Read more about the article Child and Family Center’s Domestic Violence hosts ‘A Night of Expression’ event
Yaney Alday, Mike Berger and others look at the artwork on display during A Night of Expression at Savia: A Community Partnership in Newhall on Friday, Feb. 23, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Child and Family Center’s Domestic Violence hosts ‘A Night of Expression’ event

The Child and Family Center’s Domestic Violence program hosted ‘A Night of Expression’ Friday evening to help inform and empower teens at the Savia Community Center. The event ran as…

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Read more about the article Cemex hires firm to lobby for Soledad Canyon mine project
Abandoned equipment stands on the site of the Cemex site in Canyon Country. Dan Watson/The Signal

Cemex hires firm to lobby for Soledad Canyon mine project

The company behind a massive mine proposed for Soledad Canyon has hired three lobbyists in Sacramento to exert pressure on legislators for the project, Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, said…

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Read more about the article Pacifica puts a stop to Canyon girls soccer playoff run
Canyon girls soccer's Analise Rappe (left) reaches for the ball as she is watched by Pacifica's Kaitlyn Fujimori (right) at Pacifica on Feb. 23, 2017. Haley Sawyer/The Signal

Pacifica puts a stop to Canyon girls soccer playoff run

GARDEN GROVE – Huddled together in a baseball dugout just a short walk away from the Pacifica soccer field, Canyon girls soccer players smiled, but with sad eyes. The 1-0…

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Read more about the article Man accused in strangling death to appear in court
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies canvass the area surrounding a murder scene in Valencia on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017. Austin Dave/The Signal

Man accused in strangling death to appear in court

    A Valencia man accused of strangling Brayan “Brian” Jose Rodriguez to death in September is scheduled to appear in court Monday to set a date for his preliminary…

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Read more about the article SCCS iServe event encourages community outreach
Vanessa Planas takes the ball down court during the special olympics at Santa Clarita Christian School in Canyon Country on Friday, Feb. 23, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

SCCS iServe event encourages community outreach

Each February, junior high and high school students at Santa Clarita Christian School pile into cars to serve at more than a dozen locations throughout Los Angeles County and the…

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Read more about the article New center for veterans holding grand opening Saturday
The Santa Clarita Valley Veterans Services Collaborative opened doors in December, but is hosting a grand opening ceremony Saturday, Feb. 24.

New center for veterans holding grand opening Saturday

The Santa Clarita Valley Veterans Services Collaborative Center on Lyons Avenue has been a hub of activity the last few months, and it’s been gearing up recently ahead of a…

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Read more about the article Scorpion’s Quinn shares digital advice at COC Chancellor’s Circle
Scorpion Chief Marketing Officer Corey Quinn speaks during the College of the Canyons Foundation’s Chancellor’s Circle. Submitted photo

Scorpion’s Quinn shares digital advice at COC Chancellor’s Circle

Scorpion Chief Marketing Officer Corey Quinn raised a not-so-innocent question to a roomful of business professionals on Friday morning. “If your website is outdated,” he asked, “what does that say…

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Read more about the article WiSH executive director plans second major climb to benefit education
WiSH Education Foundation Executive Director Amy Daniels trains for her climb to the summit of Gokyo Ri in Nepal at Henry Mayo Newhall Fitness and Health on Friday, Feb. 23, 2018. Christina Cox/The Signal

WiSH executive director plans second major climb to benefit education

In March 2019, WiSH Education Foundation Executive Director Amy Daniels will embark on her second major climb across the Himalayas and to the summit of Gokyo Ri in Nepal. Last…

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Santa Clarita sheriff’s deputy honored after returning from critical injury

After being attacked and critically injured while saving children held hostage by their father, Deputy Sheriff Christopher Germansen is honored for his number of arrests. Austin Dave reports. https://youtu.be/ls0f5XLGR6I

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Read more about the article Six Flags plans North America’s largest solar carport at Magic Mountain
SIGNAL FILE PHOTO: Six Flags Magic Mountain located in Valencia.

Six Flags plans North America’s largest solar carport at Magic Mountain

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation announced plans this week to boost solar capacity at two of its California parks, including Magic Mountain. As part of its green initiative and in partnership…

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Read more about the article Pacifico Dancers share heritage, culture with Bowman students
The Pacifico Dance Company performs at Bowman High School in Canyon Country on Friday, Feb. 23, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Pacifico Dancers share heritage, culture with Bowman students

Wearing traditional Mexican costumes and headpieces, six Pacifico Dancers performed on the Bowman High School quad Friday to promote cultural understanding among the student community. Based in Los Angeles, the…

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Two arrested in Castaic for altering imitation firearms, mail theft, narcotics

Two people were arrested in Castaic Thursday after sheriff’s deputies received reports of suspicious activity in the area involving possible firearms. A witness contacted the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station…

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Read more about the article Business Journal celebrates SCV’s top women in business
Dr. Dianne Van Hook receives a standing ovation after receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award during the Santa Clarita Valley Business Journal's Women in Business Awards at Valencia Country Club on Thursday night. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Business Journal celebrates SCV’s top women in business

Dr. Dianne Van Hook's Lifetime Achievement Award highlights Thursday night program at Valencia Country Club.

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Read more about the article Trinity grads appointed to three military academies in four years
From left to right, Ian Caddow who is studying at the US Naval Academy, Spencer Klehn who is studying at the US Military Academy and Caden Kulp who is studying at the US Air Force Academy. Courtesy Photo

Trinity grads appointed to three military academies in four years

Each year, U.S. Congressmen have the ability to nominate high school seniors to four of the country’s five U.S. service academies: the U.S. Military Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy, the…

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Read more about the article DMV seeks help in identifying unlicensed dismantling operations
Investigators with the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) conducted an enforcement operation in Los Angeles County on February 22, 2018, aimed at combating unlicensed vehicle dismantlers.

DMV seeks help in identifying unlicensed dismantling operations

Investigators with the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) conducted an enforcement operation in Los Angeles County on February 22, 2018, aimed at combating unlicensed vehicle dismantlers. DMV investigators targeted…

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Read more about the article COC Insider: Cougars men’s soccer standout and Saugus alum signs with Cal Lutheran
College of the Canyons sophomore forward Aaron Winsick, pictured alongside COC men’s soccer head coach Phil Maercellin, committed to continue his soccer career at California Lutheran University on Thursday. Winsick, who attended Saugus High School, earned Western State Conference co-Player of the Year honors for the Cougars in 2017. Jesse Muñoz/COC Sports Information Director

COC Insider: Cougars men’s soccer standout and Saugus alum signs with Cal Lutheran

By Jesse Muñoz/COC Sports Information Director For The Signal   After a three-year journey in which he transformed from a redshirt freshman to the conference player of the year, College of…

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