Read more about the article Airsoft gun prompts quick response by deputies
Deputies search the belongings of two suspects after a report of a person with a gun behind Valencia Neurology Medical Group on Lyons Avenue in Newhall. Lorena Mejia/The Signal.

Airsoft gun prompts quick response by deputies

A report of a person with a gun in Newhall prompted deputies to respond quickly to the scene Tuesday. Around 11:10 a.m., deputies were called to the 23900 block of…

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Read more about the article Registration now open for 2019 Santa Clarita Marathon
Hundreds begin their trek at the starting line on Magic Mountain Parkway for the Santa Clarita Marathon and Half Marathon Sunday morning. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Registration now open for 2019 Santa Clarita Marathon

Registration is now open for the 2019 Santa Clarita Marathon, the city announced Monday.  The marathon, an official qualifying race for the Boston  is scheduled to take place Saturday, Nov.…

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Read more about the article Jackknifed semi truck causes traffic delays
First responders work to remove two semi trucks after a traffic collision jackknifed one of them on the 14 freeway near the Soledad Canyon Road exit on Tuesday morning. Lorena Mejia/The Signal

Jackknifed semi truck causes traffic delays

A traffic collision involving two semi trucks on Highway 14 is currently causing major traffic delays Tuesday morning. Around 6:15 a.m., first responders were dispatched to a crash on the…

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Read more about the article 2018-19 Signal Sports Awards: Male Athlete of the Year
Kai Wingo was named the Signal's 2018-19 Male Athlete of the Year. Eddy Martinez/The Signal.

2018-19 Signal Sports Awards: Male Athlete of the Year

Standing out in the sport of track and field in the ultra-competitive Foothill League can be difficult. The league is stacked with talent in all areas, from sprinters to long-distance…

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Read more about the article Barger, McLean latest guest conductors for Metrolink
Los Angeles County 5th District Supervisor Kathryn Barger recites lines that will be used as part of Metrolink's Guest Conductor Program.

Barger, McLean latest guest conductors for Metrolink

Local Metrolink riders may soon notice familiar voices announcing station stops and safety messages during their commuting experience.  Santa Clarita Mayor Marsha McLean and Los Angeles County Fifth District Supervisor…

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Read more about the article City provides update on new Canyon Country Community Center
New Community Center under construction in Canyon Country on the corner of Sierra Highway and Soledad Canyon. Signal file photo

City provides update on new Canyon Country Community Center

Construction on the new Canyon Country Community Center site is making strides and on schedule, city of Santa Clarita officials said.  Over the past couple of weeks, crews onsite have…

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Read more about the article West Ranch baseball excelling in summer, go undefeated at Fresno Invitational
The Wildcats celebrate a victory at the Buchanan Summer Elite Invitational in Fresno. Photo courtesy of Mitzi Mandel

West Ranch baseball excelling in summer, go undefeated at Fresno Invitational

Despite losing 15 seniors from the 2019 spring season due to graduation, West Ranch baseball is still rolling through the summer, most recently going 4-0 at the Buchanan Summer Elite…

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Read more about the article Santa Claritans respond to gas tax increase
California's gas tax increased 5.6 cents per gallon Monday leading to relatively empty gas stations. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Santa Claritans respond to gas tax increase

California’s costly gas prices hiked once again Monday with a new 5.6 cents per gallon gasoline tax increase, leaving some Santa Clarita drivers lamenting the new cost. The rise in…

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Read more about the article Worrisome social media post sparks concern, prompts sheriff investigation
Ventura County Sheriff's Office.

Worrisome social media post sparks concern, prompts sheriff investigation

A “rambling” and ambiguous social media message posted Wednesday, which was interpreted by some as an alleged threat, led to the author’s arrest recently — on an unrelated drug possession…

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Read more about the article Local nonprofit leader builds beacon of hope for African slum children
Jordan Minns does work on the land he purchased in Kenya in preparation for construction of his school. Jordan Minns

Local nonprofit leader builds beacon of hope for African slum children

Jordan Minns, a 24-year-old Canyon Country resident who created the nonprofit LOV Movement, is building an educational and living facility on 7 acres of undeveloped land he purchased just outside of Nakuru, Kenya.

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Read more about the article One person hurt, taken to hospital in early morning Agua Dulce crash
A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

One person hurt, taken to hospital in early morning Agua Dulce crash

One person was injured and taken to the hospital early Monday morning following a two-vehicle traffic collision in Agua Dulce. The crash happened about 45 minutes after midnight. Paramedics with…

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