Read more about the article Local elementary student signs copies of her book, donates proceeds back to school 
Fifth-grade author Ruby Jiang, 11, left, signs her books for a fundraiser held at the Pico Canyon Elementary School open house event on Thursday, 050224. Dan Watson/The Signal

Local elementary student signs copies of her book, donates proceeds back to school 

While most students at Pico Canyon Elementary were showing off their campus to their families or enjoying the food trucks at open house last week, 11-year-old Ruby Jiang was hard…

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Read more about the article <strong>Saugus school district set to approve final list of classified employee layoffs</strong> 
The Saugus Union School District office. Dan Watson/The Signal

Saugus school district set to approve final list of classified employee layoffs 

The final list of classified employees within the Saugus Union School District who are set to be laid off at the end of the school year is expected to be…

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Read more about the article Judge tops prosecutor request in fentanyl sentence 
Barbara Ferrer, Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, spoke to a room full of attendees on the fentanyl crisis on Thursday, National Opioid Awareness Day. SCREENSHOT 092123.

Judge tops prosecutor request in fentanyl sentence 

In the first Santa Clarita Valley case from the Sheriff’s Department’s Opioid Overdose Response Task Force to go to trial, a federal judge Monday meted out a 188-month sentence, more…

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Read more about the article <strong>West Ranch softball wins first playoff game in five years</strong> 
West Ranch's Payton Borland (1) slides into third base during Thursday's Foothill League matchup against Hart at Hart High School. Tyler Wainfeld/The Signal.

West Ranch softball wins first playoff game in five years 

West Ranch softball’s historic playoff win on Thursday was anything but uneventful.  The Wildcats won the Division 5 playoff opener, 18-10, over the hosting Duarte Falcons after several drastic lead…

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Read more about the article <strong>Valencia boys’ volleyball sweeps its way to CIF final</strong> 
The Valencia volley ball team erupts after winning the match against Poly at Valencia on Saturday, 050424. Dan Watson/The Signal

Valencia boys’ volleyball sweeps its way to CIF final 

Valencia boys’ volleyball is heading to its first CIF Southern Section final since 2015 after the Vikings swept the Polytechnic Panthers at home on Saturday in the Division 4 semifinals. …

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Read more about the article <strong>West Ranch volleyball sweeps Murrieta Mesa, headed to title match </strong> 
West Ranch celebrates winning the semi finals against Murrieta Mesa on Saturday, May 4. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

West Ranch volleyball sweeps Murrieta Mesa, headed to title match  

The historic season continues for West Ranch boys’ volleyball as the Wildcats are headed to the CIF championship.  West Ranch swept the visiting Murrieta Mesa Rams on Saturday and will…

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Read more about the article <strong>Calvary Chapel baseball takes out Saugus</strong> 
Saugus Catcher Owen Kreuzberger (25) makes the tag at home on Calvary Chapel base runner Joshua Anderson (4) for the out at Saugus on Friday, 050324. Dan Watson/The Signal

Calvary Chapel baseball takes out Saugus 

Calvary Chapel baseball was up for the task of cooling off the red-hot Saugus Centurions.   The Eagles beat the Centurions on the road, 6-2, in the CIF Division 5 playoff…

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Read more about the article <strong>Shell casings found after reports of shooting </strong> 
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Shell casings found after reports of shooting  

Shell casings were found at the scene of a reported shooting on Valle Del Oro and Via Canon in Newhall on Sunday evening, according to Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station…

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Read more about the article Valencia, West Ranch headed to CIF title showdown
Valencia and West Ranch will meet Saturday, May 11, for a CIF volleyball title.

Valencia, West Ranch headed to CIF title showdown

The stage is now officially set for the Foothill League/Santa Clarita Valley CIF title volleyball match. West Ranch and Valencia will face off at least one more time this season…

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Read more about the article Planning the perfect summer vacation in 2024
Whether you’re seeking serenity on sun-kissed beaches or cultural immersion and adventures in exotic locales, planning a stay full of memories is an integral part of the overall experience.

Planning the perfect summer vacation in 2024

Research reveals a fascinating truth: The anticipation of a vacation can boost your happiness, perhaps even as much as the vacation itself.  Whether you’re seeking serenity on sun-kissed beaches or…

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Read more about the article Sometimes, moms need a time-out
Moms who need a break during or after a long day (like Mother’s Day), may find such breaks restful and reenergizing. Photo courtesy of Adobe.

Sometimes, moms need a time-out

Are you still looking for a way to spice up Mother’s Day? How about a time-out? “What?” you say.  Time-outs may be torturous for young children eager to get up…

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