Read more about the article Rocky’s road to recovery
Rocky Graham, 3, plays with his truck collection at home two months prior to a third open-heart surgery scheduled for April, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020. Gilbert Bernal/The Signal

Rocky’s road to recovery

Most parents would think by kid no. four, there wouldn’t be a lot of unexpected curveballs, but that wasn’t the case for the Graham family. “We had a really crazy…

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Read more about the article Hart District revises board policies
The William S. Hart Union High School District. Dan Watson/The Signal

Hart District revises board policies

The William S. Hart Union High School District governing board discussed updating policies on teen pregnancy/parenting and response to immigration enforcement during Wednesday’s board meeting. The board policies, which will…

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Read more about the article Saugus superintendent addresses Helmers questions
Construction at Helmers Elementary will cause students to be possibly relocated for the next two years. January 22, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Saugus superintendent addresses Helmers questions

Saugus Union School District Superintendent Colleen Hawkins released a frequently asked questions document and updated the board with parent feedback from the community meeting during Tuesday’s meeting. Hawkins released a…

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Read more about the article Child airlifted from Central Park
A Sheriff's Deputy stands watch as a child is airlifted from Central Park in Saugus on Thursday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Child airlifted from Central Park

A child in Saugus was transported via helicopter for medical treatment on Thursday afternoon. Los Angeles County Fire Department officials responded to reports of a minor suffering from cardiac arrest…

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Read more about the article Wilk introduces animal blood donor bill after SB 202’s veto
Scott and Vanessa Wilk with rescue dogs, Simi. left, and AV. Dan Watson/The Signal

Wilk introduces animal blood donor bill after SB 202’s veto

After Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a similar bill last year, state Sen. Scott Wilk announced Wednesday a measure aiming to increase California’s animal blood supply and transparency to animal blood…

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Read more about the article Seniors celebrate Mardi Gras
ottie Healy, left, dances with Jose Jimenez , right, at the SCV Senior Center at Bella Vida's Mardi Gras celebration Wednesday afternoon. February 19, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Seniors celebrate Mardi Gras

Bella Vida brought a piece of Louisiana to more than 350 seniors Wednesday at the senior center to celebrate the holiday Mardi Gras, with traditional Louisiana cuisine, music and festivities. …

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Read more about the article Supes approve funding to improve parks in SCV
A new inclusive play area was opened to the public Saturday morning at Canyon Country Park. January 25, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Supes approve funding to improve parks in SCV

Over $1.2 million in funding has been approved by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Tuesday, to improve two parks in the Santa Clarita Valley.  Del Valle Park and…

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Read more about the article Castaic to discuss a single-family development
Castaic residents meet to hear plans for a proposed gas station development in Castaic during a public hearing on Monday, Jan. 6, 2020. Emily Alvarenga/The Signal

Castaic to discuss a single-family development

A public hearing to discuss a proposed development for the 30900 block of Stone Creek Road in Castaic is slated for March 2 at the Castaic Area Town Council Land…

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Read more about the article Multiple persons trapped in rollover crash near Pinetree
A rollover crash involving multiple vehicles in a residential neighborhood near Pinetree Community School prompted a response from firefighters and law enforcement on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020. Caleb Lunetta/The Signal

Multiple persons trapped in rollover crash near Pinetree

A rollover crash involving multiple vehicles in a residential neighborhood near Pinetree Community School prompted a response from firefighters and law enforcement Thursday morning.   Los Angeles County Fire Department officials…

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Read more about the article Car fire on Interstate 5 results in one arrest
Traffic on the northbound side of Interstate 5 came to halt Wednesday night following a car fire on the freeway near Calgrove Boulevard. Gilbert Bernal / The Signal.

Car fire on Interstate 5 results in one arrest

After a man allegedly fled an enforcement stop Wednesday night that resulted in a car fire south of Calgrove Boulevard, he was arrested on suspicion of felony evading arrest, causing…

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Read more about the article Truck Fire on Interstate 5 stops traffic, prompts hazmat response
A commercial truck caught fire causing traffic delays Wednesday morning. Courtesy Caltrans.

Truck Fire on Interstate 5 stops traffic, prompts hazmat response

A truck fire on the southbound lanes of Interstate 5 near Vista Del Lago has caused traffic delays, according to Officer Dion Conley of the California Highway Patrol. Firefighters responded…

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Read more about the article SCV celebrates national Love Your Pet Day
Colleen Lange sits with "Milo" a shepard mix she adopted and trained. February 19, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

SCV celebrates national Love Your Pet Day

Feb. 20 was National Love Your Pet Day, a day dedicated to humans’ furry, scaled or feathered friends.  Pet ownership is a big part of Santa Clarita’s culture, and to…

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Read more about the article Near misses while being pulled over
A Santa Clarita Valley sheriff's deputy watches for speeding motorists on Copper Hill Drive. SIGNAL FILE PHOTO

Near misses while being pulled over

Ed. note: The names of some of the innocent (and a few guilty) parties have been changed to protect their identity.  Your heart starts to race as you see those…

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Read more about the article Saugus girls hoops hopes dashed by Fairmont Prep
Jason Conn draws up a play during a timeout. Dan Watson/The Signal

Saugus girls hoops hopes dashed by Fairmont Prep

Saugus girls basketball’s 45-43 loss to Fairmont Prep in the CIF-Southern Section Division 2AA quarterfinals was a game of seconds. With 30 seconds left in the game, Monique Febles released…

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