Read more about the article Valencia boys hoops subdues Crespi
Valencia's Noah Veluzat (13) shoots against Crespi defender Ke Anuluoha (55) at Valencia on Friday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Valencia boys hoops subdues Crespi

The Valencia boys basketball team beat Crespi 78-65 on Friday night in the second round of the CIF-Southern Section Division 1 boys basketball tournament at home. The win had a…

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Read more about the article Family keeps up smiles for Sarah
Kathleen, Sarah, Sean and Emma Donegan, left to right. Courtesy

Family keeps up smiles for Sarah

While Saturday is a day to support children with cancer as Feb. 15 is International Childhood Cancer Day, for the Donegan family, it’s something they do every day.  Kathleen and…

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Read more about the article Valencia dog to participate in Hallmark rescue dog show
Brutus the catahoula leopard dog, is participating in the "American Rescue Dog Show" to compete for the Best in Snoring category. Bobby Block/ The Signal

Valencia dog to participate in Hallmark rescue dog show

Brutus, the catahoula leopard dog, is participating in the third annual “American Rescue Dog Show” that will be televised on the Hallmark channel Sunday and Monday, to compete for the…

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Read more about the article La Mesa teacher plans ‘Make Compassion Cool Event’
Reece Wong, age 2, plays on a newly built structure at the inclusive play area in Canyon Country Park Saturday morning while supported by her mother, Stacey Wong. January 25, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

La Mesa teacher plans ‘Make Compassion Cool Event’

In an effort to support compassion in the community, a Santa Clarita teacher has invited local residents to a “Make Compassion Cool” event on Saturday. Jess Guidroz, an English teacher…

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Read more about the article Shane Steinhart – U.S. Navy – Castaic Resident
US Navy Veteran Shane Steinhart stands on his porch describing his experience serving aboard multiple aircraft carriers. February 11, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Shane Steinhart – U.S. Navy – Castaic Resident

Shane Steinhart chose the Navy because he was a good swimmer. “I really didn't like camping or being in the dirt all that much — I like fishing, and I would rather be on a boat. I could jump off the boat and go swimming,” Steinhart said. “The only deciding factor really was for me was the Marines or the Navy. I scored high enough on the ASVAB score that they were kind of fighting over me.”

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Read more about the article CUSD updates board policy on non-custodial parents.
Castaic Union School District Building. Dan Watson/The Signal

CUSD updates board policy on non-custodial parents.

The Castaic Union School District board on approved a revision Thursday to its policy regarding non-custodial parent rights. The board policy, which Superintendent Steve Doyle said was last revised in…

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Read more about the article ASB covers Valencia High with hearts
Valencia High ASB covers the school's campus with hearts which read student's names and a positive message. Courtesy of Mimsy Desaulniers.

ASB covers Valencia High with hearts

Valencia High School students came to school to find hundreds of hearts with their names and a positive message across the campus as a way to make students feel loved…

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Read more about the article Deputies detain four at mall after brief foot pursuit
More than a dozen SCV Sheriff's deputies led on brief foot pursuit after reports of armed person at the mall on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal

Deputies detain four at mall after brief foot pursuit

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies conducted a foot pursuit Friday afternoon at the Westfield Valencia Town Center after receiving reports of an armed person.  The incident took place just…

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Read more about the article Sheriff’s ‘out of the ordinary’ call: bear arm on Creekside Road
Bear in a tree during a rainy day in a Valencia neighborhood. Lorena Mejia/The Signal

Sheriff’s ‘out of the ordinary’ call: bear arm on Creekside Road

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies have responded to multiple, odd calls but perhaps none like the one on Friday afternoon: a bear cub’s arm on a Valencia street.  Just…

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Read more about the article Santa Clara River fire extinguished by single engine
A small brush fire broke out in Valencia on Friday and was extinguished by a single fire engine. February 14, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Santa Clara River fire extinguished by single engine

A small fire broke out in Valencia Friday and was extinguished by a single fire engine. The call originally came in at Bouquet Canyon Road and Valencia Boulevard in the…

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