High-speed rail board to discuss route that would pass through Santa Clarita

The state’s High-Speed Rail Authority board of directors is scheduled to consider moving forward Thursday with a recommended route that would bring the Palmdale-to-Anaheim portion of the California bullet train…

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Read more about the article Unhealthy air quality expected, red flag warning issued for Santa Clarita.
Quebec 2 heads back to Van Nuys Tanker Base after a day of battling the Woolsey Fire burning southwest of Santa Clarita. The Canadair CL-415 "Super Scooper" flies through smokey skies that caused poor air quality alerts to be issued. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Unhealthy air quality expected, red flag warning issued for Santa Clarita.

Local residents can expect unhealthy air quality conditions due to high winds bringing soot and ash from the Woolsey Fire into the Santa Clarita Valley. And while conditions within Santa…

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Read more about the article Domestic Violence Program to change locations, asks for community’s help
The Child & Family Center. Signal file photo

Domestic Violence Program to change locations, asks for community’s help

After being at its current Newhall Avenue spot for more than a year, the Child and Family Center’s Domestic Violence Program is informing the community that it is changing locations.…

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Read more about the article TMU Insider: Women’s volleyball qualifies for nationals for first time in five years
TMU's Madi Fay, a Hart High grad, has helped propel the Mustangs to their first NAIA national tournament appearance since 2013. The Mustangs will open pool play in Sioux City, Iowa, on Nov. 27. Photo by Darcy Brown

TMU Insider: Women’s volleyball qualifies for nationals for first time in five years

By Mason Nesbitt For The Signal When asked Monday what gave her confidence that The Master’s University women’s volleyball team could compete for a national title in the coming weeks,…

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Read more about the article City announces annual Thanksgiving community dinner
JoAnne Wheeler is served green beans at the annual Thanksgiving dinner hosted by the City of Santa Clarita and Parkway Motors at the Newhall Community Center. Katharine Lotze/Signal

City announces annual Thanksgiving community dinner

Hundreds of Santa Clarita Valley residents are expected once again to break bread together at multiple, free Thanksgiving dinners, including one at Newhall Community Center. The city of Santa Clarita…

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Read more about the article New archery range opens in Haskell Canyon Open Space
Ronnie Silos, left, watches his son Riley, 17, shoot his Olympic style bow at what will be the new 10 lane, 70 meter SCV Archery range in Haskell Open Space in Santa Clarita on Friday, November 09, 2018. Dan Watson/The Signal

New archery range opens in Haskell Canyon Open Space

From golfing to swimming and biking areas, the Santa Clarita Valley offers a generous amount of outdoor space and amenities for all. But local opportunities just got a little more…

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Read more about the article Canyons women’s golf capture third state title in program history
The College of the Canyons women's golf team shot a combined score of 615 in the two-day championship tournament at Morro Bay Golf Course in Morro Bay, Calif. Courtesy Photo

Canyons women’s golf capture third state title in program history

The College of the Canyons women’s golf team took home the state title on Monday, winning by 18 strokes and a final score of 615 in the two-day, 36-hole event…

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Read more about the article Canyon’s Ethan Danforth tops Division 2 cross-country prelims, several SCV teams advance to CIF-SS finals
Canyon's Ethan Danforth runs the 3200 meter run at the CIF Southern Section Masters meet at El Camino College in Torrance on May 26, 2018. Danforth was fourth in the 3200 at the CIF state finals on Saturday. Katharine Lotze/For The Signal

Canyon’s Ethan Danforth tops Division 2 cross-country prelims, several SCV teams advance to CIF-SS finals

Foothill League boys champion Ethan Danforth continued his impressive 2018 season by finishing in first place in the second heat of the CIF-Southern Section Division 2 prelims at Riverside City…

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Read more about the article Community honors 2-year-old who died suddenly weeks after arriving home from hospital for first time
Friends and family gather at Crossroads Community Monday to celebrate the life of Elliot Andrew Newcomb on Nov. 12, 2018. Michele Lutes/The Signal

Community honors 2-year-old who died suddenly weeks after arriving home from hospital for first time

Doves and balloons hovered over the skies early Monday afternoon in memory of Elliot Andrew Newcomb, a 2-year-old who died suddenly weeks after arriving home from the hospital for the…

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Read more about the article The Gentle Barn to hold 19th annual “Gentle Thanksgiving”
Cuddle turkey Adeline sits on and cuddles with a Gentle Barn visitor at Santa Clarita's The Gentle Barn. Courtesy of The Gentle Barn

The Gentle Barn to hold 19th annual “Gentle Thanksgiving”

The Gentle Barn will host its 19th annual “A Gentle Thanksgiving” fundraiser celebration on Nov. 22 at its Santa Clarita location and will offer guests an opportunity to cuddle and feed turkeys, participate in a drum circle and eat gourmet catered vegan food.

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Read more about the article UPDATE: One dead, one injured, in Stevenson Ranch crash
A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

UPDATE: One dead, one injured, in Stevenson Ranch crash

A motorist was killed and another injured Monday morning following a two-vehicle traffic collision in Stevenson Ranch. The crash happened at 9:05 a.m. on Pico Canyon Road, between The Old…

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Read more about the article Woolsey Fire cancels days off for SCV first responders
Structure burns in Woolsey Fire in Malibu. photo for The Signal by Jeff Zimmerman.

Woolsey Fire cancels days off for SCV first responders

The Woolsey Fire burning a swath of destruction on its way to the ocean has pressed every single Santa Clarita Valley firefighter and sheriff’s’ deputy into action. Firefighters making up…

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