Read more about the article Hart Board appoints four assistant principals
The William S. Hart Union High School District. Dan Watson/The Signal

Hart Board appoints four assistant principals

The William S. Hart Union High School District named four new assistant principals Tuesday to fill positions at Hart High School, Saugus High School, Placerita Junior High School and an…

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Read more about the article Newhall Board selects superintendent search firm
The Newhall School District Office. Dan Watson/The Signal

Newhall Board selects superintendent search firm

The Newhall School District Governing Board unanimously selected Leadership Associates as its superintendent search firm Tuesday, citing the consultants’ prior experience and track record with similar searches in elementary education.…

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Read more about the article Castaic Elementary adds security personnel following campus threat
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Castaic Elementary adds security personnel following campus threat

A threat from a spouse of a Castaic Elementary School teacher prompted the Castaic Union School District to add extra security personnel on the elementary school’s campus this week. The…

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Read more about the article Uber suspends driver after Santa Clarita woman alleges racist interaction
Pamela Williams holds her phone displaying messages from an Uber driver. Austin Dave/The Signal

Uber suspends driver after Santa Clarita woman alleges racist interaction

Uber, the international ride-sharing app company, suspended a Santa Clarita driver this week over reports of racism, a company spokesman said Tuesday night. The response came in reaction to a…

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Read more about the article Paul Cordeiro reflects on career in education
Superintendent Paul Cordeiro poses for a photo in his office at the Newhall School District on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Paul Cordeiro reflects on career in education

In four short months, Newhall School District Superintendent Paul Cordeiro will retire from his post at the helm of the Santa Clarita Valley’s most diverse school district. During his nine…

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Read more about the article Magic Mountain’s newest thrill ride set for summer debut
Six Flags Magic Mountain and Hurricane Harbor President Neal Thurman points to construction that is underway to make space for the park's newest thrill ride. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Magic Mountain’s newest thrill ride set for summer debut

The world's tallest pendulum ride, CraZanity, will reach heights of some 170 feet and hit speeds up to 75 mph.

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Read more about the article Canyon to once again honor alumnus Trevor Habberstad with invitational
Trevor Habberstad, a Canyon High track alum, died of stomach cancer on Feb. 19. Courtesy photo

Canyon to once again honor alumnus Trevor Habberstad with invitational

Trevor Habberstad literally and figuratively played the role of a superhero. On the track for Canyon, the 2007 graduate was one of the most decorated hurdlers in school history and…

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Read more about the article Former Valencia QB Mike Herrick reflects on life and football
2004 Valencia Vikings, from left to right, Shane, Vereen, Michael Herrick and Jason Engelberg share a moment at COC in this Signal file photo.

Former Valencia QB Mike Herrick reflects on life and football

Mike Herrick played quarterback for Valencia football from 2003 to 2005 and still holds records for passing yards in a season (4,069) and passing yards in a career (11,022). He…

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Read more about the article Hart girls hoops product living Notre Dame dream
Nicole Benz, a Hart grad, goes for a shot in a game against UNC. Benz recently made the transition from manager to player for the Fighting Irish. Photo courtesy Notre Dame athletics

Hart girls hoops product living Notre Dame dream

Before Notre Dame women’s basketball’s game against the University of North Carolina, Fighting Irish guard Lili Thompson was hyping up Hart girls basketball product Nicole Benz. “You’ve got to be…

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