Read more about the article Teacher Tribute Event to honor valley’s finest
FILE ART: Gail Knipp, right, smiles as she accepts her 2017 Teacher Honoree at the Teacher Tribute on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at College of the Canyons. Knipp, who teaches at Highlands Elementary, will retire this year after 38 years of teaching. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Teacher Tribute Event to honor valley’s finest

More than 50 teachers from elementary, middle and high schools throughout the Santa Clarita Valley will be honored for their work and dedication during the Santa Clarita Valley Education Foundation’s…

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Read more about the article Three Santa Clarita Valley softball teams land on CIF-SS preseason watchlist
Hart Indians Juliette Owen is mobbed at the plate after hitting a solo home in the fourth inning against Patriot of Riverside. Hart won 9-8 in the CIF-SS third-round game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea/For The Signal

Three Santa Clarita Valley softball teams land on CIF-SS preseason watchlist

When longtime Hart softball coach Steve Calendo found out his team made it on the CIF-Southern Section Division 1 preseason watchlist, he had to chuckle a bit. Not that Calendo…

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Read more about the article  TMU Insider: Mustangs in the midst of a special men’s basketball season
: TMU's Lawrence Russell scored a game-high 18 points in the Mustangs' 78-66 win over Arizona Christian on Saturday. Master's could be ranked No. 1 in today's NAIA Division 1 Coaches' Top 25.

 TMU Insider: Mustangs in the midst of a special men’s basketball season

It might be, at face value, an utterly ridiculous comparison, two very different situations that strangely made me feel the same way: my soon-to-be wedding and Saturday night’s men’s basketball…

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Read more about the article Valencia wrestling sends five to CIF-SS Masters
The Valencia wrestling team poses after placing second at the CIF-Southern Section Divisional Championships on Saturday, Feb. 17, at Westminster High School.

Valencia wrestling sends five to CIF-SS Masters

Valencia wrestling coach Brian Peterson — like most coaches — would like to believe all of his wrestlers are capable of reaching the CIF-Southern Section Masters. The likes of Chance…

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Read more about the article Valencia boys hoops playing free and easy ahead of CIF-SS 2A quarterfinals
Valencia's Josh Assiff (15) goes for a shot during a game against Mission Prep at Valencia on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Valencia boys hoops playing free and easy ahead of CIF-SS 2A quarterfinals

For better or worse, Jan. 30 will be a date the Valencia boys basketball team won’t soon forget. It was the day its Foothill League title hopes evaporated in a…

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Read more about the article Bill would require emergency information as part of car purchases
Cars are for sale along Creekside Road in Valencia on Monday, Feb. 19, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Bill would require emergency information as part of car purchases

Car buyers looking to purchase new wheels may soon add emergency contact information to the purchase forms if a new bill introduced in the state legislature gets approved. Assembly Bill…

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Read more about the article Man accused of stabbing deputy to appear in court
Scene at the Jack in the Box on Soledad Canyon Road where law enforcement officer was stabbed. Within a few days of the alleged attacks, deputies launched a crackdown in the area. photo by Austin Dave.

Man accused of stabbing deputy to appear in court

  The Canyon Country man accused of stabbing a sheriff’s detective at a fast food restaurant last month is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday. Donald Chinchilla, 21, was arrested…

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Read more about the article Sand Canyon homeowners focus on safety, building projects
A car drives along a muddy road on Josel Drive after a December 2016 storm caused mudslides in the Sand Canyon area. Samie Gebers/ The Signal

Sand Canyon homeowners focus on safety, building projects

The Sand Canyon Homeowners Association is expecting a number of political officials at meetings this year as they discuss safety in the canyon, as well as several development projects. City…

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