Read more about the article West Ranch girls’ volleyball sweeps Saugus in straight sets  
The West Ranch Wildcats celebrate a point during a match against Saugus on Sept. 9, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

West Ranch girls’ volleyball sweeps Saugus in straight sets  

It was playoff-level atmosphere at the West Ranch gym as the Wildcats hosted Saugus in a battle between two teams who were tied for first place in the Foothill League. …

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Read more about the article 24 years later, retired officer remembers 9/11 hero  
Marc Manfro remembers his partner, John Perry, who was set to retire the morning of 9/11. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

24 years later, retired officer remembers 9/11 hero  

John Perry woke up on a Tuesday morning and headed to the New York City Police Department headquarters to submit paperwork officially declaring his retirement.   “He turned in his shield,…

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Read more about the article FYI holds Back-to-School Bash & Career Fair for local foster youth  
Fostering Youth Independence recently held its annual Back-to-School Bash & Career Fair to help local foster youth get school-ready with supplies and hear from several local businesspeople about their jobs and opportunities in a variety of fields.  Courtesy photo.

FYI holds Back-to-School Bash & Career Fair for local foster youth  

News release  Fostering Youth Independence recently held its annual Back-to-School Bash & Career Fair to celebrate the start of the new school year and help local foster youth get school-ready…

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COC Foundation to host ‘Swing for Student Success’ golf tournament Oct. 20 

News release  The College of the Canyons Foundation is scheduled Oct. 20 to host its “Swing for Student Success” golf tournament at the Valencia Country Club.  The tournament will help…

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Read more about the article Dixon Health Center to host 22nd annual Duck Dash 
Volunteers wait to grab rubber ducks after the slide down into the pool at the 21st Annual Dixon Duck Dash Sunday afternoon at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center on Centre Pointe Parkway. Maya Morales/The Signal

Dixon Health Center to host 22nd annual Duck Dash 

News release  Samuel Dixon Family Health Center is scheduled Oct. 5 to host the return of its annual fundraiser, The Duck Dash.   Now in its 22nd year, this fun-filled…

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Read more about the article Deputies: Woman causes disturbance at Valencia preschool 
First responders were dispatched to call about two individuals that engaged in an altercation on the 24000 block of Anza Drive in Valencia, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Deputies: Woman causes disturbance at Valencia preschool 

Sheriff’s deputies were called in response to an altercation between a woman believed to be in her 50s and an employee of a preschool on the 24000 block of Anza…

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Read more about the article Charlie Kirk assassinated at college event in Utah 
Charlie Kirk speaks before he is shot during Turning Point's visit to Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, on Sept. 10, 2025. Tess Crowley/The Deseret News via AP

Charlie Kirk assassinated at college event in Utah 

Compiled from news service reports  Conservative influencer Charlie Kirk was assassinated while speaking at a college event in Utah on Wednesday.  President Donald Trump announced that Kirk had died after…

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Read more about the article Valencia author releases children’s book 
“The Adventures of Rex and Daisy: Henry Does His Best,” by Valencia resident Stephen Michael Kelly.

Valencia author releases children’s book 

News release  Local actor, filmmaker and author Stephen Michael Kelly has released “The Adventures of Rex and Daisy: Henry Does His Best,” a children’s book celebrating resilience, teamwork and empathy,…

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Read more about the article Foothill League football gears up for final non-league matchups 
Hart quarterback Jacob Paisano (2) runs with the ball during the second quarter of Friday's game against Burroughs at College of the Canyons on Aug. 29, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Foothill League football gears up for final non-league matchups 

It’s the final week of non-league action for the Foothill League teams in the Santa Clarita Valley, following a week featuring everything from heartbreak defeats to last-minute comebacks.   As for…

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What is Structured Finance? Key Concepts and Real-World Applications

Structured finance represents a sophisticated financial sector managing leverage, risk, and complex capital requirements through innovative securitisation techniques and specialised investment vehicles. This advanced financing methodology addresses situations where conventional…

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