Read more about the article Hundreds of Vikings walk during Valencia High graduation
Graduating seniors display decorated caps during the 2019 Valencia High School graduation ceremony. The city of Santa Clarita is inviting 2021 graduates of SCV high schools and colleges to decorate their caps and send in images for a virtual exhibit. FILE Dan Watson/The Signal

Hundreds of Vikings walk during Valencia High graduation

While families shouted and cheered their names, 653 Valencia High School seniors took to the stage during their graduation ceremony Friday. Of those who received their diplomas from school staff…

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Saugus woman arrested for “flashing” her breasts at passing motorists

A Saugus woman was arrested Thursday on suspicion of indecent exposure for having allegedly “flashed” her breasts to passing motorists. The incident happened Thursday night prompting a response by deputies…

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Read more about the article Two Foothill League softball alumnae remain in NCAA Tournament
West Ranch grad Jessie Harper swings at the ball during Arizona's win over Texas at Rita Hillenbrand Memorial Stadium in Tucson, Arizona. Photo courtesy of Arizona Athletics

Two Foothill League softball alumnae remain in NCAA Tournament

What began as a 64-team bracket in the NCAA Division 1 softball tournament has dwindled to just eight teams in the 2019 Women’s College World Series. Two Foothill League softball…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Motorcyclist injured, rushed to hospital in Canyon Country
motorcycle down on Soledad Canyon Road. Signal photo, Cory Rubin.

UPDATE: Motorcyclist injured, rushed to hospital in Canyon Country

A motorcyclist was injured and taken to the hospital Friday night following a collision on Soledad Canyon Road in front of Fire Station 107 at Solamint Road. The crash happened…

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Read more about the article Firefighters free motorist from pickup truck rollover
A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Firefighters free motorist from pickup truck rollover

Firefighters responding to a single-vehicle rollover crash at Spring Canyon found the driver of a  pickup truck hanging from the seat belt inside his overturned vehicle. Shortly after 3 p.m.,…

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Read more about the article UUSCV moves location for services to Vibe in Newhall
Attendees of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of SCV gather on Sundays for services. The services welcome people who follow many different religious and spiritual paths, not focusing on any one tradition.

UUSCV moves location for services to Vibe in Newhall

The Unitarian Universalists of Santa Clarita Valley is scheduled to move its services and other activities to Vibe Performing Arts Studio in Newhall beginning Sunday. For the last decade, the…

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Read more about the article Valencia’s Mailey Ballard selected for Adidas All-American basketball camp
Valencia's Mailey Ballard drives to the basket against Alemany defender Malia Semana in the first round of the CIF-SS Division 1 playoffs. Dan Watson/The Signal

Valencia’s Mailey Ballard selected for Adidas All-American basketball camp

For Mailey Ballard, basketball never stops. After a prep season that included a Foothill League title and an undefeated league record with Valencia, she gets ready for club basketball. And…

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Read more about the article New restaurant and lounge with ‘L.A. feel’ replaces EMC Seafood & Raw Bar
Black N' Blue on Town Center Drive to open June 2019, replacing EMC Seafood & Raw Bar. Dan Watson/The Signal

New restaurant and lounge with ‘L.A. feel’ replaces EMC Seafood & Raw Bar

Valencia Town Center visitors may have noticed a white banner announcing the opening of Black ‘N Blue, a new entertainment destination replacing EMC Seafood & Raw Bar. The restaurant and…

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Read more about the article Survey ranks Santa Clarita among ‘low cost’ cities to do business in county
An August 2017 rendering of the planned 50-acre business park in Santa Clarita by developers Trammell Crow Company and Clarion Partners at the site of the Needham Ranch. Phase 1 is to include seven buildings totaling 869,760 square feet. Courtesy of Trammell Crow Co.

Survey ranks Santa Clarita among ‘low cost’ cities to do business in county

A survey by Kosmont Companies and the Rose Institute ranked Santa Clarita among the best cities for doing business across Southern California. The recent survey, titled “2018 Kosmont-Rose Institute Cost…

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Read more about the article Needham Ranch developers commence next steps of Phase 1
Phase 1B of the Center at Needham Ranch project will comprise of three Class A buildings, totaling 417, 984 square feet of space. Courtesy of Trammell Crow Company

Needham Ranch developers commence next steps of Phase 1

Developers of The Center at Needham Ranch announced Thursday they have officially broken ground on another phase of the project, which will execute the building of three Class A industrial…

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Read more about the article When you’re always a little late…
SIGNAL FILE PHOTO: Bumper to bumper traffic creeps toward Magic Mountain Parkway along the northbound Interstate 5 Freeway as viewed from the Valencia Blvd overpass looking north. Dan Watson/The Signal

When you’re always a little late…

For many of us, there are three little words that almost always accompany our delayed entrance into a meeting, class or date. It’s the phrase, “Sorry I’m late” that pops…

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Read more about the article Bouquet Canyon’s La Cocina temporarily closed due to flooding
La Cocina Restaurant on Bouquet Canyon Road closed due to flooding. Dan Watson/The Signal

Bouquet Canyon’s La Cocina temporarily closed due to flooding

For those wondering why La Cocina on Bouquet Canyon has had its doors shut for the past couple of days, question no more: Owners of the Mexican bar and grill…

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Read more about the article Jared Monroe Foundation gala honors those with mental illnesses
Robin Monroe, right, mother of Jared Monroe, speaks to the 125 attencees during the Jared Monroe Foundation's inaugural Gala held at The Oaks Club in Valencia on Thursday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Jared Monroe Foundation gala honors those with mental illnesses

The Jared Monroe Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to fostering awareness, understanding and support for bipolar disorder, held its inaugural gala on Thursday at The Oaks Club in Valencia. Jared Monroe,…

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Read more about the article Firefighters snuff out Castaic brush fire in 8 minutes
A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Firefighters snuff out Castaic brush fire in 8 minutes

Firefighters jumped on a brush fire near Castaic mid-afternoon Friday and had the fire “knocked down” in eight minutes, a spokesman for the Los Angeles County Fire Department said. At…

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Read more about the article Straightening Reins partners with AJCC to create youth job opportunities
Roxie Bradford,11, right, grooms rescued horses Jax, left, and Mia at SRD Straightening Reins' new facility in Agua Dulce on Wednesday, October 32, 2018. Dan Watson/The Signal

Straightening Reins partners with AJCC to create youth job opportunities

SRD~Straightening Reins, an equine therapy ranch, has partnered with the Goodwill American Job Center of California to create paid work experience opportunities for youth. “This came to fruition because SRD…

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