Read more about the article SCV Chamber’s first Pop-Up Business Expo a success
Guests visit the dozens of booths manned by local businesses at the Santa Clarita Valley Chmber of Commerce's first-ever Pop-Up Biz Expo at California Institute if the Arts Wednesday evening. Cory Rubin/The Signal

SCV Chamber’s first Pop-Up Business Expo a success

About 80 Santa Clarita Valley-based businesses had the opportunity to network Wednesday during a first-of-its-kind, local business exposition launched by the SCV Chamber of Commerce. The Pop-Up Business Expo, sponsored…

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Read more about the article Edison recruits “Wildfire Whisperer” to help prevent wildfires
Tom Rolinski, Southern California Edison's Fire Scientist. Courtesy photo, SCE

Edison recruits “Wildfire Whisperer” to help prevent wildfires

When tech wizard Tom Rolinski goes to work predicting wildfires, he uses the technological equivalent of sniffing the wind, smelling snapped twigs and pressing his ear to the earth. When…

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Vikes boys hoops falls to Calabasas at Maranatha Summer Block Party tourney

In the second day at the Maranatha Summer Block Party Tournament, Valencia boys basketball faced off against Calabasas High School in the winner’s bracket at Maranatha High School on Wednesday.…

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Read more about the article Performing arts summer camp to focus on children with special needs
Children ages 5 and older who are on the autism spectrum or have other developmental disabilities were taught performing arts at last year's summer camp. Courtesy of the Mindful Movement Center for Dance

Performing arts summer camp to focus on children with special needs

Summer camp is an opportunity for children to explore and grow, make new friends and learn new skills — and now there’s an effort by three SCV residents to bring that…

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Read more about the article Discarded jail jumpsuit sparks manhunt in Castaic
A discarded jail jumpsuit triggered a containment and search in Castaic Wednesday afternoon. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Discarded jail jumpsuit sparks manhunt in Castaic

The search for an inmate suspected of having escaped from the Pitchess Detention Center — after a blue jail jumpsuit was found in Castaic — was called off 90 minutes into the…

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Read more about the article Arson suspect ID’d by polka-dot shorts pleads not guilty
A social media post with this photo reportedly helped detectives catch an arson suspect this week. Courtesy of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station

Arson suspect ID’d by polka-dot shorts pleads not guilty

A man arrested on suspicion of arson for an alleged fire-setting at the back of a Ralphs supermarket last week, after allegedly being identified by his bright pink polka-dot shorts…

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Read more about the article Cameron Smyth: Put Bowser in his place at Super Nintendo SENSES
Santa Clarita Mayor Cameron Smyth takes a selfie with Plum Canyon Elementary School students. Austin Dave/The Signal

Cameron Smyth: Put Bowser in his place at Super Nintendo SENSES

Word is that Bowser and his gang wreaked havoc on the weather in Santa Clarita in May, sending in clouds that eventually rained out the SENSES Block Party on May…

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Read more about the article Men of Harmony perform for Newcomers and Friends luncheon
The Men of Harmony with Maggie Blanchard, president of Newcomers and Friends. Courtesy photo

Men of Harmony perform for Newcomers and Friends luncheon

The Men of Harmony entertained the Newcomers and Friends group at their June luncheon. “What a great way to begin the summer season,” said Maggie Blanchard, Newcomers and Friends president.…

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Read more about the article 2018-19 Valencia Year in Review
Valencia junior wide receiver Jake Santos runs the ball in the first week of Foothill League play at Canyon High School earlier this year. Cory Rubin/The Signal

2018-19 Valencia Year in Review

Honoring the tradition of excellence in athletics, Valencia High School didn’t disappoint in 2018-19, adding multiple Foothill League titles to the trophy case along with some impressive individual and team…

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Read more about the article New COC academy students are ready to work
Students look on at the inaugural orientation for College of the Canyon's and Carousel Ranch's Ready to Work Academy at the Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center Tuesday afternoon. Cory Rubin/The Signal

New COC academy students are ready to work

After 18 months of planning and development, the new Ready to Work Academy at College of the Canyons officially launched Tuesday, for parents, staff and the academy’s inaugural class gathered…

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