Read more about the article Valencia boys basketball beats Canyon to cap off historic season
Valencia senior Richard Kawakami drives in for the layup in a Foothill League matchup with Canyon at Valencia High School Friday night. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Valencia boys basketball beats Canyon to cap off historic season

The Valencia boys basketball team locked up the Foothill league title last week, but it still had something to play for on Friday night against Canyon. With the Vikings 82-63…

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Read more about the article Valencia girls hoops finishes undefeated in Foothill League
Valencia seniot Tatyana Morris puts up a shot in a Foothill League game against Canyon at Valencia High School on Friday night. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Valencia girls hoops finishes undefeated in Foothill League

After Friday night’s game against Canyon, Valencia girls basketball’s Yasmine Ahllamara and Tatyana Morris came out of the locker room drenched in water. Because what better way is there to…

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Read more about the article SCV Education Foundation distributes grants to local teachers
In an emotional moment during the event, Jackie Hartmann, SCVEF executive director and board secretary, presents Castaic Middle School science teacher Miquela Moreno with the horticulture materials paid for by her grant, January 31, 2019. Caleb Lunetta / The Signal

SCV Education Foundation distributes grants to local teachers

Called “Christmas in January” by those in attendance, 18 teachers from across local school districts received a combined total over $15,000 in grants from the SCV Education Foundation during a…

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Read more about the article Author to host Animal Communication Class this weekend
The Gentle Barn will host author Joan Ranquet for an animal communication class on Saturday at L.Y.T.E Dance Academy.

Author to host Animal Communication Class this weekend

The Gentle Barn will host author Joan Ranquet for an animal communication class on Saturday at L.Y.T.E Dance Academy, located at 20655 Soledad Canyon Road, unit 20. During the class,…

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Read more about the article Local man pleads no contest to making annoying telephone call
The Santa Clarita Courthouse. KATHARINE LOTZE/Signal.

Local man pleads no contest to making annoying telephone call

A Santa Clarita Valley man accused of sending “annoying” and repeated phone messages — who found himself at the center of controversy a year ago over his alleged phone messaging…

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Read more about the article Donor offers new ‘matching gift’ program to help build SCV Senior Center
The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center Tuesday morning. Eddy Martinez/The Signal.

Donor offers new ‘matching gift’ program to help build SCV Senior Center

After a successful first matching gift program, the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center announced Thursday a donor has stepped forward to bring another dollar-for-dollar challenge to help fund the completion…

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Read more about the article Jerry Child — United States Air Force — Vietnam War — Valencia Resident
Veteran Jerry Child. Dan Watson/The Signal

Jerry Child — United States Air Force — Vietnam War — Valencia Resident

Lt. Col. Jerry Child is a leader. From the moment you meet him the man’s aura radiates confidence like someone who captivates an audience from a stage. “A calm, rational…

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Read more about the article Oak Hills Elementary invites students, families to 2019 STEM Expo
SIGNAL FILE PHOTO: Some 400 students participate in the STEM Expo at Oak Hills Elementary School in Stevenson Ranch on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018. Oak Hills Educational Foundation and Oak Hills PTA hosted the event. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Oak Hills Elementary invites students, families to 2019 STEM Expo

After months of brainstorming and problem solving, the K-6 students of Oak Hills Elementary are prepared to showcase their engineering and science projects at the 2019 STEM Expo on Friday.…

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Read more about the article CHP to ‘tackle’ DUI on Super Bowl Sunday
In all, three of the 23 arrests involved motorists accused of DUI causing injury, and 11 were for motorists with prior DUI convictions.

CHP to ‘tackle’ DUI on Super Bowl Sunday

California Highway Patrol officers bracing for a spillover of Rams fans onto state highways announced Thursday they’re ready “tackle DUI” on Super Bowl Sunday. “As the Los Angeles Rams prepare…

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Read more about the article 2019 Amgen Tour of California route revealed
Cyclists ride out at the start of Stage 6 at the AMGEN Tour of California in downtown Newhall on May 16. KATHARINE LOTZE/Signal. 05-16-2014.

2019 Amgen Tour of California route revealed

The 2019 Amgen Tour of California has revealed its longest and most challenging route yet, which includes passing through Santa Clarita in the final stage. On Thursday during a ribbon…

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Read more about the article Both Valencia jazz choirs invited to perform at prestigious national festival
The Valencia varsity group, Two ’N’ Four, and junior varsity jazz choir, Soundwaves. Photo courtesy of Cathy Suen.

Both Valencia jazz choirs invited to perform at prestigious national festival

After submitting their audition tape that would be weighed against 136 other high school choirs around the country, both Valencia High School jazz choirs have been selected to perform at…

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Read more about the article COC Athletics induct 2019 Hall of Fame class
The inductees of the 2019 College of the Canyons Athletic Hall of Fame,The 1984 Baseball team, the 2001 Women's Golf team, Dolores "Dody" Garcia and Len Mohney, gather on stage before the ceremony at the Hyatt in Valencia Thursday night. Cory Rubin/The Signal

COC Athletics induct 2019 Hall of Fame class

Taking a group photo was a production for the 1983 College of the Canyons baseball team on Thursday night at the Hyatt Regency in Valencia. As the cocktail hour went…

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