Read more about the article Dressbarn to close all stores, including Santa Clarita location
Dressbarn announced that it will be closing all 650 stores including the Santa Clarita location (pictured) on Golden Valley Road. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Dressbarn to close all stores, including Santa Clarita location

Dressbarn, the clothing retailer known for its women’s career wear, is closing all its stores, including the Santa Clarita Valley’s only location. Ascena Retail Group announced Monday via a statement…

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Read more about the article Denim Day-inspired artwork on display at City Hall
The SCV Child & Family Center's art piece inspired by Denim Day is on display at City Hall through May 31. Courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita.

Denim Day-inspired artwork on display at City Hall

Santa Claritans still have some time to check out a new art piece by the SCV Child & Family Center that’s inspired by Denim Day. The artwork, dubbed “Hope within…

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Read more about the article Legislation affecting SCV Water Agency heads to Assembly
SCV Water Agency retreat participants gather around consultant Ed Means, who leads the session Saturday at the agency’s headquarters.

Legislation affecting SCV Water Agency heads to Assembly

Legislation seeking to allow the elimination of a vacant position at the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency passed the state Senate Tuesday and now heads to the Assembly for consideration.…

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Read more about the article City accepting new names to add to Youth Grove
Candles atop tree stumps representing the lives cut short at the Youth Grove at Central Park ahead of the annual Walk of Remembrance on Wednesday, honoring Santa Clarita residents age 24 or under who died in car-related accidents. KATHARINE LOTZE/Signal. 10142015

City accepting new names to add to Youth Grove

The city of Santa Clarita is now accepting names to add to this year’s Youth Grove list, a memorial dedicated to the local youth who died in traffic-related collisions. Those…

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Professional Basketball Combine founder hopes to bring attention to local basketball

The Professional Basketball Combine (PBC), founded by Valencia basketball alumnus Jake Kelfer, concluded its two-day stint at the Mamba Sports Academy in Thousand Oaks on Wednesday. Kelfer had a clear…

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Read more about the article Subaru of America donates car to COC automotive program
A donation from Subaru of America Inc. will give students in the College of the Canyons Automotive Technology Department hands-on experience with a computer-controlled vehicle, a COC release said.

Subaru of America donates car to COC automotive program

College of the Canyons Automotive Technology Department is set to receive a 2019 Subaru Ascent following a donation from Subaru of America Inc. The Canyon Country campus’ latest gift came…

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Read more about the article Valencia’s Kai Wingo aiming for track and field state title
Kai Wingo was named the Signal's 2018-19 Male Athlete of the Year. Eddy Martinez/The Signal.

Valencia’s Kai Wingo aiming for track and field state title

When Valencia senior Kai Wingo walks through the tunnel at Buchanan High School in Clovis for the 2019 CIF State State Track and Field Championships on Saturday, he’ll have a…

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Read more about the article White Ribbon campaign returns with message to practice safe driving
Michael Doroginsky, a street maintenance worker with the city, hangs a white ribbon at the intersection of Valencia Boulevard and Citrus Street on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

White Ribbon campaign returns with message to practice safe driving

Drivers will soon notice large white ribbons attached to light poles at major intersections across the Santa Clarita Valley. It is a solemn reminder to drive safely. From May 27…

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Read more about the article Proposed Sand Canyon Resort site visitors raise concern over open-space preservation
File Photo: Associate Planner Hai Nguyen speaks to a crowd as he gives a tour of the site of the proposed Sand Canyon Country Club.

Proposed Sand Canyon Resort site visitors raise concern over open-space preservation

More than two dozen people had the opportunity Tuesday to tour the proposed Sand Canyon Resort project site, with the majority voicing concerns over open-space preservation. The Santa Clarita Planning…

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Read more about the article Saugus softball duo brings home All-Foothill League honors
Teammates celebrate as Gracie Keene (20) of Saugus rounds first base after hitting a two run home run in the third inning against Valencia earlier this season. Dan Watson/The Signal

Saugus softball duo brings home All-Foothill League honors

This year’s All-Foothill League softball player of the year Gracie Keene and pitcher of the year Leslie Reynaga emphasized the same cliche: Hard work pays off. For Reynaga, the phrase…

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Read more about the article Cancer survivor embarks on 540-mile bike journey for cancer research
Jamie Alamillo prepares for his 440-mile bike ride from Santa Clarita to Lake Tahoe. Courtesy of Jamie Alamillo

Cancer survivor embarks on 540-mile bike journey for cancer research

Local cancer survivor Jamie Alamillo is beginning his 540-mile bike ride journey, starting in Santa Clarita and going to Lake Tahoe to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society on Thursday.…

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Read more about the article Former racehorses join guests for Win Place Home gala
Karin Kelmic, left, and Bethany Carnes, right, with 6-year-old Théoden whose former racing name was "Noble Nick" at the third annual Win Place Home Gala on Saturday. Emily Alvarenga/The Signal

Former racehorses join guests for Win Place Home gala

Guests at the third annual Win Place Home Gala spent an evening getting to know the racehorses Saturday. Win Place Home is a nonprofit dedicated to helping former racehorses find…

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Talent abound at Professional Basketball Combine hosted by Valencia alumnus

Featuring 12 of 24 potential professional basketball players from Michigan State, South Carolina and the University of Houston among others, Day 1 of the two-day Professional Basketball Combine (PBC) got…

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