Read more about the article <strong>VIA Bash: ‘Fire and Ice’ ball honors distinguished members </strong> 
A vibrant colorful performance during the VIA Bash “Fire and Ice” ball 2023 where performers were in fire and ice themed costumes. Katherine Quezada/ The Signal

VIA Bash: ‘Fire and Ice’ ball honors distinguished members  

The Valley Industry Association (VIA) held its annual bash with the theme “Fire and Ice” ball and presented awards to members of distinction and raised funds for Connecting to Success…

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Read more about the article Agua Dulce fire burns 5 acres 
FILE PHOTO A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Agua Dulce fire burns 5 acres 

A brush fire that broke out in Agua Dulce on Friday afternoon burned 5 acres before forward progress was stopped, according to Los Angeles County Fire Department officials.   According to…

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Read more about the article Photos: Terrell Edwards headlines ‘Hello Fall’ event
Terrell Edwards, left, headlines the Hello Fall concert as he joins the Vibe Performing Arts Singers as they perform O-o-h Child on stage in Stevenson Ranch on Saturday, 102823. Dan Watson/The Signal

Photos: Terrell Edwards headlines ‘Hello Fall’ event

Terrell Edwards and his band helped to welcome the fall season at the Summer Breeze Concert Series “Hello Fall” event held recently in Stevenson Ranch. The event was in support…

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Deputies: Canyon Country resident arrested after attempted burglary

A Canyon Country resident described as a Hispanic man was arrested early Friday morning on suspicion of attempted burglary, according to Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials.   According to Lt.…

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Read more about the article Carl Kanowsky | Tasting Brancaia’s wines
Giuditta Bianciardi, displaying the Brancaia wines. Photo by Carl Kanowsky.

Carl Kanowsky | Tasting Brancaia’s wines

Now that you’ve been properly introduced to Brancaia and its winemaker, Barbara Widmer, let’s talk about their wines.  Giuditta, our delightful hostess whom I mentioned in my first column, provided…

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Read more about the article <strong>Hart High alum preparing for 12</strong><strong>th</strong><strong> marathon in 10 years</strong> 
Jessper Maquindang after completing the 2023 Maine Marathon in Portland, Maine. Courtesy photo.

Hart High alum preparing for 12th marathon in 10 years 

Jessper Maquindang always wanted to compete in a marathon.  In fact, it was one of the items on his bucket list.  The Hart High School alumnus got his chance at…

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Read more about the article City looking to expand roller rink plans again 
Santa Clarita city staff is recommending the City Council approve spending approximately $1.6 million to design The Rink, which is being planned for directly behind the Santa Clarita Activities Center. Courtesy city of Santa Clarita

City looking to expand roller rink plans again 

At Tuesday’s Santa Clarita City Council meeting, city staff are expected to once again ask for more money to expand the design plans for the city’s roller rink, bringing the…

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Read more about the article SoCal’s longest-running band competition brings dozens of schools to Santa Clarita 
Hart High School performs a colorful, vibrant, floral theme at the 39th annual Hart Rampage, a band competition with over 30 schools in Southern California competing. Katherine Quezada/ The Signal

SoCal’s longest-running band competition brings dozens of schools to Santa Clarita 

The 39th annual Rampage band competition, hosted by Hart High School’s band and color guard program, returned to the College of the Canyons Cougar stadium on Saturday.   Four out of six…

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Read more about the article <strong>Hometown heroes honored for service</strong> 
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station Captain Justin Diez leads the flag salute during the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce's13th Annual Salute to Patriots event held at the SCV Senior Center at Bella Vida on Wednesday, 110823. Dan Watson/The Signal

Hometown heroes honored for service 

A Golden Valley High School student took the stage at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center at Bella Vida to sing the national anthem.   He admitted to the audience he…

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Read more about the article Eighth grader creates second 3D printer 
Nathan Shyam, 13, remade his 3D printer that he started building in the fourth grade. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Eighth grader creates second 3D printer 

Not many adults, let alone fourth graders, assemble 3D printers at home, but that’s exactly what Nathan Shyam did — not once, but twice.  Shyam, 13, who’s now an eighth…

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Read more about the article Hart hosts stacked signing day  
Hart athletes and their coaches smile for the cameras at the Hart Signing Day event held in the gym at Hart High School on Wednesday, 110823. Dan Watson/the Signal

Hart hosts stacked signing day  

Hart High School’s fall signing day on Tuesday featured 10 athletes furthering their athletic and academic careers at the next level.   The 10 seniors from multiple sports signed their letters…

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Read more about the article Report cards are in for local schools’ standardized test scores
The structure of the 21st-century classroom is optimized for small group instruction. SIGNAL FILE PHOTO

Report cards are in for local schools’ standardized test scores

The report cards are in for local educators, with elementary school districts reporting the most recent results from the state’s standardized tests.  Statewide, 46.66% of students met or exceeded the…

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