Read more about the article Hopefuls reflect on current council at forum
Council candidates take part in a forum held at College of the Canyons on Monday, Oct. 8, 2018 Tammy Murga/ The Signal

Hopefuls reflect on current council at forum

About 50 people gathered at College of the Canyons on Monday evening to hear from 13 of the 15 Santa Clarita City Council candidates running in the November election. The…

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Read more about the article 25th Congressional District candidates discuss sexual assault
Dozens wait outside the venue holding a depae between Katie Hill and Steve Knight in Palmdale on Thursday. Crystal Duan/ The Signal

25th Congressional District candidates discuss sexual assault

With the signing of the Fiscal Year 2019 Defense Appropriations Act on Sept. 28, provisions of a bill authored by Rep. Steve Knight, R-Palmdale, passed $2 million in appropriated funds…

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Read more about the article 12-year-old girl battles an aggressive form of brain cancer
Sarah Donegan is in chemotherapy after surgery on an aggressive brain tumor. Courtesy photo.

12-year-old girl battles an aggressive form of brain cancer

Sarah Donegan’s 11th year of her life has been harder than any other, as she’s been adjusting to a “new normal.” In January, reality for the Donegan family changed forever. Their daughter Sarah was rushed to the hospital after having a series of seizures in their Santa Clarita home.

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Read more about the article Canyons soccer wins league opener against Citrus
Ceasar Dominguez dribbles the ball down the field in a game against Santa Barbara. College of the Canyons soccer played an even game against Santa Barbara Tuesday, September 25. Eddy Martinez/The Signal.

Canyons soccer wins league opener against Citrus

College of the Canyons men’s soccer opened up Western State Conference South Division play against Citrus College on Tuesday at Canyons’ home field. Starting the game off a little flat-footed,…

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Read more about the article West Ranch’s Jordyn McBride and Golden Valley’s Justine Dondonay highlight league match
Golden Valley's Justine Dondonay returns a volley in a matchup with West Ranch at West Ranch High School on Tuesday. Cory Rubin/The Signal

West Ranch’s Jordyn McBride and Golden Valley’s Justine Dondonay highlight league match

While the other five sets were over and done with at the end of the first round, a crowd gathered to watch a battle between two of the best players…

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Read more about the article Hart volleyball clinches Foothill league title
Shelby Grubbs puts away the Foothill League championship for the Hart Indians with a kill against West Ranch at West Ranch High School Tuesday night. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Hart volleyball clinches Foothill league title

Shelby Grubbs’ kill was definitive. It won the final set against West Ranch, it won the match and it won the Foothill League title. Even though Hart’s sweep of the…

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Read more about the article Union backs candidate in Newhall district race
Liz Guardado is running to represent Area No. 2 of the Newhall School District. Born and raised in Santa Clarita, Guardado attended Newhall and Old Orchard elementary schools before graduating from the Hart District. (Courtesy: Liz Guardado)

Union backs candidate in Newhall district race

The Newhall Educational Support Professionals, a union comprised of classified staff in the Newhall School District, announced the endorsement of a school board candidate running in Area No. 2 —…

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Read more about the article TMU Insider: Mustang men’s soccer learns lesson about focusing on the present from ’09 national runner-up team
TMU senior Benji Tembo recently said the Mustangs might have talked too much about NAIA nationals. A renewed focus on the here and now helped deliver a crucial win over No. 16 Menlo on Saturday. Photo by John Duncan.

TMU Insider: Mustang men’s soccer learns lesson about focusing on the present from ’09 national runner-up team

Jim Rickard makes sure not to overdo it. The longtime Master’s men’s soccer coach doesn’t want to reference his 2009 team every time his current squad is in a bind.…

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Read more about the article CalArts invites residents to campus for free ‘Machines and Strings’ concert
Members of the Isaura String Quartet will perform during Saturday’s “Machines and Strings” concert series, which will feature internationally acclaimed faculty artists, a robotic instrument named LYDIA and other musical guests. The family-friendly concert will begin at 5:30 p.m. Saturday on the lawn of the Wild Beast Concert Pavilion.

CalArts invites residents to campus for free ‘Machines and Strings’ concert

SCV residents are invited to the CalArts campus this Saturday for food trucks and a free concert that will feature a robotic piano and multiple musical acts. “Machines and Strings”…

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Read more about the article Man accused of sending “annoying” phone messages to appear in court
The Santa Clarita Courthouse. KATHARINE LOTZE/Signal.

Man accused of sending “annoying” phone messages to appear in court

A Santa Clarita Valley man accused of sending "annoying" and repeated phone messages — who found himself at the center of controversy earlier this year over his alleged phone messaging…

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Read more about the article Woman injures two deputies in Newhall fight
Dozens of deputys respond to a report of a deputy involved skirmish in front of William S. Hart Park at the corner of 6th Street and Newhall Avenue. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Woman injures two deputies in Newhall fight

A woman questioned by deputies about a noon hour fight in Newhall on Tuesday was arrested after allegedly assaulting two deputies who tried to detain her. More than a dozen…

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Read more about the article Saugus Union celebrates improved performance
Students at Bridgeport Elementary School in the Saugus Union School District participate in coding lessons with their peers and chromebooks. For more than three years, the district has attempted to increase its academic success by implementing curriculum and standards that provide students with regular access to technology.

Saugus Union celebrates improved performance

The Saugus Union School District is celebrating the success of its students and staff following the release of their improved scores on the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress,…

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