Read more about the article Deadline approaching for student journalism awards
Each year, The Signal recognizes the achievements and hard work of dozens of local journalism students. Here's a few of the 2017 recipients from West Ranch High School. Photo by Katherine Lotze

Deadline approaching for student journalism awards

The Signal is gearing up for its annual journalism awards ceremony and asking for student submissions. Each year, The Signal hosts the event, in partnership with the William S. Hart…

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Read more about the article Valencia boys volleyball falls in CIF-SS second round, West Ranch moves on to quarterfinals
Senior Tyler Clyde goes up for a kill in a CIF-SS Division 2 second round match against Esperanza at Valencia on Thursday.

Valencia boys volleyball falls in CIF-SS second round, West Ranch moves on to quarterfinals

Drawing the No. 24 ranked team in the state of California according to MaxPreps.com in the second round of the CIF-Southern Section Division 2 playoffs, Valencia boys volleyball had all…

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Fire Department hosts regional search and rescue drill

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JJyDR73L0Y&feature=youtu.be Video by Lorena Mejia/The Signal Southern California Urban Search and Rescue teams gathered at the Los Angeles County Fire Department’s Del Valle Training Center in Castaic this week for…

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Read more about the article Valencia baseball falls to Harvard-Westlake in rematch of last year’s first-round playoff game
Valencia first baseman Matt Cotti (25) makes the tag on Harvard-Westlake baserunner George Cooper (1) in a run-down in the seventh inning at Valencia on Thursday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Valencia baseball falls to Harvard-Westlake in rematch of last year’s first-round playoff game

The first round of the CIF-Southern Section Division 1 baseball playoffs brought a rematch of last year’s first-round game between Valencia and Harvard-Westlake, which the Vikings won 8-4 on the…

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Read more about the article Foothill League swimmers impress at CIF-SS Division 1 prelims
Hart's Dawson Waage swims the 100-yard butterfly against Golden Valley High School earlier this year. Dan Watson/The Signal

Foothill League swimmers impress at CIF-SS Division 1 prelims

Sending numerous swimmers to the CIF-Southern Section Ford Division 1 Swimming and Diving Preliminaries, the Foothill League was well represented at the Riverside Aquatics Complex on Thursday. Ten relay teams…

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Read more about the article SCV Water head backs governor’s plan for one tunnel, not two
Twin Tunnel system. Graphic courtesy Department of Water Resources.

SCV Water head backs governor’s plan for one tunnel, not two

One tunnel or two tunnels — the state’s plan to overhaul the crumbling water conveyance system that brings Northern California water to Southern California is all right with local water…

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Read more about the article Illegal Dumping bill passes State Senate and heads to Assembly
Senator Scott Wilk of the 21st district.

Illegal Dumping bill passes State Senate and heads to Assembly

Legislation by Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, seeking to increase penalties and expand the enforcement of existing laws against illegal dumping unanimously passed the state Senate Thursday. "The High Desert…

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Read more about the article City release Amgen Tour of California race street closures
The 178 riders of the Amgen Tour of California take off from the starting line at the Westfield Valencia Town Center Mall as they start the final leg of the Amgen bike race in Valencia in May 2016. Dan Watson/The Signal

City release Amgen Tour of California race street closures

The city of Santa Clarita announced Thursday street closures that will take place during the Amgen Tour of California on Saturday, May 18. The much-anticipated men’s and women’s races will…

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Read more about the article Saugus softball falls to Buena in first round of playoffs
Saugus softball's McKenna Gibson swings the bat in a game against Buena in the first round of the CIF-Southern Section Division 1 playoffs on Thursday at Saugus. Haley Sawyer/The Signal

Saugus softball falls to Buena in first round of playoffs

The Saugus softball team saw its season come to an abrupt end on Thursday. Before the seventh inning, the Centurions were trailing Buena by two runs. Despite getting runners on…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Mother and three kids hurt in crash on Soledad  “blind curve”
Three children and their mother were injured in a solo-vehicle rollover crash on Soledad Canyon Road, near Highway 14, and the children were airlifted to the hospital late Thursday afternoon. Caleb Lunetta / The Signal

UPDATE: Mother and three kids hurt in crash on Soledad “blind curve”

By Jim Holt & Caleb Lunetta Three children and their mother were injured in a solo-vehicle rollover crash on Soledad Canyon Road, near Highway 14, and the children were airlifted…

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Read more about the article COC Insider: Softball’s Sierra Boyajian named WSC East Division Player of the Year
College of the Canyons sophomore outfielder Sierra Boyajian has been named the co-Western State Conference (WSC), East Division Player of the Year in addition to earning a spot on the California Community College Fastpitch Coaches Association (3CFCA) All-State team. Boyajian, pictured here vs. Glendale College on Feb. 27, led Canyons with a .387 batting average, 32 RBIs, .500 on-base percentage and .642 slugging percentage. Jesse Muñoz/COC Sports Information Director.

COC Insider: Softball’s Sierra Boyajian named WSC East Division Player of the Year

By Jesse Muñoz/COC Sports Information Director For The Signal College of the Canyons sophomore outfielder Sierra Boyajian earned a pair of impressive accolades this week, with the former Hart High…

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Read more about the article For the sixth year, West Ranch students launch weather balloon into stratosphere
The West Ranch High School Astronomy weather balloon carrying a payload of science experiments lifts off from West Ranch High School on it's 50 mile flight to reach an altitude of 93,000 feet on Thursday. Dan Watson/The Signal

For the sixth year, West Ranch students launch weather balloon into stratosphere

Honors astronomy students at West Ranch High School watched their high-altitude weather balloon reach far up into the sky following its launch on campus Thursday. The launch took place at…

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Read more about the article Motorcyclist hurt in crash near Via Princessa
A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Motorcyclist hurt in crash near Via Princessa

A motorcyclist was hurt and taken to the hospital early Thursday morning following a collision with a motor vehicle. The traffic collision happened shortly after 6:30 a.m. in the southbound…

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Read more about the article Report of mentally ill person triggers ‘soft lockdown’ at Mitchell Elementary
FILE PHOTO. Dan Watson

Report of mentally ill person triggers ‘soft lockdown’ at Mitchell Elementary

Mitchell Community Elementary School was placed under a self-initiated “soft lockdown” Thursday morning. The temporary lockdown happened about 10:30 a.m. at Mitchell Community Elementary School on Goodvale Road, in Canyon…

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