Read more about the article Laurene Weste | Embark on a Galactic Adventure at the Family Literacy Festival
Santa Clarita Councilwoman Laurene Weste

Laurene Weste | Embark on a Galactic Adventure at the Family Literacy Festival

“Reading can take you places you have never been before.” – Dr. Seuss  Nestled in the hearts of our community, the Santa Clarita Public Library system holds an important place…

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Read more about the article <strong>Saugus freshman recovers from motocross accident</strong> 
Damian on the track. Photo courtesy of Nikki Cormier.

Saugus freshman recovers from motocross accident 

Damian Collier, a 15-year-old Saugus High School freshman, returned home from the hospital the day before Thanksgiving after enduring a motocross accident on Nov. 4 in Palmdale.   According to his…

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Read more about the article Manzano earns 100th career win, Saugus hoops beats Canyon  
Saugus shooting guard Justin Perez (0) goes up for a shot againt Canyon defense during the third quarter of Tuesday's game at Saugus High School. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Manzano earns 100th career win, Saugus hoops beats Canyon  

Saugus Centurions boys’ basketball started league play with a bang on Tuesday against the visiting Canyon Cowboys.   The Centurions improved on both sides of the ball throughout each quarter behind…

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Read more about the article <strong>Detectives believe 12-year-old’s death caused by unintentional discharge </strong> 
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station on Golden Valley Road.

Detectives believe 12-year-old’s death caused by unintentional discharge  

An official with the L.A. County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau reported Wednesday that a 12-year-old boy found dead in Sand Canyon on Nov. 6 was believed to have died as the…

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Read more about the article AQMD delays release of landfill report 
A compactor rolls over the exposed trash at a 200X200 foot "working face" site at the Chiquita Canyon Landfill in Castaic Nov. 2, 2016. As soon as the the trash is spread and compacted it is immediately covered with dirt and the working face site moves forward. This view looks south-west towards the new proposed expansion site, and In the distance is the tall ridge which blocks the land fill from view of surrounding communities. Dan Watson/Signal

AQMD delays release of landfill report 

Air Quality Management District officials said Tuesday they’re unable to release a report from Chiquita Canyon Landfill about how much chemical the landfill has leaked into the soil after officials…

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Read more about the article <strong>SCV Aussies make their mark at international finals and nationals in agility</strong>
Left to right: Corey Benoit winner of the Open division with Taz, trainer of SCVDAC Tammy Robinson and Alycia Wise winner of the Novice Division with her dog Abby. Photo courtesy of Charlene Lewis.

SCV Aussies make their mark at international finals and nationals in agility

Breezy, Arrow, Diva and Mariah from the Santa Clarita Valley Dog Agility Club have made their pawprints in the Texas dirt at the Australian Shepherd Club of America National Finals…

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Read more about the article <strong>Hart boys’ hoops stuns Valencia in Foothill League opener</strong> 
Hart guard Deven Strong goes up for a layup during the 2023 SCV All Star game at Golden Valley High School on Thursday, April 20, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal

Hart boys’ hoops stuns Valencia in Foothill League opener 

Hart’s Strong hits game-tying basket in regulation, go-ahead bucket in OT to lead Indians to 77-74 road win   Hart Indians senior Deven Strong simply could not be stopped in Tuesday’s…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita International Film Festival set for Dec. 7-10
Event attendees gather in the theater for the first film showing of the Santa Clarita International Film Festival Red Carpet event at the Laemmle Newhall theater on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2022. Chris Torres/The Signal

Santa Clarita International Film Festival set for Dec. 7-10

By Selvin Ramirez For The Signal  The Santa Clarita International Film Festival will be launching with its opening night on Thursday, Dec. 7, at the Laemmle in Newhall. The main program…

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Read more about the article <strong>‘We’re all different’: Highlands Elementary students learn the meaning of impairment at Inclusion Week</strong> 
Parent volunteer Christina Carlin teaches students how to sign the Pledge of Allegiance in American Sign Language Wednesday morning. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

‘We’re all different’: Highlands Elementary students learn the meaning of impairment at Inclusion Week 

A poster with the phrase, “We’re all different, but as a team we fit together,” could be seen at the front of the multi-purpose room at Highlands Elementary School on…

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Read more about the article Grant awarded to help Castaic High music program
From left: Castaic High School Principal Vince Ferry and Teacher Grant Recipient Eugene Kim receive a teacher grant from Mariam Nasiry, California Credit Union senior school and development officer. Courtesy photo

Grant awarded to help Castaic High music program

News release  The Castaic High School music program has been awarded a $500 grant from the California Credit Union to support “The Throne,” the 2023-24 field show being performed by…

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Read more about the article Bus strike heads into eighth week  
Santa Clarita bus drivers demonstrate back in Octoberin front of a city transit center. Katherine Quezada/ The Signal

Bus strike heads into eighth week  

  While a Santa Clarita city official sought to address claims Tuesday that the city isn’t doing enough to end the bus strike, more than 30 drivers showed up to…

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Read more about the article Canyon girls’ hoops beats Saugus  
Canyon point guard Isabella Escribano (25) dribbles the ball against Saugus point guard Samantha Cortez on Tuesday, Nov. 28 at Saugus High School. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Canyon girls’ hoops beats Saugus  

Canyon Cowboys girls’ basketball had a tremendous start and finish to its Foothill League opener on Tuesday.   The Cowboys exploded early and took over the game late to win, 58-36,…

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