Read more about the article Local teen wants to build new trail where 37-home Pico Canyon project would go
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Local teen wants to build new trail where 37-home Pico Canyon project would go

A local teen is seeking to build a new trail that would allow hikers and mountain bikers to travel directly from Stevenson Ranch into the Towsley Canyon trail network, in…

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Read more about the article First coronavirus-related death in L.A. County
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First coronavirus-related death in L.A. County

Los Angeles County Public Health officials reported the county’s first coronavirus-related death on Wednesday.  “We are reporting our first death here in L.A. County,” said Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer.…

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Read more about the article STN canceled amid coronavirus precaution
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STN canceled amid coronavirus precaution

Student Television Network officials announced Wednesday the annual convention held in Washington, D.C., which schools across the Santa Clarita Valley had planned to attend, was canceled amid coronavirus concerns. In…

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Read more about the article Castaic Union School District approves position layoffs
Castaic Union School District Building. Dan Watson/The Signal

Castaic Union School District approves position layoffs

Two positions within the Castaic Union School District were approved to be laid off by the board during Tuesday night’s meeting. Two special education paraeducators positions, one at Castaic Elementary…

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Read more about the article COC women’s tennis features a collection of SCV talent
Nicole Villarta prepares to return the ball to her opponent at College of the Canyons. // Photo courtesy Jesse Munoz/COC Sports Information

COC women’s tennis features a collection of SCV talent

In the third year of its existence, the College of the Canyons women’s tennis team has rocketed to a fantastic start, winning nine of its first 10 matches.  One of…

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Read more about the article Jacob Morales | Taking the 1st Step to Becoming an Environmentalist
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Jacob Morales | Taking the 1st Step to Becoming an Environmentalist

Climate change is one commonality that affects us all. The issues that arise from a shifting world — including environmental disasters like floods, super-storms, drought, ocean acidification and mega-wildfires —…

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Read more about the article Deputies shut down Canyon Country streets amid search for suspect
SCV Sheriff's Station deputies search a car at the corner of Sandy Drive and Jake's way. Dan Watson/ The Signal

Deputies shut down Canyon Country streets amid search for suspect

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies detained one suspect after they received reports of stolen property on Wednesday afternoon in Canyon Country. Deputies set up a containment on Jakes Way…

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Read more about the article CalArts and CSUN cancel in-person classes; COC and TMU to remain open
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CalArts and CSUN cancel in-person classes; COC and TMU to remain open

California Institute of the Arts and California State University, Northridge, announced Wednesday all in-person classes are being suspended, amid concerns about the coronavirus, or COVID-19. Officials at both campuses released…

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Read more about the article Valencia band to hold preview concert
The Valencia High School Pride of the Vikings performs at the 8th annual Pride of the Vikings Field Show Tournement at Valencia High School Thursday night. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Valencia band to hold preview concert

The Valencia High School music department has a preview concert at the Valencia High School Theater scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday. The music ensemble is set to include the school’s…

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Read more about the article UDPATE: McGrath soft lockdown lifted; filming believed to be cause
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UDPATE: McGrath soft lockdown lifted; filming believed to be cause

By Emily Alvarenga & Vivianna Shields Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary School went on a brief soft lockdown Wednesday morning, after reports of loud noise in the area. The lockdown…

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Read more about the article Multi-truck collision shuts down Interstate 5
A California Highway Patrol vehicle escorts a group of cars up the northbound side of the Golden State I-5 Freeway in Castaic after a crash on the grapevine on Wednesday morning, March 11, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Multi-truck collision shuts down Interstate 5

By Vivianna Shields and Emily Alvarenga A traffic collision involving three big rigs resulted in a full closure of the northbound lanes of Interstate 5 early Wednesday morning. Los Angeles…

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Read more about the article CDC offers tips on how to be ‘household-ready’
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CDC offers tips on how to be ‘household-ready’

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provided guidelines on how to be “household-ready” in the case there is a COVID-19 outbreak in a community.  As of Tuesday, there have…

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Read more about the article Under the Sea exhibit to feature SCV artists
“Coral Reef,” by Santa Clarita artist Dody Rogers, will be part of the upcoming exhibit Under and Above the Sea: A Way of Life Worth Protecting, opening March 21 at La Galeria Gitana in San Fernando. Courtesy photo

Under the Sea exhibit to feature SCV artists

Ten Santa Clarita Artists Association members have been accepted to Under and Above the Sea: A Way of Life Worth Protecting. This exhibit, at La Galeria Gitana in San Fernando,…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Homicide investigation underway at Valencia home of Mayweather’s ex-girlfriend
Homicide detectives responded to the death of a woman in Valencia at the home of boxer Floyd Mayweather's ex-girlfriend after it was first reported to them Tuesday. Gilbert Bernal/The Signal

UPDATE: Homicide investigation underway at Valencia home of Mayweather’s ex-girlfriend

Josie Harris, boxer Floyd Mayweather's ex-girlfriend, was pronounced dead Tuesday night outside her home in Valencia, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner. Homicide detectives responded to…

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Read more about the article American Cancer Society seeks sponsors to support SCV’s 2020 Relay For Life
Cancer survivors march together as the take a lap to start the 21st Annual Santa Clarita Valley Relay For Life event, held at Central Park in Saugus on Saturday, May 18, 2019. Dan Watson/The Signal

American Cancer Society seeks sponsors to support SCV’s 2020 Relay For Life

The American Cancer Society (ACS) invites local businesses to sponsor the 22nd Relay For Life of Santa Clarita Valley, scheduled 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on May 2 at Central…

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