Read more about the article Newsom takes executive action to fight surge in vaping
FILE PHOTO Vape paraphernalia on display at vaping symposium. Bobby Block/ The Signal

Newsom takes executive action to fight surge in vaping

Less than a week after Santa Clarita heard from local experts about the dangers of vaping, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a statewide crackdown Monday on illicit electronic cigarettes, and plans…

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Read more about the article Canyon football receives grant money and personal message from Peyton Manning
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Canyon football receives grant money and personal message from Peyton Manning

When Canyon football coach Joe Maiale got a phone call from his representative at Riddell on Tuesday morning, he was flabbergasted. Maiale received an email from the sports equipment company…

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Read more about the article Local teen skates onto L.A. Kings Ice Crew
Nic Menzano wears his L.A. Kings ice crew uniform as he skates at Ice Station Valencia on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. Dan Watson/The /Signal

Local teen skates onto L.A. Kings Ice Crew

As Nic Menzano skated along the ice at the Ice Station Valencia and slid to a halt, spraying chunks of ice up from his skates, he chuckled.  “I never skate…

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Read more about the article Valencia student diagnosed with leukemia; teammates shave heads in support
A Valencia High School junior varsity football player has his head shaved in support of Pedro Roman, a teammate diagnosed with leukemia last week. Photo courtesy of Austin Dave.

Valencia student diagnosed with leukemia; teammates shave heads in support

A lot can change in someone’s life after a single doctor’s office visit — 15-year-old Pedro Roman and his family know this all too well. Last week, after visiting with…

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Read more about the article TMU Insider: Master’s baseball’s Brooks earns national coaching award
The Master’s University baseball coach Monte Brooks recently received a national award for ethics. He will enter his 24th season as TMU’s head coach in 2020.

TMU Insider: Master’s baseball’s Brooks earns national coaching award

By Mason Nesbitt For The Signal Master's baseball coach Monte Brooks recently awoke to a text message from a former player. "Thanks for faithfully representing the Master," Rob Avila, an…

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Read more about the article Suicide Prevention Month comes to COC
Harmony Dust, author and founder of Treasures, shares her story of survival and struggles women encounter with about 300 people at College of the Canyons during the an information conference on human trafficking. Austin Dave/The Signal

Suicide Prevention Month comes to COC

In honor of Suicide Prevention Month this September, College of the Canyons is hosting a mix of events and trainings in collaboration with community and campus partners throughout the next…

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Read more about the article Overturned big rig forces hard freeway closure, SigAlert
An overturned big rig snarls traffic on the northbound 5 freeway at highway 126 Tuesday afternoon. Cory Rubin/The SIgnal

Overturned big rig forces hard freeway closure, SigAlert

An overturned big rig on the northbound side of Interstate 5 has resulted in heavy traffic and lane closures on Tuesday, according to officials. The report of the overturned vehicle…

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Read more about the article Man shot and killed in deputy-involved shooting identified
Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies investigate a deputy involved shooting at the corner of Rye Canyon Road and Avenue Stanford in Valencia Thursday afternoon. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Man shot and killed in deputy-involved shooting identified

The man who died Thursday after being shot by a local sheriff’s deputy has been identified as 35-year-old Alvaro Duran Venegas. Sarah Ardalani, spokeswoman for the Los Angeles County Department…

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Read more about the article Team Depot volunteers support veterans’ Homes 4 Families
(Center) Haydn Chilcott, Western Division President, (Left) Scott Jacobson, Regional Vice President, and, (Right) John Cruz, District manager team up on the post digger ahead of volunteers installing various plants in the new garden for the Homes4Families housing development for veterans. Gilbert Bernal\The Signal

Team Depot volunteers support veterans’ Homes 4 Families

By Raychel Stewart The Home Depot Foundation and Team Depot associates gathered to support the finishing touches for a new Homes 4 Families veteran community in Santa Clarita on Tuesday…

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Read more about the article Motorcycle enthusiasts ride for cancer research
James Adames, who's daughter died of lymphoma cancer in 2009, prepares to lead the dozens of riders as they participate in the 11th Annual Sarah Adames Memorial Cancer Ride held at American Legion Post 507 in Newhall on Saturday, September 14, 2019. Dan Watson/The Signal

Motorcycle enthusiasts ride for cancer research

By Raychel Stewart Riders from across Southern California gathered at the American Legion Post No. 507 in Newhall in an effort to raise funds for cancer research on Saturday. The…

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Read more about the article Prep football notebook: Canyon coach notches first career win
The Cowboys celebrate a second quarter touchdown by Colin Figueroa in a nonleague matchup with Palmdale at Harry Welch Stadium Friday night. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Prep football notebook: Canyon coach notches first career win

Starting in the offseason, the energy and excitement surrounding Canyon football was palpable.  With new coach Joe Maiale taking over the program, Harry Welch Stadium was filled with enthusiasm and…

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Read more about the article Hospital readies for Ride for a Cure fundraiser
Roger E. Seaver, president and CEO of Henry Mayo, speaks at a 15-year celebration for the Sheila R. Veloz Breast Center at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital.

Hospital readies for Ride for a Cure fundraiser

Santa Clarita Valley residents are invited to participate in the upcoming Ride for a Cure event, which will be hosted by the Sheila R. Veloz Breast Center in an effort…

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Read more about the article Hill introduces safety net for low-income college students
Former Congresswoman Katie Hill.

Hill introduces safety net for low-income college students

Rep. Katie Hill, D-Agua Dulce, has introduced new legislation that aims to aid low-income students whose ability to remain in school is threatened due to unexpected financial burdens.  The Cost…

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Read more about the article Jacobs’ return sparks West Ranch girls volleyball to win over Saugus
West Ranch senior Allison Jacobs goes up for the kill in a Foothill League matchup with Saugus at West Ranch High School Monday evening. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Jacobs’ return sparks West Ranch girls volleyball to win over Saugus

While West Ranch girls volleyball had just regained one of its most important players, Saugus was learning how to work without one of theirs on Monday night.  The Wildcats, who…

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