Read more about the article Cowboys’ quarterback Aydyn Litz maturing faster than expected
Junior quarterback Aydyn Litz receives a simulated snap in practice at Harry Welch Stadium at Canyon High School. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Cowboys’ quarterback Aydyn Litz maturing faster than expected

Suiting up for Canyon High School’s varsity football team, junior quarterback Aydyn Litz had to grow up quickly as he was tabbed the Week 1 starter at quarterback for the…

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Read more about the article Saugus Cheer to Host Youth Clinic, Car Show
Saugus Cheer. Photo courtesy of Kelly Pierson

Saugus Cheer to Host Youth Clinic, Car Show

Children in kindergarten through eighth grade are invited to participate in the Saugus High School cheerleading team’s annual cheer clinic fundraiser, in which participants will learn basic cheer skills, jumps…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Homicide detectives investigating death of 15-year-old boy
Los Angeles County Sheriff's homicide detectives stand outside the scene on the 28600 block of Pietro Drive in North Valencia. Cory Rubin/ The Signal

UPDATE: Homicide detectives investigating death of 15-year-old boy

Homicide detectives are investigating the death of a 15-year-old boy who was found unresponsive Wednesday morning inside a Valencia home, near Rio Norte Junior High School. A spokeswoman for the…

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Read more about the article District honors employee’s work
David Breceda, left, holds a certificate of recognition as he prepares to pose with his family.

District honors employee’s work

The Saugus Union School District honored a former Classified Employee of the Year during Tuesday’s meeting of the governing board with a certificate of recognition to commemorate his efforts in…

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Read more about the article Canyon High School celebrates 50 years
Santa Clarita Mayor Laurene Weste presents Canyon High School Principal Shellie Holcombe with a scroll comemorating the 50th anniversary of Canyon High School Tuesday night. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Canyon High School celebrates 50 years

Canyon High School celebrated more than just a new school year during Back to School Night Tuesday. From current to former students and staff, hundreds gathered to celebrate the school’s…

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Read more about the article Father finishes race: SCV man hopes he inspires his children to overcome obstacles
Fred Arnold, 50, celebrates at the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in South Africa. He finished the race in 5 hours, 44 minutes. Courtesy photo.

Father finishes race: SCV man hopes he inspires his children to overcome obstacles

A cold wind and rain accompanied resident Fred Arnold, 50, as he stepped up to the starting line at the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in South Africa.

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Read more about the article Acosta looks back at highs, lows of legislative session
Assemblyman Dante Acosta poses for a picture at his Santa Clarita office on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Acosta looks back at highs, lows of legislative session

This year, Assemblyman Dante Acosta, R-Santa Clarita, co-authored laws that addressed business regulations, youth opportunities and environmental issues. At the end of the 2018 California legislative session, which closed out…

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Read more about the article Funding for California conservation, including in SCV, unknown until Sept. 30
Families participate in fishing activities by Castaic Lake. Courtesy photo

Funding for California conservation, including in SCV, unknown until Sept. 30

Areas in the Santa Clarita Valley, such as the Angeles National Forest and Castaic Lake, could get conservation money if federal funding is made available next month. The federal government’s…

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Read more about the article Wildcat, Viking tie for medalist at Foothill League girls golf meet No. 1
West Ranch's Noelle Song tees off on the eighth hole of the El Cariso Golf Course in Sylmar on Tuesday in the first Foothill League girls golf meet of the season. Cory Rubin/ The Signal

Wildcat, Viking tie for medalist at Foothill League girls golf meet No. 1

SYLMAR – West Ranch’s Noelle Song and Valencia’s Ashley Song have a lot in common. For one, they share the same last name, although they aren’t related. “We kind of…

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