Read more about the article First Bones’ Gulch haunted maze held in Castaic
Magician Juan D. Martinez does a rope trick in front of the spectators watching his magic show at the Bones Gulch Haunted Attraction in Castaic, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. Chris Torres/The Signal

First Bones’ Gulch haunted maze held in Castaic

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Museum held its first-ever Bones’ Gulch haunted maze at the Jack Bones Equestrian Center, drawing in hundreds looking for a fright.   While the location already…

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Read more about the article Hart board may take up ‘Thin Blue Line’ flag issue
The Thin Blue Line flag returns to the Saugus sideline.

Hart board may take up ‘Thin Blue Line’ flag issue

The reappearance of the “Thin Blue Line” flag preceding the Saugus High School football game against Golden Valley on Friday night caused a stir in the community and beyond, as…

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Hart district to discuss an extension of BEST project, fire alarm replacement contract

The William S. Hart Union High School governing board is slated Wednesday to discuss an amendment to an agreement with the Los Angeles County Office of Education for the Business…

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Read more about the article Halloween in the parks
Recreation Leader J.P. Avecilla, center, calls for applause during a costume contest for four and five-year-olds during the L.A. County Parks and Recreation Halloween Trick or Treat Village held at Dr. Richard H. Rioux Memorial Park in Stevenson Ranch on Friday, 102822. Dan Watson/The Signal

Halloween in the parks

Halloween is typically thought of to be a time spent at night and in neighborhoods. With Halloween approaching in just a few days, the Los Angeles County Department of Parks…

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Read more about the article 10th Annual Charity Chili Cook-Off raises funds for nonprofits
Jessica and Sherry Kreuzberger send a sample of Jessica’s Famous Chili to the judges for tasting at the 10th Annual Santa Clarita Valley Charity Chili Cook Off at MB2 Entertainment in Canyon Country, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022. Chris Torres/The Signal

10th Annual Charity Chili Cook-Off raises funds for nonprofits

It’s the event that grows in size and turnout every year: MB2 Entertainment held its doors open for the 10th Annual SCV Charity Chili Cook-Off on Friday.   This year’s charity…

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Read more about the article Gunfire in 4 incidents over Halloween weekend
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station on Golden Valley Road.

Gunfire in 4 incidents over Halloween weekend

Four separate incidents involving gunfire occurred over Halloween weekend, injuring three people, two of whom were injured on Sunday, according to sheriff’s and fire officials.  The following are the accounts…

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Read more about the article North Oaks church holds Fall Festival
Attendees were able to play carnival games built by Walt Disney Company Imagineer, Joe Herrington, at North Oaks Church of Christ’s Fall Family Festival on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022 Trevor Morgan / The Signal

North Oaks church holds Fall Festival

As Joe Herrington looked at kids playing on the cartoonish-looking games he had built for North Oaks Church of Christ’s Family Fall Festival on Saturday, he said he was happy…

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Read more about the article Football playoff preview 
West Ranch Wildcats wide receiver William Seidel (22) runs past the Castaic Coyotes defense for a touchdown in the first quarter of a Foothill league game between West Ranch and Castaic high schools at the Valencia High School football field on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022. Chris Torres/The Signal

Football playoff preview 

By Justin Vigil-Zuniga  Signal Sports Writer   CIF football brackets were released Sunday morning showing four local 11-man teams their divisions and competition.  Four Foothill League teams will be hosting CIF…

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Read more about the article Saugus sweeps Foothill League finals  
The start of the Varsity Boys 3 mile race at the Foothill League Finals at College of the Canyons on Saturday, 102922. Dan Watson/The Signal

Saugus sweeps Foothill League finals  

 Centurion cross country stormed through the Foothill League finals on Saturday. Saugus’ boys and girls took home league titles after wins at College of the Canyons.   Centurion Lucia Pearson continued…

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Read more about the article Where to Go, What to Do in November
Exquisite lighting effects in the Ancient Forest are one of the popular attractions of The Enchanted Forest of Light at Descanso Gardens in LaCanada-Flintridge. Photo Descanso Gardens.

Where to Go, What to Do in November

By Michele E. Buttelman  It seems like only yesterday that we rang in 2022. Now the year is quickly coming to a close. Before the mad rush of the holidays…

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Read more about the article Ventura County Wine Trail
Plan B Wine Cellars is a high-end craft winery specializing is red varietals. Courtesy Visit Ventura.

Ventura County Wine Trail

By Michele E. Buttelman  According to the Beverage Trade Network California is the largest wine producing region in the United States with more than 1,200 wineries and 107 different American…

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Read more about the article Saugus sweeps Poly, will play for Southern Section title
Saugus Centurions opposite hitter Taylor Treahy (29) hits the ball past a blocker in the second set of the CIF Southern Section Division Four semi-finals against the Polytechnic Panthers at the Saugus High School gymnasium on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. The Centurions won in straight sets. Chris Torres/The Signal

Saugus sweeps Poly, will play for Southern Section title

Centurions have yet to drop a set in three playoff matches  The Foothill League champions will play for a CIF-Southern Section title.  The Saugus girls’ volleyball team (32-2) battled back…

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Read more about the article Simi Valley sweeps SCCS in CIF semis  
Hannah Shaffer (24) of Santa Clarita Christian School puts a shot over the net against Simi Valley defenders at The Master's University on Saturday, 102922. Dan Watson/The Signal

Simi Valley sweeps SCCS in CIF semis  

Santa Clarita Christian girls’ volleyball (24-3) were swept out the playoffs in the CIF Division 6 semifinals by Simi Valley (21-9) on Saturday at The Master’s University.  The Pioneers won…

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Read more about the article First ‘Trunk or Treat’ held at Bethlehem SCV
Joey, 6, left, and and Kayli Block, 4, check their trick or treat bag during the Bethlehem SCV Trunk or Treat event in Canyon Country on Saturday, 102822. Dan Watson/The Signal

First ‘Trunk or Treat’ held at Bethlehem SCV

For the very first time, Bethlehem Santa Clarita Valley hosted its “Trunk-or-Treat” event – a fundraiser for the church that had carnival games, food, drinks and of course, candy.   While…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita Rotary fills the stomachs and hearts of local veterans
Event volunteers Steve and Carla Corn package soy and rice in individual bags of rice and beans to be donated to veterans during the Santa Clarita Valley Rotary Sustainable Food Packaging event for their Veterans Outreach Program at Higher Vision Church in Valencia, Calif. on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022. This sustainable food packaging event is geared toward helping to stop food insecurity in the local veteran community. Chris Torres/The Signal

Santa Clarita Rotary fills the stomachs and hearts of local veterans

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJS4X42B37w From one veteran to another, veterans committee chair R.J. Kelly worked through Santa Clarita Rotary to host a sustainable food packaging event for their Veterans Outreach Program on Thursday…

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Read more about the article Remembering Dr. Lawrence R. Leiter: A medical pioneer in the SCV
Photo courtesy of Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital

Remembering Dr. Lawrence R. Leiter: A medical pioneer in the SCV

Those who knew Dr. Lawrence R. Leiter well said he was one of most influential people who ever lived in the Santa Clarita Valley.   Leiter, who died on Sept. 30, was…

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