Read more about the article Teen singer makes name for herself at 2019 Indie Music Awards
Hailey Belle won "Best Female Pop Artist of the Year" and "Best Female Emerging Artist of the Year" at the 2019 Indie Music Channel Awards on Sunday, April 28. Courtesy of Hailey Belle

Teen singer makes name for herself at 2019 Indie Music Awards

Some of the best independent musicians from around the world hit the red carpet on Sunday, April 28, for the 2019 Indie Music Channel Awards, including local singer Hailey Belle.…

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Read more about the article ‘Ghost bike’ memorial created for bicyclist killed in Valencia
Bryan Powers, Kori’s dad, and Nathen Powers, Kori's older brother, (left to right) embrace as they look at the "ghost bike" memorial dedicated to Kori Powers on Tuesday in Valencia. Courtesy of Nicole Pearson

‘Ghost bike’ memorial created for bicyclist killed in Valencia

A memorial was set up in Valencia on Tuesday following the death of Kori Powers, a bicyclist killed after being hit by a vehicle. Powers was riding her bike on…

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Read more about the article Golden Valley Grizzlies celebrate class of 2019 grads
Golden Valley senior Jimmy Warshawsky adresses his fellow graduates at the 2019 Golden Valley High School Commencement at College of the Canyons Thursday night. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Golden Valley Grizzlies celebrate class of 2019 grads

The Golden Valley High School community, parents and graduates cheered on the school’s 13th graduating class during the school’s 2019 commencement ceremony Thursday. With every seat in the 7,500-person capacity…

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Read more about the article UCLA students share how Santa Clarita can more accurately count its homeless population
UCLA student Brian Harris presents his and his colleagues findings to the task force on how Santa Clarita can develop a more accurate homeless count. Tammy Murga/ The Signal

UCLA students share how Santa Clarita can more accurately count its homeless population

After several months in the making, a group of students at UCLA’s School of Public Policy presented their findings on how Santa Clarita can generate a more accurate count on…

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Read more about the article Saugus woman who spray painted 3 city buildings gets probation
Illegal "mural" that resulted in arrest. photo courtesy the SCV Sheriff's Station.

Saugus woman who spray painted 3 city buildings gets probation

A Saugus woman arrested eight times in the past two years was placed on probation last week — over the objection of prosecutors — after she pleaded no contest to…

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Read more about the article Stolen gun, fake money and drugs for sale seized by special Sheriff’s team
Items seized allegedly from man arrested by the Summer Crime Enforcement Team. photo courtesy the SCV Sheriff's Station.

Stolen gun, fake money and drugs for sale seized by special Sheriff’s team

A new sheriff’s patrol team has been put together for the summer and, wasting little time, made an arrest Thursday, seizing a loaded stolen gun, fake money and drugs. Each…

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Read more about the article David Barragan — U.S. Navy veteran — Vietnam-era — Canyon Country resident
U.S. Navy veteran David Barragan. Dan Watson/The Signal

David Barragan — U.S. Navy veteran — Vietnam-era — Canyon Country resident

Not every veteran can say they found their passion through their time in the military, but David Barragan is certainly among them. “It was a blessing because it really steered…

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Read more about the article Saugus High officials deem no threat made against school, still take precautions
Signal file photo.

Saugus High officials deem no threat made against school, still take precautions

In an email distributed to parents Thursday, Saugus High School Principal Vincent Ferry informed parents that a rumor had been circulating about a school threat, but it was deemed to…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Firefighters cool trailer of exploding ammunition at jail site
This Signal file photo shows Pitchess Detention Center.

UPDATE: Firefighters cool trailer of exploding ammunition at jail site

Ammunition heard going off inside mobile trailer at the gun range of the Pitchess Detention Center kept firefighters responding to a fire at a safe distance. Shortly after noon, firefighters…

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Read more about the article Detective Gregg solves dog-napping of stolen Schnauzer named Greg
Det. Gregg Yokoyama holds recovered miniature Schnauzer, Greg. Photo courtesy, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station.

Detective Gregg solves dog-napping of stolen Schnauzer named Greg

As if it wasn’t rewarding enough for Detective Gregg Yokoyama to make a 100-mile round trip to return a stolen dog to its rightful owner, when he held the miniature…

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Read more about the article Firefighters carry out “controlled burn” near Castaic
A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Firefighters carry out “controlled burn” near Castaic

Smoke coming from Tapia Road near the Castaic Animal Shelter is from a controlled burn being carried out by the Los Angeles County Fire Department, fire officials said. A controlled…

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Read more about the article Janine Prado named city’s Recreation and Community Services director
Longtime city staffer Janine Prado named director of Santa Clarita's Recreation and Community Services. Courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita

Janine Prado named city’s Recreation and Community Services director

With more than 10 years of experience in the department, the city of Santa Clarita has selected Janine Prado as the new director of Recreation and Community Services. The longtime…

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Read more about the article City Council approves construction stages for new sheriff’s station, waste management rate increase
A group photo of all the dignataries in attendance at the groundbreaking for the new Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station on Golden Valley Road in Canyon Country on Wednesday. Cory Rubin/The Signal

City Council approves construction stages for new sheriff’s station, waste management rate increase

The Santa Clarita City Council on Tuesday approved steps for onsite construction of the new Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, and passed a waste management services rate increase. Council members…

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