Read more about the article Castaic High School walk around: gym, facilities nearly complete
Work continues on the interior of the gym as construction continues at Castaic High School on Friday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Castaic High School walk around: gym, facilities nearly complete

Seamlessly cut into the natural landscape of rolling Santa Clarita Valley hills, overlooking the entire community it plans to serve, Castaic High School is taking shape to assume its role…

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Read more about the article Ash & Ella reunited: pup sold by ex while owner was at work returned
Ashley Farley and her pup, Ella. Courtesy photo, Ashley Farley.

Ash & Ella reunited: pup sold by ex while owner was at work returned

The spiteful ex-boyfriend was dead wrong when he told Ashley Farley she would never see her beloved Pomeranian pup “Ella” again after informing her that he sold the dog while…

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Read more about the article Summer Theater Festival expands season’s events
David Stears recites the "Alas Poor Yorick" scene from Hamlet by William Shakespeare in the Black Box Theater at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons in Valencia. Dan Watson/The Signal

Summer Theater Festival expands season’s events

The Santa Clarita Shakespeare Festival is back with various events throughout the summer. The festival began as Shakespeare in the Park 29 years ago, and has now evolved into a…

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Read more about the article Canyon Country Barber shop celebrates the big 5-0
Barber, Robert Ruiz, left, uses a straight razor and shaving cream for a close shave around the ears of long-time customer Perry Mathews at Canyon Country Barbershop in Canyon Country on Friday, as the shop approaches it's 50 year anniversary in June 2019. Dan Watson/The Signal

Canyon Country Barber shop celebrates the big 5-0

Olive-tinted leather chairs with built-in ashtrays. Clippers and a scalp massager. Even a wooden rack adorned with all the magazines you’d expect to find at your dad’s barber shop. The…

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Read more about the article St. Stephen’s Episcopal preparing for its preschool’s 50th anniversary
Panelists discuss various issues relating to the struggles of youth and the LGBTQ community at the Celebration of Pride event at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Newhall. Samie Gebers/The Signal

St. Stephen’s Episcopal preparing for its preschool’s 50th anniversary

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church’s preschool is gearing up to honor 50 years of teaching with a grand celebration in September. The tentative plan for Sept. 7 is to hold a…

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Read more about the article Newhall, Sulphur Springs, Hart district named ‘Positive Outliers’ by statewide study
The interior of one of the 21 new classrooms made from steel shipping containers at Sierra Vista Junior high School in Canyon Country on Thursday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Newhall, Sulphur Springs, Hart district named ‘Positive Outliers’ by statewide study

Three school districts within the Santa Clarita Valley have been recognized by a statewide study for the achievements of African American and Hispanic students. The William S. Hart Union High…

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Read more about the article Juan Ortiz — U.S. Merchant Marine — World War II-era, Korea Veteran — Valencia Resident
Veteran Juan Rivera Ortiz displays his hats for service in the Merchant Marines during WW2 and the Korean War. Dan Watson/The Signal

Juan Ortiz — U.S. Merchant Marine — World War II-era, Korea Veteran — Valencia Resident

Juan Ortiz’s father told him a phrase before he sent his son off as a young teenager to take on New York City. It was a phrase he would take…

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Read more about the article Truck hauling furniture catches fire, triggers small oil spill
A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Truck hauling furniture catches fire, triggers small oil spill

A furniture-hauling truck caught fire as it made its way through the Grapevine on Friday morning, spilling about 10 gallons of engine oil and prompting a response by firefighters specially…

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Read more about the article Boots and Brews battery reports explained
The third annual Boots & Brews Country Music Festival at Central Park in Saugus Saturday. Emily Alvarenga/The Signal

Boots and Brews battery reports explained

Sheriff’s officials shared details Thursday about complaints filed by women earlier in the week alleging they were accosted Saturday during the Boots & Brews Country Music Festival in Central Park.…

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Read more about the article Committee on Aging’s Annual Assembly moves to Bella Vida
The new SCV Committee on Aging's board of directors was sworn in at the Annual Assembly at Bella Vida in Saugus on Thursday evening. Emily Alvarenga/The Signal

Committee on Aging’s Annual Assembly moves to Bella Vida

The Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging gathered with contributors, volunteers and members of the public to celebrate the opening of Bella Vida, the new senior center, at their Annual…

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Read more about the article 2018-19 Small School Year in Review
The SCCS boys basketball team celebrates Caden Starr's game-winning 3-pointer, which advanced the Cardinals to the CIF-SS Division 3AA finals. Photo courtesy of Darcy Brown

2018-19 Small School Year in Review

Santa Clarita Christian School, Santa Clarita Valley International and Trinity Classical Academy have each sent a powerful message with the way its sports teams performed. The Knights boys and girls…

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Read more about the article Government, safety officials to highlight dangers of illegal fireworks
FILE PHOTO: 11-year-old Savannah Rousselo of Canyon Country sports her red, white and blue patriotic hat as she watches the city of Santa Clarita's fireworks show on the walkway outside Westfield's Valencia TownCenter Mall Tuesday, July 4, 2014.

Government, safety officials to highlight dangers of illegal fireworks

The city of Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County and public safety officials are urging residents to engage in Fourth of July festivities responsibly as the holiday nears. Officials have scheduled…

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Read more about the article Multi-vehicle crash on Bouquet Canyon Road sends one to hospital, halts traffic
A Corvette was one in four vehicles involved in a collision on Bouquet Canyon Road, south of Newhall Ranch Road on Thursday evening. Caleb Lunetta/ The Signal

Multi-vehicle crash on Bouquet Canyon Road sends one to hospital, halts traffic

At least one person was transported to the hospital Thursday evening as a result of a multi-vehicle crash on Bouquet Canyon Road, near Newhall Ranch Road. “The call came in…

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