Read more about the article Stern-backed VoteSure initiative launches
Senator Henry Stern (front) talks about Senate Bill 702 beside Assembly members Monique Limon, Todd Gloria and Laura Friedman. Courtesy of Senate Photographer Lorie Shelley.

Stern-backed VoteSure initiative launches

A public education campaign to increase voter awareness about election misinformation launched Monday. Championed by Sen. Henry Stern, D-Canoga Park, the campaign launched its web portal VoteSure.sos.ca.gov, which consolidates voter…

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Read more about the article SCV residents host vigil for synagogue shooting victims at Marketplace Park
Dozens gather in Valencia for a candlelight vigil in honor of the victims of the mass shooting at a synagogue in Pittsburgh. Cory Rubin/The Signal

SCV residents host vigil for synagogue shooting victims at Marketplace Park

In paying their respects to the lives lost at the mass shooting at a synagogue in Pittsburgh on Saturday, Santa Clarita residents joined in solidarity with a candlelight community vigil…

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Read more about the article Big fire response for report of brush fire near Acton
A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Big fire response for report of brush fire near Acton

  Firefighting units from two battalions including five water-dumping aircraft — three helicopters and two SuperScoopers — responded to reports of flames spotted near Highway 14 in Acton but found…

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Read more about the article Keeping the voice: NextSCV hosts marketing discussion
Tammy Murga/The Signal Mark Kirsch, Hyatt Regency general manager, and Joelyn Caprine, senior sales manager, discussed the hotel’s rebranding effort at the recent NextSCV meeting. NextSCV’s organizational goals include identifying the next generation of business leaders, as well as providing them with networking opportunities.

Keeping the voice: NextSCV hosts marketing discussion

Adapting to change is not always easy, especially for those in the business world. Young Santa Clarita Valley professionals had the chance to learn how to adapt “to change without…

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Read more about the article Canyon baseball’s Charles Harrison verbally commits to UCLA
Canyon's Charles Harrison throws a pitch in a game Saugus. The Cowboys defeated the Centurions at Saugus High School Thursday May 10, 2018. Eddy Martinez/The Signal.

Canyon baseball’s Charles Harrison verbally commits to UCLA

The University of California, Los Angeles baseball team has picked up a top recruit from the Santa Clarita Valley. Canyon right-handed-pitcher Charles Harrison (class of 2019) verbally committed to play…

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Read more about the article Foothill League girls golf teams well represented at CIF-SS team championships
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

Foothill League girls golf teams well represented at CIF-SS team championships

Even though Foothill League play for girls golf ended over two weeks ago, there was still a sense of competition between league champions Valencia and runner-ups West Ranch at the…

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Read more about the article Elks Lodge to Hold Annual Blackjack Toy Drive to Benefit Children of Veterans
File photo. The Elks Riders of Santa Clarita will hold a blackjack toy drive to benefit the children of military veterans. Elks Riders Lodge 2379

Elks Lodge to Hold Annual Blackjack Toy Drive to Benefit Children of Veterans

The Elks Riders of the Santa Clarita Elks Lodge No. 2379 plan to host their annual Blackjack Toy Run on Nov. 10, an event that brings together motorcycles and blackjack to benefit children of veterans.

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Read more about the article Artist David Heredia Helps Fight For Diversity and Representation with Company Heroes of Color
David Heredia (right) founded the nonprofit company Heroes of Color and works with board member Corey Curties to help promote inclusion and diversity through art and education. David Heredia

Artist David Heredia Helps Fight For Diversity and Representation with Company Heroes of Color

Local artist and animator David Heredia created the animated series "Heroes of Color" and a nonprofit company with the same name in March to promote inclusion for different cultures and highlight the achievements of historical figures around the world.

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Read more about the article Popular doorbell video technology captures pumpkin thieves at work in Valencia
Image of pumpkin thief (upper left) captured by doorbell video technology.

Popular doorbell video technology captures pumpkin thieves at work in Valencia

  Since Sunday afternoon, scores of Valencia residents in the tiny suburb of North Park have been studying video footage of a man seen stealing a pumpkin from the front…

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Read more about the article Robbery suspects lose custody of toddler kids during their arrest
CHP officers pull over suspect vehicle. Photo courtesy CHP Fort Tejon

Robbery suspects lose custody of toddler kids during their arrest

Regardless of whether robbery suspects made off with stolen loot, they lost temporary custody of their toddler kids during their arrest when deputies called the Department of Children and Family…

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Read more about the article More than 150 pounds in drugs turned over to the DEA
Drug Take Back event participants stand beside boxes of returned drugs. Photo courtesy SCV Sheriff Station.

More than 150 pounds in drugs turned over to the DEA

More than 150 pounds worth of unwanted drugs were turned over to officers the Drug Enforcement Administration for safe disposal Saturday, no questions asked. The chance for Santa Clarita Valley…

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Read more about the article Acton-Agua Dulce schools fire staffer for alleged ‘inappropriate relationship’ with student
Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District

Acton-Agua Dulce schools fire staffer for alleged ‘inappropriate relationship’ with student

An employee of the Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District was fired Thursday for allegedly being in an “inappropriate relationship” with a student. On Friday, about 3 p.m., AADUSD Superintendent Larry…

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Read more about the article Speeding suspect pulled wet and handcuffed from Pyramid Lake after pursuit
Pyramid Lake as seen from the air, in the Los Padres National Forest in Los Angeles County, California. (Credit: Aeronrd/Wikimedia Commons)

Speeding suspect pulled wet and handcuffed from Pyramid Lake after pursuit

A young motorist stopped for allegedly speeding near Pyramid Lake — who bolted from arresting officers and ran handcuffed down a steep embankment — was later pulled dripping wet from…

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