Read more about the article Granada Hills man arrested on suspicion of selling vape to a local minor
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Granada Hills man arrested on suspicion of selling vape to a local minor

With vaping still topping the list of priorities for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, deputies arrested a Granada Hills man Tuesday on suspicion of having sold vape juice to…

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Read more about the article Dropped wallet leads to foot pursuit of suspect, arrest
Deputies search for theft suspect in the Santa Clara River wash off of Magic Mountain Parkway. Signal photo, Bobby Block

Dropped wallet leads to foot pursuit of suspect, arrest

Deputies ran down a theft suspect Thursday morning, chasing him on foot through the Santa Clara River wash and arresting him at gunpoint. Deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s…

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Former swim coach sues Canyons Aquatic Club claiming wrongful termination in whistleblower lawsuit after sexual assault claims

David Kuck, who was hired as head coach by the Canyons Aquatic Club two years ago, is now suing the swim club for wrongful termination, alleging he was fired for…

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Read more about the article Rep. Hill issues state on Cummings’ passing
Rep. Katie Hill, D-Agua Dulce, issued a statement on the death of Elijah Cummings on Thursday

Rep. Hill issues state on Cummings’ passing

By Perry Smith Signal Managing Editor Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Maryland,  who was serving as chair of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, died Thursday morning. He was 68. Rep.…

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Read more about the article Firefighters respond to reports of fire in Canyon Country
A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Firefighters respond to reports of fire in Canyon Country

Firefighters responded to reports of an unknown fire in Canyon Country on Thursday morning. The incident was reported shortly after 10:20 a.m. as a fire on Sierra Highway, near Arline…

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Read more about the article Saugus’ Lucas McNeil wins second consecutive championship in Irwindale Race Trucks series
Saugus High School alumnus Lucas McNeil (center), displays his championship banner with members of the McNeil Motorsports team after winning his second consecutive title in the NASCAR Irwindale Race Trucks series. Courtesy photo

Saugus’ Lucas McNeil wins second consecutive championship in Irwindale Race Trucks series

On a crisp night at Irwindale Speedway on Saturday, Saugus resident and Saugus High School alumnus Lucas McNeil claimed his second consecutive championship in the NASCAR Irwindale Race Trucks series.…

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Read more about the article Hart Board approves letter addressing alleged issues with superintendent search, transparency
The William S. Hart Union High School District office

Hart Board approves letter addressing alleged issues with superintendent search, transparency

The William S. Hart Union High School District denied any wrongdoing in the selection process for a new superintendent after being accused of an open-meeting law violation. However, the district…

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Read more about the article Canyons women’s volleyball sets tone early in three-game sweep
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Canyons women’s volleyball sets tone early in three-game sweep

The No. 24 ranked College of the Canyons women’s volleyball team hosted Santa Monica College at The Master’s University in a Western State Conference, South Division match on Wednesday. Playing…

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Read more about the article West Ranch girls golf claims league title, Valencia’s Song tops individual standings
West Ranch's Allison Hwang tees off on the 5th hole at the Oaks Club in Valencia Wednesday afternoon. Cory Rubin/The Signal

West Ranch girls golf claims league title, Valencia’s Song tops individual standings

Valencia girls golfer Ashley Song said that in her senior year, she took golf less seriously. This season’s results say different, however, as she did seriously well in Foothill League…

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Read more about the article Board of Supervisors moves to study single-use plastic effects
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Board of Supervisors moves to study single-use plastic effects

Los Angeles County supervisors authorized a study Tuesday that could lead to a ban on single-use plastics, including cups, straws and utensils, in the county’s unincorporated areas. The Board of…

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Read more about the article SCV’s largest firm changes name to Poole Shaffery & Koegle
Brian Koegle speaks at a 2016 VIA employment law luncheon at the Hyatt Regency Valencia. File photo.

SCV’s largest firm changes name to Poole Shaffery & Koegle

By Perry Smith Signal Managing Editor The Santa Clarita Valley’s largest law firm announced Wednesday a new name has been added to the title. Poole & Shaffery, LLP,  is now…

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Read more about the article A community that scares together
Christian Sivley scares guests at the Beware the Dark Realm haunted house that transformed a Santa Clarita home into a haunted medieval castle Saturday night while raising money for the Child & Family Center. Bobby Block / The Signal.

A community that scares together

Perhaps it’s the proximity to Hollywood, or perhaps Santa Clarita Valley residents just like to scare the bejeebies out of each other more than your average community. Whatever the reason,…

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Read more about the article Containment of Saddleridge Fire virtually unchanged in past 48 hours
Firefighters monitored a flareup caused by the Saddleridge Fire near Interstate 5 Saturday afternoon. October 12, 2019. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Containment of Saddleridge Fire virtually unchanged in past 48 hours

With containment of the Saddleridge Fire virtually unchanged in the past 48 hours, the brush fire that destroyed 19 homes and damaged 88 others, is proving as stubborn as it…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita Valley Concert Band Presents ‘Hey, Batter! Swing!’
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Santa Clarita Valley Concert Band Presents ‘Hey, Batter! Swing!’

The Santa Clarita Valley Concert Band is pleased to present “Hey, Batter! Swing!” at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at The Canyon Theatre Guild. Join the band members as they…

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Read more about the article Jeff Ford, former SCV Water Agency planner, sworn in as agency board member
Jeff Ford sworn in Tuesday night as a member of the SCV Water Agency board of directors. Signal Photo, Jim Holt.

Jeff Ford, former SCV Water Agency planner, sworn in as agency board member

Longstanding former water agency staffer Jeff Ford was sworn in Tuesday night as SCV Water’s latest board member, filling the seat recently vacated by Dante Acosta. Ford is now the…

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Read more about the article A way to fundraise for SCV’s veterans for free
Elliott Wolf, Founder of the Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative hands a stack of veteran profiles to board member and volunteer coordinator Patti Ryan at the Santa Clarita Veteran Center in Newhall. Dan Watson/The Signal

A way to fundraise for SCV’s veterans for free

The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative is partnering with Ralphs to give the community an opportunity to fundraise for the nonprofit at no cost. Anyone with a Ralphs Rewards Card,…

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Read more about the article Third-quarter fundraising totals show Hill leading, Garcia in second
From left, Congresswoman Katie Hill, D-Agua Dulce, Angela Underwood Jacobs, Mark Cripe, Suzette Martinez Valladares, who is no longer running, and Mike Garcia. The success Hill has had in fundraising nationally has changed the game for the candidates in the 25th Congressional District race, according to her challengers.

Third-quarter fundraising totals show Hill leading, Garcia in second

The latest campaign finance figures indicate the 25th District race is shaping up to be another multimillion-dollar congressional contest, with about $1 million raised by candidates within the last three…

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Read more about the article McLean joins commemorative signing for San Gabriel Mountains National Monument
Mayor Marsha McLean speaks at an Oct. 10 event in Arcadia to commemorate the signing of the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument Plan. Courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita

McLean joins commemorative signing for San Gabriel Mountains National Monument

Santa Clarita Mayor Marsha McLean joined leaders from across the region to commemorate the signing of the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument plan, which offers guidance on how to preserve…

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