Read more about the article Foothill League boys basketball roundup: Hart defends home floor against Valencia
Valencia’s CJ Finley (1) goes for a shot during an away game against Hart on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Foothill League boys basketball roundup: Hart defends home floor against Valencia

The stands and parking lot were overflowing, the verbal jabs rained in from opposing student sections and between the lines, you bet it was physical. It was everything people have…

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Read more about the article Politicians, candidates blast president’s offensive comments
Assemblyman Dante Acosta (left) and Senator Scott Wilk (right) make opening remarks at a joint public forum last March.

Politicians, candidates blast president’s offensive comments

Legislators, a city councilman and several candidates running for office widely denounced comments made by President Donald Trump that referred to immigrants coming from “s***hole countries.” The comments, which White…

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Read more about the article Hart boys soccer beats reigning Foothill League champion Valencia
Hart soccer defender Luis Garcia pulls away from a Valencia player at Hart on Friday. Haley Sawyer/The Signal

Hart boys soccer beats reigning Foothill League champion Valencia

Hart boys soccer had a win over Valencia within reach on Friday at Hart. But in the 77th minute, a series of set pieces came raining down on the Indians…

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Read more about the article U.S. Senate candidate to visit Newhall
California Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de Leon, D-Los Angeles, participates in a Senate hearing. Contributed

U.S. Senate candidate to visit Newhall

California Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de León will be in Santa Clarita from 12 to 1 p.m. Saturday at Vincenzo’s Pizza in Newhall, 24504 1/2 Lyons Ave. De León, running…

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Read more about the article COC to host information nights for prospective students
FILE PHOTO: Members of the 2017 graduating class march in to begin the College of the Canyons commencement ceremony held in the Honor Grove at College of the Canyons in Valencia on June 2. Dan Watson/For the Signal

COC to host information nights for prospective students

To help students navigate the college process, College of the Canyons (COC) will host three information nights for prospective students and their families next week. The information nights, held in…

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Read more about the article California juvenile arrests continue to decline, per new report
FILE PHOTO: A witness inside a patrol car identifies a juvenile suspect detained by Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies on Nearbrook Street near Soledad Canyon Road on April 6, 2017. Austin Dave/The Signal

California juvenile arrests continue to decline, per new report

Since 2007, juvenile arrests have set record lows statewide and across the Santa Clarita Valley as they follow a pattern of steady decline, according to a new report from the…

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Read more about the article COC hosts annual California Deans Symposium
Vice Chancellor for Workforce and Economic Development Van Ton-Quinlivan speaks to deans of California Community Colleges at the 2018 California Deans Symposium hosted by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO) Division of Workforce and Economic Development at the Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018. Christina Cox/The Signal

COC hosts annual California Deans Symposium

Deans from dozens of California’s 114 community colleges joined together at College of the Canyons (COC) Friday to learn about the relationship between guided pathways, Career Technical Education (CTE) and…

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Read more about the article Foothill League girls basketball players reach 1,000-point club
Rachel Bowers (44) gets ready to shoot the ball during practice at Canyon High School on Wednesday, Nov. 29. 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Foothill League girls basketball players reach 1,000-point club

Canyon girls basketball’s Talia Taufaasau remembers running shooting, passing and ball-handling drills with her dad in the street in front of her house. When she notched her 1,000th career point…

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Read more about the article Larry E. Hubbard – Vietnam Combat Veteran – Newhall Resident
Larry E. Hubbard Pointing to a buddies name. Santa Clarita's Traveling Wall. Courtesy photo

Larry E. Hubbard – Vietnam Combat Veteran – Newhall Resident

War Stories Galore Recently, I met with my ole Army pal Bob Good who introduced me to his close buddy for over 40 years, Larry Hubbard, for coffee at Valencia’s…

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Read more about the article Richard Kawakami eligible and ready to contribute for Valencia boys basketball
Golden Valley's Richard Kawakami (5) shoots against Hart's Whitten Dominguez (10) at Hart on Tuesday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Richard Kawakami eligible and ready to contribute for Valencia boys basketball

One way or another, Richard Kawakami was waiting, hoping on a decision. The 6-foot-5 junior forward transferred into Valencia from Golden Valley in November. The next step was getting him…

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Read more about the article Savannah Burrows to perform during concert thanking first responders
Savannah Burrows sang at the vigil held for victims of the Las Vegas shooting. Savannah Burrows is performing a concern in Santa Clarita as a thank you to first-responders. Nik Samuels/The Signal

Savannah Burrows to perform during concert thanking first responders

From entering buildings ablaze to detaining a dangerous threat, Santa Clarita's first responders fight daily to keep our community safe. To thank these heroes for their commitment to safety, security…

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Read more about the article Man arrested after allegedly pulling out gun, knife, at local restaurant
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station can be reached by calling 661-260-4000.

Man arrested after allegedly pulling out gun, knife, at local restaurant

A local man faces weapons charges after he allegedly pulled a gun and a knife out inside a Canyon Country restaurant Wednesday. Michael Lombardi, a 57-year-old man who works in…

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