Read more about the article Metro reminds motorists of ongoing closures 
Construction crews work Tuesday night on the Weldon Canyon Road bridge above Interstate 5 in Santa Clarita. Photo courtesy of Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the California Department of Transportation

Metro reminds motorists of ongoing closures 

The L.A. County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, or Metro, reminded motorists Tuesday about a series of road closures in Santa Clarita planned over the next two weeks as part of the…

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Read more about the article Local parish offers blessing to first responders  
Father Vaughn Winters, and Father Jihoon Kim officiate as first responders come forward for the blessing during a special First Responders Mass at Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church in Santa Clarita on Saturday, 051323. Dan Watson/The Signal

Local parish offers blessing to first responders  

The Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church offered its blessing Saturday to the first responders within the Santa Clarita Valley who put their lives on the line every day in the…

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Read more about the article Deputies conduct DUI investigation after 2-car crash
Fire officials reported no one was taken to the hospital after a two-car collision shortly after 5 p.m. at the intersection of Via Princessa and Sierra Highway. Michael Picarella/ For The Signal

Deputies conduct DUI investigation after 2-car crash

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials conducted a DUI investigation Tuesday evening following a two-car collision that snarled the evening rush-hour commute at the intersection of Sierra Highway and Via…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita History Center welcomes first post-COVID school tour
A group of 100 fourth graders from Emerson Elementary School in Burbank took the Metrolink to Newhall last week to visit the Santa Clarita History Center. Courtesy photo.

Santa Clarita History Center welcomes first post-COVID school tour

By Carol Rock For the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society  School tours to the Santa Clarita History Center returned last week, when 100 fourth graders from Emerson Elementary School in Burbank…

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Read more about the article Prep lacrosse roundup 
Allison Hoffman (88) of West Ranch looks to pass against Valencia defender Anjali Krishnan (52) near the goal in the first period at Valencia High on Wednesday, 032223. Dan Watson/The Signal

Prep lacrosse roundup 

Lacrosse continues to be the fastest growing sport in the Santa Clarita Valley.  The 2023 season welcomed Castaic High School to the boys’ side of the Foothill League while West…

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Read more about the article Rimkunas shoots an even par at CIF individuals  
Valencia’s Luke Rimkunas tees off in group one to begin the final Foothill league golf match at The Oaks Club at Valencia, Calif., on Monday, May 1, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal

Rimkunas shoots an even par at CIF individuals  

Valencia Vikings golfer Luke Rimkunas is the last man standing from the Santa Clarita Valley after shooting an even par of 70 strokes at the CIF Individual Regionals on Tuesday,…

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Read more about the article Humphries makes history while Golden Valley girls finish silver at CIF Finals 
Meagan Humphries of Castaic wins the varsity 200 meter dash against Golden Valley at Castaic High on Thursday, 041323. Dan Watson/The Signal

Humphries makes history while Golden Valley girls finish silver at CIF Finals 

Castaic High School track star Meagan Humphries didn’t know history was on the line on Saturday at the CIF Finals.  Humphries found out a few days before the meet at…

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Read more about the article Senior Center to get $156K to help those in need 
Flags decorate the parking lot of the Bella Vida Senior Center as car line up for their Memorial Day ceremony on Friday, May 22, 2020. Courtesy

Senior Center to get $156K to help those in need 

Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center advocates were able to reap their rewards for months of hard work Tuesday, with the announcement of a $156,725 grant to support residents with disabilities. …

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Read more about the article <strong>The Sulphur Springs Carnival returns home</strong> 
Mattie Obtinalla, 8, tries to ring the bell on the "High Striker" game during the Sulphur Springs Carnival held at Sulphur Springs Elementary in Canyon Country on Friday, 051223. Dan Watson/The Signal

The Sulphur Springs Carnival returns home 

Hundreds of students and parents filled Sulphur Springs Community School for the return of the Sulphur Springs PTA Carnival to their home turf on Friday.   Tayvian Bogan, 11, plays the…

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Read more about the article <strong>The Olde World Emporium starts GoFundMe to stay in SCV </strong> 
The Olde World Emporium co-owner Dylan Bauer, center, explains products on display for customer Meaty Panda, right, in the main room of The Olde Word Emporium occult and witchcraft shop in Newhall on Tuesday, 080922. Dan Watson/The Signal

The Olde World Emporium starts GoFundMe to stay in SCV  

The Olde World Emporium opened its doors in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, making its place as Santa Clarita’s first witch shop.   They braved the battles that came with…

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Read more about the article <strong>Saugus black belt wins at International Ozawa Cup</strong> 
Shannon Laurin displays her USA Karate Open Championship medal at Santa Clarita Karate in Saugus on Friday, 042922. Dan Watson/The Signal

Saugus black belt wins at International Ozawa Cup 

Saugus native Shannon Laurin said she’s been training in karate since she was in diapers.  “My parents do it,” Laurin said. “So it's kind of like something that I was…

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Read more about the article Foothill League announces 2023 softball All-League selections 
Hart teammates Sophia Parra (8) and Kate Penberthy (12) share a laugh after Penberthy made a defensive play during a non-league match against El Camino Real at Newhall Park on Thursday, March 2, 2023. Hart defeated El Camino 9-3. Chris Torres/The Signal

Foothill League announces 2023 softball All-League selections 

The Foothill League released its 2023 All-League selections for softball this week.  Player of the Year: Kate Penberthy, senior, Hart  Penberthy was a no-doubter for the MVP title. The soon-to-be…

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Read more about the article CalArts’ non-traditional graduation returns
Ishika Muchhal, the Student Union President, twirls on stage before receiving her diploma during the California Institute of the Arts 2023 Graduation Ceremony at the CalArts Courtyard in Valencia, Calif., on Friday, May 12, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal

CalArts’ non-traditional graduation returns

California Institute of the Arts held its second graduation ceremony since the pandemic on Friday, conferring 370 degrees from six different schools in the process.   While the traditionally untraditional ceremony…

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Read more about the article Planning Commission to host another discussion about studio facility proposal 
Jeff Weber of Shadowbox Studios discusses his outreach efforts on behalf of the project Shadowbox is proposing for parts of Newhall and Placerita Canyon in April. Perry Smith/The Signal

Planning Commission to host another discussion about studio facility proposal 

City of Santa Clarita officials are scheduled Tuesday to host another discussion about a plan to expand the film industry’s local footprint by about 1.3 million square feet.  Shadowbox Studios…

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