Read more about the article City Council to discuss project for future park near Via Princessa Metrolink Station
A project vicinity map shows that the site of the proposed under crossing is located near Via Princessa and Whites Canyon Road. Courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita

City Council to discuss project for future park near Via Princessa Metrolink Station

The Santa Clarita City Council is set to discuss on Tuesday the next steps in bringing the community a park with multi-use fields just north of the Via Princessa Metrolink…

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Read more about the article Closing statements begin in Gorman manslaughter trial
Law enforcement personnel examine a vehicle involved in a fiery crash on Interstate 5 that killed six people. Photo courtesy of Rick McClure

Closing statements begin in Gorman manslaughter trial

The first day of closing statements led to an abrupt end in the San Fernando courtroom for the start of the final stages in the second trial for a man…

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Read more about the article Firefighters respond to four-vehicle crash in Saugus
Los Angeles County Firefighters and Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's deputies respond to a non-injury, four-vehicle crash in Saugus on Feb. 10, 2020. Gilbert Bernal/ The Signal

Firefighters respond to four-vehicle crash in Saugus

Firefighters responded to a four-vehicle traffic collision in Saugus on Monday afternoon.  First responders with the Los Angeles County Fire Department arrived at the scene just before 5 p.m. on…

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Read more about the article Local couple runs all over the world
Local runners Phil and Paola Howard wear their Santa Clarita Runners shirts wile practicing at the track at College of the Canyons Friday morning. February 07, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Local couple runs all over the world

For local runners Paola and Phil Howard, running has not only taken them all over the world, but it has also provided them with a family here in Santa Clarita.…

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Read more about the article Coronavirus: cases jump to 135 aboard Diamond Princess; SCV couple in good health
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Coronavirus: cases jump to 135 aboard Diamond Princess; SCV couple in good health

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases aboard the quarantined Diamond Princess cruise ship more than doubled over the weekend, bringing the latest count to 135 people affected, the Santa Clarita-based…

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Read more about the article SUSD holds community meeting about student relocation
SUSD officials are discussing plans for Helmers Elementary with parents. Bobby Block / The Signal.

SUSD holds community meeting about student relocation

The Saugus Union School District is holding a community meeting to discuss the options of student relocation during construction at Charles Helmers Elementary School at the campus’ multipurpose room Tuesday…

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Read more about the article Single-vehicle crash in Valencia closes all lanes of The Old Road
CHP officers responded to a vehicle over a bridge on The Old Road just past Valencia Blvd. where one person was transported to a local hospital for treatment, Monday, Feb. 10, 2020. Gilbert Bernal/The Signal

Single-vehicle crash in Valencia closes all lanes of The Old Road

One person was transported to the hospital after a single-vehicle collision fell into a ravine in Valencia Monday afternoon, causing a “hard closure” on The Old Road, meaning only emergency…

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Read more about the article It’s time to ‘Spread the Sparkle’
Tinnley Reese Harmon, a 2-year-old who passed away in October 2018 after a nearly year-long battle with acute myeloid leukemia and the inspiration for The Sparkle of Tinnley Organization. Courtesy of Corinna Schutz Photography

It’s time to ‘Spread the Sparkle’

Tinnley Reese Harmon was a happy, healthy 1-and-a-half-year-old.  But, while on a family vacation in November 2017, the Harmons took Tinnley to the emergency room, where they ultimately discovered that…

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Read more about the article Former Hart soccer player fulfills her Destinney
Destinney Duron drives the ball downfield for Club America in Mexico City. // Photo Courtesy Destinney Duron

Former Hart soccer player fulfills her Destinney

Destinney Duron’s childhood dream was realized in December. Duron recently signed with Club America in Mexico City to play professional soccer. Her dream officially became reality on Dec. 30 when…

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Read more about the article Community makes valentines for ‘Hometown Heroes’
Julian Ybarra, a third grader attending Valencia Valley Elementary school, works on creating Valentine's Day Cards for active duty soldiers at a "Hearts for Heroes" event hosted by Prayer Angels for the Military at American Legion Post 504 Saturday morning. February 08, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Community makes valentines for ‘Hometown Heroes’

To appreciate the “Hometown Heroes” in Santa Clarita, Prayer Angels for the Military hosted their 16th annual Hearts for Heroes program Saturday afternoon, where children and their families made valentines…

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Read more about the article Cost of raising a child reaches nearly a half-million
Father, Jason Jones, takes son, Kellen, 11, to baseball practice. Dan Watson/The Signal

Cost of raising a child reaches nearly a half-million

With three children who each play a different sport, Santa Clarita couple Pearl and Jason Jones are very familiar with the growing costs associated with raising a child. “Yes, raising…

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Read more about the article Sherwoods share their stories
Rocky Sherwood, displays a photo of himself in the U.S.Coast Guard as he poses with is father, Rocky Sherwood and his retirement photo from the L.A. Police Department. Dan Watson/The Signal

Sherwoods share their stories

Everyone always asks Canyon Country resident Rocky Sherwood if he was named after the movie. “No, I was 10 when that movie came out in 1973 — that movie is…

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Read more about the article Car fire on Trumpet Drive
Firefighters from Station 73 responded to a vehicle fire in Newhall Saturday evening. February 08, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Car fire on Trumpet Drive

Los Angeles County Fire Department officials responded to a car fire in Newhall Saturday evening, according to fire officials.  The vehicle fire occurred on the 21300 block of Trumpet Drive,…

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Read more about the article Seven Valencia wrestlers advance to CIF-SS postseason
Valencia High School junior wrestler America Lopez pins Hueneme High School sophomore Angie Renteria during the Freelance League finals held at Peterson Grapplers in Valencia on Saturday, February 8, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Seven Valencia wrestlers advance to CIF-SS postseason

Ordinarily, weekend tournaments mean long days of traveling and even longer days of matches. But the tournament on deck for Saturday for the Valencia wrestling team was right in their…

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