Read more about the article Santa Clarita to look at nearly $1M upgrade for Bouquet Canyon playground 
A rendering shows what the design of Bouquet Canyon Park will look like when the renovations are complete. Courtesy graphic

Santa Clarita to look at nearly $1M upgrade for Bouquet Canyon playground 

Santa Clarita’s Neighborhood Services Department is recommending the city spend nearly $1 million to replace 27-year-old playground equipment at Bouquet Canyon Park.   “The current equipment, which was installed in 1996,…

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Read more about the article <strong>Local rabbi speaks out, embarks for Israel: ‘The worst trauma that the Jewish community has suffered since the Holocaust.’</strong> 
Paul Kessler on Nov. 5, 2023. Photo courtesy of JLTV.

Local rabbi speaks out, embarks for Israel: ‘The worst trauma that the Jewish community has suffered since the Holocaust.’ 

Blazer connects with those affected, reports eyewitness accounts of former SCV resident killed in Thousand Oaks protest  “This is a trauma. This is the worst trauma that the Jewish community…

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Read more about the article <strong>Deputies: Three suspects arrested in connection with grand thefts</strong> 
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station on Golden Valley Road.

Deputies: Three suspects arrested in connection with grand thefts 

A 41-year-old woman, a 22-year-old man and a 27-year-old man were arrested after attempting to steal items from a Stevenson Ranch business on Tuesday, according to Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s…

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Read more about the article SCV 2023-24 boys’ basketball preview 
West Ranch Wildcats forward James Evans (5) dunks the ball on a fast break in the first quarter of the Foothill League opener at West Ranch High School on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. West Ranch defeated Canyon 80-50. Chris Torres/The Signal

SCV 2023-24 boys’ basketball preview 

By Justin Vigil-Zuniga and Tyler Wainfeld  Signal Sports Writer   Boys’ basketball is just over the horizon in the Santa Clarita Valley.   Local teams begin their seasons this week with tournament…

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Read more about the article Ragnarök rocks Valencia High School  
Valencia High School performed "Highway Hypnosis" as an exhibition during Ragnarok on Wednesday, Nov. 8. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Ragnarök rocks Valencia High School  

What better way to have a battle of the bands on Viking territory than to call its 11th annual field tournament, “Ragnarök,” which, according to Britannica, is the end of…

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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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