Read more about the article Firefighters put out motor-home fire along I-5 
L.A. County firefighters stopped a recreational vehicle fire from spreading to the brush Friday evening on the northbound side of Interstate 5, north of Lake Hughes Road.  Dan Watson

Firefighters put out motor-home fire along I-5 

L.A. County firefighters stopped a recreational vehicle fire from spreading to the brush Friday evening on the northbound side of Interstate 5, north of Lake Hughes Road.  “It was a…

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Read more about the article Water agency, developer wrangle over $25 million in fees 
SCV Water hosted a virtual ribbon cutting ceremony at a new water treatment facility near Auto Center Drive in Valencia on Oct. 5, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Water agency, developer wrangle over $25 million in fees 

An 11th-hour letter submitted by The Newhall Land and Farming Co. questioning the developer’s responsibility for $25 million in connection fees for more than 20,000 future hookups in burgeoning FivePoint…

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Read more about the article <strong>Student filmmaker debuts his ‘biggest undertaking’</strong> 
Photo courtesy of Maxx Merlo.

Student filmmaker debuts his ‘biggest undertaking’ 

Maxx C. Merlo decided to attend one of Hart High School choir’s performances on a whim and to support one of the school’s organizations.   As he looked around, he noticed…

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Read more about the article SUSD investigation into principal still underway 
Saugus Union School District board members listen during public comment at a Feb. 15 meeting. Perry Smith/ The Signal

SUSD investigation into principal still underway 

The investigation is still underway into Emblem Academy Principal Sahar Moshayedi, and that a timeline has not yet been given for when it would be complete, according to Katherine Cooper,…

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Read more about the article Local high school jazz ensembles liven up the stage at Super Jazz at the Ranch
Alex Tran stands during his solo on alto saxophone as the West Ranch High School Lab Jazz Band performs "Povo" during the Super Jazz at the Ranch event held at West Ranch High School on Saturday, 052023. Dan Watson/The Signal

Local high school jazz ensembles liven up the stage at Super Jazz at the Ranch

West Ranch High School was host to the annual Super Jazz at the Ranch concert last month, featuring middle and high school jazz ensembles. Jazz groups performing included those from…

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Read more about the article SUSD honors Student of the Year winners 
Saugus Union officials recognized 15 Student of the Year winners from the district's various campuses. Courtesy SUSD

SUSD honors Student of the Year winners 

While the Saugus Union School District governing board regularly celebrates student achievement at its board meetings, Tuesday’s meeting was special: Each district school honored its Student of the Year for…

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Read more about the article Three detained at gunpoint near Lake Hughes Road 
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station on Golden Valley Road.

Three detained at gunpoint near Lake Hughes Road 

Three people were detained at gunpoint Thursday afternoon near Lake Hughes Road in Castaic, according to Lt. Marcus Phillips, watch commander for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.  Phillips said…

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Read more about the article Boys and Girls Club holds 51st annual auction 
Attendees from left, Barbara Myler, Jim Ventress, Jenny and Tim Ketchepaw get in the spirit of the evening as they dress for the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley 51st Auction with the theme "Out of This World" which was held at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on Saturday, 060323. Dan Watson/The Signal

Boys and Girls Club holds 51st annual auction 

Aliens, Jedi, crew from the USS Enterprise, Jawas, Tusken Raiders and even Lord Vader himself were in attendance at the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley’s 51st annual…

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Read more about the article Local teen author holds book signing 
Teen author and pianist Alessandro Concas signs one of his authored books for Connor Wilson, 6, during his book signing event at Havana Savannah Coffeeshop in Valencia, Calif., on Sunday, May 28, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal

Local teen author holds book signing 

Teen author Alessandro Concas took his book signing event at Havana Savannah on Sunday very seriously.   He dressed in a suit and tie, mingled with guests and spoke professionally about…

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Read more about the article SCV baseball season roundup 
The Castaic baseball team celebrates after winning the CIF Southern Regional Championships against Ganesha 7-6 at Castaic High School on Saturday, June 3, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal

SCV baseball season roundup 

Castaic High School’s historic run ended in triumph, officially ending a spectacular season for baseball in the Santa Clarita Valley.  West Ranch High School and Trinity Classical Academy also made…

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Read more about the article Two of the SCV’s best pick up All-CIF softball honors 
Valencia catcher Addison Snyder (10) makes the tag on Hart baserunner Sadie Curtis (36) in the first inning at Valencia High on Tuesday, 032823. Dan Watson/The Signa

Two of the SCV’s best pick up All-CIF softball honors 

Two local college-bound softball stars were named in the 2023 Southern Section All-CIF selections on Thursday.  Hart High School’s Kate Penberthy and Valencia High School catcher Addison Snyder were honored…

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Read more about the article <strong>West Ranch tests students at Math Open, but not in the way you would think</strong> 
Students participate in the West Ranch High School Math Club’s Second Annual Math Open at West Ranch in Valencia, Calif., on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal

West Ranch tests students at Math Open, but not in the way you would think 

Alice Xie, a rising senior at West Ranch High School, acknowledges that although she likes math and is president of the West Ranch math club, math isn’t for everyone.   “Oftentimes,…

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Read more about the article VIDEO: Water line break leaves Newhall residents, DMV without water 
Crews from the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency work to patch a water main break at the intersection of Newhall Avenue and 9th Street in Newhall, Calif., on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal

VIDEO: Water line break leaves Newhall residents, DMV without water 

A water line break left several residents and the Department of Motor Vehicles without water on Thursday afternoon, according to Kevin Strauss, communications manager for the Santa Clarita Valley Water…

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Read more about the article Four local lacrosse stars named all-CIF 
Alexa Olsen (14) of Saugus drives down to score in the first period against Hart defender Delilah Hernandez (0) and Ella Vedomske (12) at Hart High on Wednesday, 042623. Dan Watson

Four local lacrosse stars named all-CIF 

Four of the area’s best girls’ and boys’ lacrosse scorers picked up All-CIF Southern Section honors this week.  West Ranch High School freshman Lauren Lamb and Saugus High School senior Alexa…

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