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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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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