Read more about the article SCVi senior surprised with nearly 6-figure scholarship 
Carter Sand holds a check that will cover five years of his tuition at Maryville University. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

SCVi senior surprised with nearly 6-figure scholarship 

Walking into any room, many people don’t expect to receive money, let alone five years of tuition fully covered by their future university. Yet, for Carter Sand, that was exactly…

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Read more about the article <strong>Report: Newhall School District student population expected to remain stable</strong> 
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Report: Newhall School District student population expected to remain stable 

The Newhall School District got some good news at Tuesday’s governing board meeting: the population of students is set to remain roughly the same over the next seven years.  While…

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Read more about the article <strong>Honoring history: Eagle Scout project showcases local veterans</strong> 
Ron-Paul Tamayo with his finished Eagle Scout project for Troop 228, a sign with a QR code linked to 20 interviews with local veterans that he installed at Veterans Historical Plaza in Newhall on Wednesday, 022824. Dan Watson/The Signal

Honoring history: Eagle Scout project showcases local veterans 

The idea came to his head quickly.  Getting all the pieces to fit together to make his dream a reality took much longer than he initially expected.  Ron-Paul Tamayo, a…

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Read more about the article City to hold hearing on Wiley Canyon project 
An artist's rendering of what the developer of the Wiley Canyon project is expected to look like. Courtesy

City to hold hearing on Wiley Canyon project 

A project proposed for Wiley Canyon in Newhall that’s been talked about by area residents for months has a date before the city of Santa Clarita Planning Commission in March. …

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Read more about the article March snow survey shows improvement for Sierra snowpack
(Left to right) Angelique Fabbiani-Leon, State Hydrometeorologist and Andy Reising, Water Resources Engineer, both from the California Department of Water Resources Snow Surveys and Water Supply Forecasting Unit, walks in the deep snow during the measurement phase of the third media snow survey of the 2024 season at Phillips Station in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The survey is held approximately 90 miles east of Sacramento off Highway 50 in El Dorado County. Photo taken February 29, 2024. Sara Nevis / California Department of Water Resources

March snow survey shows improvement for Sierra snowpack

News release   The Department of Water Resources conducted the third snow survey of the season on Thursday at Phillips Station in the Sierra Nevada. The manual survey recorded 47.5 inches…

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Read more about the article SCV forecast to have another wet weekend 
Overcast in the Valencia area of the Santa Clarita Valley on Thursday. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

SCV forecast to have another wet weekend 

Overcast skies that loomed over the Santa Clarita Valley all day Thursday aren’t going anywhere any time soon, according to the National Weather Service.  While it’s bad news for anyone…

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Read more about the article Election Day approaching: How and where to vote 
Voters submit their ballot electronically in the voting booths at Rio Norte Junior High School in Valencia, Calif., on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. Chris Torres/The Signal

Election Day approaching: How and where to vote 

For Santa Clarita Valley residents who want to make their voices heard in the March 5 California Presidential Primary Election, the deadline is fast-approaching.  Tuesday is the last day for…

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Read more about the article <strong>Hart district responds to questions on mascot nominations</strong> 
Hart High students cheer on the football team during a game against Oxnard last season. Habeba Mostafa/The Signal.

Hart district responds to questions on mascot nominations 

In response to a community member’s allegation that the nomination process for the new Hart High School mascot was “deceiving and distorted,” Hart Principal Jason d’Autremont said the process was…

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Read more about the article <strong>Hart district working on test scores, campus culture, climate</strong> 
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Hart district working on test scores, campus culture, climate 

The William S. Hart Union High School District is still feeling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically when it comes to test scores and attendance rates.  Those were two…

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Read more about the article <strong>Temple Beth Ami hosting country-themed ‘Friday Night Lights’ Shabbat service</strong> 
Country music artist Joe Buchanan is set to perform at Temple Beth Ami on March 8 as part of a special Shabbat service. Photo courtesy of Lila Photo.

