Read more about the article Marsha McLean: Friends of the Santa Clarita Public Library and library bring you the One Story One City program
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Marsha McLean: Friends of the Santa Clarita Public Library and library bring you the One Story One City program

Last year, I thoroughly enjoyed participating in the One Story One City program. I look forward to participating again this year. The Santa Clarita Public Library is hosting its One…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita Native Samantha Ochoa awarded Newman Civic Fellowship
Samantha Ochoa, a Santa Clarita native and College of Saint Mary junior, is one of only 290 students across the country to be awarded a 2020 Newman Civic Fellowship. Courtesy photo

Santa Clarita Native Samantha Ochoa awarded Newman Civic Fellowship

College of Saint Mary junior Samantha Ochoa (Class of 2021) is one of only 290 students across the country selected for the 2020 Newman Civic Fellowship, a one-year experience emphasizing…

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Read more about the article Hart’s Irwin doubles down on league’s highest honor
Senior forward Alyssa Irwin stretches out to extend a play in the Hart Varsity Showcase. Photo courtesy of Stephanie Shrout

Hart’s Irwin doubles down on league’s highest honor

Hart girls soccer’s Alyssa Irwin was named the All-Foothill League Player of the Year for the second consecutive time when the league announced its top players on Feb. 24. “It…

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Read more about the article Saugus district approves student relocation
Construction at Helmers Elementary will cause students to be relocated for the next two years. January 22, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Saugus district approves student relocation

Saugus Union School District leaders unanimously approved the temporary relocation of students from Helmers Elementary School to North Park Elementary during campus construction. The approval from the board of trustees…

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Read more about the article Deputies respond to report of person with gun in Canyon Country
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to reports of a person with a gun on Winterdale Drive in Canyon Country on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Bobby Block/The Signal

Deputies respond to report of person with gun in Canyon Country

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to reports of a person with a gun in a residential neighborhood in Canyon Country Tuesday night. The call came in as an…

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Read more about the article Trinity quarterback Rick Roberts commits to California Lutheran
Trinity Classical Academy quarterback Rick Roberts (6) pitches the ball to Edgar Romero (32) in the first quarter against South Torrance at Canyon High School on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. Dan Watson/The Signal

Trinity quarterback Rick Roberts commits to California Lutheran

Trinity Classical Academy senior quarterback Rick Roberts has made his choice and will be moving to Thousand Oaks in the fall to play football for California Lutheran University. “It’s a…

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Read more about the article County, city, school officials weigh in on coronavirus
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County, city, school officials weigh in on coronavirus

There were no known cases of the novel coronavirus in the Santa Clarita Valley as of Tuesday, but the community is encouraged to take preventative steps as residents continue their…

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Read more about the article Princess Cruises faces lawsuit, revises cancellation policy
The Princess Cruise Lines office is located next to the Westfield Valencia Town Center, but it's not considered part of Centennial's new purchase of the mall. Bobby Block/The Signal

Princess Cruises faces lawsuit, revises cancellation policy

A Florida couple aboard the Grand Princess cruise ship carrying more than a dozen passengers and crew who tested positive for the coronavirus, or COVID-19, has filed a lawsuit against…

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Read more about the article Car slams into wall, tree on Orchard Village
A white SUV slams into a wall and tree in Newhall Tuesday night. March 10, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Car slams into wall, tree on Orchard Village

A vehicle slammed into a wall and tree in Newhall on Tuesday. The call came in near the corner of Orchard Village Road and Dalbey Drive at approximately 6:40 p.m.…

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Read more about the article Coronavirus concerns affect student trips
The William S. Hart Union High School District. Dan Watson/The Signal

Coronavirus concerns affect student trips

Editor’s note: The Signal Newspaper was made aware Wednesday the Student Network Television conference was canceled due to coronavirus concerns. While Castaic Middle School students were in Washington, D.C., on…

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Read more about the article Tai Chi helps seniors find mental and physical strength
Allen Wells teaches Tai Chi at the Bella Vida senior center. Matt Fernandez/The Signal

Tai Chi helps seniors find mental and physical strength

People may not be kung fu fighting at the Bella Vida senior center, but they are able to find balance and exercise through the center’s biweekly tai chi classes.

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Read more about the article Updates scheduled on Whittaker-Bermite cleanup
Signal file photo Empty dump trucks pull into a soil treatment area to pick up clean dirt as viewed on tour of the cleanup efforts of the Whittaker-Bermite site in Valencia in October 2016. Dan Watson/The Signal

Updates scheduled on Whittaker-Bermite cleanup

The public is invited to hear an update on the 19-year cleanup of nearly 1,000 acres at the heart of the Santa Clarita Valley during a multi-jurisdictional community meeting at…

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Read more about the article Pursuit suspect charged with 18 counts
A car is pursued by law enforcement on the south bound 14 Freeway near Newhall Avenue on Thursday, March 05, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Pursuit suspect charged with 18 counts

One of the two suspects alleged to have shot at sheriff’s deputies and a helicopter on Highway 14 appeared in court for the first time Tuesday. Dain E. Sanderson, 31,…

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Read more about the article Supes discuss voting issues from Super Tuesday
Voters line up around the corner of the Stevenson Ranch library building with less than an hour left to vote on election night. March 03, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Supes discuss voting issues from Super Tuesday

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors ordered an investigation into the challenges voters experienced during the 11-day election period, in a unanimous vote Tuesday.  “We always say it's the…

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Read more about the article Officials say pets cannot contract or transmit COVID-19
Peanut is one of the dogs that the non-profit pet store Shelter of Hope is actively working to re-home. December 28, 2019. Bobby Blokc / The Signal.

Officials say pets cannot contract or transmit COVID-19

At this time, there is no evidence to conclude that pets can either contract or transmit the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, to others, health officials reported Tuesday.  After a pet…

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Read more about the article Possible runoff election for district attorney
Incumbent District Attorney Jackie Lacey. Courtesy Photo.

Possible runoff election for district attorney

Unofficial votes counted as of Tuesday afternoon show that incumbent District Attorney Jackie Lacey has fallen below the 50%-plus-one-vote threshold, which would result in a runoff election in November against…

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Read more about the article Saugus, Valencia softball compete against best in national at weekend tournament
McKenna Gibson, left, hit three home runs in Saugus softball’s 9-2 win over Casteel in the Tournament of Champions. Gracie Keene, right, started the same game off with a home run. Photo courtesy Saugus softball

Saugus, Valencia softball compete against best in national at weekend tournament

The annual Dave Kops Tournament of Champions features some of the top softball teams in the nation. Every game is a big game at the event, which took place in…

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