Read more about the article County OK to assess levy for water drained at Spring Canyon
File Photo. The Santa Clara Riverbed is seen near the Iron Horse Trail on Monday, April 2, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

County OK to assess levy for water drained at Spring Canyon

People expected to move into more than 500 homes of the Spring Canyon housing project will likely pay for the benefit of storm water captured and cleaned in their area,…

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Read more about the article CalArts alum and ‘SpongeBob’ creator Stephen Hillenburg dies at 57
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CalArts alum and ‘SpongeBob’ creator Stephen Hillenburg dies at 57

“SpongeBob Squarepants” creator and CalArts alum Stephen Hillenburg died Tuesday at age 57 after a long battle with Lou Gehrig’s disease. Hillenburg’s hit show originated in Santa Clarita, where he…

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Read more about the article Robert Gormley —  U.S. Army — World War II Veteran — Valencia Resident
Valencia resident Robert Gormley, 98, was 23-years-old when he was sent off to Europe to fight in World War II. Cory Rubin/ The Signal.

Robert Gormley — U.S. Army — World War II Veteran — Valencia Resident

On the morning of Dec. 22, 1944, German Gen. Heinrich Freiherr von Lüttwitz sent a letter to Brig. Gen. Anthony C. McAuliffe informing him he had been surrounded by German…

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Read more about the article Barger motion for Castaic residents to receive relief to be voted on Dec. 4
Drivers sit in standstill traffic on the northbound 5 freeway at McBean Parkway in Valencia. Holiday traffic snarled the 5 freeway for much of the Thanksgiving Weekend. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Barger motion for Castaic residents to receive relief to be voted on Dec. 4

The county is scheduled to vote next Tuesday on a motion to alleviate traffic clogging up Interstate 5 during the holiday season, leading to extensive delays for the Castaic community.…

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“Cracked Nuts” circus show to bring European style entertainment to Santa Clarita

"Cracked Nuts," whose name alludes to the classic “Nutcracker” story, takes a trip through the zany dreams of a child on the night before Christmas after his parents put on a show to get him to sleep. According to Matt Morgan, who directs and will perform in the show, “Cracked Nuts” is a European-style circus show and is likely different from circuses audiences have seen before.

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Read more about the article JCI Santa Clarita seeks community support for 20th anniversary of Santa’s Helpers toy drive
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JCI Santa Clarita seeks community support for 20th anniversary of Santa’s Helpers toy drive

Junior Chamber International’s Santa Clarita chapter is again looking to help families in need this holiday season with its Santa’s Helpers toy drive. Donation sites include Starbucks locations around town,…

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Read more about the article Valencia auto clinic looks to donate car to community member for 5th year
360 Auto Clinic Co-owners Armen Fanoosian, left, and Serjik Ghahramanians, install a new battery in the 2002 Chryser PT Cruiser they will be giving a way to a worthy person on December 22nd 2016 in Valencia.e car. Dan Watson/The Signal

Valencia auto clinic looks to donate car to community member for 5th year

The car repair clinic 360 Auto Clinic is refurbishing yet another car this holiday season to help the community. This year, the car that will be donated to a Santa…

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Read more about the article SCV chess group to hold benefit for Woolsey fire victims
Structure burns in Woolsey Fire in Malibu. photo for The Signal by Jeff Zimmerman.

SCV chess group to hold benefit for Woolsey fire victims

Local chess players moved by the destruction of the Woolsey Fire are organizing a chess benefit to help those affected by the deadly fire. The chess benefit has now been…

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Read more about the article COC looks to fund additional First-Year Promise students
Graduates from College of the Canyons gathered together in the Honor Grove on June 1 for their commencement ceremony. Eddy Martinez/The Signal.

COC looks to fund additional First-Year Promise students

When College of the Canyons began its First-Year Promise initiative last year, school leaders sought to make college more affordable and accessible for prospective students by assisting them with tuition,…

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Read more about the article Cents girls soccer starts season off strong with 2-0 win over Santa Barbara
Saugus junior Sofia Rubio hammers away a free kick in a non-league matchup with Santa Barbara at College of the Canyons Monday night. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Cents girls soccer starts season off strong with 2-0 win over Santa Barbara

Kicking off its season, Saugus girls soccer hosted Santa Barbara at College of the Canyons on Monday. Coming out with a full head of steam, the Centurions possessed the ball…

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