Read more about the article School districts adopt annual budgets, prepare to meet student goals
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School districts adopt annual budgets, prepare to meet student goals

District officials face budget worries amid eroding enrollment and fluctuating attendance numbers  In mid-June, school districts across the state approved their school budgets and set goals to achieve student success…

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Read more about the article Mulch fire in Canyon Country
Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel and Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies respond to a small mulch fire in Canyon Country. Dan Watson/The Signal

Mulch fire in Canyon Country

High heat in Canyon Country sparked a small mulch fire Friday afternoon, according to Fire Department personnel.  The Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to a small vegetation fire on…

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Read more about the article Man arrested on suspicion of drunkenly fighting with deputies
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Man arrested on suspicion of drunkenly fighting with deputies

A man was arrested Thursday after he reportedly fought with deputies while drunk, resulting in at least one member of law enforcement receiving injuries.   The arrest stems from a report…

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Read more about the article Newhall, Sulphur Springs districts welcome students back
Junior Safety Supervisor Noah Del Toro, 10, controls the traffic coming into the student drop off area on the first day of school at Pico Canyon Elementary School of the Newhall School District on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022. Chris Torres/The Signal

Newhall, Sulphur Springs districts welcome students back

From the Newhall to Sulphur Springs districts, students were eager for the first day of school as many rushed onto their campuses, excited to find their homerooms and make new…

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Read more about the article #SamFire held to 150 acres, no structures damaged
FILE PHOTO A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

#SamFire held to 150 acres, no structures damaged

The #SamFire that broke out in Gorman on Wednesday was held to 150 acres, according to officials from the L.A. County Fire Department.   Although crews remained on the scene throughout…

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Read more about the article Bauer’s accuser files countersuit, claiming he assaulted her
Los Angeles Dodgers Pitcher Trevor Bauer. Courtesy Photo

Bauer’s accuser files countersuit, claiming he assaulted her

The woman accusing Trevor Bauer of assaulting her during two sexual encounters last year has filed a countersuit against the pitcher who, earlier this year, sued her for defamation.   Reported…

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Read more about the article Deputy-involved fight reported in Valencia
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Deputy-involved fight reported in Valencia

A deputy-involved fight was reported in Valencia on Thursday, prompting a response from additional law enforcement as well as members of the L.A. County Fire Department.   The fight was reported…

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Read more about the article Local Girl Scout builds planters for homeless shelter
Abigail Walston begins to plant flowers into one of the four planter boxes her and her family built as a donation to the Bridge to Home Homeless Shelter in Newhall, Calif., on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022. After completing her gardening project, Walston earned her Girl Scouts Gold Award. Chris Torres/The Signal

Local Girl Scout builds planters for homeless shelter

For 17-year-old Abigail Walston, helping out at the Bridge to Home homeless shelter is more than just a requirement for her Girl Scouts Gold Award, it's about helping people in…

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Read more about the article Tidings for Teens: Providing clothing for the neediest
Desiree Carrillo looks for different kinds of tops during the Tiding for Teens event at the Old Navy in Stevenson Ranch, Calif., on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022. Chris Torres/The Signal

Tidings for Teens: Providing clothing for the neediest

Tidings for Teens held its annual shopping event for foster youth Sunday, for the first time as a nonprofit organization.  “Their mission is so inspiring,” said Joelle Danahy, who helped…

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Read more about the article West Ranch’s Andrew Meadow commits to Boise State
Andrew Meadow proudly displays his commitment to Boise State University at an announcement made at West Ranch High School on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022

West Ranch’s Andrew Meadow commits to Boise State

West Ranch High School varsity basketball player Andrew Meadow, a highly touted college prospect, committed to Boise State University on Thursday.   Meadow made the announcement in front of hundreds of…

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Read more about the article Local church hosts service at Bruce’s Beach to unify, not divide
Pastor Carthel J. Towns, Sr., far right, of Ekklesia Christian Community Church in Santa Clarita, poses with some attendees of last Sunday’s service he held at Bruce’s Beach in Manhattan Beach. Photo courtesy of Carthel J. Towns, Sr.

Local church hosts service at Bruce’s Beach to unify, not divide

The return of Bruce’s Beach to the heirs of African American owners Charles and Willa Bruce in June was not just a community’s gesture to right a wrong, but an…

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