Read more about the article Valencia actor discusses dark role in upcoming play
Jason Downs stars as Andy in the upcoming world premiere of the play “Two Fisted Love.”

Valencia actor discusses dark role in upcoming play

After a storied career in music, theater, television and film, Valencia actor Jason Downs is choosing to challenge himself again with his upcoming role in in David Sessions’ play, “Two…

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Read more about the article SCVi to host high school information night
FILE PHOTO: SCVi seniors make their way to their seats at the school's commencement ceremonies at Higher Vision Church on Friday, June 9, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

SCVi to host high school information night

This Thursday Santa Clarita Valley International (SCVi) will host an informational night for current and prospective high school students and their families. The informational session, held from 6:30 p.m. to…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita’s homicides in 2017, a review
Officials investigate the scene of a fatal stabbing in the Vista Del Canon neighborhood in Santa Clarita. Austin Dave/The Signal

Santa Clarita’s homicides in 2017, a review

Ed. Note: This is the first in an occasional series looking at the six homicides that were reported in the Santa Clarita Valley in 2017. As homicide detectives continue to…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Lockdown lifted at McGrath Elementary, after assault reported off-campus
Sheriff's vehicles leave the parking lot of McGrath Elementary School after a lockdown on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

UPDATE: Lockdown lifted at McGrath Elementary, after assault reported off-campus

Story updates with cause of lockdown A campus-wide lockdown at a local school has been lifted, according to Sheriff's Station officials, as of 11:45 a.m. McGrath Elementary School was placed…

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Read more about the article West Ranch hockey makes a trip to the State of Hockey
West Ranch hockey players play pond hockey in Wisconsin in early January. Courtesy photo

West Ranch hockey makes a trip to the State of Hockey

From Jan. 2 to Jan. 8, West Ranch hockey made its second pilgrimage in as many years to Minnesota for the Eden Prairie Border Battle hockey tournament. And for the…

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Read more about the article My Hearing Centers opens in Valencia
Claudia Flores prepares margaritas at the Strawberry Tequila Festival at Central Park on Saturday. Samie Gebers/The Signal

My Hearing Centers opens in Valencia

My Hearing Centers, the largest independent hearing care provider in the western United States with nearly 100 offices in 10 states, opened Jan. 2 in Valencia. The Santa Clarita Valley…

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Read more about the article Motorcyclist injured in Castaic crash, taken to hospital
A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Motorcyclist injured in Castaic crash, taken to hospital

  A motorcyclist was injured and taken to the hospital Tuesday morning following a traffic collision on Interstate 5 in Castaic. The crash happened shortly after 7:45 a.m. on the…

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Read more about the article TMU Insider: Master’s hosts annual 5k to support Children’s Hunger Fund
Runners take off at the start of The Master's University Winter 5k at TMU on Saturday. More than 200 people participated in the race this year. Photo courtesy of The Master's University.

TMU Insider: Master’s hosts annual 5k to support Children’s Hunger Fund

Editor’s note: Sabrina Michael is a junior copywriter at The Master’s University. This is a first-person account of her experience running in TMU’s annual Winter 5k on Saturday, Jan. 13.…

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Read more about the article Saugus District begins search for new superintendent
Saugus Union School District office. Dan Watson/The Signal

Saugus District begins search for new superintendent

The Saugus Union School District is expected to begin its search for its new superintendent Tuesday following the retirement announcement of current Superintendent Joan Lucid. Last week Lucid—the longest-serving superintendent…

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Read more about the article Deputies continue operations near where detective was stabbed in Canyon Country
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.

Deputies continue operations near where detective was stabbed in Canyon Country

Less than a week after a detective was stabbed at fast food restaurant in Canyon Country, deputies launched a crackdown in the very same neighborhood, arresting at least three. “We'll…

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Knight bill aims to level federal contract playing field for small businesses

New bipartisan legislation co-sponsored by Rep. Steve Knight, R-Palmdale, aims to make small businesses more competitive when vying for a federal contract. Backers of the Change Order Transparency for Federal…

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Read more about the article Saugus Board to review public feedback on district-wide foundation
Saugus Union School District office. Dan Watson/The Signal

Saugus Board to review public feedback on district-wide foundation

The results of a district-wide survey about a new Saugus Union School District (SUSD) foundation are expected to be reviewed by the district’s Governing Board during its meeting Tuesday. “I…

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