Read more about the article SCCS boys hoops Ty Harper makes his presence felt in first season with team
Ty Harper (10) goes up high to slam down a dunk in the CIF-SS Division 2AA semifinals against Chaminade at Chaminade High School. // Photo courtesy Darcy Brown.

SCCS boys hoops Ty Harper makes his presence felt in first season with team

Transferring in from Moon Valley High School in Arizona at the beginning of the school year, it didn’t take long for Santa Clarita Christian School boys basketball player Ty Harper…

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Read more about the article Valencia’s Veluzat vaults to top of Foothill League basketball honors
Valencia's Noah Veluzat (13) shoots against Crespi defender Ke Anuluoha (55) at Valencia on Friday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Valencia’s Veluzat vaults to top of Foothill League basketball honors

Valencia junior Noah Veluzat was named the 2020 All-Foothill League Boys Basketball Player of the Year Tuesday morning after his first complete season with the Vikings and helped lead them…

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Read more about the article Smith outlines tax relief request for businesses transitioning under AB 5
Assemblywoman Christy Smith, District 38 speaks to the crowd after being sworn in at Oak Hills Elementary School in Valencia on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Smith outlines tax relief request for businesses transitioning under AB 5

Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, is part of an effort by Assembly Democrats to call for tax relief in the state budget for small businesses looking to comply with Assembly…

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Read more about the article Wilk introduces bill aiming to turn annual budget process to biennial one
State Sen. Scott Wilk (pictured) and other local legislators reconvened Monday for a second year of their two-year session in Sacramento. Courtesy of Scott Wilk

Wilk introduces bill aiming to turn annual budget process to biennial one

In an effort to produce a more efficient and effective legislative budget process, state Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, recently introduced the “Better Budgeting for a Better Future Act.”  Senate…

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Read more about the article Bella Vida to host legislative town hall with North L.A. County Regional Center
The new Bella Vida senior center. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Bella Vida to host legislative town hall with North L.A. County Regional Center

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s $222.2 billion budget proposal sets aside funding for disability services — but some organizations, including the North Los Angeles County Regional Center, believe more can be done.…

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Read more about the article Veteran group founder ousted in rift over donated home
Elliott Wolfe, Founder of the Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative prepares donated bread for veterans at the Santa Clarita Veteran Center. Dan Watson/The Signal

Veteran group founder ousted in rift over donated home

What began as a simple plan to donate a dream home to a deserving veteran became mired in red tape and legal details, escalating into infighting among members of the…

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Read more about the article Blue Star gets a new home
Therapy horse Mariah and Sammy the miniature therapy donkey are lead into the veteran therapy arena by Executive Director Nancy Zhe at the new Blue Star Ranch facility in Santa Clarita on Thursday, February 6, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Blue Star gets a new home

Blue Star Ranch, a nonprofit equine-assisted therapy ranch for veterans, recently moved to a new location, which will allow them to expand their services. “This is our corner of the…

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Read more about the article Newhall School District approves preschool tuition increase
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Newhall School District approves preschool tuition increase

The Newhall School District’s governing board voted 4-0 to approve a tuition increase at the Oak Hills Elementary preschool program during Tuesday’s board meeting. The increase will add $100 a…

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Read more about the article Run to raise money for local boy with a muscle disorder
Santa Clarita Runners and the non-profit Peyton's Project are hosting an event to raise money for Peyton Marquez, who the non-profit is named after. Peyton's Project Facebook.

Run to raise money for local boy with a muscle disorder

To raise money for a local boy suffering from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, the Santa Clarita Runners Club and the nonprofit Peyton’s Project have collaborated to host a “Leap-A-Thon” at College…

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Read more about the article Supervisor Barger introduces motion for funding to address coronavirus
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Supervisor Barger introduces motion for funding to address coronavirus

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is scheduled Tuesday to consider requesting at least $7.5 million of federal funding that would support the county’s efforts to address the novel…

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Read more about the article Detectives seek public’s help in shooting investigation
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Detectives seek public’s help in shooting investigation

Detectives are seeking witnesses to a shooting that occurred in Canyon Country two weeks ago. Investigators are hoping to gain more information regarding the events and details around an alleged…

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Read more about the article Deputies respond to possible grand theft at Ulta Beauty
Signal File Photo: Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies respond to a at Ulta on the corner of McBean and Magic Mountain. Feb. 26, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Deputies respond to possible grand theft at Ulta Beauty

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to a possible grand theft at Ulta Beauty on Wednesday afternoon. Deputies responded to reports of a grand theft on the 24200 block…

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Read more about the article Escaped prisoner caught by San Diego-area law enforcement
Inmate Christian Ledon, 19, walked away from Acton Conservation Camp. Courtesy of California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Escaped prisoner caught by San Diego-area law enforcement

The inmate who walked away from an Acton Fire Camp was apprehended Wednesday by law enforcement officials in San Diego. In a press release distributed by the California Department of…

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Read more about the article Residents evacuated following gas main break
Los Angeles County Fire Department officials and a Southern California Gas employee look towards the gas leak that occurred Wednesday on Matel Road. Dan Watson / The Signal.

Residents evacuated following gas main break

At least two residents have been evacuated following a 2-inch gas main break in Valencia Wednesday. The call came in on the 25900 block of Matel Road at 1:36 p.m.,…

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Read more about the article Healing through drums
Expressive Arts Practitioner, Maria Fenelon, left, leads the group of 13 attendees as they tap on their drums during the restorative drum circle held at Remo Inc. in Valencia on Thursday, February 20, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Healing through drums

Expressive Arts Practitioner, Maria Fenelon, leads the group of 13 attendees, the youngest being twelve years old, during the restorative drum circle held at Remo Inc. in Valencia on Thursday,…

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Read more about the article One detained following reports of disturbance in Newhall Burger King
First responders arrive at a Newhall Burger King following reports of a disturbance on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020. Gilbert Bernal

One detained following reports of disturbance in Newhall Burger King

One man was arrested following reports of a deputy-involved fight at a Burger King in Newhall on Wednesday morning, according to Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials.  First responders with…

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