Read more about the article Santa Clarita hosts USA Baseball 12U National Team ahead of Baseball World Cup
Luis Mejia (1) of the Blue Team looks to the umpire for the call after making the out at second base on Red Team baserunner Anthony Del Angel (44) at the Hart Sports Complex in Valencia on Thursday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Santa Clarita hosts USA Baseball 12U National Team ahead of Baseball World Cup

The USA Baseball 12U National Team has spent the last week in Santa Clarita, preparing for the upcoming World Baseball Softball Confederation U-12 Baseball World Cup that starts next Friday…

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Read more about the article SpongeBob makes a stop at Castaic diner
Mike's Diner in Castaic was transformed for a special live-action episode of "SpongeBob SquarePants" that aired Friday, July 12. Courtesy photo

SpongeBob makes a stop at Castaic diner

Mike’s Diner in Castaic was recently visited by everyone’s favorite yellow sponge who lives in a pineapple under the sea. Yes, that’s right. SpongeBob SquarePants came to Castaic in a…

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Read more about the article Person suffered serious injury from attack in Val Verde
A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Person suffered serious injury from attack in Val Verde

A person reported to have been violently assaulted near Val Verde Park was rushed to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Thursday afternoon. Shortly after 1:05 p.m., paramedics with the Los Angeles…

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Read more about the article Hart district hopes wellness centers increase feeling of safety, comfort on campuses
Nancy Philips, left, and Sarah Gilberts discuss their plans for starting Wellness Centers at West Ranch and Canyon High Schools at the William S. Hart Union School District Office in Santa Claritqa on Wednesday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Hart district hopes wellness centers increase feeling of safety, comfort on campuses

While working on Hart District campuses as social workers, Nancy Phillips and Sarah Gilberts said they started to see an uptick in the students coming into visit them. Whether it…

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Read more about the article Summer Sunset Concert series continues at Valencia Marketplace
Cindy and Lando Pacleb of Valencia dance as 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

Summer Sunset Concert series continues at Valencia Marketplace

The Valencia Marketplace’s Summer Sunset Concert series is in full swing for a summer of outdoor, music-filled evenings on Fridays.  This week will feature The Hodads, who are a favorite…

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Read more about the article The Old Road Saga Continues: Castaic continues fight over heavily congested road
The Interstate 5 Freeway northbound lanes are empty in Castaic due to heavy rain and snow on the grapevine on Thursday morning. Dan Watson/The Signal

The Old Road Saga Continues: Castaic continues fight over heavily congested road

A portion of The Old Road in Castaic residents have been calling a “choke point” and “major issue” for over a decade was skipped in a recent review of the…

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Read more about the article Board of Supervisors adopt traffic regulations in Stevenson Ranch, Castaic
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Board of Supervisors adopt traffic regulations in Stevenson Ranch, Castaic

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to make a series of changes in traffic regulations that affect some areas in the Santa Clarita Valley.  For the Stevenson…

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Read more about the article Late-night big-rig crash leaves 1 dead, 1 seriously injured
L.A. County firefighters transported a man to the hospital with serious injuries after a late-night crash Wednesday. Photo by Rick McClure

Late-night big-rig crash leaves 1 dead, 1 seriously injured

California Highway Patrol officers are investigating a fatal collision late Wednesday evening that left a Central Valley man dead in a big rig truck and a passenger in the truck…

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Read more about the article Frederick Carter — U.S. Air Force — Vietnam Veteran — Valencia Resident
Airforce Vietnam Vet Frederick Carter speaks to a reporter at his Valencia home. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Frederick Carter — U.S. Air Force — Vietnam Veteran — Valencia Resident

Staff Sgt. Frederick Carter has lived in his retirement home in Valencia for six years. A five-bedroom, five-bathroom, Mediterranean-style home nestled in the Vista Hills community, its natural lighting and…

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Read more about the article Save the Date: Chamber’s Legislative Leader forum scheduled for October
Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce Incoming Chair Nancy Starczyk speaks after being sworn in during Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce 95th Awards & Installation Gala held at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on Friday, January 26, 2019. Dan Watson/The Signal

Save the Date: Chamber’s Legislative Leader forum scheduled for October

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce invites the public to hear from local elected representatives at its inaugural Legislative Leaders Forum on Friday, Oct. 4. The forum will run…

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Read more about the article Canyon’s Root, Valencia’s Weiss showcase talents at Area Code Games
Valencia's Grant Weiss prepares to throw a pitch in a summer game against Notre Dame of Sherman Oaks at Notre Dame on Wednesday, July 3, 2019. Haley Sawyer/The Signal

Canyon’s Root, Valencia’s Weiss showcase talents at Area Code Games

The tryouts for the Area Code Games, a summer baseball showcase, feature some of the best prep baseball players in Southern California, but even in the cream of the crop,…

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Valencia’s Kysar, Marquez embracing experience at Area Code Games tryouts

Jakob Marquez always looks forward to Area Code Games tryouts. The senior-to-be received an invitation to try out every year since his freshman season of prep baseball and embraces the…

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Read more about the article Hart baseball can’t maintain early lead against El Camino in VIBL semifinal
Hart's Will Johnson watches the ball after a hit in a VIBL game against El Camino Real on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at El Camino Real High School. Haley Sawyer/The Signal

Hart baseball can’t maintain early lead against El Camino in VIBL semifinal

The Hart baseball team didn’t want summer ball to end.  After going up 4-3 through three innings of play against El Camino Real in the VIBL semifinals on the road…

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