Castaic school district working on improving test scores, attendance

The Castaic Union School District is aiming to provide a quality education to its students, including having the right teachers in the right classroom and teaching based on state standards. …

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Read more about the article <strong>‘The Big I Do’ turns 2</strong> 
Mary Luz and Aldrin Yangat toast during "The Big I Do" event held at the Canyon Country Community Center in Canyon Country on Wednesday, 021424. Dan Watson/The Signal

‘The Big I Do’ turns 2 

What better way to celebrate love on Valentine’s Day, than to commemorate the start of a new union with a forever partner?  The city of Santa Clarita helped seven couples…

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Read more about the article SCV Human Trafficking Task Force visits hotels on V-Day 
Pastor Dan Broyles of Valencia Hills Community Church speaks with Larry Schallert ahead of their outreach on Wednesday. Perry Smith/The Signal

SCV Human Trafficking Task Force visits hotels on V-Day 

The Santa Clarita Valley Human Trafficking Task Force sought to spread love and care on Valentine’s Day with a gift for local hotels and motels — information to protect against…

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Read more about the article <strong>Castaic boys’ basketball headed to CIF semis, routs Godinez</strong> 
Christian Clark (2) shoots against Godinez Fundamental defender Bryan Huirache (34) at Castaic High on Tuesday, 021324. Dan Watson/The Signal

Castaic boys’ basketball headed to CIF semis, routs Godinez 

The first-ever playoff game in Castaic High School’s gym brought countless memories as the Coyotes ran wild against the visiting Godinez Fundamental Grizzlies.   Castaic punched its ticket to the CIF…

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Read more about the article <strong>Cemex sues State Water Board over permit for Santa Clara River </strong> 
The Cemex mining site in Canyon Country. Dan Watson/The Signal

Cemex sues State Water Board over permit for Santa Clara River  

A company looking to build a massive sand and gravel mine just east of Santa Clarita is suing the State Water Board in its latest attempt to get a permit…

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Read more about the article <strong>City leaders discuss proposed laws, frustration</strong> 
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City leaders discuss proposed laws, frustration 

The Santa Clarita City Council Legislative Committee had a certain “Law & Order” theme to its agenda Tuesday, with all eight items connected to criminal justice reforms Sacramento lawmakers are…

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Read more about the article <strong>They all scream for Handel’s </strong> 
As they celebrate the grand opening of their Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream location, franchisees Scott and Vanessa Sonnenberg are flanked by John Musella (left), chief advocacy officer for the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce, and Ivan Volschenk, president and CEO of the chamber. Maureen Daniels/The Signal

They all scream for Handel’s  

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream held a grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting for the new Stevenson Ranch location on Feb. 8, treating the first 50 guests to free ice cream…

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Read more about the article <strong>North Hollywood woman arrested on suspicion of vandalism</strong> 
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station on Golden Valley Road.

North Hollywood woman arrested on suspicion of vandalism 

A North Hollywood woman was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of vandalism after allegedly throwing rocks at a vehicle, according to Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials.  Deputies were called to…

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Read more about the article Box truck hits guardrail, CHP shuts down Highway 14 on-ramp
A box truck collided with a guardrail on the southbound Highway 14 on-ramp at Golden Valley Road on Wednesday afternoon. Oscar Sol/The Signal

Box truck hits guardrail, CHP shuts down Highway 14 on-ramp

Photos by Oscar Sol/The Signal  A box truck collided with a guardrail on the southbound Highway 14 on-ramp at Golden Valley Road on Wednesday afternoon, leading the California Highway Patrol…

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Schiavo bill seeks to increase transparency on transportation investments

News release  Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, has announced the introduction of the Transportation Accountability Act, Assembly Bill 2086, which will create needed transparency and accountability in California’s transportation investments, paving…

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