Monthly Archives: May 2023
Read more about the article <strong>Hart boys’ volleyball on to CIF finals, sweeps Dana Hills </strong> 
Hart senior Hank Kaufman (2) pumps his fist after winning a point in the third set of the CIF Southern Section semifinals against Dana Hills at Hart High School in Newhall, Calif., on Saturday, May 6, 2023. The Indians swept the Dolphins and advance to the CIF championship match. Chris Torres/The Signal

Hart boys’ volleyball on to CIF finals, sweeps Dana Hills  

Hart Indians boys’ volleyball is heading to the CIF championship match after sweeping the visiting Dana Hills Dolphins on Saturday.  The win marked Hart’s first sweep of the postseason as…

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Read more about the article <strong>DePerno blasts two home runs in Wildcats’ wild playoff opener win</strong> 
West Ranch catcher Ty DePerno (18) celebrates with Pickle Rick after hitting his first home run of the game during the first inning of the 2023 CIF Southern Section Baseball Championships against Royal at West Ranch High School in Valencia, Calif., on Friday, May 5, 2023. West Ranch won 6-5 and move on to the next round. Chris Torres/The Signal

DePerno blasts two home runs in Wildcats’ wild playoff opener win 

West Ranch catcher Ty DePerno opened up the playoffs with a pair of bangs on Friday.   The Wildcats won their CIF Division 2 playoff opener at home, 6-5, over the…

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Read more about the article Sakata hits grand slam in Castaic playoff win 
Castaic infielder Joji Sakata (27) makes it to second base during a Foothill League game against Saugus at Saugus High School on Friday, April 21, 2023. Castaic won 4-2. Chris Torres/The Signal

Sakata hits grand slam in Castaic playoff win 

Castaic Coyotes baseball advanced to the second round of the CIF Division 6 playoffs after a 6-0 win over the hosting Oxford Academy Patriots.   The Coyotes exploded in the fifth…

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Read more about the article Valencia baseball knocked off by Westlake 
Valencia pitcher Ricardo Ojeda (13) looks down after allowing a hit in the second inning of the 2023 CIF Southern Section Baseball Championships Division III against Westlake at Valencia High School on Thursday, May 4, 2023. The Vikings lost to Westlake 5-2. Chris Torres/The Signal

Valencia baseball knocked off by Westlake 

Valencia Vikings baseball out-hit and out-fanned the visiting Westlake Warriors in Thursday’s CIF Division 3 playoff opener. However, a handful of walks and errors added up to a 5-2 win…

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Read more about the article Deputies seize 2,000 pot plants in Canyon Country
Sheriff's Department deputies seized more than 2,000 plants Friday. Courtesy SCV Sheriff's Station

Deputies seize 2,000 pot plants in Canyon Country

A specialized team with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department seized more than 2,000 marijuana plants Friday in Canyon Country.  The illegal grow operation was targeted by detectives and investigated…

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Read more about the article Castaic teen arrested on suspicion of rape 
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station. Courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita.

Castaic teen arrested on suspicion of rape 

Detectives with the Special Victims Unit of the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department arrested an 18-year-old male high school student from Castaic on Friday and booked him on suspicion of rape. …

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Read more about the article Pocock Brewing Co. holds ‘May The Fourth Be With You’ event
Actor Kevin Thompson, who starred as the Ewok leader ‘Chubbray’ in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, says hello to fans during the May the Fourth Be with You event at Pocock Brewing Company in Valencia, Calif., on Thursday, May 4, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal

Pocock Brewing Co. holds ‘May The Fourth Be With You’ event

Pocock Brewing Co. held a “May The Fourth Be With You” event on Thursday at the brewery in Valencia, celebrating a day that many people use to honor the world…

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Read more about the article Chamber of Commerce, city host Cinco De Mayo celebration 
Dancers from D'Wilfri Dance Arts and Entertainment , Jade Aubchon, left, and Ingrid Blanco welcome attendees to the Cinco de Mayo celebration held at the Vista Canyon Mitchell House in Santa Clarita on Friday, 050523. Dan Watson/The Signal

Chamber of Commerce, city host Cinco De Mayo celebration 

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with its Latino Business Alliance and the city of Santa Clarita hosted a Cinco De Mayo celebration on Friday.   The event…

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Read more about the article Video: SCV Sheriff’s Station deputy vehicle collides with two other vehicles.
Watch as a deputy vehicle from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station collides with two vehicles as it attempts a U-turn. Video courtesy of Kendra Brogan.

Video: SCV Sheriff’s Station deputy vehicle collides with two other vehicles.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/UY_9L1HkR64 SCV Sheriff's Station deputy vehicle collides with two other vehicles. Watch as a deputy vehicle from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station collides with two vehicles as it attempts…

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Read more about the article PHOTOS: Valencia Summit Seals Swim team hosts spring boutique
Valerie Stone, the owner of Damsel in Defense, interacts with customers regarding her personal defense and protection items for sale during The Summit Spring Boutique to support the nonprofit Valencia Summit Swim Team at The Summit Clubhouse in Valencia, Calif., on Sunday, May 7, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal

PHOTOS: Valencia Summit Seals Swim team hosts spring boutique

Nicole Malsbury, the owner of Pampered Chef, interacts with a customer about her kitchen and cooking tools for sale during The Summit Spring Boutique to support the nonprofit Valencia Summit…

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Read more about the article Local church holds National Day of Prayer for elected officials 
Event attendees gather in a group to pray for the government officials during the National Day of Prayer event at Faith Community Church in Newhall, Calif., on Thursday, May 4, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal

Local church holds National Day of Prayer for elected officials 

Faith Community Church held a National Day of Prayer for elected officials from all levels of government and paid tribute to local educators Thursday.  The church’s prayers and sermons were…

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Read more about the article Saugus softball wins first playoff game in 11 years  
Saugus pitcher Kona Ramsbottom (21) exits the game after pitching a clean inning during a Foothill league game against Hart at Newhall Park on Thursday, April 13, 2023. Saugus won 2-1. Chris Torres/The Signal

Saugus softball wins first playoff game in 11 years  

A late offensive explosion fueled the run that notched Saugus Centurions softball’s first playoff win in 11 years.  The Centurions defeated the hosting Redondo Union Sea Hawks on Friday, 8-5, scoring…

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