‘First Note Play’ to hold fundraising concert

News Release  “First Note Play” is scheduled Wednesday to present “Girls Empowered: Valencia High School Benefit Concert” at the Canyon High School Performing Arts Center. The concert is the celebratory…

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Read more about the article Prep baseball roundup 
Saugus catcher Michael DeSantiago (55) goes after the ball as Leo D'Alessandro (26) of Castaic lays down a sacrifice bunt in the second inning at Saugus at Saugus on Wednesday, 042022. Dan Watson/The Signal

Prep baseball roundup 

Week six Foothill League standings  Hart (18-8, 10-0)  Valencia (14-10, 8-2)  West Ranch (13-13, 7-3)  Castaic (9-13, 5-5)  Saugus (10-15, 3-7)  Canyon (9-12-1, 2-8)  Golden Valley (6-18, 1-11)  By Justin…

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Read more about the article Quarter-acre brush fire reported in Newhall
FILE PHOTO A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Quarter-acre brush fire reported in Newhall

A quarter-acre brush fire was reported in Newhall Tuesday afternoon, resulting in a prompt response from emergency personnel.   The fire was first reported at approximately 2:35 p.m. near the northbound…

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Read more about the article Deputies respond to report of criminal threats, person with a knife in Newhall
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Deputies respond to report of criminal threats, person with a knife in Newhall

A man is in custody on suspicion of threatening someone with a knife Tuesday morning on Lyons Avenue in Newhall, according to Los Angeles County sheriff’s officials.  Just before noon,…

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Read more about the article Deputies: No credible threat after report of firearm at Sierra Vista Junior High
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Deputies: No credible threat after report of firearm at Sierra Vista Junior High

After a brief struggle, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies detained a Sierra Vista Junior High School student for questioning about possible possession of a firearm, according to Natalie Arriaga, spokeswoman…

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Read more about the article The List: The life-risking mission of a man carrying supplies from Henry Mayo to Ukraine
Joseph White, Jake Dai, Charles Yeh, and James Lee (left to right) pose for a picture with the supplies from Henry Mayo hospital in tow at the Tom Bradley International terminal at LAX on April 24, 2022. Photo courtesy of Joseph White

The List: The life-risking mission of a man carrying supplies from Henry Mayo to Ukraine

In Ukraine, Russian forces have repeatedly shelled and destroyed non-military locations such as hospitals and medical centers, leaving doctors, nurses and other medical personnel to operate in an unconventional manner. …

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Read more about the article City Council to discuss restrictions on food vendors, homeless
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 discuss restrictions on food vendors, homeless

The Santa Clarita City Council is set to discuss Tuesday possible increased restrictions on local street vendors and those living in homeless encampments.   The possible changes to the Santa Clarita…

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Read more about the article Deputies: Man arrested for fighting with security, throwing stink bomb into mall store
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Deputies: Man arrested for fighting with security, throwing stink bomb into mall store

A man was arrested Sunday on suspicion of fighting with mall security after reportedly throwing a stink bomb into one of the Valencia Town Center stores.   The arrest stems from…

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Read more about the article Blood drive at Real Life Church aims to combat nationwide blood shortage
The Houchin Community Blood Bank mascot "Phil-Botomy" waves to passing cars at the entrance to the Bridgeport Marketplace to promote their second annual blood drive held in the Real Life Church parking lot in Valencia on Saturday, 042322. Dan Watson/The Signal

Blood drive at Real Life Church aims to combat nationwide blood shortage

The Houchin Community Blood Bank held a blood drive at Real Life Church in Valencia Saturday, hoping to collect as much blood as possible amid a nationwide blood shortage.   According…

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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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