Read more about the article One month after Saugus High shooting: ‘We will be OK’
Residents stand around the memorial set up at the Central Park flag pole at the Saugus Strong Vigil in 2019. Signal file photo.

One month after Saugus High shooting: ‘We will be OK’

One month ago Saturday, the Santa Clarita Valley was rocked by the Saugus High School shooting that left three teenagers dead, three others wounded and thousands more scarred.  Today, those…

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Read more about the article Castaic school board considers purchase of lockdown kits for classrooms
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Castaic school board considers purchase of lockdown kits for classrooms

The Castaic Union School District is considering the purchase of lockdown kits for Castaic classrooms, a reality they’ve needed to consider given the events since the Saugus High School shooting.…

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Read more about the article Vikes pitcher Lane Farrell writes self-help book
Valencia pitcher Lane Farrell holds his self-help book at Valencia High School on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2019. Haley Sawyer/The Signal

Vikes pitcher Lane Farrell writes self-help book

When Lane Farrell was in third grade, he was behind all of his classmates when it came to his reading level. It didn’t sit well with Farrell, who is now…

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Read more about the article Gunshots reportedly fired in Saugus, search started for teen gunman
Deputies respond to reports of shots fired near Albertsons. Signal Photo, Cory Rubin

Gunshots reportedly fired in Saugus, search started for teen gunman

Deputies were dispatched to Bouquet Canyon Road at Haskell Canyon Road mid-afternoon Friday for reports of a person having fired three to five shots from a handgun. The suspect was…

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Read more about the article Worker in critical condition after fall from hospital roof
FILE PHOTO The newly constructed Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Patient Tower. Dan Watson/The Signal

Worker in critical condition after fall from hospital roof

A roof worker suffered serious injuries and was listed in critical condition after he fell one story from the roof of the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Pavillion Thursday morning. The…

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Read more about the article Hart football coach Mike Herrington announces retirement
Hart head coach Mike Herrington, left, talks to quarterback Zach Johnson (16) during the first half on the sidelines during the game against Downey at Hart on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019. Dan Watson/The Signal

Hart football coach Mike Herrington announces retirement

For 40 years, Mike Herrington’s life has been centered around coaching football. On Friday afternoon, with an understated response as to why, Herrington announced his decision to retire from coaching.…

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Read more about the article International Instructor: West Ranch science teacher travels the world teaching science
Bernhardt stands at the Gemini Observatory in Chile. Courtesy photo.

International Instructor: West Ranch science teacher travels the world teaching science

From eastern to western hemisphere, from teaching students in the city to becoming a student in the desert, from Mandarin-speaking to Spanish-speaking, West Ranch High School science teacher Christine Bernhardt…

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Read more about the article Local toy drives aim to help struggling families in SCV
Donated plush toys sit on a table during the second annual Toy Drive at Henry Mayo Hospital. Georgia Rios/The Signal

Local toy drives aim to help struggling families in SCV

By Kaitlyn Nickerson For The Signal  Santa Clarita Valley residents have many opportunities to care for children in the community during the holiday season. The SCV Sheriff’s Station, Los Angeles…

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Read more about the article ‘Cookies with Santa’ returns to NorthPark Community Church
Kristiana Bunn sits on Santa's lap and tells him what she wants for Christmas at the NorthPark Community Church. Samie Gebers/ The Signal

‘Cookies with Santa’ returns to NorthPark Community Church

Residents who want to get a photo with Santa but don’t want to break the bank during an already expensive time of year are in luck thanks to NorthPark Community…

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Read more about the article New efforts to decrease DUI arrests begin in SCV
The California Highway Patrol runs a sobriety checkpoint on The Old Road in August 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

New efforts to decrease DUI arrests begin in SCV

By Kimberly Silverio-Bautista  For The Signal The city of Santa Clarita and Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station are teaming up with the Heads Up Traffic Safety Campaign this holiday season…

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Read more about the article City Council discusses ratings process of arts grants program
Santa Clarita City Hall is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. File Photo

City Council discusses ratings process of arts grants program

The process for how local organizations receive grant funding for arts programs and services for the community from the city of Santa Clarita could soon change with the implementation of…

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Read more about the article Fred Gesin — U.S. Army — Vietnam veteran — Saugus resident
Fred Gesin was a 20 year Army veteran. He is now part of the Senior Center's Veterans Committee and apparently was instrumental in hosting the Senior Center Veterans Day Ceremony.

Fred Gesin — U.S. Army — Vietnam veteran — Saugus resident

Though not many can say their entire career was a good one, Fred Gesin certainly can. “For a 44-year career of working, nobody has had a better experience than I've…

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