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Valencia resident Cory Balousek casts his vote at the Saugus Union School District polling place in Valencia on Saturday, 030224. Dan Watson/The Signal

Barger, Garcia lead big after Friday count  

L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger thanked her supporters Thursday in a statement noting she’s “positioned to continue representing our county’s large and diverse 5th District,” which includes the Santa Clarita…

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Read more about the article <strong>Banuelos tosses gem, West Ranch baseball tops Castaic</strong> 
West Ranch's Jackson Banuelos (55) pitches during the third inning of Thursday's game against Castaic on March 7. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Banuelos tosses gem, West Ranch baseball tops Castaic 

West Ranch Wildcats senior Jackson Banuelos said he always feels like he’s on top of his game.  The left-handed pitcher showed what that looks like Thursday at home against the…

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Read more about the article <strong>Man & Woman of the Year nominees step out in presentation party</strong> 
TimBen Boydston hangs the banner over the stage in preparation for the 2024 Nominee Presentation Party held at the Canyon Theater Guild in Newhall on Wednesday 030624. Dan Watson/The Signal

Man & Woman of the Year nominees step out in presentation party 

Seventeen men and 17 women, who are in the running to be named the community’s top volunteers, gathered at the Canyon Theatre Guild Wednesday evening for the 2024 Santa Clarita…

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Read more about the article <strong>Valencia volleyball beats West Ranch</strong> 
Valencia opposite hitter Dane Ricks (4) hits the ball over the net against West Ranch middle blocker Lucas Fico (17) and opposite hitter Ethan Paik (8) during the first set of Thursday's game at West Ranch High School on March 7. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Valencia volleyball beats West Ranch 

After a slow start, Valencia Vikings boys’ volleyball slowly picked up more and more momentum.  Valencia dropped its opening set to the hosting West Ranch Wildcats but powered ahead in…

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Read more about the article Narcotics detectives seize meth, LSD in Canyon Country home 
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Narcotics detectives seize meth, LSD in Canyon Country home 

A local investigation that began in January led to narcotics detectives arresting a Canyon Country man after serving a search warrant at his home and finding methamphetamine and LSD, according…

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Read more about the article Council, public weigh in on Sunridge 
Sunridge Project property looking north-west from Golden Valley Road in Santa Clarita. 030824. Dan Watson/The Signal

Council, public weigh in on Sunridge 

  The public discussion for a piece of land “that’s probably transcended every City Council we’ve had” as Santa Clarita Mayor Cameron Smyth put it Wednesday, didn't really draw a…

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Read more about the article City to look at development proposed for former toxic cleanup site 
Sunridge Project property adjacent to the Santa Clarita Metrolink station in Santa Clarita. 030824. Dan Watson/The Signal

City to look at development proposed for former toxic cleanup site 

Former Whittaker Bermite site being eyed for thousands of homes, hundreds of acres of park space  The developer trying to build up about 1,000 acres in the middle of Santa…

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Read more about the article Water Board denies Chiquita permit to expand 
Supervising AQMD Inspector Larry Israel shares a photo of a leachate geyser that occurred while he was inspecting Chiquita Canyon with an EPA official. The text was the accompanying question asked by the AQMD official. Israel's answer was an emphatic no. Courtesy photo

Water Board denies Chiquita permit to expand 

  In the latest rebuke from Chiquita Canyon Landfill’s regulators, the L.A. Regional Water Quality Control Board denied a Jan. 4, 2022, application the landfill sought to expand operations with…

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Read more about the article JCI holds financial simulation at Bowman 
Boman High School student Jesus Serrano,17, left, gets tips on budgeting monthly expenses during the Get Real:Adulting 101 seminar presented by the Junior Chamber International of Santa Clarita and held at the Child and Family Center in Santa Clarita on Wednesday, 022824. Dan Watson/The Signal

JCI holds financial simulation at Bowman 

Junior Chamber International of Santa Clarita hosted its third ever “Get Real: Adulting 101” through the William S. Hart Union High School District, hosting it at Bowman High School for…

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Read more about the article Standoff suspect heading back to court later this month 
The suspect is transported from the scene via ambulance at the conclusion of the standoff on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024. Tyler Wainfeld/The Signal.

Standoff suspect heading back to court later this month 

The case for a Canyon Country man arrested after an hourslong standoff Feb. 1 at his home is heading back to court for another hearing date March 29.  Carl Pruett,…

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Read more about the article <strong>Hart district reviewing policy regarding notification of investigations</strong> 
The sign in front of the William S. Hart Union High School District administrative office. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Hart district reviewing policy regarding notification of investigations 

An incident involving a student being questioned by William S. Hart Union High School District officials and the district’s legal counsel without notifying the parents has led the district to…

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