Read more about the article Charter schools approved in committee, moved to Senate floor for vote
SIGNAL FILE PHOTO: Students line up outside their classrooms on the first day of school at Newhall Elementary School in Newhall. Dan Watson/The Signal 081519

Charter schools approved in committee, moved to Senate floor for vote

Three bills that, if passed, will dramatically alter the relationship between traditional public schools and charter schools passed the state Senate Appropriations Committee Friday, sending them to the floor for…

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Read more about the article Vehicle fire along Highway 14 in Agua Dulce
Firefighters spray water to prevent fire from a burning vehicle from spreading to nearby brush. August 31, 2019. Bobby Block / The Signal

Vehicle fire along Highway 14 in Agua Dulce

Firefighters responded to a report of a vehicle fire on the northbound side of Highway 14 just south of Escondido Canyon Road in Agua Dulce on Sunday afternoon. The call…

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Read more about the article Slain deputy remembered 18 years later
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Deputies Sigi Sandoval, left, and Steven Jagiello salute during the deputy shift change at the memorial for slain Santa Clarita Sheriff's Deputy Hagop "Jake" Kuredjian at the 24 hour memorial for his death in 2001 which was held in Stevenson Ranch on Saturday. 083119. Dan Watson/The Signal

Slain deputy remembered 18 years later

For 24 hours on Saturday, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department officials stood watch in remembrance of Deputy Hagop “Jake” Kuredjian, who was shot and killed in the line of duty. …

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Read more about the article Henry Mayo unveils new mural, announces open house event
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Henry Mayo unveils new mural, announces open house event

Shortly after members of the arts community joined local leaders to unveil a new mural located outside Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital’s patient tower, hospital officials announced an open house event…

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Read more about the article Golden Valley beats Burbank in first game of season
Golden Valley senior Johnathan Kaelin chest bumps junior Carlos Meza after scoring in the third quarter of a non-league matchup with Burbank at Harry Welch Stadium Friday night. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Golden Valley beats Burbank in first game of season

Darnell Musgrove might have summed up Golden Valley’s win over Burbank in the simplest, best way possible. “We back,” he said. The Grizzlies pushed last year’s losing season a little…

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Read more about the article Hart football sees lead slip away, falls to Muir in OT
Hart teammates Freddy Alvarenga (72), Nathan Dodds (20) and Nathan Wiles (24) bring down Tyrikk Lawson for a loss. Dan Watson/The Signal

Hart football sees lead slip away, falls to Muir in OT

The tides can turn quickly in football, and that’s exactly what happened on Friday night at College of the Canyons in a contest between Hart and Muir. The Indians took…

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Read more about the article Sheriff’s officials honor slain deputy
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputies Martin and Quintana stand watch at the memorial and wreath for Deputy Hagop "Jake" Kuredjian on the Corner of Stvenson Ranch Parkway and Poe Parkway in Stevonson Ranch on the 17th anniversary of him giving his life in the line of duty. Cory Rubin/ The Signal

Sheriff’s officials honor slain deputy

Saturday marks 18 years since Deputy Hagop “Jake” Kuredjian paid the ultimate price while serving and protecting the residents of the Santa Clarita Valley. Kuredjian was shot and killed in…

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Read more about the article American Legion ride to raise funds for cancer research
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American Legion ride to raise funds for cancer research

American Legion Post No. 507 is hosting the 11th annual Sarah Adames Memorial Cancer Ride on Sept. 14. “This is the first year it’s being held in Santa Clarita,” said…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita receives preliminary look into possible number of housing units needed by 2029
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Santa Clarita receives preliminary look into possible number of housing units needed by 2029

One million, three hundred and forty thousand.  That’s the number of housing units a six-county region of Southern California must plan for by October 2029 — a figure some Santa…

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Read more about the article Valencia Christian Center hosts lecture with minister, author
Dr. Swanzi Saunders, or Pastor Swanzi of the Valencia Christian Center, left, and guest speaker Minister Laval W. Belle, right. Courtesy of Valencia Christian Center

Valencia Christian Center hosts lecture with minister, author

The Valencia Christian Center, in partnership with Noah's Ark Publishing, is hosting a lecture, featuring Minister Laval W. Belle, author of “Your Dreams & Visions,” on Sept. 8.  Not only…

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Read more about the article Jury convicts father in 2017 crash that killed daughter, Green Valley man
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Jury convicts father in 2017 crash that killed daughter, Green Valley man

A Santa Clarita Valley man was convicted of vehicular manslaughter Friday in the crash that killed his 7-year-old daughter, Sophia Bella Cano Reveles, and David John Kelly, a 75-year-old from…

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Read more about the article Officers planning checkpoint for this weekend
The California Highway Patrol runs a sobriety checkpoint on The Old Road in August 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Officers planning checkpoint for this weekend

California Highway Patrol officers are hosting their second DUI checkpoint of the year this weekend, according to an announcement from Josh Greengard, spokesman for the CHP Newhall-area Office. “The checkpoint…

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Read more about the article Labor Day drivers ready to hit the road
Rush hour traffic slows to a crawl on the northbound 14 freeway near Sand Canyon Road on Friday evening on Aug. 30, 2019. Cory Rubin/The SIgnal

Labor Day drivers ready to hit the road

Well, there’s good news and bad news for commuters hitting the road this weekend for the Labor Day holiday weekend. The good news: While California drivers are still paying among…

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