Read more about the article Saugus softball secures share of Foothill League title with win against Valencia
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 secures share of Foothill League title with win against Valencia

With Valencia softball’s Kylie Alonso headed from third base to home plate, Saugus’ Dallas Andrews was in a high-pressure situation. Katie Sare just put the ball in play and it…

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Read more about the article Valencia High senior wins new car
Valencia High School student Kelly Whetsel, 18, holds the keys to the Mini Cooper, 2 door, hard top that she won as part of the " Hart Wheels" AutoNation car giveaway Tuesday in Valencia. Dan Watson/The Signal

Valencia High senior wins new car

The tension was palpable as thousands of high school students attentively listened to names being called out over a sound system, but only Valencia High School senior Kelly Whetsel would…

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Read more about the article Inspector General issues scathing report on SCV Sheriff’s highway team, makes 26 recommendations
Deputy Adam Halloran is a member of the SCV Sheriff's Station's Domestic Highway Enforcement Team, which made the largest roadside seizure of fentanyl in the nation last year.

Inspector General issues scathing report on SCV Sheriff’s highway team, makes 26 recommendations

The county’s Office of Inspector General has reviewed a program meant to stem the flow of drugs into the Santa Clarita Valley and found Latino drivers were stopped at a…

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Read more about the article Canyon Country crash ends with foot chase across wash
A man is taking into custody during an investigation at the Via Princessa Metrolink Station in Canyon Country. Austin Dave/The Signal

Canyon Country crash ends with foot chase across wash

A two-car crash in Canyon Country Tuesday ended with one driver bolting from the scene, the other driver clipping him with her car in efforts to stop him from running…

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Read more about the article West Ranch baseball beats Valencia to tighten race for league title
West Ranch senior outfielder Garrett Monheim celebrates following a three-run blast in a Foothill League matchup with Valencia at West Ranch High School Tuesday afternoon. Cory Rubin/The Signal

West Ranch baseball beats Valencia to tighten race for league title

By Jason GreenwaldFor The Signal West Ranch baseball took advantage of its opportunity to split the Foothill League title after beating Valencia 6-3 in a highly anticipated showdown Tuesday afternoon…

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Read more about the article Valencia takes home league titles in singles and doubles competition
Valencia's Ian Cho hits a forehand against Golden Valley's Dylan Yu in the Foothill League semifinals at Paseo Club in Valencia. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Valencia takes home league titles in singles and doubles competition

When the dust settled on Tuesday afternoon at the Paseo Club in Valencia, new Foothill League boys tennis champions were crowned for singles and doubles competition. Battling the heat, wind…

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Read more about the article Beaten pup goes up for adoption; dog beater sentenced to 27 days in jail
Puppy rescued by deputies, taken to Castaic Animal Shelter. courtesy photo SCV Sheriff Station.

Beaten pup goes up for adoption; dog beater sentenced to 27 days in jail

A 6-month-old puppy beaten and brought to Castaic Animal Care and Control Center was put up for adoption Tuesday, and the man who beat the dog was sentenced to 27…

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Read more about the article TMU Insider: Mustangs add men’s volleyball as third new sport; baseball team prepares for regular season finale
Allan Vince has added men’s volleyball head coach to his duties at The Master’s University. The Mustangs will begin competing in the sport next school year. Photo by Darcy Brown

TMU Insider: Mustangs add men’s volleyball as third new sport; baseball team prepares for regular season finale

By Mason Nesbitt For The Signal The Master's University will compete in men's volleyball beginning in the 2019-2020 school year, the third new sport unveiled by the Newhall-based institution in…

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Read more about the article City to host blood drive on Friday
After issuing an emergency call for blood and platelet donors in early July, the American Red Cross continues to face a severe blood shortage.

City to host blood drive on Friday

A single blood donation can save up to three lives, according to city officials, which is why Santa Clarita and the American Red Cross are partnering to host two community…

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Read more about the article Growing your food has its rewards
Matt Fernandez/The Signal Tomatoes come in many different varieties, colors and flavors, and most of them are easy to grow at home.

Growing your food has its rewards

Food costs add up, especially if you’re trying to maintain a healthy diet. For those trying to eat well and stay on budget, growing your own vegetables can be a…

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Foothill League track and field teams use Mt. SAC relays as tune-up for league finals

In the last invitational before Foothill League prelims and finals, track and field athletes from Canyon, Golden Valley, Saugus, Valencia and West Ranch used the Mt. San Antonio College Relays…

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Read more about the article Four schools represented in singles semis, Valencia doubles teams flourish at Foothill League prelims
Hart's Luke Papayoanou hits a forehand in the first round of the Foothill League prelims at the Paseo Club in Valencia. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Four schools represented in singles semis, Valencia doubles teams flourish at Foothill League prelims

All six Foothill League boys tennis teams gathered at the Paseo Club in Valencia on Monday morning for the annual Foothill League prelims. The day started with 15 singles players…

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