Read more about the article Albert Ewing — U.S. Air Force — Vietnam-era veteran — Valencia resident
U.S. Air Force veteran, Albert Ewing, L.A. County Recreation Services Leader at William S. Hart Park with his sound equipment. Dan Watson/The Signal

Albert Ewing — U.S. Air Force — Vietnam-era veteran — Valencia resident

Back in second grade, Albert Ewing had a teacher with “flaming red hair” who was mean to the students. She didn’t know what art was all about, he said, and…

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Read more about the article WiSH Education Foundation reaches $550,000 mark
WiSH Education Foundation Executive Director Amy Daniels celebrates hitting the $500,000 in donations mark front of the William S. Hart Union School District office in Santa Clarita. Dan Watson/The Signal

WiSH Education Foundation reaches $550,000 mark

WiSH Education Foundation officials announced they’ve reached the half-million-dollar mark in charitable contributions to the schools and students of the William S. Hart Union High School District. Founded in 2011,…

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Read more about the article One of 2 local men arrested in meth ring bust sentenced to prison term
Patrick M. Fry,left, and Travis Hills-Garcia, of Santa Clarita, were two of five picked up as part of a national drug trafficking ring in 2018.

One of 2 local men arrested in meth ring bust sentenced to prison term

One of two Saugus men arrested just over a year ago for involvement in a nationwide meth-trafficking ring was sentenced earlier this month in a Pennsylvania court to at least…

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Read more about the article Artists needed for September ‘Artquinox’ event
Audience members interacting with the work and the artists at Artquinoxen #1: Vernal Convergence at The Main in Newhall Friday, March 29. Courtesy of Mani Benavides

Artists needed for September ‘Artquinox’ event

Arts for Santa Clarita, an art advocacy organization, is looking for artists to participate in the next Artquinoxen event in September.  “What we’re trying to do is highlight and draw…

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Read more about the article Another week with the Summer Sunset Concert series
Igor & Red Elvises perform their song, Everybody Twist at the first Valencia Market Place Summer Sunset Concert in Stevenson Ranch on Friday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Another week with the Summer Sunset Concert series

The Valencia Marketplace’s Summer Sunset Concert series continues with music-filled evenings on Fridays, featuring The Yacht Groove this week.  The Yacht Groove, is a party band who will play all…

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Read more about the article Valencia Jazz & Blues Concert Series hosts CD-release party for Kelly’s Lot
Kelly's Lot entertaining the crowd at Valencia Jazz and Blues Summer Concert Series Friday, July 27, 2018. Michele Lutes/The Signal

Valencia Jazz & Blues Concert Series hosts CD-release party for Kelly’s Lot

The 20th annual Valencia Jazz & Blues Concert Series continues Friday night with a Kelly’s Lot CD-release party. Kelly’s Lot has previously performed at the concert series, and Kelly Zirbes,…

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Read more about the article Once Upon a Time … In Santa Clarita: Tarantino movie opens Thursday
A still from "Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood" of Leonardo DiCaprio. In the background is Melody Ranch. Photo by Andrew Cooper © 2019 CTMG, Inc..

Once Upon a Time … In Santa Clarita: Tarantino movie opens Thursday

Hollywood director Quentin Tarantino is known for his genre-defying blockbuster films that combine elements of art house, violence and comedy in his Academy Award-winning films. And the San Fernando Valley…

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Read more about the article Sulphur Springs unveils new buses for the district
Gretchen Bergstrom, Assistant Superintendent Sulphur Springs Union School District stands in the doorway of the first of three new propane powered buses to arrive at the district headquarters in Santa Clarita on Wednesday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Sulphur Springs unveils new buses for the district

During the Wednesday night board meeting, the Sulphur Springs Union School District board caught a glimpse of the first of three new buses rolling into the district for the coming…

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Read more about the article Burglars sought in weekend Saugus heist
Image of burglary suspect captured by video surveillance. Image courtesy SCV Sheriff's Station.

Burglars sought in weekend Saugus heist

Local sheriff’s detectives are hoping the public can identify three men suspected of burglarizing a Saugus business early Saturday. Images of the three suspects were captured by video surveillance cameras. …

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Read more about the article Athletic programs prepare for first year at Castaic High School
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Athletic programs prepare for first year at Castaic High School

Castaic High School, the newest addition to the Hart School District, is set to open its doors for its first-ever student class on Aug. 13. The Castaic athletics department has…

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Read more about the article Golden Valley, Saugus cross-country teams take to the mountains
The Golden Valley cross-country team. Photo courtesy of Wes Hinson

Golden Valley, Saugus cross-country teams take to the mountains

Training at altitudes higher than 6,000 feet above sea level has many advantages for all types of athletes. Running at such a high elevation decreases the amount of oxygen getting…

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Read more about the article New owners aim to improve Castaic Village shopping center
The "for lease" sign stands front of many empty storefronts and open businesses of the Castaic Village in Castaic on Wednesday. Dan Watson/The Signal

New owners aim to improve Castaic Village shopping center

Since a Ralphs grocery store shut down at the Castaic Village shopping center five years ago, the number of businesses has sharply declined, leaving those remaining worried about their fate…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Newhall crash victim identified as Valencia man
A single-vehicle collision in Newhall Wednesday morning resulted in one death, according to officials. Gilbert Bernal / The Signal.

UPDATE: Newhall crash victim identified as Valencia man

By Caleb Lunetta & Jim Holt Signal Staff Writers Coroner’s officials have identified the man killed Wednesday morning in a single-vehicle crash in Newhall as Yervand Darabedyan, 61, of Valencia.…

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Read more about the article Local author celebrates moon landing’s 50th anniversary with book launch
Local author Karen Jameson signs books at the launch of her book, "Moon Babies," Saturday at Barnes & Noble in Valencia. Emily Alvarenga/The Signal

Local author celebrates moon landing’s 50th anniversary with book launch

Local author Karen Jameson hosted a book launch for her new children’s bedtime book, “Moon Babies,” Saturday at Barnes & Noble.  The event was planned on the 50th anniversary of…

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Read more about the article Up the ante and ‘Hold ‘Em for Family Promise’
Family Promise board members and guests gathered for a "Hold 'Em for Family Promise" poker night fundraiser Saturday at Fasthouse. Courtesy of Amanda Pfau

Up the ante and ‘Hold ‘Em for Family Promise’

Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley, a nonprofit dedicated to serving local homeless families, hosted their first Hold ‘Em for Family Promise poker night fundraiser at Fasthouse on Saturday. “Want…

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