Read more about the article Foothill League swimmers ready for California Speedo Sectionals Championships
Julia Unas of Valencia swims the 200 IM against Hart this past season. Dan Watson/The Signal

Foothill League swimmers ready for California Speedo Sectionals Championships

With the recent heatwave that struck California and the Santa Clarita Valley, local Canyons Aquatic Club and Paseo Aquatics Club swimmers are glad to be back in the water with…

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Read more about the article City implements monitors for pilot traffic-control program
Dan Watson A student waits on the sidewalk as traffic heads for West Ranch High School on Valencia Blvd. on the first day of school in Stevenson Ranch on Thursday. 081612

City implements monitors for pilot traffic-control program

Like all technology in use, malfunctions can occur — especially under extreme temperatures. To help prevent major breakdowns with Santa Clarita’s traffic-control system, the city is testing out new environment…

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Read more about the article COC receives grant to expand online Career Technical Education offerings
College of the Canyons Chancellor Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook discusses COC's history during a ceremony at the Valencia campus Austin Dave/The Signal

COC receives grant to expand online Career Technical Education offerings

In an effort to help College of the Canyons increase its online class offerings and lower the cost of textbooks, the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office awarded COC with a…

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Read more about the article Princess Cruises conducts summer community outreach
Princess Cruises employees paint a section of slope wall in the Santa Clara River bed as part of graffiti removal with the city near Wiley Canyon Road in Newhall as part of the Summer Sizzle Series of community outreach on Wednesday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Princess Cruises conducts summer community outreach

Princess Cruises employees have had been busy this summer with their Summer Sizzle Series of community outreach here in Santa Clarita, including efforts to help the homeless and remove graffiti…

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Read more about the article Family Promise to host two fundraisers in coming weeks
Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley Founder Larry Comp, left, and his wife, Terry, second from right, chat with Board Member Amber Alexander, and Family Promise of Santa Clarita Executive Director, Dr. Roche' Vermaak, right, at the "A Taste For Hope" fundraising event held at Fasthouse in Valencia on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Family Promise to host two fundraisers in coming weeks

Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley, a nonprofit dedicated to serving local homeless families, has begun gearing up to host not one, but two fundraisers this summer.  Executive Director Roché…

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Read more about the article Another Friday night with the Valencia Jazz & Blues Concert Series
Lucia and Rod Meyer dance to the music of the Delgado Brothers as they entertain on stage at the 20th Annual Valencia Jazz & Blues Concert Series held on Town Center Drive in Valencia on Friday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Another Friday night with the Valencia Jazz & Blues Concert Series

Another week of the 20th annual Valencia Jazz & Blues Concert Series is set to feature Tony Galla & The Blues Shuffle Band this Friday night. “Tony Galla has played…

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Read more about the article Prussia makes Concerts in the Park debut
Prussia band members Nate Rich, Shealeigh Atkinson and Julian Ho are set to perform at the Concerts in the Parks series at Central Park this weekend. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Prussia makes Concerts in the Park debut

The city of Santa Clarita’s Concerts in the Park Series continues its 30th music-filled summer Saturday, featuring Prussia, an original band, this week. The family-friendly event is free and open…

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Read more about the article Multiagency effort asks landlords to help homeless
Instead of closing March 31, Bridge to Home officials are using gap funding provided by Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger to offer services through July 31. Helping resident attendant Jayne Patafio set up the sleeping quarters in 2016 are Haley, left, and Riley Cabot, center. Signal file photo

Multiagency effort asks landlords to help homeless

As part of Santa Clarita’s plan to address homelessness, a multiagency effort is underway to help property owners and managers play a role in addressing the issue by housing people…

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Read more about the article Deputies searching for suspect tied to Mandarin Wong Chinese Restaurant burglary
A burglary suspect caught on camera smashes through the front door of Mandarin Wong Chinese Restaurant in Newhall, which was replaced Tuesday morning following the incident. Dan Watson/ The Signal

Deputies searching for suspect tied to Mandarin Wong Chinese Restaurant burglary

After responding to reports of a front door smashed at a Newhall restaurant Tuesday morning, deputies are looking for a burglary suspect in connection to the incident.  Santa Clarita Valley…

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Read more about the article Smith to host second Wildfire Preparedness Town Hall
Assemblywoman Christy Smith, District 38 speaks to the crowd after being sworn in at Oak Hills Elementary School in Valencia on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Smith to host second Wildfire Preparedness Town Hall

Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, will host her second Wildfire Preparedness Town Hall in Santa Clarita from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. Smith, who is chair of the Joint Legislative…

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