Read more about the article Principal announces Castaic High School’s colors, mascot
An artist rendering of Castaic High School sits at the entrance of the informational meeting to discuss the progress at Castaic Middle School on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018.

Principal announces Castaic High School’s colors, mascot

Leaders of the William S. Hart Union High School District unveiled the colors and mascot that will adorn Castaic High School uniforms and apparel for years to come. Castaic High…

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Read more about the article No. 11 Canyons women’s volleyball sweeps Mt. SAC
Members of the College of the Canyons women’s volleyball team, pictured here during last week’s match vs. Long Beach City College, have reason to celebrate after going from unranked to the No. 9 position in the most recent California Community College Women’s Volleyball Coaches Association (CCCWVCA) Top-25 poll after knocking off a pair of top-five opponents. Jacob Velarde/COC Sports Information.

No. 11 Canyons women’s volleyball sweeps Mt. SAC

Winning six consecutive matches since its last loss almost a month ago, the No. 11-ranked College of the Canyons women’s volleyball team hosted Mt. San Antonio College at College of…

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Read more about the article LARC Ranch’s annual fundraiser set for Sunday
Residents and guests of LARC Ranch dance the afternoon away during their annual fundraiser at the ranch in Saugus in 2017. Signal File Photo

LARC Ranch’s annual fundraiser set for Sunday

LARC Ranch is scheduled to host its annual fundraiser, Be Amazed by the Magic of LARC, on Sunday, benefiting programs and services for developmentally disabled adults. “Wait until you see…

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Read more about the article Community gathers to celebrate birthday with 12-year-old fighting brain cancer
Sarah Donegan blows out the candles on her birthday cake as dozens of supporters singing "Happy Birthday" to her. Cory Rubin/ The Signal

Community gathers to celebrate birthday with 12-year-old fighting brain cancer

Happy birthday cheers seemingly could be heard for miles as dozens of community members gathered at the Donegan family’s Santa Clarita home Wednesday to give a special birthday surprise to 12-year-old Sarah Donegan.

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Read more about the article West Ranch girls golf’s Noelle Song claims individual league title; Valencia takes team crown
Noelle Song of West Ranch drives off the first tee at Elkins Ranch on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018. Song was recently named the Foothill League Girls Golfer of the Year. Dan Watson/The Signal

West Ranch girls golf’s Noelle Song claims individual league title; Valencia takes team crown

As West Ranch’s Noelle Song and Valencia’s Ashley Song came off the course at Elkins Ranch in Fillmore tallying their final scores, it was difficult to see who claimed medalist…

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Read more about the article City celebrates addition of 176 acres of open space
City delegates celebrate the opening of the brand new San Francisquito Open Space. Cory Rubin/The Signal

City celebrates addition of 176 acres of open space

With a red ribbon in place and large scissors in hand, the city of Santa Clarita celebrated Wednesday the addition of 176 acres to its nearly 10,000 acres of ensured…

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Read more about the article Gerald Staack | A Poem About Planet Earth: ‘The End Days Premonition’
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Gerald Staack | A Poem About Planet Earth: ‘The End Days Premonition’

By Gerald Staack Santa Clarita Resident   There once was a Petri-like dish called Earth Of God’s majestic creation and worth. Its population exploded, And earth warming unfolded That extinguished…

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Read more about the article Oct. 20: West Ranch Presents Wildcat Classic
A color guard practices their routine before performing at the 2017 Wildcat Classic marching band competition at Valencia High School on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. Christian Monterrosa/ The Signal

Oct. 20: West Ranch Presents Wildcat Classic

West Ranch High School is proud to present the 10th annual Wildcat Classic, a daylong display of musical artistry. The event is scheduled Saturday, Oct.20, at Valencia High School. More…

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Read more about the article Dirty Fireballs, Orphan Afterglows
Jan. 29 2017 Robi Mukherjee, a member of The Local Group Astronomy Club in Santa Clarita, calibrates his telescope for the quarterly Star Party at Vasquez Rocks on Saturday. Samie Gebers/ Signal

Dirty Fireballs, Orphan Afterglows

News Release Caltech astronomy graduate student Anna Ho will guide this semester’s interstellar journey at the College of the Canyons Star Party on Friday, at the Canyon Country campus. The…

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Read more about the article Knight bill to improve air travel research signed into law
Congressman Steve Knight talks with constituents following a town hall at Canyon High School on Thursday, June 1, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Knight bill to improve air travel research signed into law

The Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2018, signed into law on Oct. 5, included provisions authored by Rep. Steve Knight, R-Palmdale, to establish research programs to improve American air…

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Read more about the article 2-year-old who defied odds dies 68 days after coming home from hospital for first time
Sixty-eight days ago, Elliot Andrew Newcomb, at 2 years and 6 months, was welcomed into his Saugus home by his family for the first time in his young life. He died Monday while being transported to Kaiser. Courtesy photo.

2-year-old who defied odds dies 68 days after coming home from hospital for first time

Sixty-eight days ago, Elliot Andrew Newcomb, at 2 years and 6 months, was welcomed into his Saugus home by his family for the first time in his young life. He defied the odds his entire life, and now has gone home once again.

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