Mazda and Subaru. Tammy Murga/ The Signal

Porsche set to arrive at the Valencia Auto Center

With some changes already implemented at the Valencia Auto Center, officials in the industry said more are underway. On Thursday, Dan Sterkel, general manager of Galpin Subaru of Santa Clarita,…

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Read more about the article Carl Kanowsky: Sonoma vintner gives wine for fundraiser
Tami Edwards, Limerick Lanes Winery owner Jake Bilbro and Mike Bjorkman attend a Boys & Girls Club event at Salt Creek Grille in August. Courtesy photo

Carl Kanowsky: Sonoma vintner gives wine for fundraiser

August proved to be a great month for wine for wine lovers in the Santa Clarita Valley and for our Boys & Girls Club as well. On Aug. 16, as…

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Read more about the article Mike T. Franz – U.S. Navy Desert Storm Veteran – Newhall Resident
Mike Franz (lower left) & Crew Aborad USS Theodore Roosevelt, Aircraft Carrier. Courtesy photo

Mike T. Franz – U.S. Navy Desert Storm Veteran – Newhall Resident

Route 66 Connection Several weeks ago, Mike Franz reached out to me via phone call to The Signal office after reading our veterans page where it’s suggested that veterans may…

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Read more about the article SCV-based business offers cannabis dispensary tours
Ghanja Guru Tours co-founder Kacey Thorps sits inside one of the luxury limos that offers dispensary tours from the Santa Clarita Valley to dispensaries in and around the Los Angeles area. Courtesy Photo

SCV-based business offers cannabis dispensary tours

After doctors found a cancerous tumor in one of her kidneys, Saugus resident Kacey Thorps knew she wanted to seek a more natural treatment rather than a conventional one. “Oils,…

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Read more about the article Ten years later, West Ranch’s class of ’08 holds its first reunion
Holly Nichols, Justin Rifkin, Samantha Suarez and Brandon Miller shared some laughs at the West Ranch Class of '08 reunion. Ryan Mancini/The Signal

Ten years later, West Ranch’s class of ’08 holds its first reunion

West Ranch High’s class of ‘08, the school’s first graduating class, reunited at Wolf Creek Brewery on Saturday evening.

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Read more about the article Bras for a Cause returns to a large, sold-out audience
Soroptimist International of Valencia president Stephanie Sewell speaks as guests settled at their tables at Bras for a Cause on Saturday. Ryan Mancini/The Signal

Bras for a Cause returns to a large, sold-out audience

For its 15th year, Bras for a Cause brought over 350 guests in attendance for its annual fundraiser held at Valencia Country Club on Saturday night.

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Read more about the article Teachers association endorses two additional candidates
Sandy Belanger, a member of the Saugus Teachers Associaton, speaks as the moderator at an election forum held at James Foster Elementary School Thursday, September 13, 2018. Eddy Martinez/The Signal.

Teachers association endorses two additional candidates

The Saugus Teachers Association endorsed two additional candidates after Thursday night’s school board forum, which was hosted by STA union members and the California School Employees Association. The teachers union…

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