Read more about the article SUSD board holds special meeting before Helmers housing decision
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SUSD board holds special meeting before Helmers housing decision

The Saugus Union School District’s governing board held a special meeting Tuesday to collect community input on student housing during construction at Charles Helmers Elementary School.  The special board meeting…

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Read more about the article Valencia girls lacrosse beats West Ranch for historic win
Valencia girls lacrosse player Jayden Yamasaki looks for an open teammate in a game against West Ranch on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. Haley Sawyer/The Signal

Valencia girls lacrosse beats West Ranch for historic win

The Valencia girls lacrosse team made history on Tuesday afternoon as it beat West Ranch for the first time in regular-season play in program history. The Vikings walked away with…

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Read more about the article Daniel Compton, new-look Saugus boys volleyball serves up a win against Quartz Hill
Saugus' Jacob Liebe (27) deflects a shot by Quartz Hill in the first set at Saugus on Tuesday, February 25, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Daniel Compton, new-look Saugus boys volleyball serves up a win against Quartz Hill

A new season, a new coach and new players mean a new mindset for the Saugus boys volleyball team as it entered the first game of the season against Quartz…

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Read more about the article County officials provide update on coronavirus
There are six new reported cases of the coronavirus in the LA County as of March 4. Courtesy of Matthias Mueller

County officials provide update on coronavirus

County officials hosted a roundtable Monday to provide the public with the latest information on the coronavirus, or COVID-19.  Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger and Los Angeles County Department…

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Read more about the article Supes visit Capitol to discuss with elected officials
Supervisor Kathryn Barger and Hilda L. Solis met with Governor Gavin Newsom during their annual trip to the Capitol on Feb. 25. Courtesy.

Supes visit Capitol to discuss with elected officials

As chair, Supervisor Kathryn Barger revived the annual Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors trip to Sacramento to speak with government and elected officials on their shared goals pertaining to…

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Read more about the article Patios Connection: Officials, nearby residents unaware of ‘Santa Clarita Safe and Strong’ members
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Patios Connection: Officials, nearby residents unaware of ‘Santa Clarita Safe and Strong’ members

While city and mall officials said as of Tuesday they’ve yet to hear from any members of Santa Clarita Safe and Strong, which was formed to appeal a mall expansion,…

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Read more about the article Hart District holds first of two meetings on safety policies, procedures
The William S. Hart Union High School District welcomed about 50 members of the community, including school, law enforcement and city officials, for its first of two community safety dialogues on Monday, Feb. 24, 2020. Tammy Murga/ The Signal

Hart District holds first of two meetings on safety policies, procedures

About 50 members of the community, including school, law enforcement and city officials, gathered Monday evening at the Santa Clarita Activities Center to discuss how a local school district could…

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Read more about the article City Council: Ban on restaurant drive-thrus extends to 2021
Santa Clarita City Hall is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. File Photo

City Council: Ban on restaurant drive-thrus extends to 2021

Amid the withdrawal of plans for a second Chick-fil-A and greenlights for two new Starbucks, the Santa Clarita City Council approved Tuesday the extension of a temporary ban for new…

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Read more about the article Former Castaic Lake Superintendent dies from heart attack
Former Castaic Lake Recreation Area Superintendent died on Feb, 18 from a heart attack.

Former Castaic Lake Superintendent dies from heart attack

In a previous interview with The Signal in 2016, former Castaic Lake Recreation Area Superintendent Lori Bennett described Castaic Lake as her heaven.  Four years later, Bennett, at the age…

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Read more about the article Deputies search for suspect wanted for robbing Saugus store
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies are currently searching for a suspect who reportedly robbed a store on the 26000 block of Bouquet Canyon Road Tuesday. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Deputies search for suspect wanted for robbing Saugus store

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies are currently searching for a suspect who reportedly robbed a store on the 26000 block of Bouquet Canyon Road Tuesday. The call came in…

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Read more about the article Newhall Library holds “musical instrument petting zoo” for kids and teens
Lyra Chaddick, toddler plays the keys on a electronic keyboard assisted by Marna Onnen, grandmother at the Green Eggs and Jam session hosted by the Newhall Public Library, Monday, Feb. 24, 2020. Gilbert Bernal/The Signal

Newhall Library holds “musical instrument petting zoo” for kids and teens

Gone are the days when you would be shushed for making noise in the library. As librarian Liza Purdy puts it, that’s an antiquated stereotype and the Newhall Library is a “full throttle library.” On Monday, the Old Town Newhall Library was full of music as the library hosted a “musical instrument petting zoo” for children and teens as part of the monthly “Green Eggs and Jam” music program.

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Read more about the article The secret to a great margarita
Bartenders at La Cocina on Bouquet Canyon Road prepare the restaurant's Cadillac Margarita. February 18, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

The secret to a great margarita

Ever since the first classic margarita was poured with tequila, orange liqueur and lime juice on the rocks, different variations of the drink to include more sweet or spicy elements…

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Read more about the article Two suspects arrested for allegedly fighting sheriff’s deputy
At least three people were detained by SCV Sheriff's Station deputies Saturday night following a physical altercation involving a deputy. February 22, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Two suspects arrested for allegedly fighting sheriff’s deputy

During a Feb. 22 patrol in Stevenson Ranch, a suspect attempted to assault a sheriff’s deputy while another jumped on the deputy’s back, according to sheriff’s officials. On Saturday, a…

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Read more about the article Deputies arrest kidnapping suspect, believe he approached multiple teenage victims
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station can be reached by calling 661-260-4000.

Deputies arrest kidnapping suspect, believe he approached multiple teenage victims

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies announced Tuesday they’re searching for victims of an attempted kidnapping, following the arrest of a Valencia man. On Saturday, Feb. 22, deputies arrested Christyn…

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