Read more about the article Bozeman Foundation brings anti-bullying message to Castaic Middle School
Bradley Bozeman speaks to teens about maintaining a positive attitude in the face of challenges and obstacles in way of goals and dreams inside the gym at Castaic Middle School, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020. Gilbert Bernal/The Signal

Bozeman Foundation brings anti-bullying message to Castaic Middle School

Students at Castaic Middle School took a break from their usual school schedules to sit in on an assembly held by pro-athletes and founders of the Bradley and Nikki Bozeman…

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Read more about the article Vegetarian options are coming to school lunches
Kitchen staff at School Day Cafe showed students from Fair Oaks Elementary basic cooking techniques at a demonstration held at their Valencia facility Friday morning. February 07, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Vegetarian options are coming to school lunches

School Day Cafe, which brings school meals to 36 elementary schools across four districts, will be adding two vegetarian entree options to school menus beginning March 1. “Kids are aware…

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Read more about the article PHOTO: Child transported to hospital after reports of seizures at Orchard Village Elementary
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PHOTO: Child transported to hospital after reports of seizures at Orchard Village Elementary

A child near Orchard Village Elementary School was transported to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, around 2:30 p.m. after the Los Angeles County Fire Department received reports…

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Read more about the article Bus passenger accused of wielding chain saw, threatening driver
Deputies from the SCV Sheriff's Station collect evidence including a chainsaw and bottles of alcohol after a man allegedly brandished the tool on a city bus Thursday afternoon. February 27, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Bus passenger accused of wielding chain saw, threatening driver

A passenger reportedly wielding a chain saw on a public bus is suspected of appearing threatening to both the passengers and driver Thursday afternoon. The call came in at approximately…

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Read more about the article Suspect reportedly flees from deputy, fails to clear wall
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department seal. File Photo

Suspect reportedly flees from deputy, fails to clear wall

A man was arrested after attempting to hop a wall while fleeing from deputies, but failing to do so Wednesday morning. Deputies patrolling in Canyon Country in the early morning…

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Read more about the article Elks Lodge holds roast of Cmdr. Robert Lewis
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Commander Robert Lewis, left, is presented a plaque by Jim Hackett, Deputy Allen Dooley and event Master of Ceremonies Jason Gibbs during the 2020 Elks Charity Roast held in Lewis' honor at The Elks Lodge in Canyon Country on Saturday, February 22, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Elks Lodge holds roast of Cmdr. Robert Lewis

Elks Lodge No. 2379 of Santa Clarita held a roast featuring sheriff’s Cmdr. Robert Lewis as the guest of honor at the annual Charity Roast Event at the lodge Saturday.…

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Read more about the article Car crashes on Sierra Highway, no injuries
A traffic collision on Sierra Highway and Vasquez Canyon Road Thursday morning resulted in two vehicles sustaining damage and no injuries. February 27, 2020. Bobby Block/The Signal

Car crashes on Sierra Highway, no injuries

Los Angeles County Fire officials responded to a traffic collision on Sierra Highway and Vasquez Canyon Road Thursday morning, that resulted in no injuries. There were no injuries and no…

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Read more about the article Meeting reset for SUSD and mom of boy accused of gun threat
Thea-Marie Perkins (left) and Darrell Goode (right), president of the Santa Monica Venice Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, talk with supporters on the steps of the Saugus Union School District office last Thursday morning. Signal photo, Jim Holt.

Meeting reset for SUSD and mom of boy accused of gun threat

An anticipated meeting for a mother alleging her son was the victim of bullying at Tesoro del Valle Elementary School and falsely accused of having a gun in his backpack,…

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Read more about the article Solo vehicle collision, one transport
A vehicle rolled over after crashing into a parked car near the intersection of Hummingbird Circle and Rainbow Glen Drive Thursday morning. February 27, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Solo vehicle collision, one transport

Los Angeles County Fire Department officials responded to a solo-vehicle rollover on Hummingbird Circle and Rainbow Glen Drive Thursday morning, which resulted in one person being transported to the hospital. …

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Read more about the article Head-on crash sends at least one to hospital
Two vehicles collided in a head-on crash at the intersection of Bouquet Canyon Road and Susan Beth Way Thursday morning. February 27, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Head-on crash sends at least one to hospital

By Bobby Block Signal Staff Writer At least one person was transported via ambulance to the hospital due to injuries sustained in a head-on collision near the intersection of Bouquet…

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Read more about the article Professional lacrosse players hold clinic at Saugus High School
Saugus boys lacrosse received personal training from Joe Walters and Kyle Hartzell - professional lacrosse players. // Photo courtesy Emma Adams

Professional lacrosse players hold clinic at Saugus High School

Trent Burke sees lacrosse as “just a game.” Burke and his Saugus boys lacrosse teammates were playing “just a game” as they competed in a weekend tournament the weekend following…

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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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