Read more about the article Saugus’ McMahan honored as best in league
Saugus' Libbie McMahan (3) shoots against Canyon defender Riley Laplant (32) at Canyon on Friday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Saugus’ McMahan honored as best in league

Saugus senior Libbie McMahan is this season’s All-Foothill League girls basketball player of the year. Four years ago, however, McMahan didn’t even want to play basketball. Centurions coach Jason Conn…

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Read more about the article Valencia High students remember the Holocaust
Holocaust survivor Phil Raucher speaks to students at Valencia High School Tuesday morning. February 25, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Valencia High students remember the Holocaust

On the 75th anniversary of the liberation of concentration camps after the Holocaust, 10th-grade students at Valencia High were given the opportunity to hear from three survivors Tuesday. “What started…

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Read more about the article Leonard Snyder — U.S. Navy — Vietnam War — Stevenson Ranch resident
U.S. Navy veteran Leonard Snyder. Dan Watson/The Signal

Leonard Snyder — U.S. Navy — Vietnam War — Stevenson Ranch resident

Leonard Snyder didn’t have an easy childhood, and by 18, he had experienced more than his share of hardships. “It was rougher than rough,” Snyder said. "At that time, walking…

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Read more about the article SCCS to square up with St. Francis in CIF-SS final
Santa Clarita Christian's Tiago Soares (24) drives through Marantha defenders Isiah Johnson (1) Xavier Thompson (3) to score at The Master's University on Wednesday. Dan Watson/The Signal

SCCS to square up with St. Francis in CIF-SS final

It will be a family affair when the Santa Clarita Christian School boys basketball team and head coach James Mosley face off against St. Francis and Golden Knights freshman Jackson…

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Read more about the article Trinity focused on defense ahead of CIF-SS title game against Banning
Trinity Classical Academy's John Cervantes-King (12) shoots against Sierra Vista defender William Pacis (3) at Castaic High School on Friday, Feb. 27. Dan Watson/The Signal

Trinity focused on defense ahead of CIF-SS title game against Banning

Trinity Classical Academy and Banning will duke it out on the hardwood Saturday afternoon to determine who will be crowned the CIF-Southern Section Division 5A boys basketball champion. “The team’s…

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Read more about the article Canyon Country auto-repair shops under new ownership
Brian Solcombe, owner of Halsey's Auto Center in Canyon Country, stands with his staff in front of his company's garage. February 04, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Canyon Country auto-repair shops under new ownership

Auto shop owner Brian Slocombe likes the challenge of figuring out what’s wrong with a car. “Figuring out noises or certain vibrations in cars is fun,” he said. “I like…

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Read more about the article TMU men’s basketball dominates in final home game
The Master's University's Brock Gardner (22) drives in to score against Life Pacific defender Adam Vasquez (24) in the second half at TMU on Thursday. Dan Watson/The Signal

TMU men’s basketball dominates in final home game

No. 20 The Master’s University secured a dominant 105-73 win over Life Pacific University Thursday night at The MacArthur Center during the Mustangs’ final home game of the season. “Super…

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Read more about the article SCV officials discuss involvement, funding for special needs at Bella Vida
Kathryn Barger speaks at the Regional Center Legislative Town Hall held at Bella Vida SCV Senior Center on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

SCV officials discuss involvement, funding for special needs at Bella Vida

At a town hall focused on discussing the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities, legislative officials remained focused on two things: funding and advocacy. “During California's difficult times, the Legislature…

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Read more about the article Homeless task force brainstorms 2020 goals
FILE PHOTO Homeless task force members receive training ahead of the 2020 homeless count on Jan. 21. Tammy Murga/ The Signal

Homeless task force brainstorms 2020 goals

After the annual point-in-time count last month, the Santa Clarita homeless task force reconvened Thursday to brainstorm on priorities for 2020.   The group with more than 30 individuals representing…

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Read more about the article Vet’s family to move into donated home
Elliott Wolf, Founder of the Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative hands a stack of veteran profiles to board member and volunteer coordinator Patti Ryan at the Santa Clarita Veteran Center in Newhall. Dan Watson/The Signal

Vet’s family to move into donated home

A veteran’s group wrestling with the best way to give a donated house to a deserving vet released details Thursday of a shake-up on their board, which included replacing the…

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Read more about the article SCV voters express mixed feelings about new voting system
Kyle Write read the prompts while using the headphones in the electronic booths during a mock election held at College of the Canyons in Valencia on Saturday, September 28, 2019. Dan Watson/The Signal

SCV voters express mixed feelings about new voting system

Early voting in the Santa Clarita Valley and the rest of Los Angeles County has commenced with the launch of the new voting system, while some local voters have mixed…

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Read more about the article Workshop: Housing Rights Center to discuss new rent law, fair housing
Solar panels will be required to accompany new homes built in California after 2020. Austin Dave/The Signal

Workshop: Housing Rights Center to discuss new rent law, fair housing

The Housing Rights Center is expected to offer residents on Monday a workshop on a new state rent control law, as well as fair housing laws.  In collaboration with the…

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Read more about the article Protocol set in place to combat the spread of the coronavirus
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Protocol set in place to combat the spread of the coronavirus

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital has a protocol set in place to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, COVID-19, if it were to come to Santa Clarita.  “We've had this…

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Read more about the article TMU Insider: Master’s takes down No. 4 Westmont for second time this season
(Left to right) Jay Turley, Gavin Lloyd and Tim Soares celebrate a win over No. 4 Westmont on Saturday inside the MacArthur Center in Newhall. Photo by Darcy Brown

TMU Insider: Master’s takes down No. 4 Westmont for second time this season

By Mason Nesbitt For The Signal Tim Soares walked toward the Mustang student section, waving his arms like a conductor, beckoning the cheers to grow still louder.   Days earlier, on…

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