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 Local woman arrested on suspicion of swinging a lamp at boyfriend
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Local woman arrested on suspicion of swinging a lamp at boyfriend

A Canyon Country woman accused of swinging a lamp at her boyfriend was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon causing great bodily injury. Kimberly Cook, 40, was…

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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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Read more about the article SCV temple celebrates Dussehra with social media lesson
Dr. Aakash Ahuja discusses the dangers of social media use among children and teenagers at the Sri Siddhi Vinayaka Hindu Temple as part of the organization's celebration of the Dussehra festival. October 12, 2019. Bobby Block / The Signal.

SCV temple celebrates Dussehra with social media lesson

By Raychel StewartFor The Signal The Sri Siddhi Vinayaka Temple of Santa Clarita celebrated Dussehra, the 10th day of Sharada Navratri, with an opportunity Saturday for families to hear psychiatrist…

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Read more about the article Wildcats and Indians exceed expectations at Asics Clovis Invitational
West Ranch's boys cross-country runner Dylan Gatua runs with the pack in the 5,000-meters varsity boys Championship race at the Asics Clovis Invitational at Woodward Park in Fresno on Saturday. Photo courtesy Margaret Reilly

Wildcats and Indians exceed expectations at Asics Clovis Invitational

West Ranch boys cross-country runner Dylan Gatua was put in an unusual position at the Asics Clovis Invitational held at Woodward Park in Fresno on Saturday. The junior runner was…

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Read more about the article Newsom signs Wilk’s hemp measure, vetoes ‘doggy donor’ bill
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Newsom signs Wilk’s hemp measure, vetoes ‘doggy donor’ bill

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed state Sen. Scott Wilk’s Senate Bill 153 that ensures California law is in full compliance with changes to federal law regarding the cultivation of industrial hemp,…

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Read more about the article Deputies: Kohl’s theft suspect takes $300 in merchandise, returns $100 before hitting parked car
SCV Sheriff's deputies responded to reports of petty theft at Kohl's in Valencia Monday afternoon. Cory Rubin/ The Signal

Deputies: Kohl’s theft suspect takes $300 in merchandise, returns $100 before hitting parked car

A suspect who allegedly took $300 in merchandise from Kohl’s at Valencia and later crashed into a parked vehicle after fleeing the scene Monday afternoon prompted a response from the…

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Read more about the article College of the Canyons receives almost $400,000 for science building renovations
Assemblywoman Christy Smith, Chancellor Dianne Van Hook and Senator Scott Wilk celebrated their work to get almost $400,000 in bond money for the College of the Canyons on Monday. Matt Fernandez

College of the Canyons receives almost $400,000 for science building renovations

After several years of waiting and advocacy, College of the Canyons received almost $400,000 in bond funds from the state of California on Monday morning, and the college plans to use the funds to renovate aging science classrooms.

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Read more about the article Fire crews keep close eye on flareups, make progress with Saddleridge Fire
A Cal Fire helicopter drops water on small flare-ups from the Saddleridge Fire near Weldon Canyon in Newhall Monday afternoon. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Fire crews keep close eye on flareups, make progress with Saddleridge Fire

As progress continues to suppress the Saddleridge Fire, fire crews worked on extinguishing small flare-ups from the blaze in Newhall Monday afternoon.  At least one Cal Fire helicopter was seen…

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