Read more about the article Sheriff’s Department seeks County approval to join DEA program
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Sheriff’s Department seeks County approval to join DEA program

The LA County Sheriff’s Department is asking the Board of Supervisors for permission to join a cannabis eradication program created by the Drug Enforcement Administration, according to Tuesday’s agenda for…

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Read more about the article Meetings called to update public about last days of Whittaker-Bermite cleanup
Empty dump trucks pull into a soil treatment area to pick up clean dirt as viewed on tour of the clean-up efforts of the Whittaker/Bermite site in Valencia in October. Dan Watson/The Signal

Meetings called to update public about last days of Whittaker-Bermite cleanup

As state officials count down the time remaining in the cleanup of close to 1,000 acres of contaminated land at Whittaker-Bermite, they plan to update the public about the cleanup…

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Read more about the article City Youth Arts Showcase to celebrate kids’ art programs
From left to right, Melody Duong, 8, and Kaede Tadeo, 7, create sidewalk art during the Youth Arts Showcase at the Santa Clarita Sports Complex on Saturday March 25 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

City Youth Arts Showcase to celebrate kids’ art programs

The city of Santa Clarita is inviting the community to the third annual “Youth Arts Showcase” to celebrate Youth Art Month, officials said Monday. The showcase welcomes Santa Clarita students…

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Read more about the article SCVEDC Economic Outlook promises good news
Cover of ‘Big Sister Knows Best,’ written by Santa Clarita resident, Heather Anne Reder. Courtesy photo

SCVEDC Economic Outlook promises good news

The venue will be new. The message won’t. When hundreds of business leaders across the Santa Clarita Valley gather March 8 for the SCVEDC’s annual Economic Outlook, they’ll hear a…

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Read more about the article FeedSCV hosts apple pie class as prelude to Pi Day fundraiser
FeedSCV has classes for those interested in learning about meal prep. Scott Ervin, cofounder of FeedSCV, discusses the apple pie recipe during a class.

FeedSCV hosts apple pie class as prelude to Pi Day fundraiser

Looking down at the array of culinary tools on the folding table, he picked up one and showed it to the class. “Alright, I’ll just use the one bowl,” said…

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Read more about the article Pedestrian injured in Canyon Country hit-and-run
Emergency crews work to stabilize a man following a hit-and-run crash in Canyon Country. Austin Dave/The Signal

Pedestrian injured in Canyon Country hit-and-run

A man was struck by a car and left for dead in Canyon Country Sunday night, authorities confirmed. A 911 call was placed at 8:40 p.m. from a man who…

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Read more about the article Victim killed in Interstate 5 crash identified
CHP officers investigate a fatal four-car crash on the I5 southbound lanes near Calgrove Boulevard. Austin Dave/The Signal

Victim killed in Interstate 5 crash identified

Medical examiners identified a woman killed in a crash on Interstate 5 over the weekend. Virigina Almajer, 32, of Fresno was pronounced dead at the scene near the Highway 14…

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Read more about the article Holi festival brings cultural celebration to Castaic Lake
Commuity members celebrate the spring holiday, Holi, at Castaic Lake. Georgia Rios/The Signal

Holi festival brings cultural celebration to Castaic Lake

Children ran, throwing vibrant red, purple and yellow powders onto one another as parents danced to music and took pictures during the Holi celebration held at Castaic Lake. Going onto…

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Read more about the article Eighties art exhibit showcased at City Hall
Communitity members talk about the eighties themed artwork at "It's Like, Totally Rad Art!" art reception. Georgia Rios/ The Signal

Eighties art exhibit showcased at City Hall

Eighties music filled the hallway as people walked and critiqued pieces of artwork, displayed for the “It’s Like, Totally Rad Art!” art reception Saturday night at City Hall. “Every year,…

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Read more about the article Annual ‘Bowling for Hope’ event set for March 17
Chris Kahan throws a bowling ball at Valencia Lanes on Saturday during the 4th Annual Bowling for Hope on Saturday. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Annual ‘Bowling for Hope’ event set for March 17

The fifth annual Bowling for Hope event to support local cancer survivors is set for March 17 at the Valencia Lanes in Newhall. The event raises money for Circle of…

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Read more about the article SCCS boys hoops wins CIF-SS Division 5AAA title over La Puente
The Santa Clarita Christian School boys basketball team celebrates after winning the CIF-SS Division 5AAA championship with a 66-27 win over La Puente on Saturday at Colony High School. Photo courtesy Darcy Brown.

SCCS boys hoops wins CIF-SS Division 5AAA title over La Puente

ONTARIO -- The Santa Clarita Christian School had muted much of the shock value heading into its second-ever trip to a CIF-Southern Section championship for boys basketball. That’s what three…

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