Read more about the article Vikings play aggressive, but lose to Bishop Amat in first round of CIF-SS playoffs
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Vikings play aggressive, but lose to Bishop Amat in first round of CIF-SS playoffs

LA PUENTE— Facing off against the Del Rey League champions, Valencia girls soccer visited Bishop Amat in the first round of a CIF-Southern Section Division 2 playoff game on Wednesday.…

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Read more about the article Oakmont discusses new location, coming summer 2019
Sales and marketing director Lynn Moss talks with guests about amenities residents can expect at Oakmont of Valencia, which is set to open this summer. Ryan Mancini/The Signal

Oakmont discusses new location, coming summer 2019

Oakmont of Santa Clarita officials gave adult caregivers and prospective residents details on their new location — Oakmont of Valencia — during an information session and luncheon at Sand Canyon…

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Read more about the article West Ranch girls soccer falls to Downey in first round of CIF-SS playoffs
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West Ranch girls soccer falls to Downey in first round of CIF-SS playoffs

The West Ranch girls soccer team traveled almost 50 miles south to Downey High School on Wednesday for its first-round matchup in the CIF-Southern Section Division 3 playoffs. The Wildcats…

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Read more about the article Second-half goal lifts Hart girls soccer over El Dorado
Hart junior Alyssa Irwin heads the ball past El Dorado's goalkeeper for the game-winning goal in a playoff matchup with El Dorado High School at Hart High School on Wednesday afternoon. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Second-half goal lifts Hart girls soccer over El Dorado

When Alyssa Irwin misses a shot, she doesn’t get upset. When she sent a cross to the center of the 18-yard box with no one to receive it against El…

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Read more about the article Fresno man found guilty of murdering Kim Harvill
Joshua Robertson convicted of murder and Brittney Humphrey convicted of kidnapping.

Fresno man found guilty of murdering Kim Harvill

A 31-year-old man was found guilty Wednesday for the murder of a woman whose three children were later kidnapped, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office announced. Jurors deliberated for…

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Read more about the article Mudslide on Lake Hughes Road prompts overnight  traffic shutdown
Mudslide, debris flow, on Lake Hughes Road. Photo courtesy Public Works crew member.

Mudslide on Lake Hughes Road prompts overnight traffic shutdown

County work crews worked through the night and into the early hours of Wednesday morning removing about 200 cubic yards of mud, rocks and debris that swept across both lanes…

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Read more about the article Saugus board meeting turns heated over board member’s protest
Raul Rodriguez Jr., a protester at the event, held up a sign throughout the entire board meeting in reference to Barlavi's Facebook and social media posts regarding immigration, February 6, 2019. Caleb Lunetta / The Signal.

Saugus board meeting turns heated over board member’s protest

Before the Saugus Union school board meeting got underway, the regularly scheduled public comment period during Tuesday night’s meeting featured a number of opinions regarding a gesture by David Barlavi,…

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Read more about the article Wilk recognizes Signal from Senate floor
Signal Publisher Richard Budman, left, looks on as state Sen. Scott Wilk recognizes The Signal for being the Santa Clarita Valley's No. 1 news source for the last 100 years, from the Senate floor Wednesday.

Wilk recognizes Signal from Senate floor

State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, honored The Signal and Publisher Richard Budman on the Senate floor Wednesday, in honor of the newspaper’s 100th anniversary. "Not only is The Signal…

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Read more about the article SCV Water board re-elects Bill Cooper as president
The Rio Vista Water Treatment Plant at SCV Water. photo courtesy SCV Water.

SCV Water board re-elects Bill Cooper as president

President Bill Cooper and Vice President Maria Gutzeit were re-elected Tuesday night, and joining them in the winner’s circle was director Gary Martin, elected the board’s second vice president. The…

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Read more about the article Trial begins for man facing six vehicular manslaughter misdemeanor counts
Law enforcement personnel examine a vehicle involved in a fiery crash on Interstate 5 that killed six people. Photo courtesy of Rick McClure

Trial begins for man facing six vehicular manslaughter misdemeanor counts

The jury trial of a truck driver accused of manslaughter in the deaths of two women and four children killed in 2016 is now underway in San Fernando. Richard Lopez,…

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Read more about the article Supervisors call for audit of Animal Control services in light of rate hike
File photo. Dogs at the Castaic Animal Care Center await to find new owners on "Clear the Shelter" day on Saturday, August 19, 2017. Christian Monterrosa/ The Signal

Supervisors call for audit of Animal Control services in light of rate hike

Santa Clarita relies on the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control, which is contracted year-to-year, and now wants more money to handle the contract services. On Tuesday,…

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Read more about the article Supervisors seek answers on Pitchess inmate escape
Pitchess Detention Center inmate David Luis Bustamonte. Courtesy image: LA County Sheriff's Department PIO Nicole Nishida

Supervisors seek answers on Pitchess inmate escape

County supervisors want to know how an inmate at the Pitchess Detention Center in Castaic escaped from the jail this past weekend, and they want assurances it won’t happen again.…

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Read more about the article City to hold second round of transit-related community workshops
Busses leaving the McBean Reagional Transit Center on the corner of McBean Parkway and Valencia Boulevard in Valencia. Cory Rubin/The Signal

City to hold second round of transit-related community workshops

A second round of community workshops for the transportation development plan is around the corner, the city has announced. Workshops will be held Feb. 7-9 at multiple locations throughout Santa…

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Read more about the article Canyons offensive lineman Justice Spates commits to University of New Mexico
College of the Canyons’ Miles Anderson (34) tries to break away from Santa Barbara City College’s Isaac Lopez (6) as Justice Spates (65) looks on during the first quarter. Kevin Karzin/For The Signal

Canyons offensive lineman Justice Spates commits to University of New Mexico

The College of the Canyons football team is in the business of helping players get to the next level, so it’s no surprise to see a bevy of former Cougars…

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