Read more about the article Valladares leaves congressional race for Assembly run for a seat in Sacramento
Suzette Valladares, a self-described “veteran of Republican politics,” said she will run in the 2020 primary for the opportunity to represent local constituents in Congress.

Valladares leaves congressional race for Assembly run for a seat in Sacramento

Suzette Martinez Valladares, who previously announced her run for California’s 25th Congressional District, is now seeking to challenge Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, in the 2020 election.  The self-described “veteran…

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Read more about the article Driver hurt after car goes down embankment
A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Driver hurt after car goes down embankment

One person was hurt and taken to the hospital mid-afternoon Tuesday, after their car went down an embankment near Lombardi Ranch in Saugus. Shortly before 2:45 p.m., paramedics with the…

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Read more about the article Bat-wielding transient allegedly smashes business walls, leaves 50 holes
LASD car. Signal file photo.

Bat-wielding transient allegedly smashes business walls, leaves 50 holes

A local transient was arrested on the weekend on suspicion of using a baseball bat to smash more than “50 holes” in the walls of several Canyon Country businesses Saturday. …

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Read more about the article Yes I Can of Santa Clarita expands outreach
Bret Lieberman, Executive Director of YIC surrounded by art that has been produced by YIC artist. Gilbert BernalThe Signal

Yes I Can of Santa Clarita expands outreach

The Yes I Can, or YIC, organization, a nonprofit that looks to build a feeling of inclusion in the community, is scheduled to present a free music and art show…

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Read more about the article Prep football notebook: Canyon, Hart improving despite lack of victories
Canyon quarterback Aydyn Litz drops back for a pass in a scrimmage against Ventura on Aug. 16, 2019. Haley Sawyer/The Signal

Prep football notebook: Canyon, Hart improving despite lack of victories

While four of the six Foothill League teams are off to undefeated starts, Canyon and Hart have struggled out of the gate, both going 0-2 to begin the 2019 campaign.…

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Read more about the article L.A. County readies Super Scoopers for fire season
A Canadair CL-215 "Super Scooper" flies over Santa Clarita on its final leg of a journey from Quebec, Canada to Van Nuys. Cory Rubin/The SIgnal

L.A. County readies Super Scoopers for fire season

Two significant weapons in L.A. County firefighters’ arsenal against brush fires have arrived, county fire officials confirmed Monday. “They are landing today — they’re going to be operational on Sunday,”…

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Read more about the article Vikings hope to defend girls golf title, but Wildcats are hot on the trail
Ashley Song of Valencia tees off at Elkins Ranch last season. Dan Watson/The Signal

Vikings hope to defend girls golf title, but Wildcats are hot on the trail

It’s only Allison Hwang’s second year of varsity golf, but her freshman year with West Ranch quickly taught her the importance of winning the Foothill League title. She learned the…

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Read more about the article Sand Canyon residents form ‘Stop Sand Canyon Resort’ task force
Courtesy image This rendering depicts a planned two-story, 100-room resort hotel with a wellness center, spa and fitness center on the first floor, and yoga and meditation deck upstairs.

Sand Canyon residents form ‘Stop Sand Canyon Resort’ task force

A group of Sand Canyon residents concerned over the possibility of losing their quiet, rural lifestyle over the proposed Sand Canyon Resort project has formed a task force aiming to…

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Read more about the article Castaic Lake proves popular escape from Labor Day heat
Los Angeles residents flocked to Castaic Lake on Labor Day to celebrate the holiday out of the heat. Matt Fernandez/ The Signal

Castaic Lake proves popular escape from Labor Day heat

With Labor Day temperatures hitting triple digits, people from all over Los Angeles county flocked to Castaic Lake to escape the heat and celebrate the holiday.

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Read more about the article Magazine names COC top college for adult learners
Adult learner and graduate from the Adult Reentry program at College of the Canyons. Courtesy photo / College of the Canyons

Magazine names COC top college for adult learners

College of the Canyons recently ranked among the best U.S. colleges for adult learners in the Sept/Oct issue of Washington Monthly. COC was ranked no. 1 in Los Angeles County,…

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Read more about the article Despite heavy holiday traffic, CHP sees fewer accidents
Labor Day traffic backed up the 5 Freeway from Castaic into the San Fernando Valley. Matt Fernandez/ The Signal

Despite heavy holiday traffic, CHP sees fewer accidents

As the Labor Day holiday weekend comes to a close, so come the inevitable post-holiday traffic as people head home to resume their daily routines.

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Read more about the article How Santa Clarita keeps things moving
Alexander Porlier conducted a guided tour of the transit maintenance facility on Constellation Road. Gilbert Bernal \ The Signal

How Santa Clarita keeps things moving

With schools back in session, summer breaks all but wrapped up and just about everybody else back at school or work, The Signal visited one of the places in Santa…

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Read more about the article Local mothers help others during donor drive
Mother Alejandra Liebrect, left, looks on as father, Davy Liebrect and ten- month-old John, get instruction from Laura Brown, right, of Baby Wearing L.A. on a variety of baby carriers during the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Donor Breast Milk Drive held in the Community Education Center at the Henry Mayo Newhall Fitness and Health center in Valencia on Thursday. 082919. Dan Watson/The Signal

Local mothers help others during donor drive

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital proudly supported National Breast Feeding Awareness Month this August by hosting a Donor Breast Milk Drive last Thursday. In partnership with Mother’s Milk Bank, Henry Mayo’s…

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Read more about the article Business owners celebrate the end of summer with white-clad mixer
Santa Clarita business owners bond at the All White Summer Cooldown networking event at the Hyatt Regency Valencia. Cory Rubin/ The Signal

Business owners celebrate the end of summer with white-clad mixer

The Hyatt Regency Valencia played host to the first All White Summer Cooldown mixer as Santa Clarita business owners stepped out in crisp white clothing on Sunday evening to mingle, network and dance.

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Read more about the article Herta gets pole, takes fourth at Portland
Colton Herta races at the Portland Grand Prix. Photo courtesy of Stephen King/IndyCar

Herta gets pole, takes fourth at Portland

With two races left in his rookie campaign, Santa Clarita native Colton Herta earned a fourth-place finish at Portland International Raceway. It’s been a roller coaster rookie season in the…

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