Read more about the article ‘Deepwater Horizon’ is a well-made, sometimes horrifyingly realistic  re-creation of events
Kurt Russell, center, in a scene from “Deepwater Horizon.” (AP Images)

‘Deepwater Horizon’ is a well-made, sometimes horrifyingly realistic re-creation of events

The almost willfully negligent BP executive played by John Malkovich in “Deepwater Horizon” is so arrogant, so obstinate and so quick to brush off multiple and serious safety concerns aboard…

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Read more about the article 14th Annual Rubber Ducky Festival
Extan Haim, 3, watches some of the 1500 rubber ducks as they race down to the end of the pond during the 2015 Rubber Ducky Festival at Bridgeport Park in Valencia. (Photo by Dan Watson)

14th Annual Rubber Ducky Festival

The 14th annual Rubber Ducky Festival takes place Saturday, Oct. 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bridgeport Park in Valencia. This fun-filled family event raises funds for the…

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Read more about the article 23rd Annual Hart of the West PowWow and Native American Craft Fair
Casey Fox, from the Arikara Nation, dances during the grand entry at the 22nd annual “Hart of the West PowWow and Native American Craft Fair.” (Tom Cruze/For The Signal)

23rd Annual Hart of the West PowWow and Native American Craft Fair

The Friends of Hart Park, in cooperation with the county of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation, is presenting its 23rd annual Hart of the West PowWow and Native…

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Read more about the article PAC Invites Country Music Fans to ‘Date Night Done Right’ with Rosanne Cash
Rosanne Cash will be coming to the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center.

PAC Invites Country Music Fans to ‘Date Night Done Right’ with Rosanne Cash

Country music fans from throughout the Santa Clarita Valley are invited to experience an evening with Rosanne Cash, as the beloved Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter takes the stage for a special…

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Read more about the article Barber shops, salons get OK to serve beer and wine
Apollo's Barber Shop in Valencia may soon be able to serve alcoholic beverages to patrons over 21 years of age because a new California law signed Thursday. Katharine Lotze/Signal

Barber shops, salons get OK to serve beer and wine

Californians will soon be able to get a brewski with their braids or a merlot with their mousse, thanks to a new law signed this week by Gov. Jerry Brown.…

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Read more about the article West Ranch volleyball riding the wave
West Ranch’s Tasha Skabelund (17) goes for a kill during a volleyball game against Saugus on Thursday. Katharine Lotze/Signal

West Ranch volleyball riding the wave

Whenever West Ranch High girls volleyball finds itself in a hole, it can count on the “triple threat” to dig them out. Outside hitter Tasha Skabelund, setter Katie Jacobs and…

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Read more about the article Hart v-ball takes down GV in four games
Hart’s High’s Madi Fay (5) pumps her fist after winning a point in game three against Golden Valley as Hart’s junior varsity team cheers in the background. Hart won the match 3-1. Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/For The Signal

Hart v-ball takes down GV in four games

Hart High girls volleyball garnered a winning record in the Foothill League, defeating the Golden Valley Grizzlies, 3-1, Thursday night at Golden Valley High School. The Indians are now 3-2…

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Read more about the article Medical device manufacturer making leap to larger space
The TMW production floor has doubled in size at the company's new location. Dan Watson/The Signal.

Medical device manufacturer making leap to larger space

Six years ago, Technical Manufacturing West (TMW) was a startup company using hand-operated machinery to create prototypes of orthopedic medical devices, and was housed in a Santa Clarita garage. Now,…

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Read more about the article Advocating to save CA’s data centers
The doors of a model server structure swing back and forth as WorkSafe Technologies owner Don Hubbard pushes the ISO-base platform back and forth to demonstrate its earthquake-safe movement at a company expo in their Valencia offices. Katharine Lotze/The Signal.

Advocating to save CA’s data centers

Do you think your firm’s critical computer room and data center is hearty enough to survive a catastrophe? Try running it through a real live test, like the ones a…

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Read more about the article Raging Inferno: When Life Imitates Art
Steve Arklin Sr. points out what he calls the 'miracle of Rancho Deluxe': a teepee that somehow survived the Sand fire, which swept through the Placerita Canyon movie ranch. Katharine Lotze/The Signal.

Raging Inferno: When Life Imitates Art

Steve Arklin Jr., family members, friends and a volunteer crew of some 30 people at Rancho Deluxe went three days without sleep fighting to protect their home and business at…

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