Read more about the article Earthquake near Malibu felt in SCV
This screenshot of an alert from the MyShake app shows the preliminary magnitude of the Malibu earthquake as it was occurring on Thursday morning, Sept. 12, 2024. The alert was delivered to smartphones before users could feel the shaking, in some cases by as much as 20 seconds. The magnitude of the quake was later updated to 4.7.

Earthquake near Malibu felt in SCV

An earthquake registering a magnitude of 4.7 struck near Malibu just before 7:30 a.m. Thursday.  The quake, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, was centered about 7 kilometers — approximately…

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Cameron Smyth | Parenting for Prevention — Building a Drug-Free Future 

"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." – Benjamin Franklin  As a father of three, I understand firsthand the importance of guiding our children through open communication…

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Read more about the article Update expected later this month on Val Verde Pool repairs 
Val Verde Pool. 052224. Dan Watson/The Signal

Update expected later this month on Val Verde Pool repairs 

L.A. County parks officials issued an update Wednesday for those waiting on word about the community pool problems in Val Verde as temperatures lingered in the triple digits this week. …

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Read more about the article City, developer reach agreement for study on potential Sunridge property 
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City, developer reach agreement for study on potential Sunridge property 

The area known locally as the doughnut hole of Santa Clarita could finally be getting a makeover.  On Tuesday, the City Council approved a memorandum of understanding with Santa Monica-based…

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Read more about the article Nancy Roatcap of Nancy’s Ranch dies at 77 
Nancy Roatcap takes a trip to Seattle, Washington, in June of 2018. She died on Aug. 30. She was 77. Photo courtesy of Colleen Lee

Nancy Roatcap of Nancy’s Ranch dies at 77 

Newhall resident Nancy Roatcap of Nancy’s Ranch, the former Christmas tree farm off Magic Mountain Parkway in Valencia, died of a stroke on Aug. 30, friends said.   According to Colleen…

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Hart district holds community forum to discuss superintendent search 

The William S. Hart Union High School District held an in-person forum at the district office Tuesday night to hear what the community would like in a new superintendent.   Blanca…

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Read more about the article Residents hold 9/11 memorial stair climb challenge at Central Park 
Participants go up the stairs during the SCV Stairs Project 9/11 challenge on Wednesday, Sept. 11. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Residents hold 9/11 memorial stair climb challenge at Central Park 

Melissa Mann and Christian Lazore woke at 4 a.m. Wednesday to get to the Central Park stairs and start their 9/11 memorial stair climb challenge for the second year in…

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Read more about the article Saugus High students honor the 9/11 fallen with flag display  
Small flags could be seen at the front lawn of Saugus High School Wednesday morning to remember 9/11. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Saugus High students honor the 9/11 fallen with flag display  

Students throughout the William S. Hart Union High School District commemorated the first responders and events of Sept. 11, 2001, according to Debbie Dunn, communications coordinator for the district. Among…

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Read more about the article OLPH holds assembly to honor the fallen of 9/11 
Children at OLPH wave American flags during the 9/11 assembly on Wednesday, Sept. 11. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

OLPH holds assembly to honor the fallen of 9/11 

To honor the events of Sept. 11, 2001, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School held an early morning assembly that welcomed first responder parents, friends and students.  Principal Sharon…

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Read more about the article Taylor leads Canyon in sweep over Golden Valley 
Canyon's Parys Taylor (2) goes for the kill against Golden Valley on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at Canyon High School. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Taylor leads Canyon in sweep over Golden Valley 

Canyon Cowboys girls’ volleyball has broken tradition early in the 2024 season. The Cowboys have looked revitalized as a program with strong defense, serving and pin hitting fueling the hot…

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