Read more about the article Mural to mark junior high’s history
A new mural is being painted atop the Multi Purpose Room at Rio Norte Junior High School in North Valencia. The Mural will feature the school's mascot, a River Hawk, set withing a compass and surrounded by a map of Santa Clarita. Cory Rubin/ The Signal

Mural to mark junior high’s history

When the students of Rio Norte Junior High School return from their summer vacation next week, they will be greeted by a new mural that celebrates the school’s history and…

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Read more about the article SCV Water files lawsuit against Whittaker Corporation
Signal file photo Empty dump trucks pull into a soil treatment area to pick up clean dirt as viewed on tour of the cleanup efforts of the Whittaker-Bermite site in Valencia in October 2016. Dan Watson/The Signal

SCV Water files lawsuit against Whittaker Corporation

SCV Water filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the Whittaker Corporation, seeking to cover the cost of removing two harmful contaminants — volatile organic compounds and perchlorate — from the Santa…

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Read more about the article Newhall housing project approved for another year
Oak trees on a currently undeveloped piece of land off of the Old Road and Sagecrest Circle will be removed to make way for a development. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Newhall housing project approved for another year

The plan to build 92 homes and 93 condos for seniors on The Old Road in Newhall was given a new lease on life Tuesday when county planners approved the…

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Read more about the article Irritant that sent 8 to hospital identified as corrosion-reducing chemical
Firefighters debrief outside a building near the 28000 block of Franklin Parkway in Castaic Tuesday morning. Austin Dave/The Signal

Irritant that sent 8 to hospital identified as corrosion-reducing chemical

The chemical that sent eight employees of an aerospace firm to the hospital Monday night was identified by fire officials Wednesday as cadmium, a naturally occurring heavy metal similar to…

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Read more about the article 2018 Football Camp Series: Trinity Classical Academy
Trinity's Rick Roberts, quarterback, runs drills at the Knight's summer football camp Wednesday, August 8, 2018. Eddy Martinez/The Signal.

2018 Football Camp Series: Trinity Classical Academy

“Hey Rick, if he catches that it’s night night,” said Phineas Yi as he lined up at free safety for the Trinity Classical Academy Knights at practice on Wednesday. The…

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Read more about the article Equine therapy ranch may close if new home isn’t found
SRD Straightening Reins Ranch Executive Director Debbie Rocha, center, looks on as Genessee Therasse, 4, right, feeds Mia a carrot during the 2016 Ranch Round-Up fundraiser at SRD Straightening Reins Ranch in Santa Clarita. Dan Watson/The Signal

Equine therapy ranch may close if new home isn’t found

At the beginning of the year, Dana Bradford found herself struggling to find help for her 13-year-old child, who was battling severe depression, anxiety and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. She…

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Read more about the article Throwzone Academy home to current, future pitching greats
Twelve-year-old Jackson Banuelos makes some adjustments before throwing a pitch at Throwzone Academy. Haley Sawyer/The Signal

Throwzone Academy home to current, future pitching greats

Jim Wagner couldn’t get to his cowbell fast enough. After over two hours of practice, then-Hart pitcher Aaron Hamilton was having his velocity measured when he dealt a throw that…

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Read more about the article Short-lived grass fire sparks immediate evacuation of Newhall homes
A Los Angeles County Firefighter from Station 73 hoses down unburnt grass and brush behind an appartment complex on th 24400 block of Newhall Avenue in Newhall. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Short-lived grass fire sparks immediate evacuation of Newhall homes

A short-lived grass fire that broke out near the Department of Motor Vehicles office in Newhall Wednesday sent deputies immediately to the doorsteps of homes in the area, ordering evacuations.…

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