Read more about the article Acclaimed pianist set to play Pasadena
Robert Thies, an SCV resident since 2005, earns his keep as an internationally acclaimed concert pianist who has scored major films, music that can be heard in “Green Book.” Courtesy photo

Acclaimed pianist set to play Pasadena

A Saugus resident has a rather unconventional career compared to the rest of his Santa Clarita neighbors. Robert Thies, an SCV resident since 2005, earns his keep as an internationally…

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Saugus cheer gets runner-up honors in inaugural CIF-SS cheer championship

Saugus High School made history on Saturday when its varsity competitive cheerleading team earned runner-up honors in the first-ever CIF-Southern Section championships held at Colony High School in Ontario. Competing…

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Read more about the article Injuries hamper SCCS girls soccer against St. Monica Academy
Santa Clarita Christian's Viviana Soler (1) takes a shot on goal against St. Monica Academy defender Genevieve Pulido (10) in the first half at College of the Canyons on Thursday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Injuries hamper SCCS girls soccer against St. Monica Academy

Amid heavy rainfall on Tuesday, the SCCS girls soccer team came out of its game against The Palmdale Aerospace Academy slightly banged up. So when the Cardinals showed up to…

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Read more about the article FeedSCV to give grocery gift cards to federal employees without pay
Volunteers work in a Santa Clarita Valley kitchen to help prepare meals for those in need. Martha Aguilera, president of Kokolita’s, along with local nonprofit feedSCV, is taking part in an effort to help those who are homeless, low-income, single parents, victims of domestic violence, in women’s or children’s shelters and first responders during the holiday. They’re leading a volunteer effort this week preparing nearly 1,200 turkeys and hams for locals in need. David Putnam/feedSCV

FeedSCV to give grocery gift cards to federal employees without pay

FeedSCV, a Santa Clarita nonprofit that teaches people about healthy meals and fights local hunger, is offering assistance to federal employees affected by the government shutdown. Todd Wilson, president and…

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Read more about the article Coroner IDs woman found unconscious in parking lot
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputies canvas and area of parking lot inside the River Oaks Shopping Center following the death of a woman Sunday night. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Coroner IDs woman found unconscious in parking lot

Investigators have identified the woman who died shortly after being found unconscious in a shopping center parking lot Sunday as 22-year-old Krista Gamboa, of Santa Clarita. Lt. David Smith of…

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Read more about the article Rainstorm prompts city to postpone widening project ribbon-cutting
A cyclist rides on the path below as work on the Newhall Ranch Road bridge widening project continues near McBean Parkway in Valencia on Thursday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Rainstorm prompts city to postpone widening project ribbon-cutting

With rain in the forecast all week, the city of Santa Clarita has canceled the upcoming Newhall Ranch Road Bridge Widening Project ribbon cutting. The event was first scheduled to…

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Former and current Santa Clarita officials reflect on 1994 Northridge earthquake

Picture waking up at 4:31 a.m. to several seconds of violent jolts, buildings collapsing and fires erupting left and right. Confused and scared, you reach for your cellphone to call…

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Read more about the article Northridge: the science of the quake and what awaits
On Jan. 17, 1994, a 6.7 earthquake rattled Southern California from the epicenter in Northridge.

Northridge: the science of the quake and what awaits

On this day 25 years ago, a “big one” rattled Southern California. Billions of dollars in direct damage, thousands injured and dozens lost their lives as a result of the…

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Read more about the article Valencia boys wrestling finishes in second at Kern County Invitational
The Valencia boys wrestling team finished in second p;ace at the Kern County Invitational. Courtesy photo

Valencia boys wrestling finishes in second at Kern County Invitational

In early January, Valencia wrestling had a surprise workout when they showed up at the gym. While the floors of the gym were being worked on, the team went outside…

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Read more about the article McIntyre sets ambitious goals for Saugus boys basketball
Saugus' Adrian McIntyre was named to the All-League First Team as a sophomore and continues to lead the Centurions in their quest for a league title. Cory Rubin/The Signal

McIntyre sets ambitious goals for Saugus boys basketball

Saugus’ point-forward extraordinaire Adrian McIntyre knows how to heat up on the basketball court. Last year, in the first game of the season against Heritage Christian, he lit up the…

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