Read more about the article Saugus boys’ basketball beats SCCS, 64-60
Cristian Manzano (4) of Saugus drives in to score against Max Tengan (13) of Santa Clarita Christian School at Saugus High on Wednesday, 012622. Dan Watson/The Signal

Saugus boys’ basketball beats SCCS, 64-60

By Ryan Menzie  Signal Sports Writer   The Saugus Centurions (12-9-1, 7-2-1) had their backs to the wall for over three quarters of their game against the Santa Clarita Christian School…

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Read more about the article Family seeks emergency help for special-needs pet
Jamie Arca has started a GoFundMe to save Tugger, on which she wrote, “We were told by his veterinarian that he could regain function and live a full happy life if he receives the surgery.” Courtesy photo.

Family seeks emergency help for special-needs pet

By Signal Staff  “Save Tugger.”  That’s the plea from Santa Clarita resident Jamie Arca, who has started a GoFundMe in the hopes of saving a special-needs, one-eyed family pet.  “Our…

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Read more about the article Report of domestic violence, carjacking prompts deputy response
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Report of domestic violence, carjacking prompts deputy response

A report of a possible domestic violence incident leading to a carjacking in Saugus on Thursday prompted a swift response from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.   The incident that…

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Read more about the article Cub Scouts hold Pinewood Derby at Porsche museum
Spectators watch as the hand decorated racers speed down the track during the Cub Scout Pack 490 annual Pinewood Derby held in the Wunderground Museum at Porsche of Santa Clarita in Valencia on Saturday, 012222. Dan Watson/the Signal

Cub Scouts hold Pinewood Derby at Porsche museum

In the midst of the Wunderground, an exhibit of rare Porsche cars held underneath the Galpin Porsche dealership in Santa Clarita, groups of Cub Scouts conducted their own car races…

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Read more about the article Public Health: L.A. County likely past the peak of Omicron
Certified Medical Assistant Kristine Gonzales, right, prepares to administer a dose of Pfizer vaccine to David Baris during the COVID-19 vaccine clinic and food distribution event held at the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley Sierra Vista Clubhouse in Canyon Country on Friday, 070921. Dan Watson/The Signal

Public Health: L.A. County likely past the peak of Omicron

Los Angeles County is likely past the peak of Omicron, Public Health Department officials said in a statement released on Thursday.   In addition to several other COVID-19 metrics, the announcement…

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Read more about the article Petition proposes no-kill animal shelter in Santa Clarita
2016 FILE ART_This six-week-old tortoiseshell kitten at the Los Angeles County Animal Care Center in Castaic. 073016 DAN WATSON

Petition proposes no-kill animal shelter in Santa Clarita

In May 2015, Santa Clarita resident Kiza Hilton informally proposed a no-kill animal shelter to be run by the city Santa Clarita.  She said the City Council members she approached…

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Read more about the article Deputies: No arrests, no gun found after fight at Castaic High
SIGNAL FILE PHOTO: Students and parents walk through campus at Castaic High School's first Back to School Night Tuesday. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Deputies: No arrests, no gun found after fight at Castaic High

After a fight between students at Castaic High School on Thursday, sheriff’s deputies received a report that one of the students’ parents pointed a gun at another parent — but…

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Read more about the article Homeless woman in Castaic charged on suspicion of disturbing the peace
A homeless person huddles under a tarp and plastic sheeting on the sidewalk on The Old Road in Castaic during a heavy rain on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021. Dan Watson/The Signal

Homeless woman in Castaic charged on suspicion of disturbing the peace

A homeless woman in Castaic was charged Thursday on suspicion of disturbing the peace, according to law enforcement officials.   The woman in question had been the subject of some controversy…

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Zonta Empower Hour to focus on forced childhood marriage

News release  The Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley’s Empower Hour is scheduled noon Feb. 5 to feature Sara Tasneem, a child bride at age 15. Now a survivor, she advocates against child/forced marriage and violence against women and girls. Tasneem was…

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Read more about the article Laurene Weste | To a Healthier – and Brighter – 2022 in Santa Clarita
Santa Clarita Councilwoman Laurene Weste

Laurene Weste | To a Healthier – and Brighter – 2022 in Santa Clarita

It is a great honor to serve the residents of Santa Clarita as a member of the City Council. I am also humbled to be selected to serve as mayor for 2022 and work collaboratively to set…

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