Read more about the article Four hurt, two seriously, in Castaic motorcycle crash
Motorcycle and SUV at Castaic crash near construction site. Signal photo by Hayden Trowbridge .

Four hurt, two seriously, in Castaic motorcycle crash

Four people were injured, two seriously, in a traffic collision involving a motorcycle and a black Lexus SUV in Castaic late Tuesday morning, sending all four to the hospital. The…

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Read more about the article The Signal presents “Behind the Concerts in the Park: Community Edition”
Concert goers jamming out to The Eagles cover band, Hotel California - A Salute to the Eagles last Saturday / Photo Courtesy Marilyn Chavez

The Signal presents “Behind the Concerts in the Park: Community Edition”

For many Santa Clarita Valley residents, the Santa Clarita Concerts in the Park summer series is a seasonal weekend staple. Every Saturday, friends, families and furry companions fill the north…

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Read more about the article Stacy Fortner | Water Quality Report: Another SCV Water Transparency Issue?
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Stacy Fortner | Water Quality Report: Another SCV Water Transparency Issue?

For the last two decades since a water quality confidence report was first required to be distributed to water customers in our community and elsewhere, the Castaic Lake Water Agency…

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Read more about the article Scores of Newhall tenants displaced by Railroad Fire
Eddie Alvarez at the American Red Cross evacuation center set up at Golden Valley High School. Signal photo by Jim Holt.

Scores of Newhall tenants displaced by Railroad Fire

The Railroad Fire was reported by fire officials Tuesday morning to be 85 percent contained, having burned 10 acres of brush and having damaged at least 14 apartments in two…

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Read more about the article 2018 Football Camp Series: Canyon High
Senior running back, Shawn Gallagher receives the handoff from junior QB, Aydyn Litz in practice at Harry Welch Stadium at Canyon High School on Monday Morning. Cory Rubin, The Signal

2018 Football Camp Series: Canyon High

Taking over as Canyon’s starting quarterback for the last season, Shawn Gallagher had a promising first year at the varsity level. He even made an All-CIF list. But even after…

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Read more about the article Hart grad brings beach volleyball to Santa Clarita
Kiley Gustin jumps in the air to spike the ball during practice. By Michele Lutes/The Signal

Hart grad brings beach volleyball to Santa Clarita

Sand Volleyball in Santa Clarita By Michele Lutes A new volleyball facility is bringing the beach to valley. SCV Beach Volleyball is a four-court facility located in Newhall looking to…

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Read more about the article Neighbors come together during Railroad Fire; evacuees recall ‘terrifying’ moments
A man and his dog await news about his cats, possibly trapped inside his apartment building during a brush fire. By Michele Lutes/The Signal

Neighbors come together during Railroad Fire; evacuees recall ‘terrifying’ moments

Despite the heavy smoke and falling ashes, Alejandro Cervantes sprinted up Valle Del Oro Drive toward the Terrace Apartments, as the building was threatened by the 10-acre Railroad Fire in…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Brush fire strikes 3 Newhall apartment buildings
firefighter on roof of burning apartment.

UPDATE: Brush fire strikes 3 Newhall apartment buildings

A brush fire broke out in a populated section of Newhall Monday afternoon, burning apartments at three apartment buildings, threatening 50 structures and prompting several evacuations. No injuries were reported.…

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Read more about the article Gun call prompts a return of deputies to Pleasantdale Street
Deputies respond to reports of a man with a gun on Pleasantdale Street. Signal photo by Austin Dave.

Gun call prompts a return of deputies to Pleasantdale Street

Reports of a shirtless gunman spotted on Pleasantdale Street in Canyon Country Monday afternoon prompted deputies to set up a containment area around a section of the street in an…

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Read more about the article L.A. County appoints new health officer
Los Angeles County appoints Dr. Muntu Davis, former health officer for Alameda County, as its newest health officer.

L.A. County appoints new health officer

By Tammy Murga Los Angeles County has appointed its newest health officer, Dr. Muntu Davis.   Davis, former county health officer and director of the Alameda County Public Health Department,…

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Read more about the article 30 years at helm of College of the Canyons has seen huge growth
College of the Canyons chancellor Dr. Dianne Van Hook in her office. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

30 years at helm of College of the Canyons has seen huge growth

Dianne Van Hook’s tenure as College of the Canyons’ chancellor stretches back to July 1, 1988 — nearly six months after Santa Clarita’s incorporation as a city — and it’s…

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Read more about the article How to make a difference with service
A Miss SCV Scholarship Program participant folds an American flag during Operation Forget Me Not at Newhall Church of the Nazerene on Saturday. Samie Gebers/The Signal

How to make a difference with service

Recently, I went to Australia for the first time to speak at a large conference for a client. I was particularly excited as the event was being held in Adelaide,…

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Read more about the article Educators voice concerns on teaching assignments
Gary Schulman, a 27-year teacher in the William S. Hart Union High School district, recently expressed opposition to the teaching assignment designated to him for the upcoming 2018-19 school year, citing concerns that it may not be in the best interests of the students.

Educators voice concerns on teaching assignments

As the midway point of summer break approaches, school administrators are working with staff to decide who will teach what subject in the upcoming school year — and it’s not…

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