Read more about the article An international 100th birthday
Great-granddaughter Mia Janschek, 5, right, helps Ann DeGraaf put on her tiara as she celebrates her 100th birthday at Santa Clarita Post-Acute Care Center in Newhall on Tuesday, 100521. Dan Watson/The Signal

An international 100th birthday

From Switzerland to Santa Clarita, family and friends came from near and far to celebrate an incredible milestone in Ann DeGraaf’s life: her 100th birthday.  DeGraaf said it felt no different to be…

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Read more about the article Iraq veteran, Purple Heart recipient pleads no contest to attempted murder, assaulting peace officer
L.A. County Superior Court in San Fernando.

Iraq veteran, Purple Heart recipient pleads no contest to attempted murder, assaulting peace officer

An Iraq War veteran and Purple Heart recipient pleaded no contest last month to charges of attempted murder and assaulting a peace officer, according to officials at the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.   Philip Scott…

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Read more about the article City honors member of first council with trailhead dedication
Dennis Koontz, left, and his wife Linda Storli display the new Dennis Koontz trailhead sign presented during the Dennis Koontz Trailhead Dedication ceremony held at Tesoro Adobe Park in Valencia on Friday, 100821. Dan Watson/The Signal

City honors member of first council with trailhead dedication

By Caleb Lunetta Signal Senior Staff Writer   During a special ceremony held Friday at the base of the trailhead now bearing his name, former Santa Clarita Councilman Dennis Koontz listened on as…

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Read more about the article Villanueva declines to enforce vaccine mandate within LASD
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Villanueva declines to enforce vaccine mandate within LASD

In a statement released via his official Twitter account on Friday, Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said that he would not be enforcing the county’s vaccine mandate within his agency,…

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Read more about the article Canyon Country fire captain recognized for National Hispanic Heritage Month
Assemblywoman Suzette Valladares presents Fire Captain Louie Cervantes a certificate honoring his service to the community for National Hispanic Heritage Month at Fire Station 107 in Canyon Country on Friday. Oct. 8, 2021. Jose Herrera/The Signal

Canyon Country fire captain recognized for National Hispanic Heritage Month

Fire Capt. Louie Cervantes, from Fire Station 107 in Canyon Country, was honored for his dedication to public safety Friday as part of National Hispanic Heritage Month.   “It's an honor,” Cervantes said. “You don't do the…

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Read more about the article Animal Control euthanizes coyote after collision
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Animal Control euthanizes coyote after collision

After a coyote was fatally struck by a car this week, a Tesoro del Valle resident questioned the response time of the Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control Department in handling the treatment of a wounded coyote on Mcbean Parkway Monday morning.   Michael Gharibi said…

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Read more about the article RNC hosts Hispanic Heritage month roundtable
Local small-business owners participate in a roundtable discussion at the Holiday Inn on Friday. Oct. 8,2021. Jose Herrera/The Signal

RNC hosts Hispanic Heritage month roundtable

By Jose Herrera   Signal Staff Writer   The Republican National Committee hosted a Hispanic Heritage Month Small Business Roundtable with Assemblywoman Suzette Valladares and California GOP Chair Jessica Millan Patterson leading the discussion on Friday…

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Read more about the article Firefighters extinguish brush fire
Firefighters mop up after a 1-acre brush fire broke out in the Angeles National Forest on Friday. October 8, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Firefighters extinguish brush fire

Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish a 1-acre brush fire that broke out Friday in the Angeles National Forest, according to fire officials.  The fire was reported near Templin Highway and Interstate 5 at approximately 3:48 p.m., said Diane Travis, public information officer for…

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Read more about the article Rubber duckies help raise funds for access to health services
Jocelyn Odar, left, and Sophia Cardenas, right, help children attending the Duck Dash decorate their Rubber Duckies Saturday. October 02, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Rubber duckies help raise funds for access to health services

Children squealed in delight as rubber duckies raced at the Santa Clarita Aquatics Center on Saturday as part of the Samuel Dixon Family Health Center’s 19th annual free Duck Dash, formerly known…

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Read more about the article Week 8 Foothill League football preview
Valencia High School's Duhron Goodman (21) is tackled during the game against West Ranch Friday night. October 01, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Week 8 Foothill League football preview

By Ryan Menzie  Signal Sports Writer   The Foothill League hype was anticipated the entire season leading up to the opening week of league play, and the hype was easily met. With one week…

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Read more about the article Girls tennis season outlook: Valencia looks to repeat as league champions
Valencia's Neha Humbe sizing up the tennis ball on the rally. Courtesy of Darrell Peries

Girls tennis season outlook: Valencia looks to repeat as league champions

By Ryan Menzie  Signal Sports Writer  Dating back to the 2016 season, the Valencia Vikings or the West Ranch Wildcats have been Foothill League champions in girls tennis, with the Vikings having won the…

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Read more about the article Saugus girls’ volleyball beats Golden Valley in 3 sets
Saugus celebrates winning a point against Golden Valley at Saugus High on Wednesday, 100621. Dan Watson/The Signal

Saugus girls’ volleyball beats Golden Valley in 3 sets

By Ryan Menzie  Signal Sports Writer  The Saugus Centurions girls volleyball team overwhelmed the Golden Valley Grizzlies with a relentless attack at the net Thursday, winning in three straight sets (25-17, 25-4, 25-17).   Centurions head coach Zachary Ambrose sees Saugus (16-5-2, 7-3) starting…

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