Read more about the article Sheriff’s Department re-evaluating data release, crimemapping
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Sheriff’s Department re-evaluating data release, crimemapping

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department officials are changing procedures for how crime data is released to the public, officials said Thursday. The move came in response to concerns about how…

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Read more about the article California gives schools direction to respond to immigration enforcement
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California gives schools direction to respond to immigration enforcement

By July 2018, school districts throughout California are required to adopt policies that protect the rights of nearly 250,000 undocumented children ages 3-17 in California’s public schools. These policy additions…

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Read more about the article Drake brothers build off each other with West Ranch volleyball
West Ranch's Tyson Drake (22) celebrates a kill with teammate Derek Seo (4) during a playoff volleyball game against Palos Verdes at West Ranch last season. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Drake brothers build off each other with West Ranch volleyball

Moving to California 10 years ago, brothers Tyson and Zack Drake watched the oldest of the Drake brothers, Braden, play volleyball as children. “He (Braden) played in club and high…

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Read more about the article Fifth annual Grill Master Challenge happening April 28
Kevin Brocktrup grills meat at the fourth annual Grill Masters at Wolf Creek Brewery in Valencia. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Fifth annual Grill Master Challenge happening April 28

What started out as a cook-off between two local escrow companies is now a community event that allows hundreds of families to eat barbecue for a good cause. The fifth…

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Read more about the article Why the SCVEDC relies on job clustering
Retired CHP officer Erwin Holmes hugs Elyse Taylor, daughter of fallen CHP officer Roger Gore, following a ceremony to rededicate a memorial for the four officers who lost their lives in 1970's Newhall Incident at the California Highway Patrol's Newhall offices on Wednesday, April 5, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Why the SCVEDC relies on job clustering

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Read more about the article Don’t be alarmed: public safety measure plan for Thursday in Santa Clarita
Signal file photo A phone book explodes during a pyrotechnics demonstration at Fire Station 126 on Wednesday, June 28, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Don’t be alarmed: public safety measure plan for Thursday in Santa Clarita

The Santa Clarita Valley might be a little noisier Thursday, as a pair of emergency drills are expected to light up the sky and hit the eardrums. In Castaic In…

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Read more about the article SCCS boys basketball reflects on historic season
SCCS boys basketball holds its CIF championship trophy after beating Argonaut 78-66 in the Division 5 Championship game at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on March 24. Photo courtesy Darcy Brown

SCCS boys basketball reflects on historic season

A week and a half after taking home the CIF Division 5 state tournament title, Santa Clarita Christian boys basketball coach James Mosley is still as proud of his team…

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Read more about the article Weekly Ongoing/Volunteer/Blood Donations Calendar, April 5
Now that it is Spring Break time, a reminder that the rattle snakes are coming out of hibernation and these guys can swim! Photo taken at the upper Castaic Lake. Photo courtesy of John Ragsdale

Weekly Ongoing/Volunteer/Blood Donations Calendar, April 5

Weekly Ongoing Calendar   Saturday   Old Town Newhall Farmers Market What: New location, new day and new hours. California farmers and specialty food purveyors come together each Saturday, rain…

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Read more about the article Katie Hill: Call to sign pledge  is political posturing
Democratic Congressional Candidate Katie Hill (25th district) listens to someone express their concerns regarding healthcare at a town hall she held at the Embassy Suites by Hilton in Valencia on Saturday. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Katie Hill: Call to sign pledge is political posturing

Editor’s note: This is 25th District Congressional District Candidate Katie Hill’s response to Bryan Caforio’s call for signing the pledge. Candidate Jess Phoenix signed the pledge. Bryan, Thank you for…

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Read more about the article Bryan Caforio: Keep dark money  out of local elections
Bryan Caforio speaks in front of constituents before his official announcement to run for the 25th Congressional District seat last year. Samie Gebers/The Signal

Bryan Caforio: Keep dark money out of local elections

We need to get dark money out of politics, and that’s why I’m calling on all of my fellow Democratic candidates to join me in signing the People’s Pledge. Almost…

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