Read more about the article Athletic programs prepare for first year at Castaic High School
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Athletic programs prepare for first year at Castaic High School

Castaic High School, the newest addition to the Hart School District, is set to open its doors for its first-ever student class on Aug. 13. The Castaic athletics department has…

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Read more about the article Golden Valley, Saugus cross-country teams take to the mountains
The Golden Valley cross-country team. Photo courtesy of Wes Hinson

Golden Valley, Saugus cross-country teams take to the mountains

Training at altitudes higher than 6,000 feet above sea level has many advantages for all types of athletes. Running at such a high elevation decreases the amount of oxygen getting…

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Read more about the article New owners aim to improve Castaic Village shopping center
The "for lease" sign stands front of many empty storefronts and open businesses of the Castaic Village in Castaic on Wednesday. Dan Watson/The Signal

New owners aim to improve Castaic Village shopping center

Since a Ralphs grocery store shut down at the Castaic Village shopping center five years ago, the number of businesses has sharply declined, leaving those remaining worried about their fate…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Newhall crash victim identified as Valencia man
A single-vehicle collision in Newhall Wednesday morning resulted in one death, according to officials. Gilbert Bernal / The Signal.

UPDATE: Newhall crash victim identified as Valencia man

By Caleb Lunetta & Jim Holt Signal Staff Writers Coroner’s officials have identified the man killed Wednesday morning in a single-vehicle crash in Newhall as Yervand Darabedyan, 61, of Valencia.…

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Read more about the article Local author celebrates moon landing’s 50th anniversary with book launch
Local author Karen Jameson signs books at the launch of her book, "Moon Babies," Saturday at Barnes & Noble in Valencia. Emily Alvarenga/The Signal

Local author celebrates moon landing’s 50th anniversary with book launch

Local author Karen Jameson hosted a book launch for her new children’s bedtime book, “Moon Babies,” Saturday at Barnes & Noble.  The event was planned on the 50th anniversary of…

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Read more about the article Up the ante and ‘Hold ‘Em for Family Promise’
Family Promise board members and guests gathered for a "Hold 'Em for Family Promise" poker night fundraiser Saturday at Fasthouse. Courtesy of Amanda Pfau

Up the ante and ‘Hold ‘Em for Family Promise’

Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley, a nonprofit dedicated to serving local homeless families, hosted their first Hold ‘Em for Family Promise poker night fundraiser at Fasthouse on Saturday. “Want…

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Read more about the article Former Valencia football player Mykael Wright turning heads at Oregon
Valencia's Mykael Wright (2) stiff-arms a Calabasas defender as he runs for extra yardage in the first quarter at Calabasas High School. Dan Watson/ for The Signal

Former Valencia football player Mykael Wright turning heads at Oregon

HOLLYWOOD — When talking about the incoming freshmen at the University of Oregon, head coach Mario Cristobal and linebacker Troy Dye were hesitant to name one that stood out above…

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Read more about the article Public’s help sought in search for attempt murder suspect
Kenneth Mitchell. courtesy the SCV Sheriff's Station.

Public’s help sought in search for attempt murder suspect

Detectives with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station want the public’s help in finding a man suspected of attempted murder in connection with a 2015 shooting. Detectives with the specialty…

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Read more about the article Valencia guard Jake Hlywiak using summer to improve game
Valencia shooting guard Jake Hlywiak puts up a layup in a CIF State Championship game against Cathedral Catholic at Valencia High School last season. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Valencia guard Jake Hlywiak using summer to improve game

With seven seniors graduating from last season’s Foothill League title-winning boys basketball team, Valencia’s Jake Hlywiak is preparing for an even bigger role this upcoming season.  While his senior season…

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Read more about the article Valencia catcher Grant Weiss  chooses Loyola Marymount
Valencia's Grant Weiss (24) gets a hit in the seventh inning against Harvard-Westlake in the first round of last year's first-round playoff game. Dan Watson/The Signal

Valencia catcher Grant Weiss chooses Loyola Marymount

Heading into the Area Code Games tryouts in early July, Grant Weiss’ objective was to get noticed by college coaches. The Valencia baseball senior-to-be was ready to have the pressure…

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Read more about the article Local graduates from U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
Thomas Curry, right, recently graduated cum laude from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in King's Point, New York. Courtesy photo

Local graduates from U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

Every time Canyon Country resident Thomas Curry tells someone he’s part of the Merchant Marines, they completely ignore the “merchant” part and simply think “Marines,” he said. The Merchant Marines…

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