Read more about the article Santa Clarita debuts  office for passports
Canyon Country resident Shirley Holder, left, is assisted by library aide Janelle Christopher as Holder completes paperwork for her passport at the Passport Acceptance Facility in the Old Town Newhall Library on Wednesday, Oct. 3. Dan Watson / The Signal

Santa Clarita debuts office for passports

City of Santa Clarita officials commemorated the opening of the Passport Acceptance Facility on Wednesday, located at the Old Town Newhall Library. “The Santa Clarita Library has what you need…

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Read more about the article Stacey Koon gets probation, fines, after pleading no contest to driving with  blood/alcohol level
The Santa Clarita Courthouse. KATHARINE LOTZE/Signal.

Stacey Koon gets probation, fines, after pleading no contest to driving with blood/alcohol level

Stacey Koon, one of the officers convicted after the 1991 Rodney King beating, was put on three years’ probation and ordered to pay $390 in fines Wednesday after pleading no…

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Read more about the article Operation Restoration brings bikers and families together to support downed riders
Isaac Cardona, with his wife Carol, was one of two bikers receiving support through the Operation Restoration fundraiser. Ryan Mancini/The Signal

Operation Restoration brings bikers and families together to support downed riders

Coming together as one large family, bikers and their loved ones supported downed riders at the Operation Restoration fundraiser at Route 66 Classic Grill on.

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Read more about the article Box City returns to spread awareness about homelessness, support Family Promise
Having made a tipi last year, Dennis Ramirez added a drawbridge to his castle at this year's Box City. Ryan Mancini/The Signal

Box City returns to spread awareness about homelessness, support Family Promise

Solidarity was on display for the ninth Box City, hosted by Family Promise of Santa Clarita at Valencia Heritage Park, Saturday night.

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Read more about the article City officials commemorate opening of Passport Acceptance Facility
City of Santa Clarita Mayor Laurene Weste, center, is joined by Councilmember Bill Miranda, left, and Mayor Pro Tem Marsha McLean as they announce the official opening of the Passport Acceptance Facility at the City of Santa Clarita Old Town Newhall Library in Newhall on Wednesday, October 03, 20118. (Photo by Dan Watson)

City officials commemorate opening of Passport Acceptance Facility

City of Santa Clarita officials commemorated the opening of the Passport Acceptance Facility on Wednesday, located at the Old Town Newhall Library. “The Santa Clarita Library has what you need…

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Read more about the article State voter registration at historic high; L.A. County numbers up too
Voters line up outside at a Hasley Canyon Village polling place in Castaic in 2012. Signal File Photo

State voter registration at historic high; L.A. County numbers up too

The Santa Clarita Valley has a close-to-even split between Democratic and Republican voters leading up to midterm elections as of Sept. 7, according to state documents. The Secretary of State’s…

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Read more about the article Gentle Barn celebrates Halloween, pig’s birthday in October
The Gentle Barn’s pig Truffles was found “frightened and freezing” at a pumpkin patch, according to The Gentle Barn website, gentlebarn.org. The Gentle Barn is celebrating her 18th birthday this month.

Gentle Barn celebrates Halloween, pig’s birthday in October

The SCV animal sanctuary Gentle Barn is hosting its annual Gentle Halloween party every Sunday in October. SCV residents can come out for costume contests, pumpkin feeding, and more activities…

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Read more about the article SCCS volleyball sweeps Trinity for second time this season
Santa Clarita Christian School celebrates a point against Trinity Classical Academy at The Master's University on Tuesday, Oct. 02, 2018. Dan Watson/The Signal

SCCS volleyball sweeps Trinity for second time this season

During the team meal before Tuesday night’s match against Trinity Classical Academy, Santa Clarita Christian School girls volleyball was jittery with excitement. “But there was that other side of it…

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