Yearly Archives: 2024
Read more about the article <strong>Immersive tour explores St. Francis Dam disaster </strong> 
Frank Rock also known as “Dam Man” leads a group of tour guests on the 1.5 mile hike through Fransisquito Canyon on the 96th anniversary to get an immersive experience of the St. Francis Dam, a man-made water reservoir that failed and killed over 400 people in 1928. Katherine Quezada/ The Signal

Immersive tour explores St. Francis Dam disaster  

Right before midnight on the night of March 12, 1928, the St. Francis Dam in San Francisquito Canyon collapsed destroying homes from the Santa Clarita Valley to the Pacific Ocean…

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Read more about the article <strong>Valencia lacrosse wins thriller at West Ranch</strong> 
Valencia attacker Anya Krishnan (18) runs with the ball againt West Ranch's Lauren Lamb (31) during the first quarter of Wednesday's game on March 27. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Valencia lacrosse wins thriller at West Ranch 

Going up against the momentum in a tie game with league title implications on the line was no problem for Valencia sophomore Anya Krishnan.  Krishnan netted the buzzer-beating game winner…

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Read more about the article <strong>Hart and Saugus swim split wins</strong> 
Daniel Hensen of Saugus High School swims the 50 yard butterfly against Hart High School on Thursday at the Aquatics Center. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Hart and Saugus swim split wins 

Hart and Saugus swim both took home wins in Thursday’s Foothill League dual meet.  The Hart girls posted many impressive times en route to their 128.5-54.5 victory while the Saugus…

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Read more about the article <strong>Hart school board to hear presentation on mascot change</strong> 
Hart High School principal Jason d'Autremont announces the the change of the Hart High School mascot to the Hawks in the Hart High School auditorium in Newhall on Tuesday, 031924. Dan Watson/The Signal

Hart school board to hear presentation on mascot change 

It was only last week when Hart High School’s new mascot, the “Hawk,” was unveiled by Principal Jason d’Autremont during the school’s open house.  That mascot is set to go…

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Read more about the article Water board hits landfill with another violation 
A sign points to the entrance of Chiquita Canyon Landfill in Castaic. Dan Watson/ The Signal

Water board hits landfill with another violation 

The Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board has found Chiquita Canyon Landfill in violation of 11 terms of the 2010 stormwater-discharge permit the facility is operating under, which are…

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Read more about the article <strong>Multiple options on the table for next Hart district superintendent</strong> 
The sign in front of the William S. Hart Union High School District administrative office. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Multiple options on the table for next Hart district superintendent 

Rather than choosing one path, the William S. Hart Union High School District governing board is choosing to explore all options as the district searches for its next superintendent.  Mike…

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Read more about the article <strong>Easter carnival postponed due to weather; DIY kits offered to families</strong> 
Four and Five-year-olds scramble to gather Easter eggs during the 32nd Eggstravaganza Easter Egg Hunt held at Central Park in Saugus on Saturday, 040823. Dan Watson/The Signal

Easter carnival postponed due to weather; DIY kits offered to families 

The Valencia Hills Community Church Easter Carnival at West Creek Park has been postponed due to anticipated inclement weather, and the church will be giving out DIY (do it yourself)…

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Read more about the article <strong>Schiavo honored by Hart district</strong> 
Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, was honored with the One Hart Award at Wednesday's Hart district governing board meeting after helping to fund wellness centers. Tyler Wainfeld/The Signal.

Schiavo honored by Hart district 

Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, was at Wednesday’s William S. Hart Union High School District governing board meeting to present a check to the district for its wellness centers.  And while…

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Read more about the article <strong>One Story One City: Readers meet the author</strong> 
Avid reader and library community member Toni Adams (left) gets her free book “The Woman of the Castello,” signed by author Kelsey James at the “One Story, One City” annual series hosted at the Centre on Friday. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

One Story One City: Readers meet the author 

Avid readers and library members joined historical suspense novelist Kelsey James to discuss her book “The Woman in the Castello” at the Centre last week.   Guests heard about James’ creative…

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Read more about the article ‘Xanadu’ the musical now performing at Canyon Theatre Guild
The Canyon Theatre Guild opened the musical “Xanadu” on March 23 and shows are continuing weekends through April 27. Courtesy photo.

‘Xanadu’ the musical now performing at Canyon Theatre Guild

News release  The Canyon Theatre Guild opened the musical “Xanadu” on March 23 and shows are continuing weekends through April 27.   The production is based on the Universal Pictures…

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Read more about the article City’s Eggstravaganza moves inside to take shell-ter from rain
Valentina Martin Del Campo, 2, displays the Easter eggs she collected at the 2022 City of Santa Clarita Eggstavaganza held at Central Park in Saugus on Saturday, 041622. Dan Watson/The Signal

City’s Eggstravaganza moves inside to take shell-ter from rain

News release  Due to the projected rain forecast, the city of Santa Clarita’s Eggstravaganza will now be held indoors at the Canyon Country Community Center, 18410 Sierra Highway, beginning promptly…

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Read more about the article Canyon Drama performs the musical, ‘West Side Story’
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Canyon Drama performs the musical, ‘West Side Story’

News release  Canyon High School Drama is presenting “West Side Story” for three nights this week, with performances scheduled 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday.  With music by Leonard Bernstein…

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