Read more about the article Calvin Millan attends Rio Vista Elementary’s ‘Fun Run’ fundraiser
Some of the 554 students run around the grass on the play yard during the "2019 Fun Run" fundraiser that brought in over $4,000.00 dollars for school activities and supplies at Rio Vista Elementary School in Canyon Country on Friday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Calvin Millan attends Rio Vista Elementary’s ‘Fun Run’ fundraiser

Rio Vista Elementary School had a special host for its Fun Run fundraiser on Friday. Calvin Millan, host of the Nick Jr. show “Mutt & Stuff” and Cesar Millan's son,…

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Read more about the article Hart’s Luke Papayoanou falls in second round of CIF-SS Boys Tennis Individual Championships
Hart's Luke Papayoanou serves in the second round of the CIF-SS Individual Championships. Dan Lovi/The Signal

Hart’s Luke Papayoanou falls in second round of CIF-SS Boys Tennis Individual Championships

CARPINTERIA — The last player standing in the CIF-Southern Section Boys Tennis Individual Championships from the Foothill League, Hart sophomore Luke Papayoanou traveled to Cate School on Friday for his…

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Read more about the article Winners of speech competition awarded scholarships
Namita Shyam speaks to attendees at the Scholars & Bench Night at The Oaks Club in Stevenson Ranch. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Winners of speech competition awarded scholarships

The top-three finishers of the seventh annual High School Speech Competition held at Canyon High School last month were honored at the Scholars & Bench Night on Thursday evening at…

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Read more about the article Transients’ campfire triggers heightened firefighting response
A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Transients’ campfire triggers heightened firefighting response

Transients lighting a fire near Vasquez Canyon Road and Bouquet Canyon Road triggered a massive response to the area by firefighters Friday morning. About 6:20 a.m., emergency response crews including…

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Read more about the article Voicing his full potential
YouTuber and impressionist Brian Hull runs through some of his Disney character impressions at his Valencia Home. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Voicing his full potential

By Nathanael Rodriguez, Sunday Signal Contributor Brian Hull stood behind the recording microphone. His mouth stretched wide, his lips and teeth forming a thin line. “Hello, I would like a…

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Read more about the article 6-year-old set to compete at 2019 BMX World Championships
Maya Gadbois at the 2017 UCI BMX World Championships in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Courtesy photo

6-year-old set to compete at 2019 BMX World Championships

Six-year-old BMX rider Maya Gadbois is used to competing on an international stage. Two years ago she became the youngest person ever to qualify for the UCI (Union Cycliste Internationale)…

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Read more about the article Jared Monroe Foundation gala to raise awareness for Bipolar disorder
The Monroe family at West Ranch High School's Senior Night. Left to right: Brooke, Harlie, Robin, Tanner, David and Jared. Courtesy of Robin Monroe

Jared Monroe Foundation gala to raise awareness for Bipolar disorder

The Jared Monroe Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to fostering awareness, understanding and support for bipolar disorder, is hosting its inaugural Gala on Thursday, May 30, to celebrate Jared Monroe and…

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Read more about the article Diego Barrientos — U.S. Army — Iraq War — Val Verde/Valencia
Barrientos says that his work has helped him work out a lot of his thoughts and ideas he has from the year he served in Iraq. Lorena Mejia / The Signal

Diego Barrientos — U.S. Army — Iraq War — Val Verde/Valencia

“To learn to do a skateboard trick, how many times you have to do something to get it right, and you hurt yourself and you learn to do that trick…

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Read more about the article Painting with a Twist now under new ownership
Painting with a Twist on Golden Valley Road celebrate grand re-opening in May after announcement of new ownership. Courtesy of Painting with a Twist

Painting with a Twist now under new ownership

Painting with a Twist Santa Clarita is under new ownership and owners promise to re-energize the community’s creative social destination, which offers a unique combination of art, wine and friends.…

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Read more about the article Golden Valley’s Kienan Donovan making a name for himself in track and field
Golden Valley's Kienan Donovan. Haley Sawyer/The Signal

Golden Valley’s Kienan Donovan making a name for himself in track and field

At first glance, Kienan Donovan might not look like a typical thrower. At 5-foot-10 and 175 pounds, he’s not as big as his counterparts and he’s relatively soft-spoken. But don’t…

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Read more about the article TMU Insider: Harris thriving in steeplechase ahead of NAIA nationals
TMU junior Justin Harris is one of nine Mustangs headed to NAIA nationals in Alabama later this month. Photo courtesy Jacob Velarde/TMU Athletics

TMU Insider: Harris thriving in steeplechase ahead of NAIA nationals

By Mason NesbittFor The Signal On more than one occasion this season, Master's coach Zach Schroeder sat down with Justin Harris to discuss the junior's most recent performance in the…

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Read more about the article Inclement weather hinders West Ranch’s Lee at CIF-SS Individual Golf Championships
West Ranch's Ashton Lee was the only Foothill League golfer to advance to the CIF-SS Individual Championships. Dan Watson/The Signal

Inclement weather hinders West Ranch’s Lee at CIF-SS Individual Golf Championships

On Thursday morning, the skies didn’t look ominous to West Ranch golf’s Ashton Lee. They looked worse. Rain came pouring down as he made his way to Goose Creek Golf…

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Read more about the article WiSH Education Foundation hosts 2nd annual “Wine on the Roof”
From left, Amy Daniels, Executive Director, WiSH Education Foundation, Co-Host Marlee Lauffer, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation, Eve Bushman, Event Creator and Co-Host and Steve Lemley of Pulchella Winery toast the Wine on the Roof...Dine on the Roof event presented by The WiSH Education Foundation and held at the Westfield Valencia Town Center in Valencia on Thursday. Dan Watson/The Signal

WiSH Education Foundation hosts 2nd annual “Wine on the Roof”

Not even the weather could stop the Wine on the Roof event Thursday night. After having to make a change in venue on the eve of the event due to…

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Read more about the article Old Einstein Academy, Pinecrest building being demolished
Demolition began on the old Einstein Academy of Letters, Arts and Sciences building, May 16, 2019. Cory Rubin / The SIgnal.

Old Einstein Academy, Pinecrest building being demolished

The building that formerly housed Einstein Academy and Pinecrest School began to be demolished this week. Since the summer 2018, the campus has remained vacant, until CBRE Group Inc. and…

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Read more about the article Co-producer of original ‘Aladdin’ reminisces before release of new film
Former sound editor and producer Don Ernst stands in front of movie posters at his Stevenson Ranch home from movies that he produced. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Co-producer of original ‘Aladdin’ reminisces before release of new film

Don Ernst, a Stevenson Ranch resident, has had a long career in the film industry, but he said there were many things that made his time as co-producer of the…

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Read more about the article Hart District introduces ‘Training Room’ website
SIGNAL FILE PHOTO: October 12, 2018. Canyon #9 Darrin Warren is stopped at the line of scrimmage by the Hart defense for 2nd and 10 in the first half of the game. Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/For The Signal

Hart District introduces ‘Training Room’ website

Hart District officials discussed the vetting and training process for coaches, as well as how the newest district website, the “Athletic Training Room,” is designed to help athletes and their…

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Read more about the article Community invited to foster-care information fair
Melissa Salvador, right, of the Children's Bureau teaches families about the foster care system on Saturday Dec. 10, 2016 at College of the Canyons. Samie Gebers/SIGNAL

Community invited to foster-care information fair

May is National Foster Care Month and the Children’s Bureau is asking the Santa Clarita Valley community to focus their attention on the year-round needs of the children and youth…

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