Read more about the article <strong>SCV Jewish community ushers in the festival of lights</strong> 
Residents in Stevenson Ranch gather to light the menorah for the first day of Hanukkah on Thursday, Dec. 7. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

SCV Jewish community ushers in the festival of lights 

Menorahs lit across the globe as the first night of Hannukah is celebrated  Rabbi Mark Blazer of Temple Beth Ami led a small group of Jews in ushering in the…

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Read more about the article City Hall receives plans for ‘Placerita Studios’ project 
An artist's rendering shows the type of construction technology that Pacifica Ventures has employed with partner Spring Structures. Courtesy

City Hall receives plans for ‘Placerita Studios’ project 

Another project intended to further the city of Santa Clarita’s reputation as “Hollywood North” — a supportive atmosphere for filming within the region’s 30-Mile Zone, or TMZ — has been…

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Read more about the article St. Monica hoops takes down undefeated Trinity 
Trinity guard Noah Phillips (21) carries the ball against Saint Monica on Thursday, Dec. 7 at Church of the Nazarene. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

St. Monica hoops takes down undefeated Trinity 

Numerous turnovers and missed 3-point shots led to Trinity Classical Knights boys’ basketball take its first loss of the season.  The Knights snuck back into the game late but the…

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Read more about the article <strong>The Magic of Movies at the Santa Clarita International Film Fest</strong>  
Before the film began, attendees of SCIFF took photos and socialized with one another on opening night at the Lammle in Newhall on Thursday night. Katherine Quezada/ The Signal

The Magic of Movies at the Santa Clarita International Film Fest  

The Santa Clarita International Film Festival kickstarted its three-day celebration at the Laemmle Theater in Newhall on Thursday night as film enthusiasts and industry professionals watched Mexican-produced films paying homage…

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Read more about the article <strong>Valencia soccer comes back, beats Castaic </strong> 
Valencia junior Maxime Jolley (11) dribbles the ball against Castaic defense on Thursday, Dec. 7. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Valencia soccer comes back, beats Castaic  

Valencia Vikings boys’ soccer erased a multiple-goal deficit and stormed to victory over the hosting Castaic Coyotes in a Foothill League shootout.   The Vikings won the road battle, 4-3, scoring…

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Read more about the article <strong>SCV to face high winds, ordered to prepare for fire weather</strong> 
High winds buffet two American flags, a United States Marine Corps flag and a 101 Airborne Division, Screaming Eagles flag in front of a home in Castaic on Wednesday, 101123. Dan Watson/The Signal

SCV to face high winds, ordered to prepare for fire weather 

The excitement of the upcoming holidays does not preclude caution as the National Weather Service has issued alerts about two hazardous weather conditions for the Santa Clarita Valley this weekend:…

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Read more about the article Lighting up Santa Clarita
Attendees drive around and record the decorations at Wakefield Winter Wonderland on Wednsday, Dec. 6. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Lighting up Santa Clarita

https://youtu.be/4eYBjDAl7KE?feature=shared A look at some of the most popular holiday lights displays in the SCV  By Selvin Ramirez For The Signal  The days after Thanksgiving, or even the day after Halloween,…

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Read more about the article <strong>Three SCV locations experiencing active COVID-19 outbreaks </strong> 
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Three SCV locations experiencing active COVID-19 outbreaks  

Three Santa Clarita Valley settings have been identified by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health as sites experiencing active COVID-19 as of Thursday: Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital in…

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Read more about the article <strong>Carjacking suspect apprehended in Valencia following hourslong pursuit</strong> 
A carjacking suspect was apprehended by California Highway Patrol officers in northern Valencia on Thursday night. Screenshot from video courtesy of ABC7.

Carjacking suspect apprehended in Valencia following hourslong pursuit 

A carjacking suspect was apprehended by California Highway Patrol officers in northern Valencia on Thursday night following an hourslong pursuit that began in Fontana.  “The original warrant was for a…

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