Read more about the article Cub Scout Pack 580 holds annual Pinewood Derby
Ethan Barrow, left, covers his face as Carter Reiber cheers as his car wins the race during the annual Pinewood Derby event for Cub Scout Pack 580 held at Northlake Hills Elementary School in Castaic on Friday, 042322. Dan Watson/The Signal

Cub Scout Pack 580 holds annual Pinewood Derby

Parents and Cub Scouts from Pack 580 met at Northlake Hills Elementary School for their annual pinewood derby on Friday.   Scouts have been sanding, shaping, painting and weighing their cars…

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Read more about the article ‘Welcome to The Martinez Casita’: Valencia couple goes viral for DIY home improvement projects
Andrew, 33, and Jessell Martinez, 31, drink coffee in their remodeled coffee bar area in their kitchen at their home in Valencia, Calif., on Monday, April 11, 2022. The Martinez’s, known as The Martinez Casita on Instagram and TikTok, gained thousands of followers on social media by creating DIY home improvement content and was also featured on the Rachael Ray Show and Target’s official Instagram. Chris Torres/The Signal

‘Welcome to The Martinez Casita’: Valencia couple goes viral for DIY home improvement projects

During the pandemic, Valencia couple Andrew and Jessell Martinez wanted to upgrade areas of their home, but realized it would cost them thousands of dollars to have a contractor work…

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Read more about the article West Ranch beats Canyon 3-1, completes sixth straight perfect season 
West Ranch’s Matthew Ried (8) celebrates with his teammates after winning their final Foothill league regular season boys volleyball match against the Canyon Cowboys at the West Ranch High School gymnasium on Friday, April 22, 2022. The Wildcats beat the Cowboys in four sets capping off another undefeated regular season. Chris Torres/The Signal

West Ranch beats Canyon 3-1, completes sixth straight perfect season 

By Justin Vigil-Zuniga  Signal Sports Writer  West Ranch boys’ volleyball (27-7, 12-0) registered its sixth consecutive perfect league season after beating Canyon (21-7, 8-4).   The Wildcats won their Friday night…

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Read more about the article First alarm called for Gorman brush fire
FILE PHOTO A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

First alarm called for Gorman brush fire

A first alarm response for a brush fire breaking out in Gorman Monday afternoon resulted in the blaze being quickly extinguished.   The fire, which is believed to have begun as…

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Read more about the article SCV Education Foundation gives almost $9,000 to eight teachers
Laura Tooma, from Northlake Hills Elementary School displays some of the play sets and learning tools to help with early learners and social emotional skills which were purchased with some of the $9,000 in 2022 Spring Grant money, one of eight grants presented from the Santa Clarita Valley Education Foundation at the Centre in Santa Clarita on Tuesday, 041222. Dan Watson/The Signal

SCV Education Foundation gives almost $9,000 to eight teachers

Eight local teachers received almost $9,000 in grants this month.  According to the Santa Clarita Valley Education Foundation, which awarded the monies to teachers based on grant applications they submitted…

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Read more about the article Man arrested on suspicion of battery at Valencia mall
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Man arrested on suspicion of battery at Valencia mall

Sheriff's deputies responded to a reported assault at the Westfield Valencia Town Center at approximately 2:15 p.m. on Sunday, according to Sgt. Gillespie, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station watch commander.  …

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Read more about the article ‘Star Party’ shines a light on new COC science center, NASA guest speaker
Event attendees look through telescopes under the night sky at The College of the Canyons Spring 2022 Star Party at the Canyon Country Campus on Friday, April 22, 2022. Chris Torres/The Signal

‘Star Party’ shines a light on new COC science center, NASA guest speaker

Students, faculty and astronomy lovers gathered atop the hills for an evening “Star Party” at College of the Canyons’ Canyon Country campus on Friday.   The science-themed party greeted visitors with…

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Read more about the article The first of its kind, ‘Party on the Pointe!’ draws large crowds
Benson Miller, 13, rides the mechanical shark during the Party on the Pointe celebration at the Aquatic Center in the Santa Clarita Sports Complex on Saturday, April 23, 2022. Chris Torres/The Signal

The first of its kind, ‘Party on the Pointe!’ draws large crowds

Thousands attended the “Party on the Pointe” event at the Santa Clarita Sports Complex on Saturday in one of the biggest events the city has hosted since the pandemic.   The…

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Read more about the article Deputies: Person robbed at gunpoint near Henry Mayo hospital
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Deputies: Person robbed at gunpoint near Henry Mayo hospital

A person was robbed at gunpoint near McBean Parkway and Orchard Village Road on Saturday at around 10:30 a.m., according to Sgt. Clark, SCV Sheriff’s station watch commander.   Clark said…

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Read more about the article Hart softball beats West Ranch, 9-4 
Hart’s Tenley Sweet slides to second base while West Ranch’s Savannah Gatewood (32) attempts to turn the double play during the fifth inning of a Foothill League softball game between the West Ranch Wildcats and the Hart Indians at West Ranch High School on Thursday, April 21, 2022. The Wildcats won 9-4. Chris Torres/The Signal

Hart softball beats West Ranch, 9-4 

By Justin Vigil-Zuniga  Signal Sports Writer  Hart softball (17-8, 7-3) completed the season sweep of the Wildcats in their 9-4 victory at West Ranch (15-9, 4-6).  Center fielder Tenley Sweet…

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Read more about the article City Council to hold vote on Gascón recall
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on February, 26, 2020, is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. Dan Watson/The Signal

City Council to hold vote on Gascón recall

After expressing their disapproval of his actions over the last year, the Santa Clarita City Council is expected to take up a vote Tuesday evening on whether to support the…

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