Read more about the article Vaccines 101: What you should know
Dr. Evelyn Vega displays a feline leukemia vaccine and syringe at Happy Pets Veterinary Center in Valencia on Friday. 082616 Dan Watson

Vaccines 101: What you should know

Got a new puppy or kitten? Take in a stray? Not sure when your pet’s next vaccine is due? Whatever the situation, vaccinations are an important part of maintaining your…

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Read more about the article Michelle Sathe: Helping shelter dogs transform
Two-year-old pit bull Zeus, left, and one-year-old chihuahua mix play together during an evaluation session on the behavior of Zeus with other, smaller dogs at the County of Los Angeles, Castaic Animal Care Center on Saturday. 090216 Dan Watson

Michelle Sathe: Helping shelter dogs transform

For a first date, Zeus and Katie were really hitting it off. Young, blonde Katie pranced around playfully while handsome, buffed Zeus followed her every move with fascination. The interaction…

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Read more about the article Ugandan girl’s life transformed by chess
Phiona Mutesi (left) meets with young chess players in Valencia Sunday at a screening of the Disney movie, Queen of Katwe, based on her inspirational life story, lifted out of poverty by winning chess competitions. Courtesy photo by Michel Stallings.

Ugandan girl’s life transformed by chess

A Ugandan girl who transformed her life through chess, and whose story was told in a Disney film screened in Valencia Sunday, had many local moms in tears, according to…

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Read more about the article Harvest Festival and Horse Drop is Back at Live Oak Elementary
Participants of previous Harvest Festivals held at Live Oak Elementary School in Castaic. (Courtesy photo)

Harvest Festival and Horse Drop is Back at Live Oak Elementary

Live Oak Elementary is bringing back our traditional Harvest Festival & Horse Drop on Saturday October 8. Our school and district have been through tough times over the last few…

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Read more about the article Patriot’s Day Celebrated at James Foster Elementary School
6th Grade teacher, Mrs. Anderson, with her students during the Patriot’s Day celebration held on September 9. (Courtesy photo)

Patriot’s Day Celebrated at James Foster Elementary School

James Foster Elementary in Saugus celebrated Patriot’s Day on Friday, September 9. This is the 2nd year that the school put on this event and based on the success, it is…

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Read more about the article Cub Scout Pack 66 Holds Flag Retirement Ceremony
Our Lady of Perpetual Help school paid their respects to the 9/11 tragedy by having their Cub Scout Pack 66 respectfully retire their current flag and raise a new one. (Tina Phillips / Courtesy photo)

Cub Scout Pack 66 Holds Flag Retirement Ceremony

On Friday September 9, in remembrance of 9/11, Cub Scout Pack 66 of Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, performed a Flag retirement ceremony during the school’s morning assembly session…

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Read more about the article Just Plain Americans
Bert Noriega flips through a photo album of his time in the U.S. Army where he served on an anti-aircraft gun guarding the Panama Canal. 062216 Dan Watson

Just Plain Americans

Bert Noriega describes himself and his family as “Americans.” Not Latino Americans, not Mexican Americans – just plain Americans. Noriega, 82, of Newhall and his seven siblings grew up in…

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Read more about the article The ARTree 2016 Speaker Series to feature sculptor Scott Bruckner
“Grouping” by Scott Bruckner. (Courtesy photo)

The ARTree 2016 Speaker Series to feature sculptor Scott Bruckner

The ARTree 2016 Speaker Series presents fascinating lectures and free discussions with influential artists and leaders who bring art, arts education, and exceptional projects to the diverse Santa Clarita Valley…

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Read more about the article The Art Show Goes On
Mary Gallant poses with her work and her students' work at the second-ever art show at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center on Thursday. Katharine Lotze/Signal

The Art Show Goes On

Mary Gallant calls her art students at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center her “children.” “The students … they became sisters,” she said at the opening of the center’s second-ever…

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