Read more about the article Newsom signs Smith’s higher education opportunity bill
Attendees walk near the dozens of information booths surrounding the Honor Grove during the College of the Canyons Welcome Day event at College of the Canyons Valencia campus on Friday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Newsom signs Smith’s higher education opportunity bill

More high school students in the Santa Clarita Valley and across the state will be able to enroll in summer community college courses after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill…

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Read more about the article Valencia’s Ashley Song earns medalist again, West Ranch remains in first
Valencia girls golf's Ashley Song places a tee at Hansen Dam Golf Course earlier this season. Haley Sawyer/The Signal

Valencia’s Ashley Song earns medalist again, West Ranch remains in first

Valencia girls golf’s Ashley Song shot even-par on Tuesday to win the fifth Foothill League meet of the season at The Oaks Club at Valencia. Song was only slightly familiar…

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Read more about the article SCV Sheriff’s officials talk crime, how to engage in their crime-reducing efforts
J-Team Intervention Specialist Travis Sabadin stands next a display of drug paraphernalia as he describes the challenges facing parents and children though drug use in Santa Clarita during the Valley Industry Association's October luncheon held at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on Tuesday, October 15, 2019. Dan Watson/The Signal

SCV Sheriff’s officials talk crime, how to engage in their crime-reducing efforts

About 100 local business leaders gathered Tuesday to learn how they can partner with law enforcement to help keep the community safe by being their “eyes and ears,” as Santa…

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Read more about the article West Ranch girls volleyball inches closer to undefeated league season with win over Valencia
West Ranch senior Allison Jacobs goes up for the kill in a Foothill League matchup with Valencia at West Ranch High School Tuesday evening. Cory Rubin/The Signal

West Ranch girls volleyball inches closer to undefeated league season with win over Valencia

As the Valencia volleyball team took the floor at West Ranch High School for pregame warmups, polka music blasted through the speakers. “It’s just kind of a thing we do…

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Read more about the article Hot start propels Saugus girls tennis to victory over Canyon
Saugus' Maddie Wiseman returns a volley in a Foothill League matchup with Canyon at Canyon High School Tuesday afternoon. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Hot start propels Saugus girls tennis to victory over Canyon

The Saugus girls tennis team faced off against Canyon for the second and final time this season at Canyon High School on Tuesday. The Centurions got off to a hot…

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Read more about the article Great ShakeOut Drill returns, city to hold drills
Sam Heyrat, left, and John Pears get under the table during The Great California ShakeOut, a state-wide earthquake drill, at Valencia Library on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017. The two are members of Angel Wings Agency, a local group that supports people with disabilities. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Great ShakeOut Drill returns, city to hold drills

Santa Clarita Valley residents are invited to join more than 10 million Californians in participating in this year’s Great ShakeOut Drill to better prepare for a major earthquake. On Thursday,…

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Read more about the article Soup for the Soul raises funds for Bridge to Home
Denise Hollert and Susan Lentini look at gift baskets being auctioned at Soup for the Soul, an event benefiting Bridge to Home. October 12, 2019. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Soup for the Soul raises funds for Bridge to Home

Bridge to Home donors and board members gathered Saturday evening to raise money, celebrate the organization’s accomplishments and discuss how the community can help fight homelessness, too.  State Assemblywoman Christy…

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Read more about the article Saddleridge Fire 45% contained, cause undetermined
Firefighters monitored a flareup caused by the Saddleridge Fire near Interstate 5 Saturday afternoon. October 12, 2019. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Saddleridge Fire 45% contained, cause undetermined

The Saddleridge Fire, which has destroyed 17 homes and damaged 77 other structures since Friday, was reported by fire officials Tuesday to be 45% contained. The fire has burned 8,391…

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Read more about the article TMU Insider: Master’s volleyball takes down No. 17 Westmont
TMU senior Regan Tate (second from right) leads the team with 270 kills. Her previous career high was 255. Photo by Jacob Velarde.

TMU Insider: Master’s volleyball takes down No. 17 Westmont

By Mason Nesbitt For The Signal Westmont's Patty Kerman flipped the ball over the net and into a pocket of the floor uncovered by any Master’s defender, giving the Warriors…

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Read more about the article Saugus man accused of setting fire at height of Saddleridge firefighting efforts
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Saugus man accused of setting fire at height of Saddleridge firefighting efforts

Arson investigators arrested a Saugus man on the weekend on suspicion that he acted recklessly in purposely setting fire to property. The arrest happened Saturday night as firefighters struggled —…

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Read more about the article Islamic Center of Santa Clarita celebrates Open Mosque Day
Yusuf Farhad (left) and his brother Edreese welcomed visitors to the Islamic Center of Santa Clarita. Matt Fernandez/ The Signal

Islamic Center of Santa Clarita celebrates Open Mosque Day

As part of National Open Mosque Day, the Islamic Center of Santa Clarita, the Islamic Center of Santa Clarita welcomed members of the community to learn about their faith.

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Read more about the article Prep football notebook: Foothill League rivalries renewed
Valencia senior Jake Santos runs the ball in a Foothill League matchup with Hart at Cougar Stadium Friday night. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Prep football notebook: Foothill League rivalries renewed

In the hours before the Friday night slate of football games were set to kick off, the fast-growing Saddleridge Fire brought with it uncertainty as to whether or not the…

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