Monthly Archives: November 2022
Read more about the article Late surge powers West Ranch past Canyon in league opener 
West Ranch Wildcats forward Andrew Meadow (13) grabs a rebound over Canyon Cowboys forward Tyler Best (0) in the second quarter of the Foothill League opener at West Ranch High School on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. West Ranch defeated Canyon 80-50. Chris Torres/The Signal

Late surge powers West Ranch past Canyon in league opener 

West Ranch boys’ basketball (5-0, 1-0) defeated the visiting Canyon Cowboys (7-2, 0-1), 80-50, in their Foothill League opener on Tuesday.  The Wildcats had four players in double figures and…

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Read more about the article Suzette Martinez Valladares concedes in race for the 40th Assembly District
State Assemblywoman Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Santa Clarita, addresses the crowd gathered for the “Remembering Our Fallen” exhibit opening ceremony at the Valencia Town Center on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. Chris Torres/The Signal

Suzette Martinez Valladares concedes in race for the 40th Assembly District

Assemblywoman Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Santa Clarita, has conceded the race for the newly drawn 40th Assembly District seat to Democratic challenger Pilar Schiavo, who led in the polls as of…

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Read more about the article Foothill League announces girls’ tennis All-League selections 
Sydney Thay, a Valencia Vikings singles one player, returns a hit with a forehand during her Foothill league singles match between Valencia and West Ranch High Schools at the West Ranch tennis courts on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022. Chris Torres/The Signal

Foothill League announces girls’ tennis All-League selections 

The Foothill League recently announced its 2022 All-League selections for girls’ tennis:  First Team-Singles  • Sydney Thay, Valencia  • Skylar Brathwaite, Valencia  • Charlotte Saltz, Golden Valley   Charly Saltz of…

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Read more about the article Saugus boys down Valencia, 54-52, in Foothill League opener
Peter Burton (1) and Max Tengan (14) during a practice at Saugus High, 101922. Dan Watson/The Signal

Saugus boys down Valencia, 54-52, in Foothill League opener

The new-look Centurions might be alright.  Led by senior Max Tengan’s 26 points, Saugus boys’ basketball (3-2, 1-0) won its Foothill League opener, 54-52, over the Valencia Vikings (4-4, 0-1)…

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Read more about the article Court records: Man dies after snorting drugs purchased outside a convenience store
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station on Golden Valley Road.

Court records: Man dies after snorting drugs purchased outside a convenience store

A Canyon Country man asked his girlfriend to purchase a pair of "Percocet" pills and a Xanax for $55 outside a nearby 7-Eleven, according to court records.  After she brought…

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Read more about the article Saugus girls upset Valencia, 58-52, for first win
Saugus' Destiny Onovo, 12, snags a rebound from Canyon's Kodia Koko Booker, 21, during a conference game between the Canyon Cowboys and Saugus Centurions at Saugus High School on Friday Feb. 4, 2022. The Cowboys won 65-49 and claimed the Foothill League Title after the Hart Indians lost to the Valencia Vikings. Chris Torres/The Signal

Saugus girls upset Valencia, 58-52, for first win

Centurions freshman Shannen Wilson drops 20 points in Foothill League opener The best-kept secret in the Santa Clarita Valley is now out: Saugus freshman Shannen Wilson is the real deal. …

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Read more about the article Court case delayed yet again for parolee accused of shooting deputy
Sheriff's officials investigate a deputy-involved shooting on the 21300 block of Bottletree Lane in Newhall on Nov. 29, 2017. Austin Dave/The Signal

Court case delayed yet again for parolee accused of shooting deputy

A parolee charged with shooting a deputy in the neck during an assault investigation had his case continued Wednesday, two days after the five-year anniversary of the incident.  Monolito Guerra,…

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Read more about the article Input sought for new Historical Society museum exhibits
The Pardee House at Heritage Junction is planned to serve as a new museum of local history. Photo courtesy of the SCV Historical Society.

Input sought for new Historical Society museum exhibits

News release  Consultants working on a new museum in the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society’s Pardee House are looking for the community’s opinion as they develop new exhibits, and they…

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Read more about the article Foothill League announces girls’ volleyball All-League selections 
Milani Lee (10) sets the ball for Saugus teammate Shelby Scott (21) against Trabuco Hills at Saugus High School on Wednesday, 102622. Dan Watson/The Signal

Foothill League announces girls’ volleyball All-League selections 

The Foothill League recently announced its 2022 All-League selections for girls’ volleyball. The CIF champion Centurions are well-represented on the list with standouts from every Foothill League team earning honors: …

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Read more about the article More overnight I-5 closures for construction expected
Heavy traffic on Tuesday night in Santa Clarita as a result of construction closures on northbound Interstate 5 caused many motorists to use State Route 14 as a detour. Oscar Sol/The Signal

More overnight I-5 closures for construction expected

Motorists might want to plan for delays on northbound Interstate 5 Wednesday night and on the southbound side Thursday night due to construction, said Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority…

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Read more about the article Foothill League announces 2022 Football All-League selections 
West Ranch Wildcats quarterback Ryan Staub (6) runs the ball in for a touchdown in the second quarter of a CIF Southern Section playoff game between West Ranch High School and St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy at Valencia High School on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022. Chris Torres/The Signal

Foothill League announces 2022 Football All-League selections 

2022 was a sensational season for local football with five Foothill League teams earning a playoff spot. The Foothill League recently announced its 2022 All-League selections for football:  • Player…

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Read more about the article Vehicle hits power pole, one transported to hospital
FILE PHOTO A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Vehicle hits power pole, one transported to hospital

A vehicle hit a power pole Wednesday morning on Lyons Avenue at Newhall Avenue in Santa Clarita, and one person was transported to the hospital, said Los Angeles County Fire…

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