Read more about the article Unity Center to hold interfaith Ramadan dinner on May 25
Local Muslims break their fast at sundown at the Unity Center in Newhall on Friday, June 9, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Unity Center to hold interfaith Ramadan dinner on May 25

The Unity Center of Santa Clarita will open its doors to the city for an interfaith dinner May 25. Moazzem H. Chowdhury, former chairman of the board of directors at…

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Read more about the article Local, state officials on Jessica’s Law enforcement history
The Signal compiled a map of address-specific sex offender registrants who are listed on the Megan's Law website.

Local, state officials on Jessica’s Law enforcement history

Santa Clarita can no longer limit where all registered sex offenders may live, following a unanimous City Council vote Tuesday that repealed a city ordinance. However, despite tracking the locations…

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Read more about the article Calvin Millan attends Rio Vista Elementary’s ‘Fun Run’ fundraiser
Some of the 554 students run around the grass on the play yard during the "2019 Fun Run" fundraiser that brought in over $4,000.00 dollars for school activities and supplies at Rio Vista Elementary School in Canyon Country on Friday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Calvin Millan attends Rio Vista Elementary’s ‘Fun Run’ fundraiser

Rio Vista Elementary School had a special host for its Fun Run fundraiser on Friday. Calvin Millan, host of the Nick Jr. show “Mutt & Stuff” and Cesar Millan's son,…

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Read more about the article Hart’s Luke Papayoanou falls in second round of CIF-SS Boys Tennis Individual Championships
Hart's Luke Papayoanou serves in the second round of the CIF-SS Individual Championships. Dan Lovi/The Signal

Hart’s Luke Papayoanou falls in second round of CIF-SS Boys Tennis Individual Championships

CARPINTERIA — The last player standing in the CIF-Southern Section Boys Tennis Individual Championships from the Foothill League, Hart sophomore Luke Papayoanou traveled to Cate School on Friday for his…

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Read more about the article Winners of speech competition awarded scholarships
Namita Shyam speaks to attendees at the Scholars & Bench Night at The Oaks Club in Stevenson Ranch. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Winners of speech competition awarded scholarships

The top-three finishers of the seventh annual High School Speech Competition held at Canyon High School last month were honored at the Scholars & Bench Night on Thursday evening at…

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Read more about the article Transients’ campfire triggers heightened firefighting response
A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Transients’ campfire triggers heightened firefighting response

Transients lighting a fire near Vasquez Canyon Road and Bouquet Canyon Road triggered a massive response to the area by firefighters Friday morning. About 6:20 a.m., emergency response crews including…

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Read more about the article Voicing his full potential
YouTuber and impressionist Brian Hull runs through some of his Disney character impressions at his Valencia Home. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Voicing his full potential

By Nathanael Rodriguez, Sunday Signal Contributor Brian Hull stood behind the recording microphone. His mouth stretched wide, his lips and teeth forming a thin line. “Hello, I would like a…

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Read more about the article 6-year-old set to compete at 2019 BMX World Championships
Maya Gadbois at the 2017 UCI BMX World Championships in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Courtesy photo

6-year-old set to compete at 2019 BMX World Championships

Six-year-old BMX rider Maya Gadbois is used to competing on an international stage. Two years ago she became the youngest person ever to qualify for the UCI (Union Cycliste Internationale)…

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Read more about the article Jared Monroe Foundation gala to raise awareness for Bipolar disorder
The Monroe family at West Ranch High School's Senior Night. Left to right: Brooke, Harlie, Robin, Tanner, David and Jared. Courtesy of Robin Monroe

Jared Monroe Foundation gala to raise awareness for Bipolar disorder

The Jared Monroe Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to fostering awareness, understanding and support for bipolar disorder, is hosting its inaugural Gala on Thursday, May 30, to celebrate Jared Monroe and…

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Read more about the article Diego Barrientos — U.S. Army — Iraq War — Val Verde/Valencia
Barrientos says that his work has helped him work out a lot of his thoughts and ideas he has from the year he served in Iraq. Lorena Mejia / The Signal

Diego Barrientos — U.S. Army — Iraq War — Val Verde/Valencia

“To learn to do a skateboard trick, how many times you have to do something to get it right, and you hurt yourself and you learn to do that trick…

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Read more about the article Painting with a Twist now under new ownership
Painting with a Twist on Golden Valley Road celebrate grand re-opening in May after announcement of new ownership. Courtesy of Painting with a Twist

Painting with a Twist now under new ownership

Painting with a Twist Santa Clarita is under new ownership and owners promise to re-energize the community’s creative social destination, which offers a unique combination of art, wine and friends.…

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Read more about the article Golden Valley’s Kienan Donovan making a name for himself in track and field
Golden Valley's Kienan Donovan. Haley Sawyer/The Signal

Golden Valley’s Kienan Donovan making a name for himself in track and field

At first glance, Kienan Donovan might not look like a typical thrower. At 5-foot-10 and 175 pounds, he’s not as big as his counterparts and he’s relatively soft-spoken. But don’t…

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Read more about the article TMU Insider: Harris thriving in steeplechase ahead of NAIA nationals
TMU junior Justin Harris is one of nine Mustangs headed to NAIA nationals in Alabama later this month. Photo courtesy Jacob Velarde/TMU Athletics

TMU Insider: Harris thriving in steeplechase ahead of NAIA nationals

By Mason NesbittFor The Signal On more than one occasion this season, Master's coach Zach Schroeder sat down with Justin Harris to discuss the junior's most recent performance in the…

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Read more about the article Inclement weather hinders West Ranch’s Lee at CIF-SS Individual Golf Championships
West Ranch's Ashton Lee was the only Foothill League golfer to advance to the CIF-SS Individual Championships. Dan Watson/The Signal

Inclement weather hinders West Ranch’s Lee at CIF-SS Individual Golf Championships

On Thursday morning, the skies didn’t look ominous to West Ranch golf’s Ashton Lee. They looked worse. Rain came pouring down as he made his way to Goose Creek Golf…

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