Marsha McLean | Beauty Within Our Backyard: Santa Clarita Hiking Challenge

“Look deep into nature and you will understand everything better.” – Albert Einstein  As someone who has fought long and hard to preserve the open spaces in and around our…

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Read more about the article AQMD issues orders for landfill 
A trash truck dumps its load at the Chiquita Land Fill in Castaic in 2018. Dan Watson/The Signal

AQMD issues orders for landfill 

Neither Chiquita Canyon Landfill nor the South Coast Air Quality Management District are sure how to stop the stink that’s prompted hundreds of complaints from Castaic and Val Verde residents,…

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Read more about the article <strong>‘Know Your Zone’ unites first responders and residents in emergency protocol </strong> 
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‘Know Your Zone’ unites first responders and residents in emergency protocol  

Emergency evacuation zones within fire hazard severity zones have been established within the “Know Your Zone” campaign announced on Wednesday by the office of L.A. County 5th District Supervisor Kathryn…

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Read more about the article School community discusses gang concerns 
Dozens of attendees join a table discussion session during Annual Hart District Safe Schools Discussion Invitation held at the Santa Clarita Activities Center in Santa Clarita on Tuesday, 090523. Dan Watson/The Signal

School community discusses gang concerns 

School Resource Deputy Andres Rubalcava told parents Tuesday that he sees the beginnings of the activity right down the street from campus as soon as school lets out at Placerita…

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Read more about the article Cancer Society to host Bark for Life Oct. 29
Event attendee Deanna Valenzuela and her therapy dog Gretel participate in the peanut butter licking contest during the American Cancer Society Bark for Life event at the Canyon Country Community Center on Sunday, March 26, 2023. Gretel beat the other dogs participating in the contest to take home the first place trophy. Chris Torres/The Signal

Cancer Society to host Bark for Life Oct. 29

News release   You can celebrate a happy “Howl-o-ween' with your dog at the American Cancer Society’s fundraiser, Bark for Life, presented by Relay for Life of the Santa Clarita…

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Read more about the article Parents, district staff talk school security at Hart district forum  
Kathy Hunter, Asst. Superintendent of Student Services, Safety & Wellness gives a presentation reviewing updates and policies for the dozens of attendees at the Annual Hart District Safe Schools Discussion Invitation held at the Santa Clarita Activities Center in Santa Clarita on Tuesday, 090523. Dan Watson/The Signal

Parents, district staff talk school security at Hart district forum  

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station Capt. Justin Diez pledged to keep the school resource deputy program going Tuesday during a discussion with parents of junior high and high school students…

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Read more about the article SCV football week 4 preview 
Teammate Andrew Ruiz (60) celebrates as Keyshawn Wooten (22) runs away from the defense and scores the third touchdown for Canyon against Harvard-Westlake at Canyon High on Friday, 090123. Dan Watson/The Signal

SCV football week 4 preview 

By Justin Vigil-Zuniga and Tyler Wainfeld  Signal Staff Writers  Nearly every local team brought home a win last weekend as non-league play winds down. But, five local teams remain undefeated…

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Read more about the article <strong>West Ranch shatters Saugus’ win streak in sweep</strong> 
West Ranch celebrates a point against Saugus in the first game at West Ranch High on Tuesday, 090523. Dan Watson/The Signal

West Ranch shatters Saugus’ win streak in sweep 

West Ranch opposite hitter Kennedy Osunsanmi smelled blood in the water heading into the third set of the Wildcats’ home league match with Saugus.  Osunsanmi, a senior, carried the load…

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Read more about the article <strong>Revisioning Valencia Town Center</strong> 
The mall sign as viewed from Magic Mountain Parkway on Tuesday, 090523. Dan Watson/The Signal

Revisioning Valencia Town Center 

Retail real estate developer Centennial may be based in Dallas, but Carl Tash, the company’s chief investment officer, shared his Santa Clarita bona fides Tuesday, recalling when the shopping center…

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Read more about the article <strong>Suspects remain outstanding in OLPH School break-in</strong> 
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Suspects remain outstanding in OLPH School break-in 

Suspects remained outstanding Tuesday after Our Lady of Perpetual Help School was severely vandalized with miscellaneous items stolen on Saturday night, according to Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials and…

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