Read more about the article West Ranch volleyball advances to CIF semis 
West Ranch middle blocker Grace Kelley (17) and setter Daniele Clewis (26) go up for a block against Burroughs during the CIF Southern Section Playoffs on Thursday. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

West Ranch volleyball advances to CIF semis 

West Ranch Wildcats girls’ volleyball has had a historic season in 2023, but the fun isn’t over yet.  The Wildcats swept the hosting Arrowhead Christian Eagles on Wednesday to win…

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Read more about the article <strong>Hart volleyball falls in CIF QFs to Campbell Hall</strong> 
Hart teammates Madi Maxwell (11) and Olive Moore (25) go up to block a shot by Campbell Hall High School at Hart on Wednesday, 102523. Dan Watson/the Signal

Hart volleyball falls in CIF QFs to Campbell Hall 

A match that started with numerous huge runs ended with one as Campbell Hall Vikings girls’ volleyball took down the Hart Indians on Wednesday.   Campbell Hall won the match, 20-25,…

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Read more about the article Barger extends Chiquita relief grant deadline to Jan. 31
A trash truck dumps its load at the Chiquita Land Fill in Castaic in 2018. Dan Watson/The Signal

Barger extends Chiquita relief grant deadline to Jan. 31

News release  Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger announced Thursday that the Chiquita Canyon Landfill Utility Relief Grant Program’s application deadline will be extended by 90 days, giving local residents…

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Read more about the article West Ranch Theatre presents wizarding parody, ‘Puffs,’ Nov. 2-4
Megan (Cora Howard) doesn’t need friends and hates being a Puff, but she has a lot to learn in “Puffs,” playing Nov. 2-4 at West Ranch High School. Courtesy photo.

West Ranch Theatre presents wizarding parody, ‘Puffs,’ Nov. 2-4

News release  West Ranch Theatre is set to whisk viewers into an enchanted world in “Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic.”  For…

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Read more about the article ‘Beachcomber’ to make world premiere at The Main
“Beachcomber,” an original drama from the pens of Phil and Nancy Lantis, and directed by Barry Agin, is set to make its world premiere at The Main in Old Town Newhall on Nov. 10. Courtesy photo.

‘Beachcomber’ to make world premiere at The Main

News release  “Beachcomber,” an original drama from the pens of Phil and Nancy Lantis, and directed by Barry Agin, is set to make its world premiere at The Main in Old…

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Read more about the article ‘Almost, Maine’ to be performed at Castaic High
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‘Almost, Maine’ to be performed at Castaic High

News release   Castaic High School Theatre is presenting “Almost, Maine,” with performances scheduled 6 p.m. Nov. 1-4 in the Castaic High School Performing Arts Center.  According to Bennett Pehrson,…

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Read more about the article Where City Hall, Sacramento lined up, disagreed  
The California Chamber of Commerce, a powerful business lobbying group, has honed a specific strategy with a high success rate — labeling bills it deems most burdensome “job-killers” and tracking them on an annual list. State Capitol photo by Rahul Lal, CalMatters

Where City Hall, Sacramento lined up, disagreed  

  With the deadline having passed for Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign the bills sent to his desk in September, the Santa Clarita City Council’s Legislative Committee can look back…

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Read more about the article City gets boost from state for mobile command center 
The city of Santa Clarita received $1.5 million from Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo on Tuesday. Perry Smith/ The Signal

City gets boost from state for mobile command center 

  The city of Santa Clarita’s effort to purchase a new mobile command center for emergency operations got a boost Tuesday with an oversized $1.5 million check from Assemblywoman Pilar…

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Read more about the article Saugus district names new board member  
The Saugus Union School District governing board's newest member, Patricia Garibay, receives congratulations shortly after being sworn in to office Tuesday night. Perry Smith/The Signal

Saugus district names new board member  

Saugus Union School District governing board President Katherine Cooper said during Tuesday’s special meeting that choosing a new board member for Trustee Area No. 1 was among the most important…

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Read more about the article <strong>COC unveils Lee Smelser Court</strong> 
Longtime COC men's basketball head coach Lee Smelser, right, reacts as his name is unveil on the basketball court in his honor at College of the Canyons on Saturday, 102123. Dan Watson/The Signal

COC unveils Lee Smelser Court 

College of the Canyons Hall of Fame coach Lee Smelser’s name was forever emblazoned onto the court where he built a legacy.  The Cougar Cage’s basketball court was officially unveiled…

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Read more about the article <strong>Valencia junior creates haunted hallway</strong> 
Valencia juniors Gavin Andrada, 16, left, and Maya Yiadom, 16, created the event and spread the word to ensure the turnout that it received Tueday night. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Valencia junior creates haunted hallway 

Eerie music filled the Valencia High School atmosphere, as students lined up to attend the first-ever Haunted Hallway by the Valencia gym. Screams from the hallway had students awaiting their…

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Read more about the article <strong>Child & Family Center hosts first Domestic Violence Symposium</strong> 
Child & Family Center CEO Nikki Buckstead welcomes attendees during a domestic violence symposium presented at the Child & Family Center in Santa Clarita on Tuesday, 102423. Dan Watson/The Signal

Child & Family Center hosts first Domestic Violence Symposium 

 How do you know if you are in a domestic violence situation?  What do you do once you realize you are in one?  How can you help someone you know…

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Read more about the article SCV week 11 football preview 
Hart cornerback Kolton Debritz (26) tackles Valencia running back Brian Bonner (34) during the first quarter of Friday night's game at Valencia High School. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

SCV week 11 football preview 

By Justin Vigil-Zuniga and Tyler Wainfeld  Signal Staff Writers  Week 11 is finally here with playoffs just over the horizon.   Valencia and West Ranch have clinched, while Hart and Castaic…

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Read more about the article Students write gratitude cards for Israeli soldiers
Students at Congregation Beth Shalom in Santa Clarita created gratitude cards for Israeli soldiers. Courtesy photo.

Students write gratitude cards for Israeli soldiers

News release  Students at Congregation Beth Shalom in Santa Clarita created gratitude cards for Israeli soldiers, according to a statement released by the congregation.   The 5- to 12-year-olds wrote to…

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Read more about the article <strong>Pinetree Community School officially opens new facilities </strong> 
Students, the Board of Trustees, the Superintendent and the Principal participate in the ribbon cutting together Wednesday morning. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Pinetree Community School officially opens new facilities  

Students from Pinetree Community School lined up with excitement for the ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday morning, as four new elements of the school are finally open: a student support center,…

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Read more about the article Rappleye scores 7 TDs in SCCS win over Desert Christian  
Cardinals quarterback Cayden Rappleye runs the ball against Desert Christian. Photo Courtesy of Lori Patton.

Rappleye scores 7 TDs in SCCS win over Desert Christian  

Santa Clarita Christian Cardinals quarterback Cayden Rappleye was a touchdown machine in Friday’s win over the hosting Desert Christian Knights.  Rappleye led the Cards to the 54-14 win, and pounded…

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