Read more about the article Valencia students raise money for classmate with leukemia
Julia Unas and Ayden Reading show off bracelets that they sold to support Pedro Roman, a Valencia football player recently diagnosed with cancer. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Valencia students raise money for classmate with leukemia

Even the smallest clubs can make a world of a difference. At least that’s how Valencia High School juniors Julia Unas and Ayden Reading see it. When they heard that…

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Read more about the article County honors Smokey Bear, then and now
Supervisor Kathryn Barger with Smokey Bear at the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Tuesday. courtesy photo, Barger staff.

County honors Smokey Bear, then and now

Smokey Bear, icon of the longest-running public service advertising campaign in U.S. history, received special attention Tuesday from county supervisors recognizing 75 years of getting out the “prevent wildfires” message.…

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Read more about the article Large debris fire near Gorman prompts large response
A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Large debris fire near Gorman prompts large response

Bulldozers and water-dumping aircraft were deployed for a large debris fire burning near the Kern County line late Wednesday afternoon. Firefighters responded to reports of what was initially reported as…

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Read more about the article TMU Insider: Mustangs to host record number of runners at cross-country invitational
Arianna Ghiorso will be joined in Central Park by more than 1,400 other athletes Saturday morning as part of TMU’s annual cross country invitational. Photo by Darcy Brown

TMU Insider: Mustangs to host record number of runners at cross-country invitational

By Mason Nesbitt For The Signal The Master’s University will host more than 1,400 athletes in Central Park on Saturday for its annual cross country invitational, a record number for…

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Read more about the article ‘Walk to End Alzheimer’s’ set for Oct. 5
Attendees hold up purple colored flowers indicating they have lost a loved one to Alzheimer's and their supprt to ending the disease during the Promise Garden ceremony at the 2018 Walk to End Alzheimer's event held at Bridgeport Park in Valencia on Saturday, October 06, 2018. (Photo by Dan Watson)

‘Walk to End Alzheimer’s’ set for Oct. 5

The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is returning to Santa Clarita on Oct. 5 to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. “There are Walk to End Alzheimer’s (events) in communities all over the…

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Read more about the article Trike Derby offers fun on three wheels, supports Child & Family Center
Wolf Creek Brewery teammates Joson Lester, left, riding his trike in a dinosaur suit, gets a push from Scott Wesselhoff as they compete during the Child & Family Center's 3rd annual Trike Derby held at Wolf Creek Brewery in Santa Clarita on Saturday, September 21, 2019. Dan Watson/The Signal

Trike Derby offers fun on three wheels, supports Child & Family Center

Martin and Company Tax and Wealth Advisors emerged as the winners of the third annual Trike Derby to raise funds for the Child & Family Center on Saturday at Wolf…

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Read more about the article Valencia native sworn in as midshipman
Former Valencia resident Bruce Morales was recently sworn in as a Midshipman in the U. S. Naval Reserve at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in New York. Courtesy photo

Valencia native sworn in as midshipman

Former Valencia resident Bruce Morales was recently sworn in as a Midshipman in the U. S. Naval Reserve at the United States Merchant Marine Academy in New York. The U.S.…

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Read more about the article Valencia High School alumnus trains as U.S. Navy information warrior
Valencia native Petty Officer 1st Class Brandon Berkowitz is a 2011 Valencia High School graduate. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jackson Brown

Valencia High School alumnus trains as U.S. Navy information warrior

Petty Officer 1st Class Brandon Berkowitz, a Valencia native, was always inspired to join the military. "I always wanted to serve in the military since I was a kid,” Berkowitz…

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Read more about the article Councilman Bill Miranda: Opportunities for enrichment, entertainment, excitement  in Newhall
Santa Clarita City Councilman Bill Miranda

Councilman Bill Miranda: Opportunities for enrichment, entertainment, excitement in Newhall

Old Town Newhall, Santa Clarita’s beloved historic neighborhood, continues to find new ways to attract residents and visitors to its businesses, restaurants and art venues.  Driving down Lyons or Railroad…

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Read more about the article Democrat David Rudnick running for California’s 25th Congressional District
David Rudnick, for Congress in California’s 25th Congressional District, says he aims to run a federal campaign. Courtesy of rudnickforcongress.com

Democrat David Rudnick running for California’s 25th Congressional District

The race for California’s 25th Congressional District seat now has a second Democratic candidate: David Rudnick filed to run on Sept. 11.  The Lancaster resident, who is married and is…

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Read more about the article City Council vote advances pay raise to second reading
Santa Clarita City Hall is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. File Photo

City Council vote advances pay raise to second reading

After some debate, the Santa Clarita City Council voted Tuesday for a council member salary increase of 10% over the next four years — a gradual wage increase to take…

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Read more about the article Three tie for medalist at  girls golf league meet No. 4; West Ranch now first in league standings
West Ranch's Brielle Sorenson takes a swing at Hansen Dam on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019 in the second Foothill League girls golf meet of the season. Haley Sawyer/The Signal

Three tie for medalist at girls golf league meet No. 4; West Ranch now first in league standings

Three golfers tied for medalist in the fourth Foothill League girls golf meet of the season at Hansen Dam on Tuesday. Valencia’s Ashley Song, West Ranch’s Brielle Sorenson and Hart’s…

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Read more about the article West Ranch girls volleyball beats Valencia in five competitive games
West Ranch junior Erin Eskoff goes up for the kill in a Foothill League Matchup with Valencia at Valencia High School Tuesday evening. Cory Rubin/The Signal

West Ranch girls volleyball beats Valencia in five competitive games

In the fifth game of a match against Valencia, West Ranch had the momentum. It was just hidden for a few moments. Trailing by two points, the Wildcats broke for…

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