Read more about the article COVID cases on the rise, mandates highly unlikely 
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COVID cases on the rise, mandates highly unlikely 

COVID-19 levels are nowhere near where they were during the pandemic, or even earlier this year, but they have increased recently and there are a few reasons why.   Over 500…

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Read more about the article Valencia senior organizes STEM conference 
Flier of the VHS Stem Conference. Courtesy of Abiela Sarrieddine.

Valencia senior organizes STEM conference 

Valencia High School senior Abiela Sarrieddine spent her summer thinking about … science.  Inspired by the world of STEM, particularly data science, Sarrieddine wanted to meet other like-minded individuals. So, she…

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Read more about the article <strong>Mountain lion struck, killed on Highway 126</strong> 
Officers with the California Highway Patrol respond to a mountain lion collision near Piru on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023. Oscar Sol / The Signal.

Mountain lion struck, killed on Highway 126 

A mountain lion was struck by a vehicle and killed on Highway 126 on Thursday night, according to Officer Ryan Ayala with the California Highway Patrol.   Ayala said the collision…

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Read more about the article <strong>Deputies: 19-year-old assaults victim with a garden fork</strong> 
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station on Golden Valley Road.

Deputies: 19-year-old assaults victim with a garden fork 

A 19-year-old construction worker was arrested Monday on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, according to Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials.   According to Deputy Kabrina Borbon, a spokeswoman…

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Read more about the article Collecting data, charting roads 
Engineering technicians Angela Seminoro, right, and Brandon Ansari have monitored the city's traffic for 17 years and one year, respectively. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Collecting data, charting roads 

The traffic volumes aren’t the only things that have changed on Santa Clarita roads in the last 25 years.  Nowadays with the use of cellphones, apps and very fast internet,…

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Read more about the article Road improvements driven by growth 
Cars, buses and motorcycles bustle during the afternoon in the intersection of Newhall Ranch Road and Bouquet Canyon Road — the busiest intersection of Santa Clarita. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Road improvements driven by growth 

A quarter-century ago, Santa Clarita’s most-trafficked road was Bouquet Canyon Road between Newhall Ranch and Seco Canyon roads, which saw 56,000 vehicles pass by per day, according to an Aug.…

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Read more about the article Photos | Santa Clarita Rhapsody: Queen Nation channels Mercury at Concerts in the Park
Gregory Finsley performs on stage with Queen Nation, A Tribute to the Music of Queen at Concerts in the Park at Central Park in Saugus on Saturday, 081923. Dan Watson/The Signal

Photos | Santa Clarita Rhapsody: Queen Nation channels Mercury at Concerts in the Park

Concerts in the Park had its penultimate show on Saturday at Central Park, with ‘Queen Nation’ channelling Freddie Mercury and the rest of Queen. This week brings the final show…

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Read more about the article ‘Paint for A Cause’ raises money for Alzheimer’s Association
Bottomless mimosas were an added bonus of Oakmont of Valencia's Paint for a Purpose event on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023. Trevor Morgan / The Signal.

‘Paint for A Cause’ raises money for Alzheimer’s Association

In partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, Oakmont of Valencia hosted “Paint for a Cause” to raise money for the organization with both senior residents and honored guests attending.  Attendees were…

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Read more about the article <strong>Canyon Country resident arrested on suspicion of residential burglary</strong> 
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station on Golden Valley Road.

Canyon Country resident arrested on suspicion of residential burglary 

A 31-year-old Canyon Country resident was arrested on suspicion of residential burglary on Monday, according to Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials.   According to Deputy Kabrina Borbon, a spokeswoman for…

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Read more about the article Castaic football earns first home win, blasts Royal 
Castaic's cornerback Viktor Hernandez (28) and wide receiver Elijah Reid (21) attempt to tackle Royal High School's Jace Oswald during the second quarter. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Castaic football earns first home win, blasts Royal 

Castaic Coyote football exploded on Thursday night as the team notched its first win of the season at Canyon High School.   The Coyotes hammered the Royal Highlanders en route to…

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Read more about the article Hart district board discusses campus culture and climate 
The William S. Hart Union High School District governing board meets for a study session on culture and climate on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023. Trevor Morgan / The Signal

Hart district board discusses campus culture and climate 

The William S. Hart Union High School District governing board was presented a report on school culture and climate during a special meeting on Thursday morning, detailing several issues on…

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