Read more about the article Late-night big-rig crash leaves 1 dead, 1 seriously injured
L.A. County firefighters transported a man to the hospital with serious injuries after a late-night crash Wednesday. Photo by Rick McClure

Late-night big-rig crash leaves 1 dead, 1 seriously injured

California Highway Patrol officers are investigating a fatal collision late Wednesday evening that left a Central Valley man dead in a big rig truck and a passenger in the truck…

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Read more about the article Frederick Carter — U.S. Air Force — Vietnam Veteran — Valencia Resident
Airforce Vietnam Vet Frederick Carter speaks to a reporter at his Valencia home. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Frederick Carter — U.S. Air Force — Vietnam Veteran — Valencia Resident

Staff Sgt. Frederick Carter has lived in his retirement home in Valencia for six years. A five-bedroom, five-bathroom, Mediterranean-style home nestled in the Vista Hills community, its natural lighting and…

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Read more about the article Save the Date: Chamber’s Legislative Leader forum scheduled for October
Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce Incoming Chair Nancy Starczyk speaks after being sworn in during Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce 95th Awards & Installation Gala held at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on Friday, January 26, 2019. Dan Watson/The Signal

Save the Date: Chamber’s Legislative Leader forum scheduled for October

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce invites the public to hear from local elected representatives at its inaugural Legislative Leaders Forum on Friday, Oct. 4. The forum will run…

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Read more about the article Canyon’s Root, Valencia’s Weiss showcase talents at Area Code Games
Valencia's Grant Weiss prepares to throw a pitch in a summer game against Notre Dame of Sherman Oaks at Notre Dame on Wednesday, July 3, 2019. Haley Sawyer/The Signal

Canyon’s Root, Valencia’s Weiss showcase talents at Area Code Games

The tryouts for the Area Code Games, a summer baseball showcase, feature some of the best prep baseball players in Southern California, but even in the cream of the crop,…

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Valencia’s Kysar, Marquez embracing experience at Area Code Games tryouts

Jakob Marquez always looks forward to Area Code Games tryouts. The senior-to-be received an invitation to try out every year since his freshman season of prep baseball and embraces the…

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Read more about the article Hart baseball can’t maintain early lead against El Camino in VIBL semifinal
Hart's Will Johnson watches the ball after a hit in a VIBL game against El Camino Real on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at El Camino Real High School. Haley Sawyer/The Signal

Hart baseball can’t maintain early lead against El Camino in VIBL semifinal

The Hart baseball team didn’t want summer ball to end.  After going up 4-3 through three innings of play against El Camino Real in the VIBL semifinals on the road…

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Read more about the article Foothill League swimmers ready for California Speedo Sectionals Championships
Julia Unas of Valencia swims the 200 IM against Hart this past season. Dan Watson/The Signal

Foothill League swimmers ready for California Speedo Sectionals Championships

With the recent heatwave that struck California and the Santa Clarita Valley, local Canyons Aquatic Club and Paseo Aquatics Club swimmers are glad to be back in the water with…

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Read more about the article City implements monitors for pilot traffic-control program
Dan Watson A student waits on the sidewalk as traffic heads for West Ranch High School on Valencia Blvd. on the first day of school in Stevenson Ranch on Thursday. 081612

City implements monitors for pilot traffic-control program

Like all technology in use, malfunctions can occur — especially under extreme temperatures. To help prevent major breakdowns with Santa Clarita’s traffic-control system, the city is testing out new environment…

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Read more about the article SCV Water says ‘cloudy’ water is safe to drink
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SCV Water says ‘cloudy’ water is safe to drink

After residents of the North Park Valencia area reported several days of cloudy water, the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency said this week that the water is still drinkable. “We’re…

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Read more about the article COC receives grant to expand online Career Technical Education offerings
College of the Canyons Chancellor Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook discusses COC's history during a ceremony at the Valencia campus Austin Dave/The Signal

COC receives grant to expand online Career Technical Education offerings

In an effort to help College of the Canyons increase its online class offerings and lower the cost of textbooks, the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office awarded COC with a…

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Read more about the article Princess Cruises conducts summer community outreach
Princess Cruises employees paint a section of slope wall in the Santa Clara River bed as part of graffiti removal with the city near Wiley Canyon Road in Newhall as part of the Summer Sizzle Series of community outreach on Wednesday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Princess Cruises conducts summer community outreach

Princess Cruises employees have had been busy this summer with their Summer Sizzle Series of community outreach here in Santa Clarita, including efforts to help the homeless and remove graffiti…

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Read more about the article Family Promise to host two fundraisers in coming weeks
Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley Founder Larry Comp, left, and his wife, Terry, second from right, chat with Board Member Amber Alexander, and Family Promise of Santa Clarita Executive Director, Dr. Roche' Vermaak, right, at the "A Taste For Hope" fundraising event held at Fasthouse in Valencia on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Family Promise to host two fundraisers in coming weeks

Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley, a nonprofit dedicated to serving local homeless families, has begun gearing up to host not one, but two fundraisers this summer.  Executive Director Roché…

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Read more about the article Another Friday night with the Valencia Jazz & Blues Concert Series
Lucia and Rod Meyer dance to the music of the Delgado Brothers as they entertain on stage at the 20th Annual Valencia Jazz & Blues Concert Series held on Town Center Drive in Valencia on Friday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Another Friday night with the Valencia Jazz & Blues Concert Series

Another week of the 20th annual Valencia Jazz & Blues Concert Series is set to feature Tony Galla & The Blues Shuffle Band this Friday night. “Tony Galla has played…

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Read more about the article Prussia makes Concerts in the Park debut
Prussia band members Nate Rich, Shealeigh Atkinson and Julian Ho are set to perform at the Concerts in the Parks series at Central Park this weekend. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Prussia makes Concerts in the Park debut

The city of Santa Clarita’s Concerts in the Park Series continues its 30th music-filled summer Saturday, featuring Prussia, an original band, this week. The family-friendly event is free and open…

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