Read more about the article Laurene Weste: Bask in local history at 26th annual Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival
The crowd applauds as Bo Hopkins' star is unveiled on the Walk of Western Stars in Newhall in 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Laurene Weste: Bask in local history at 26th annual Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival

Over the last century and a half, residents in Santa Clarita have built a thriving community rooted in our proud western heritage. The same spirit that fueled the first settlers…

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Read more about the article Mixed IBLA decision weakens prospect of Cemex mining in Soledad Canyon
Abandoned equipment stands at the Cemex site in Canyon Country. Dan Watson/The Signal

Mixed IBLA decision weakens prospect of Cemex mining in Soledad Canyon

After four years of investigation, wrangling and debate, a federal review board has reached a decision in Cemex’s appeal of the contract-canceling decision made by the Bureau of Land Management…

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Read more about the article SoCal Gas pipeline work prompts worries of Placerita Creek flooding
Above-ground signs warn of subterranean gas lines at the edge of Placerita Creek in Newhall. Austin Dave/The Signal

SoCal Gas pipeline work prompts worries of Placerita Creek flooding

Several Newhall residents living alongside Placerita Creek have expressed concern over the potential for increased flooding after recent pipeline work by Southern California Gas Co. that drew a notice from…

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Read more about the article COC Foundation honors Don and Cheri Fleming with Silver Spur Award
Don and Cheri Fleming, winners of the 2019 Silver Spur Award, with Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook, chancellor of College of the Canyons, and Roger Van Hook (cq). Courtesy of Tom Cruze

COC Foundation honors Don and Cheri Fleming with Silver Spur Award

In honor of their continuous support of the Santa Clarita community, the College of the Canyons Foundation named Don and Cheri Fleming the recipients of the 2019 Silver Spur Community…

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Read more about the article Pedestrian struck and killed by freight train early Wednesday morning
A multi-agency investigation started early Wednesday morning after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a freight train near Ruether Avenue and Soledad Canyon Road. Austin Dave/ The Signal

Pedestrian struck and killed by freight train early Wednesday morning

A male pedestrian died early Wednesday morning after being struck by a freight train near Soledad Canyon Road and Ruether Avenue. An investigation involving at least three separate agencies continued…

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Read more about the article Heads Up program revisited in light of pedestrians, cyclists, hurt
A "Ghost Bike" sits on the side of Railroad Avenue near where a cyclist was killed Sunday night as a reminder to motorists to share the road. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Heads Up program revisited in light of pedestrians, cyclists, hurt

Two years ago, a spike in the number of pedestrian collisions prompted city officials to team up with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station to try and curb the trend.…

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Read more about the article Deputies remember one of their own shot and killed nearly 40 years ago
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff Station deputies remember Dep. Arthur Pelino. Courtesy Photo, SCV Sheriff Station.

Deputies remember one of their own shot and killed nearly 40 years ago

Local sheriff’s deputies paid their respects Tuesday to a fellow deputy shot and killed in the line of duty four decades ago. On March 19, 1978, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's…

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Read more about the article Supervisors ban use of herbicide, glyphosate, for 30 days
This screenshot of a Google Maps look at Hillcrest Parkway demonstrates the reduction in landscaping.

Supervisors ban use of herbicide, glyphosate, for 30 days

County supervisors, citing a number of worrisome scientific studies, placed a 30-day ban on the use of glyphosate, a controversial herbicide used on county lands, until they figure out its…

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Read more about the article Local robotics team wins shot at world championship
The West Ranch High School robots team members Demitri Duran, left, and Julian Hope of team Project 691, do their pre-competition ritual at the FIRST Robotics Competition held at Valencia High School in Valencia on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Local robotics team wins shot at world championship

After three days filled with panicked engineering, signs of camaraderie and robots smashing into one another, the Santa Clarita local Team 691 has won an invitation to the 2019 FIRST…

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Read more about the article Hart boys volleyball overcomes first-game loss to beat Valencia
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Hart boys volleyball overcomes first-game loss to beat Valencia

By Jason Greenwald For The Signal Hart boys volleyball battled through early adversity to beat Valencia in their second league game to remain undefeated on Tuesday at Valencia. After dropping…

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Read more about the article West Ranch boys golf wins Foothill League meet No. 1; Busnawi named medalist
West Ranch's Ben Valdez tees off on the fourth hole at Sand Canyon Country Club in Canyon Country on Tuesday morning. Cory Rubin/The Signal

West Ranch boys golf wins Foothill League meet No. 1; Busnawi named medalist

Before every round, the West Ranch boys golf team repeats the same phrase: “Playing for Poppy.” The CIF state finals are hosted at Poppy Hills, and that’s the destination the…

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Read more about the article Valencia boys tennis defeats West Ranch in tightly contested match
Valencia's Ian Cho competes against West Ranch at West Ranch High School on Tuesday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Valencia boys tennis defeats West Ranch in tightly contested match

While the final score read 11-7 in Valencia’s favor, the boys tennis match with West Ranch on Tuesday was much closer than those numbers indicated. The Vikings and Wildcats tied…

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Read more about the article Foothill League softball roundup: Hart offense brings the heat against GV
Hart senior Jennifer Russell makes contact in a Foothill League game against Golden Valley at Newhall Park Tuesday afternoon. Elizabeth Medina/for the Signal

Foothill League softball roundup: Hart offense brings the heat against GV

Midway through the second inning of his team’s game against Golden Valley, Hart coach Steve Calendo turned to the players in the dugout and asked what the score was. “Zero-zero,”…

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Read more about the article West Ranch baseball scores two runs early to defeat Valencia
West Ranch senior pitcher J.D. Callahan fires to the plate in a Foothill League matchup with Valencia at West Ranch High School Tuesday afternoon. Cory Rubin/The Signal

West Ranch baseball scores two runs early to defeat Valencia

Throughout the game, West Ranch pitcher JD Callahan had to endure the chants and noise coming from the Valencia dugout. “I really just tried to keep it in the zone,”…

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