Read more about the article West Creek Academy invites students, parents to International Night
West Creek Academy is decorated in the 193 flags of the countries around the world. Courtesy photo.

West Creek Academy invites students, parents to International Night

For the past week, the students and staff of West Creek Academy having been participating in International Week, a celebration of all the various cultures represented in their community. And…

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Read more about the article Three Western legends inducted into Walk of Western Stars
Santa Clarita Mayor Marsha McLean, Councilwoman Laurene Weste, Councilman Bob Kellar join family members of western screen actor Dan White during a ceremony to dedicate a section of the Walk of Western Stars. Austin Dave/The Signal

Three Western legends inducted into Walk of Western Stars

The names of three legends of Western film and television officially joined the Walk of Western Stars as the city of Santa Clarita unveiled the newest inductees Thursday. This year,…

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Read more about the article College of the Canyons discusses lockdown, armed presence on campus
A Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy prepares to search the College of the Canyons campus in response to reports of a person with a gun spotted on campus Wednesday night. Cory Rubin/The Signal

College of the Canyons discusses lockdown, armed presence on campus

When reports of a woman pulling a rifle from a bush prompted a lockdown on the College of the Canyons campus in January, students, faculty and school administrators weren’t exactly…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita Transit to offer free rides during Cowboy Festival
David Thornbury performs some trick roping for a picture with Sonia and Zachary Hill at the 24th annual Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival at William S. Hart Park in Old Town Newhall. Signal file photo

Santa Clarita Transit to offer free rides during Cowboy Festival

The city of Santa Clarita announced Thursday it will offer free rides on local routes during the Cowboy Festival at William S. Hart Park this weekend. “This is an excellent…

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Read more about the article Bridge to Home thanks county, city for gap funding support
Bridge to Home Executive Director Mike Foley thanks local and regional officials for support in funding Santa Clarita's only homeless shelter. Austin Dave/The Signal

Bridge to Home thanks county, city for gap funding support

Bridge to Home officials gathered Thursday morning to formally thank Los Angeles County Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger and the city of Santa Clarita for providing gap funding as the…

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Read more about the article Lancaster council member launches campaign for Congress
Angela Underwood-Jacobs, a city councilwoman and community banker, announced the launch of her campaign Tuesday.

Lancaster council member launches campaign for Congress

A Lancaster City Council member has entered the race to represent California’s 25th Congressional District, becoming the fourth Republican announcing plans to challenge Rep. Katie Hill. Angela Underwood Jacobs, a…

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Read more about the article Supervisors approve plan to link homeless people to jobs
A homeless encampment that was erected inside private property in the hills behind the 23600 block of Diamond Place. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Supervisors approve plan to link homeless people to jobs

County supervisors have approved a plan to put more jobs and money within reach of the homeless. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously this week in favor…

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Read more about the article Fake gunpoint holdup nets real gunpoint detainment of 4
Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies detain four male juviniles at gunpoint in connection with a firearm investigation near the railroad tracks at the intersection of Soledad Canyon Road and Prima Way in Saugus. Cory Rubin/The SIgnal

Fake gunpoint holdup nets real gunpoint detainment of 4

Four boys imitating a holdup, one pointing a cell phone like a firearm and another posing as the victim with arms raised, were themselves held at gunpoint by sheriff’s deputies…

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Read more about the article Firefighters cut threat of wind-whipped brush fire to small spot fire
Los Angeles County firefighters extinguish a small spot fire on the corner of Soledad Canyon Road and Commuter Way in Saugus. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Firefighters cut threat of wind-whipped brush fire to small spot fire

A small spot fire near the Metrolink station on Soledad Canyon Road was extinguished promptly and contained to precisely that — a small spot grass fire — by the firefighting…

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Read more about the article When Costco comes to town
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, Senior General Manager Corrine Barchanowicz, left, and Vice President Development, Chris Kitchen discuss the artist's renderings for the Patios Connections Development Project at Westfiled Valencia Town Center on Wednesday. Dan Watson/The Signal

When Costco comes to town

Costco first opened its doors in the Santa Clarita Valley in Canyon Country on May 1, 1992, at the Via Princessa location, and not long thereafter, a call went out…

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Read more about the article Saugus running back Reid Huseman announces commitment
Saugus' Reid Huseman lunges for extra yardage as Bishop Diego's Lucas Dutcher brings him down during the first quarter Friday, Nov. 2, 2018 at College of the Canyons. Kevin Karzin/For The Signal

Saugus running back Reid Huseman announces commitment

The Saugus football team had a highly successful campaign in 2018, finishing with an 8-4 overall record, a second-place finish in the Foothill League and won its first-round playoff game.…

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Read more about the article Westfield: $100M plan includes Costco, luxury cinema
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, Vice President Development, Chris Kitchen, left, and Senior General Manager Corrine Barchanowicz discuss the renovation construction plans for the Patios Connections Development Project at Westfiled Valencia Town Center on Wednesday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Westfield: $100M plan includes Costco, luxury cinema

Westfield Valencia Town Center officials announced a $100-million investment Wednesday to add features, including a new Costco, luxury cinema and fitness center, dramatically transforming the site of one of the…

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Read more about the article COC hosting 16th annual Play Day for children and families
Malik Forte, 20 months, plays in bubble solution at the annual Week of the Young Child Play Day on Saturday, April 22, 2017. Samie Gebers/The Signal

COC hosting 16th annual Play Day for children and families

As part of the nationally celebrated Week of the Young Child, the College of the Canyons Center for Early Childhood Education (ECE) continues its annual tradition of bringing Santa Clarita…

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Read more about the article City Council approves more than $260,000 in contracts, grants to address homelessness
City of Santa Clarita City Hall. Cory Rubin/The Signal

City Council approves more than $260,000 in contracts, grants to address homelessness

The Santa Clarita City Council took a step forward Tuesday on the topic of homelessness after awarding contracts and grants totaling more than $260,000 to address the local issue. Council…

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Read more about the article West Ranch’s Zoe Campos reflects on time at Augusta National Women’s Amateur
Zoe Campos watches her drive during Day 2 of the USGA Women's Amateur Four-Ball Tournament at El Caballero Country Club in Tarzana, Calif. on April 29, 2018. Katharine Lotze/For the Signal

West Ranch’s Zoe Campos reflects on time at Augusta National Women’s Amateur

Holding a physical invitation to the first-ever Augusta National Women’s Amateur, Zoe Campos was in shock. “My ranking was pretty low, but I was pretty excited to be part of…

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Read more about the article Valencia gets key win with sweep of Canyon
Valencia senior Dorian Ellis goes up for the kill in a Foothill League matchup with Canyon at Canyon High School Wednesday afternoon. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Valencia gets key win with sweep of Canyon

By Jason GreenwaldFor The Signal Valencia boys volleyball continued its late-season push for a Foothill League title Wednesday after sweeping Canyon in three games. With an opportunity to catch West…

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Read more about the article Flair Cleaners collecting prom dresses for students in need
Flair Cleaners in Valencia is launching a campaign to raise funds to help find a cure for cancer. The campaign will run throughout October. Signal file photo

Flair Cleaners collecting prom dresses for students in need

Flair Cleaners in Valencia is partnering with Becca’s Closet, a nonprofit that provides prom attire to local high school students who can’t afford to buy it themselves, to host “Flair…

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