Read more about the article Air quality monitors at Chiquita Canyon Landfill expected late November
A trash truck dumps its load at the Chiquita Land Fill in Castaic in 2018. Dan Watson/The Signal

Air quality monitors at Chiquita Canyon Landfill expected late November

Equipment used to monitor air quality at the Chiquita Canyon Landfill is expected to be  up and running by late November or early December, according to Los Angeles County planning…

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Read more about the article Couple accused of assaulting teens in alleged road-rage confrontation
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station can be reached by calling 661-260-4000.

Couple accused of assaulting teens in alleged road-rage confrontation

A husband and wife from Canyon Country face assault charges after allegedly confronting two teens over an alleged road rage incident last week. Mid-afternoon Thursday Sept. 12, deputies with the…

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Read more about the article Carl Schena — U.S. Navy — World War II — Valencia Resident
U.S. Navy veteran Carl Schena scans a book about the capture of the German U-Boat 505 on June 4th, 1944. Dan Watson/The Signal

Carl Schena — U.S. Navy — World War II — Valencia Resident

Few people can walk into a museum, look upon something and say, “I did that.” Carl Schena can. Fewer people can walk up to that artifact or object that’s been…

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Read more about the article New classes offered for Seniors at Bella Vida
Seniors workout at the Santa Clarita Senior Center on Oct. 19. Dan Watson/Signal

New classes offered for Seniors at Bella Vida

By Raychel Stewart Senior citizens can enroll in new aerobics and meditation classes at the Bella Vida senior center. Aerobics will be offered 9-10 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays,…

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Read more about the article Students to raise STEM funds with e-waste
Parent volunteers Andrew Sherman and Curtis Williams move a TV during Emblem Academy's annual e-waste fundrasing event. Michele Lutes/The Signal.

Students to raise STEM funds with e-waste

By Raychel Stewart Students of Emblem Academy and their parents are encouraging people to donate their old electronics during an e-waste recycling fundraising event. People who wish to donate can…

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Read more about the article Out-of-town women accused of breaking into SCV storage lockers
LASD car. Signal file photo.

Out-of-town women accused of breaking into SCV storage lockers

Two out-of-town women described as transients by local sheriff’s deputies were arrested Thursday morning on suspicion of burglary for allegedly breaking into storage lockers and stealing “collectibles” found inside them.…

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Read more about the article 2019 Foothill League girls tennis preview
West Ranch senior Jordyn McBride competes against Arcadia in a nonleague match. Cory Rubin/The Signal

2019 Foothill League girls tennis preview

Since Jordyn McBride joined the ranks of the West Ranch girls tennis team as a freshman, the Wildcats have won three consecutive Foothill League titles.  Now a senior, McBride and…

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Read more about the article Golden Valley High’s PAWS Center inspires Wilk to help local students
Senator Scott Wilk, visits the Golden Valley High School's PAWS Center and spoke with the PAWS Centers team April Rego and Cindy Takamoto. Gilbert Bernal\The Signal

Golden Valley High’s PAWS Center inspires Wilk to help local students

A visit to Golden Valley High School’s PAWS Center Wednesday brought state Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, memories of how a childhood trip to the state Capitol paved the way…

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Read more about the article Evan Birken is Olympic skeet shooting hopeful
Evan Birken fires at a clay target at Oak Ridge Gun Club on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019. Haley Sawyer/The Signal

Evan Birken is Olympic skeet shooting hopeful

Evan Birken has a Dodgers jersey. Sort of. It’s actually a shooting vest with the Dodgers logo and the number “25” on it. On the Dodgers’ roster, David Freese wears…

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Read more about the article Family of man left dead in deputy-involved shooting has many questions
Sheriff's deputies investigate the scene of a deputy-involved shooting in the Valencia Industrial Center on Thursday, Sept. 12. 2019. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Family of man left dead in deputy-involved shooting has many questions

The family of a man who died Thursday after being shot by a local sheriff’s deputy have many questions about the shooting, namely why and how the encounter ended up…

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Read more about the article Wheel and deal with SCV Education Foundation
Jackie Hartmann, executive director of the SCV Education Foundation, sits down for the camera on Friday with Wiley Canyon Elementary kindergarten student Jude Rumbaugh, 5, to talk about a Lego Star Wars book that will be part of the Bag-o-Books program. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Wheel and deal with SCV Education Foundation

The Santa Clarita Valley Education Foundation is hosting its inaugural Rhythm of the Road Poker Run on Sept. 28 to benefit the foundation.  “This is our first year doing it,”…

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Read more about the article Calling all blanketeers: ‘Make a Blanket Day’ returns
Members of Project Linus manning their booth at the Making a Difference Festival on April 21, 2018. Kyle Shannon/The Signal

Calling all blanketeers: ‘Make a Blanket Day’ returns

SCV Project Linus is hosting its semi-annual Make a Blanket Day for critically ill and traumatized children on Sept. 28. “We serve about 1,000 kids every winter, and this is…

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Read more about the article Golden Valley High’s PAWS Center inspires Wilk to help local students
(left to right) Sal Frias Golden Valley High School Principal, April Rego Paws Center coordinator, State Sen. Scott Wilk, Cindy Takamoto WM. S. Hart School District Social Worker, Cherise Moore WM. S. Hart School District Board Member, and, Mike Kuhlman WM. S. Hart School District Assistant Superintendent Educational Services, at Golden Valley High School's PAWS Center. Gilbert Bernal\The Signal

Golden Valley High’s PAWS Center inspires Wilk to help local students

A visit to Golden Valley High School’s PAWS Center Wednesday brought State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, memories of how a childhood trip to the State Capitol paved the way…

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Read more about the article City Council takes closer look at new voting system
Voters line up outside at a Hasley Canyon Village polling place in Castaic in 2012. Signal File Photo

City Council takes closer look at new voting system

Santa Clarita and the rest of Los Angeles County will trade an aging voting system for a completely new and digital approach by the 2020 primary election. The Santa Clarita…

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