Read more about the article iLEAD School to present Weste ‘Vision in Education’ award
City Councilwoman Laurene Weste smiles during a council meeting. Katharine Lotze/Signal

iLEAD School to present Weste ‘Vision in Education’ award

Recognized for her leadership and efforts in shaping the Santa Clarita Valley as a better place to live, iLEAD Schools and its founding institution SCVi will honor City Councilwoman Laurene…

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Read more about the article Grill Master Challenge date announced
Signal File Photo: Kevin Brocktrup grills meat at the fourth annual Grill Masters at Wolf Creek Brewery in Valencia. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal.

Grill Master Challenge date announced

The Santa Clarita Valley Escrow Association is once again hosting the annual Grill Master Challenge “Battle of the Champions” at Wolf Creek Brewery, with proceeds to be given to The…

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Read more about the article Father and son arrested on weapons offenses after deputies search for armed truck stop robber still at large
LASD car. Signal file photo.

Father and son arrested on weapons offenses after deputies search for armed truck stop robber still at large

Sheriff’s deputies searching for a gunman who held up the Castaic Truck Stop early Tuesday morning ended up arresting two, unrelated to the holdup — a father-and-son who are convicted…

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Read more about the article One person killed in collision on I-5 truck route; drugs suspected to be a factor
California Highway Patrol Officers investigate a fatal crash on the northbound Interstate 5 truck lanes south of Highway 14 Tuesday afternoon. Cory Rubin/The Signal

One person killed in collision on I-5 truck route; drugs suspected to be a factor

A woman was killed Tuesday after her car went underneath a semi truck on the northbound side of Interstate 5, according to CHP officials. The Mercedes sedan crashed into the…

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Read more about the article TMU Insider: Men’s basketball prepares for matchup against Vanguard with first place up for grabs
Delewis Johnson (5), Jordan Starr (3) and the rest of TMU men's basketball will host Vanguard on Saturday night with first place in the Golden State Athletic Conference on the line. Photo by Darcy Brown

TMU Insider: Men’s basketball prepares for matchup against Vanguard with first place up for grabs

By Mason Nesbitt For The Signal The stage is set for a first-place showdown at The Master’s University on Saturday. TMU men’s basketball beat Westmont College, 97-81, on Saturday in…

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Read more about the article SCV Water board talks about attrition, reducing board size
The Rio Vista Water Treatment Plant at SCV Water. photo courtesy SCV Water.

SCV Water board talks about attrition, reducing board size

Members of the SCV Water Agency board, who found themselves saying goodbye to two of their fellow directors this past year, have called a special meeting Tuesday to talk about…

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Supervisors to authorize settlement in lawsuit claiming “battery” by SCV Sheriff deputies

County supervisors are expected to finalize a settlement reached in a lawsuit filed by a man who claimed he was beaten by local sheriff’s deputies on Christmas Eve in 2016.…

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Read more about the article Weapons sweep in SCV nets 3 arrests, five firearms seized
Members of firearms joint operation approach a residence. Courtesy photo, SCV Sheriff's Station.

Weapons sweep in SCV nets 3 arrests, five firearms seized

At least three were arrested and five firearms seized, along with ammunition, during a two-day joint forces operation involving a specially assembled team working with local sheriff’s deputies and assigned…

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Read more about the article One hurt in three-vehicle Valencia crash
Los Angeles county Sheriff's deputies envestigate a three car collision at the corner of Avenue Stanford and Avenue Scott in Valencia Monday afternoon. Cory Rubin/The Signal

One hurt in three-vehicle Valencia crash

One person was hurt and taken to the hospital Monday afternoon following a multi-vehicle crash in the Valencia Industrial Center. Shortly after 2:15 p.m., emergency response crews were dispatched to…

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Read more about the article Payless to close down stores
Payless ShoeSource officials have announced that they will be closing various stores, which includes the two locations in the Santa Clarita Valley.

Payless to close down stores

Payless ShoeSource joins the line of retail chains soon to close down in the United States. The Kansas-based company has announced it will close its 2,100 stores across the nation…

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Read more about the article Local family to put on sixth annual blood drive at Grace Baptist Church
Ian Smith and sister Violet hold the flyer for the annual Community Blood Drive in association with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles on March 2. The American Red Cross Banner was signed by the dozens of attendees at last year’s event.

Local family to put on sixth annual blood drive at Grace Baptist Church

By Crystal Duan Every Friday for years, the needles took up most of the Smiths’ day. Out the door they’d go by 6:30 a.m. each morning, driving south to Children’s…

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Read more about the article Deputies spot stolen car, arrest man
Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies search a car in connection with a stolen car investigation at the Santa Clarita Metrolink station on Commuter Way in Saugus Monday afternoon.

Deputies spot stolen car, arrest man

Local deputies arrested a man Monday on suspicion of grand theft when he was stopped while driving a car reported stolen last month in Riverside County. The arrest happened shortly…

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Read more about the article Starr’s buzzer beater sends SCCS boys basketball to finals
The SCCS boys basketball team celebrates Caden Starr's game-winning 3-pointer, which advanced the Cardinals to the CIF-SS Division 3AA finals. Photo courtesy of Darcy Brown

Starr’s buzzer beater sends SCCS boys basketball to finals

The scoreboard read 0.9 seconds in yellow lights. Below the time display, in red lights, the scoreboard read 50 for the home team and 49 for the guest. With its…

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Read more about the article Studying the culinary arts at COC
Emilee Grose, College of the Canyons sophomore, picks out pasta toppings at COC's Institute of Culinary Education free pasta bar lunch Thursday. Michele Lutes/The Signal

Studying the culinary arts at COC

As a student-intern at the College of the Canyons Institute for Culinary Education, Marylynn Anderson had the unique opportunity to get certificates in all three of the institute’s programs. “They…

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