Read more about the article Kiera Cass inspires young readers and writers on ‘A Thousand Heartbeats’ tour
Author of “A Thousand Heartbeats” Kiera Cass poses with the Gonzalez family at Barnes & Noble on 112922. Rylee Holwager/The Signal.

Kiera Cass inspires young readers and writers on ‘A Thousand Heartbeats’ tour

Getting to the point of publishing 10 novels and becoming a No. 1 New York Times bestselling author was a long journey for Kiera Cass.   On her Nov. 29 “A…

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Read more about the article Merry Graham takes home the title ‘Chopped’ champion
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Merry Graham takes home the title ‘Chopped’ champion

After an appetizer, entrée and a dessert, local home chef Merry Graham took home the title of “Chopped” champion for the show’s “Grandma’s Grand Holiday” episode.   “Grandmas are the heart…

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Read more about the article Missing woman last seen in Stevenson Ranch
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Missing woman last seen in Stevenson Ranch

Deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing, and at-risk, 20-year-old woman named Mynna Carmen Tabuloc.    Tabuloc was last seen…

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Read more about the article Bill Miranda | Give the Gift of Shopping Local for the Holidays
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Bill Miranda | Give the Gift of Shopping Local for the Holidays

Did you know that the city of Santa Clarita is home to more than 8,000 businesses? From antique stores to service providers to big-box retailers, residents are never far away…

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Read more about the article Hart girls’ soccer blasts Golden Valley, 10-0 
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Hart girls’ soccer blasts Golden Valley, 10-0 

Hart girls’ soccer (1-1-1, 1-0) notched its first win of the year in style with a 10-0 blanking of Golden Valley (1-4, 0-1).  The Indians were exceptional on the field.…

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Read more about the article Deputies: Hit-and-run suspect arrested after ‘brief struggle’
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Deputies: Hit-and-run suspect arrested after ‘brief struggle’

A suspect in a hit-and-run investigation became combative with deputies and was taken into custody after “a brief struggle” with officers, according to a Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station official. …

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Read more about the article Republican caucus chooses Wilk’s successor as Senate minority leader
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Republican caucus chooses Wilk’s successor as Senate minority leader

News release  Members of the California Senate Republican Caucus unanimously voted to elect Sen. Brian Jones, R-Santee, as their next leader. Jones currently serves as Senate Republican Caucus Chair and…

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Read more about the article SCV teams flood CIF basketball polls 
West Ranch guard Isaiah Fields (3) goes for a fast break dunk in the fourth quarter of a Foothill League game at the Valencia High School gymnasium on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. West Ranch defeated Valencia 72-64. Chris Torres/The Signal

SCV teams flood CIF basketball polls 

The game of basketball just keeps evolving in the Santa Clarita Valley. The first in-season polls were released for winter sports on Monday with 10 local hoops teams being named. …

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Read more about the article Castaic hoops dropped at home by Granada Hills, 66-55 
Castaic Coyotes guard Carson Golden (3) dribbles past a Taft Toreadors defender during a non-league game between Castaic and Taft High Schools for the Santa Clarita Valley Showcase at West Ranch High School on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. Chris Torres/The Signal

Castaic hoops dropped at home by Granada Hills, 66-55 

Castaic boys’ basketball (6-7, 0-2) dropped its fourth straight game in a non-league matchup to the Granada Hills Charter Highlanders (2-4), 66-55.  The Highlanders had four players score in double…

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Read more about the article West Ranch boys hold off Valencia, 72-64
West Ranch forward James Evans (5) drives in the lane in the second quarter of a Foothill League game against Valencia High School at the Valencia High School gymnasium on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. West Ranch defeated Valencia 72-64. Chris Torres/The Signal

West Ranch boys hold off Valencia, 72-64

Wildcats claim fifth straight over Vikings, 27th overall in Foothill League play The energy in the Valencia gym could be felt the moment you walked in.  Both the West Ranch…

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Read more about the article LASD: Overdose task force investigating a half-dozen overdoses in 24-hour span
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LASD: Overdose task force investigating a half-dozen overdoses in 24-hour span

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station detectives are investigating a half-dozen overdoses, including a fatal overdose, which happened in a 24-hour period all surrounding a residential area in Saugus.  A sergeant…

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Read more about the article Deputies: No credibility to report of threats in private group chat among Bridgeport students
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Deputies: No credibility to report of threats in private group chat among Bridgeport students

Reported student threats discussed in a private group chat among Bridgeport Elementary School students Tuesday night have been determined not credible, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department officials.    Colleen…

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Read more about the article Five local girls earn All-CIF honors 
The Saugus Centurions girls volleyball team celebrates after defeating the Roosevelt Mustangs in the first round of the CIF State playoffs at the Saugus High School gymnasium on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. The Centurions won in straight sets. Chris Torres/The Signal

Five local girls earn All-CIF honors 

Five local athletes were awarded All-CIF honors for girls’ volleyball on Monday.   Saugus setter Milani Lee was named Player of the Year in Division 4, earning her second straight All-CIF…

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