Read more about the article Reactions vary to Cemex decision
The city of Santa Clarita has been fighting the startup of mining on the city's edge by Cemex for decades. Jim Holt/The Signal

Reactions vary to Cemex decision

After a much-anticipated decision the Interior Board of Land Appeals reached Wednesday regarding the proposed Cemex sand and gravel mine, several current and former Santa Clarita Valley leaders in government,…

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Read more about the article Bowman High School celebrates 50th anniversary
Principal Eran Zeevi shares words of inspiration with a crowd of current and former students at Bowman High School's 50th anniversary celebration Tuesday night. Austin Dave/The Signal

Bowman High School celebrates 50th anniversary

In a night filled with speeches, history and food, Bowman High School celebrated its 50th anniversary Tuesday. Started in 1969, Bowman High School has seen thousands of students and faculty…

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Read more about the article Armed robbery suspect found injured in 7-Eleven bathroom
Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies search for a man in the pouring rain in connection with an assault with a deadly weapon call on the 20500 block of Caitlyn Lane in Saugus Wednesday afternoon. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Armed robbery suspect found injured in 7-Eleven bathroom

A suspect who was believed to have robbed someone while using a knife as a weapon was found in a 7-Eleven bathroom and transported to the hospital Wednesday. At approximately…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center to host hoedown
The Orchard Bluegrass Band Country Hoedown at the SCV Senior Center on March 28 will feature vocal harmonizing, bluegrass, gospel and western music. The band is pictured performing during "A Country Christmas" at the center on Dec. 11, 2018. Dan Watson/The Signal

Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center to host hoedown

The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center will provide another musical experience for visitors with the Orchard Bluegrass Band Country Hoedown on March 28. Based out of Ventura, the band tours…

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Read more about the article Laurene Weste: Bask in local history at 26th annual Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival
The crowd applauds as Bo Hopkins' star is unveiled on the Walk of Western Stars in Newhall in 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Laurene Weste: Bask in local history at 26th annual Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival

Over the last century and a half, residents in Santa Clarita have built a thriving community rooted in our proud western heritage. The same spirit that fueled the first settlers…

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Read more about the article Mixed IBLA decision weakens prospect of Cemex mining in Soledad Canyon
Abandoned equipment stands at the Cemex site in Canyon Country. Dan Watson/The Signal

Mixed IBLA decision weakens prospect of Cemex mining in Soledad Canyon

After four years of investigation, wrangling and debate, a federal review board has reached a decision in Cemex’s appeal of the contract-canceling decision made by the Bureau of Land Management…

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Read more about the article SoCal Gas pipeline work prompts worries of Placerita Creek flooding
Above-ground signs warn of subterranean gas lines at the edge of Placerita Creek in Newhall. Austin Dave/The Signal

SoCal Gas pipeline work prompts worries of Placerita Creek flooding

Several Newhall residents living alongside Placerita Creek have expressed concern over the potential for increased flooding after recent pipeline work by Southern California Gas Co. that drew a notice from…

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Read more about the article COC Foundation honors Don and Cheri Fleming with Silver Spur Award
Don and Cheri Fleming, winners of the 2019 Silver Spur Award, with Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook, chancellor of College of the Canyons, and Roger Van Hook (cq). Courtesy of Tom Cruze

COC Foundation honors Don and Cheri Fleming with Silver Spur Award

In honor of their continuous support of the Santa Clarita community, the College of the Canyons Foundation named Don and Cheri Fleming the recipients of the 2019 Silver Spur Community…

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Read more about the article Pedestrian struck and killed by freight train early Wednesday morning
A multi-agency investigation started early Wednesday morning after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a freight train near Ruether Avenue and Soledad Canyon Road. Austin Dave/ The Signal

Pedestrian struck and killed by freight train early Wednesday morning

A male pedestrian died early Wednesday morning after being struck by a freight train near Soledad Canyon Road and Ruether Avenue. An investigation involving at least three separate agencies continued…

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Read more about the article Heads Up program revisited in light of pedestrians, cyclists, hurt
A "Ghost Bike" sits on the side of Railroad Avenue near where a cyclist was killed Sunday night as a reminder to motorists to share the road. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Heads Up program revisited in light of pedestrians, cyclists, hurt

Two years ago, a spike in the number of pedestrian collisions prompted city officials to team up with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station to try and curb the trend.…

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Read more about the article Deputies remember one of their own shot and killed nearly 40 years ago
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff Station deputies remember Dep. Arthur Pelino. Courtesy Photo, SCV Sheriff Station.

Deputies remember one of their own shot and killed nearly 40 years ago

Local sheriff’s deputies paid their respects Tuesday to a fellow deputy shot and killed in the line of duty four decades ago. On March 19, 1978, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's…

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Read more about the article Supervisors ban use of herbicide, glyphosate, for 30 days
This screenshot of a Google Maps look at Hillcrest Parkway demonstrates the reduction in landscaping.

Supervisors ban use of herbicide, glyphosate, for 30 days

County supervisors, citing a number of worrisome scientific studies, placed a 30-day ban on the use of glyphosate, a controversial herbicide used on county lands, until they figure out its…

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Read more about the article Local robotics team wins shot at world championship
The West Ranch High School robots team members Demitri Duran, left, and Julian Hope of team Project 691, do their pre-competition ritual at the FIRST Robotics Competition held at Valencia High School in Valencia on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Local robotics team wins shot at world championship

After three days filled with panicked engineering, signs of camaraderie and robots smashing into one another, the Santa Clarita local Team 691 has won an invitation to the 2019 FIRST…

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