Meeting the Brave: Jim Hackett

Meeting the Brave is The Signal's six-part video series taking a unique snapshot into the valiant efforts taken by six local veterans to protect freedom and the values we have as Americans. The series is hosted by Vietnam War veteran and Santa Clarita resident Bill Reynolds, one of the “Boys of ’67,” Charlie Company, 4th/47th, 9th Infantry Division.

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita Valley centenarian dies Wednesday at age 106
Claire McWilliams smiles as she talks with Malcolm Blue during her 106-year birthday celebration and Thanksgiving meal at Canterbury Village in Valencia on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Santa Clarita Valley centenarian dies Wednesday at age 106

After more than a century of a very full life, one of Santa Clarita’s oldest residents, Claire McWilliams, died Wednesday surrounded by family and friends. She was 106. The Signal…

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Read more about the article City prepares transit development update
Vehicles pass by an abandoned bus stop overhang near the intersection of Newhall Ranch Road and Millhouse Drive on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

City prepares transit development update

Bus stops along Newhall Ranch Road that have laid dormant since their construction may be bustling with activity soon. Santa Clarita Transit Manager Adrian Aguilar said the agency is evaluating…

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Read more about the article CAPTAIN: Human Trafficking Awareness Day is every day
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Human Trafficking Task Force in the SCV Sept. 12, 2017. Austin Dave/The Signal

CAPTAIN: Human Trafficking Awareness Day is every day

  Law enforcement officials on the frontline in the fight to stop the sexual exploitation of young people took time Thursday to recognize the national day set up in support…

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Brown’s budget projects increase in K-12, higher education spending

With a focus on the K-12 funding formula, a fully-online community college and nearly free community college, Gov. Jerry Brown’s proposed $131.7 billion state budget for 2018-19 includes several increases…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita invites residents to ribbon-cutting for Taylor Trailhead
The city of Santa Clarita is hosting a ribbon cutting for a new Taylor Trailhead later this month.

Santa Clarita invites residents to ribbon-cutting for Taylor Trailhead

The City of Santa Clarita will host a ribbon cutting event on Thursday, January 25, at 11 a.m. to celebrate the new Taylor Trailhead at Rivendale Park and Open Space,…

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Read more about the article Foothill League basketball trio preparing for pro experience overseas
Taylor Statham. Courtesy Photo.

Foothill League basketball trio preparing for pro experience overseas

Foothill League basketball alumni Taylor Statham, Jawhar Purdy and Robert Looper have always been connected by basketball, but their careers on the hardwood recently diverged. Statham was enjoying a successful…

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Read more about the article TMU to offer geoscience major in fall 2018
FILE PHOTO: The Master's University class of 2017 graduates sing a hymn at the start of commencement ceremonies at College of the Canyons on May 5, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

TMU to offer geoscience major in fall 2018

Beginning in fall 2018, The Master’s University (TMU) will offer a new degree program to its students: a Bachelor of Science in Geology. Building on the university’s Biology and Physical…

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Read more about the article Valencia may possess biggest mismatch in Foothill League boys basketball
Valencia’s Josh Assiff (15) dribbles the ball down court during a home match against Bishop Alemany on Friday, Dec. 15, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Valencia may possess biggest mismatch in Foothill League boys basketball

There was a sense of relief in the voice of Valencia boys basketball coach Bill Bedgood following the team’s 91-80 win over Saugus on Tuesday night. Sure, the win to…

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Read more about the article Valencia wrestler America Lopez making waves as a freshman
Valencia's America Lopez poses for a picture at Peterson Grapplers in Valencia on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018. She is a freshman in the 170-pound division. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Valencia wrestler America Lopez making waves as a freshman

Valencia freshman America Lopez has already become somewhat of a viral sensation in the California wrestling community. Participating in her first tournament in a boys division — the Thousand Oaks…

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Read more about the article 2017 All-SCV football (offense)
Valencia junior Mykael Wright leans back to catch a pass in this Signal illustration. on Monday, Jan. 18. Christian Monterrosa/The Signal

2017 All-SCV football (offense)

Valencia’s Mykael Wright wanted to go harder this year. “Last year I was like, kind of intimidated because I was a sophomore so it was like, my first year on…

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Read more about the article 2017 All-SCV football (defense, all-purpose and honorable mention)
Golden Valley's DeGabriel Floyd (1) dodges a tackle by Mira Costa as he returns a punt for a touchdown during the CIF-Southern Section Division 6 semifinal football game at Mira Costa High School in Manhattan Beach on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. Katharine Lotze/For the Signal

2017 All-SCV football (defense, all-purpose and honorable mention)

All-SCV first-team defense Jimmy Stirwalt, Saugus, Senior, LB Stirwalt is 5 feet 7 inches of unbridled energy. His motor just didn’t stop. He finished his second season on varsity with…

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