Read more about the article Newhall School District hires new student support services director
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Newhall School District hires new student support services director

The Newhall School District has announced that Kim Howe has been selected for the position of director of student support services. According to district officials, the position Howe is fulfilling…

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Read more about the article Jeremiah Rasmussen: Hart’s cross-country cadet enters West Point
Jeremiah Rasmussen, a former Hart High Indian, plans to run cross-country for West Point in the fall, and track & field in the spring. Courtesy photo

Jeremiah Rasmussen: Hart’s cross-country cadet enters West Point

Editor’s note: This is the second in a continuing series looking at Santa Clarita Valley residents who earned acceptance into the various U.S. military academies. Going to West Point was…

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Read more about the article Local author to host book launch on moon landing’s 50th anniversary
Karen Jameson presents her new children's book, which will launch July 2, 2019. Lorena Mejia/The Signal

Local author to host book launch on moon landing’s 50th anniversary

Though Karen Jameson didn’t realize it right away, the launch of her first children’s book, “Moon Babies,” correlates directly with the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. Jameson,…

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Read more about the article Use of force bill heads to governor
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Use of force bill heads to governor

Legislation looking to reduce the number of officer-involved shootings across the state received bipartisan support from Santa Clarita Valley lawmakers, and now heads to the governor’s desk for approval. Assembly…

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Read more about the article Reverend talks to UUSCV about America’s ‘Great Wound’
The Unitarian Universalists of the Santa Clarita Valley hosted a discussion on racism in America following their morning services Sunday morning at the Vibe Performing Arts Center in Newhall. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Reverend talks to UUSCV about America’s ‘Great Wound’

The Unitarian Universalists of the Santa Clarita Valley welcomed the Rev. Kenneth Collier on Sunday to talk at Vibe Performing Arts Center in Newhall about the history of racism in…

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Read more about the article City Council approves new zoning rules, business community suggest higher building heights
Construction continues near the 400 building of classrooms at Castaic High School on Friday. Dan Watson/The Signal

City Council approves new zoning rules, business community suggest higher building heights

The Santa Clarita Valley business community supported new city rules aimed at enhancing the area’s “business-friendly” reputation, before City Council voted Tuesday to approve the regulations.  Council members voted 4-1…

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Read more about the article More Than An Athlete: Helena Salvino
Swimmer Helena Salvino with "Off the Block Swim Company" logo t-shirt . Dan Watson/The Signal

More Than An Athlete: Helena Salvino

Since the age of 7, Trinity Classical Academy and Paseo Aquatics swimmer Helena Salvino has had a strong passion for swimming. It wasn’t until recently that the sport that she…

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Read more about the article Suspected ‘prank’ draws numerous SCV deputies
Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies gear up for a reported hostage situation on the 25800 block of Anderson Lane in Stevenson Ranch Thursday night. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Suspected ‘prank’ draws numerous SCV deputies

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to a report of a possible gunshot wound victim being held at ransom in Stevenson Ranch on Thursday evening — which is now…

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Read more about the article Valencia falls to Crescenta Valley in final summer baseball game
Valencia's Preston Bolder tags out a Crescenta Valley runner at second in an exhibition game against Crescenta Valley at Valencia High School Thursday afternoon. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Valencia falls to Crescenta Valley in final summer baseball game

Thursday evening marked the last game of summer baseball for the Valencia Vikings, who played the Crescenta Valley Falcons for the second time this week.  Both offenses were stifled in…

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Read more about the article Mike Murphy says farewell to city of Santa Clarita
Mike Murphy, retiring City of Santa Clarita Intergovernmental Relations Manager in the City Hall lobby on Thursday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Mike Murphy says farewell to city of Santa Clarita

When it comes to advocating on vital issues affecting the community, from water to transportation and CEMEX, the city of Santa Clarita has turned to Mike Murphy since the beginning.…

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Read more about the article Wildfire Town Hall scheduled for July 22
Drift smoke from regional wildfires makes its way into the Centre Pointe area of Santa Clarita Thursday afternoon. Austin Dave/The Signal

Wildfire Town Hall scheduled for July 22

State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced that he will co-host a Wildfire Town Hall on Monday, July 22, featuring a lineup of expert panelists. Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn…

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Read more about the article Chamber recognizes SCV veterans at annual Patriots Luncheon
Honored veterans from left, David Jackson, Toshiaki Watanabe, Gretchen Zovak, Mario Aquilani, Michael Reyes, Jack Crawford and Ronald Boudreaux pose for photos after the 9th Annual Patriots Luncheon presented by The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce and the City of Santa Clarita at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on Thursday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Chamber recognizes SCV veterans at annual Patriots Luncheon

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce honored local veterans at its ninth annual Patriots Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency on Thursday.  Each year, the luncheon serves to recognize veterans…

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Read more about the article Joseph Reyes — U.S. Army — Vietnam veteran — Valencia resident
U.S. Army veteran Joseph Reyes. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Joseph Reyes — U.S. Army — Vietnam veteran — Valencia resident

Joseph Reyes has been a software developer for more than 50 years now, and he’s good at it.  “They used to call me ‘One-time Joe,’” he said.  In those earlier…

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Read more about the article Lawmakers look to close loopholes in transparency law
Senator Scott Wilk of the 21st district.

Lawmakers look to close loopholes in transparency law

State Sen. Scott Wilk’s government transparency bill unanimously passed the Assembly Committee on Governmental Organization Wednesday and now heads to the Assembly Committee on Appropriations, which will review the bill’s…

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Read more about the article Vehicle fire stopped
A vehicle towing a travel trailer erupted into flames on the north bound Interstate 5 near Templin Highway, prompting a full response from Los Angeles County Fire Department officials and United States Forest Service personnel. (Credit: Jeff Zimmerman)

Vehicle fire stopped

A vehicle caught fire on Interstate 5 northbound at Templin Highway Thursday afternoon, prompting a response from multiple fire units as the fire spread to nearby brush. A vehicle towing…

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Read more about the article More Than An Athlete: Ryan Kysar
Valencia pitcher Ryan Kysar has become a leader for the Vikings despite dealing with his father's two-year battle with ALS. Haley Sawyer/The Signal

More Than An Athlete: Ryan Kysar

Brad Kysar was a superstitious man when it came to watching his son pitch. Whenever Ryan Kysar was on the mound, Brad opted to walk around, almost to distract himself,…

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Read more about the article Suspected massage parlor robber found, arrested
Detectives with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station say they have found the suspect they believe robbed a Newhall massage parlor last month. Photo courtesy of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station.

Suspected massage parlor robber found, arrested

The suspect in a massage parlor robbery case was identified and taken into custody by deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station on Thursday. Newhall resident Louie Gonzalez, 22,…

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