Temple Beth Ami hosting country-themed ‘Friday Night Lights’ Shabbat service 

Country music fans and Jews across the Santa Clarita Valley can get the best of both worlds at Temple Beth Ami’s Shabbat service on March 8.  Rabbi Mark Blazer is…

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Read more about the article Golden Valley baseball buries Taft 
Golden Valley's Jack Steidl (33) pitches during the third inning of Wednesday's game against Taft on Feb. 28. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Golden Valley baseball buries Taft 

Golden Valley baseball’s hot start continued as the Grizzlies blasted the visiting Taft Toreadors on Wednesday.   The Grizzlies were locked in at the plate and piled on the runs in…

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Read more about the article Foundation to host ‘Wicked’ fundraiser, performance March 22-23
Paul Peglar as Jonathan Larson in "Tick, Tick, BOOM!”  Courtesy photo.

Foundation to host ‘Wicked’ fundraiser, performance March 22-23

News release   Raising the Curtain Foundation is hosting “The Masterclass Fundraiser and Performance – A Theatrical Journey Through Wicked,” on Friday, March 22 and Saturday, March 23.   This…

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Read more about the article Master Chorale to celebrate Bruckner
Allan Robert Petker conducts as The Santa Clarita Master Chorale performs "Magnificat" by Taylor Scott Davis with an orchestra on stage during the "Holiday Lights" performance at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center in Valencia on Saturday, 120923. Dan Watson/the Signal

Master Chorale to celebrate Bruckner

News release  The Santa Clarita Master Chorale, led by Artistic Director Allan Robert Petker, is scheduled March 16 to present its classical concert, “Bruckner Birthday Brilliance.”   Anton Bruckner is…

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Read more about the article City to host meeting on plan for mall tonight 
A map provided by Centennial shows the properties involved in the recent sale of the Westfield Valencia Town Center. The Town Center Specific Plan includes the area that abuts the eastern border. Courtesy Centennial

City to host meeting on plan for mall tonight 

The city of Santa Clarita is hosting a meeting 6 p.m. Thursday in the Carl Boyer Room at Santa Clarita City Hall to talk about the future of the mall.  The…

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Read more about the article Pisoni wine pairing to benefit Boys and Girls Club
From left: Tim Ketchepaw, Jenny Ketchepaw, John Prabhu, Holly Prabhu and Marlee Lauffer were among those who participated last week in a preview of the tasting to be held Tuesday at Salt Creek Grille to benefit the Santa Clarita Valley Boys and Girls Club. Photo courtesy of Terry Kanowsky.

Pisoni wine pairing to benefit Boys and Girls Club

News release  Mark Pisoni of Pisoni Family Vineyards will lead a wine pairing dinner at Salt Creek Grille on Tuesday, with the proceeds benefitting the Santa Clarita Valley Boys and…

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Read more about the article Swing band coming to Club 507 at American Legion post
Attendees dance to music performed by Flattop Tom & His Jump Cats at the first anniversary party for Club 507 in American Legion Post 507. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Swing band coming to Club 507 at American Legion post

News release   Ladd McIntosh brings his swing orchestra back to Club 507 at American Legion Post 507 in Newhall on Sunday for an event honoring the music of Disney.  …

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Valencia to host Hart District Film Festival on Friday

News release   Valencia High School will be hosting the second annual Hart District Film Festival on Friday beginning at 7 p.m.  The HD Film Festival is organized by Cameron…

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Read more about the article <strong>Lief Labs celebrates 15 years, Sen. Alex Padilla attends </strong> 
U.S. Senator Alex Padilla, left, joins his friend Adel Villalobos Founder and CEO of Lief Labs at the podium during the 15th Anniversary celebration of Lief Labs in Valencia on Friday, 021624. Dan Watson/The Signal

Lief Labs celebrates 15 years, Sen. Alex Padilla attends  

Lief Labs celebrated its 15th anniversary in business and shared plans for its future in a special event earlier this month at the company headquarters attended by U.S. Sen. Alex…

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