Read more about the article CalArts to honor Steven Lavine, celebrate work with ‘African Beats’ tribute performance
CalArts African Ensemble, 2016. Photo Courtesy of Karley Sullivan/ CalArts

CalArts to honor Steven Lavine, celebrate work with ‘African Beats’ tribute performance

California Institute for the Arts (CalArts) will honor one of its “most ardent champions” this month with a tribute performance full of excitement and history. “African Beats: From LA to…

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Read more about the article Startup Weekend SCV offers way to jumpstart firms
Aspiring entrepreneurs exchange ideas and develop a business plan at the 2015 Startup Weekend SCV. The annual Startup Weekend SCV takes place in the University Center at College of the Canyons. Courtesy photo.

Startup Weekend SCV offers way to jumpstart firms

Developers, designers and business people who attend Startup Weekend SCV will be challenged to come up with a working concept for a new business in just 54 hours. There’s also…

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Read more about the article Candlelight vigil held in honor of slain woman
Friends and family of Maria Acevedo hold out their arms as part of a vigil in her honor Sunday at Central Park. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Candlelight vigil held in honor of slain woman

Friends and family of Maria Acevedo, a Saugus woman murdered on Oct. 3, turned out in droves Sunday evening for a candlelight vigil held in her honor at Central Park.…

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Read more about the article Pets take center stage at Hart Park
Eva Gutierrez of Disc Dogs in Southern California participates in a dog show where she throws frisbees to Lanakila, the dog, at the 16th annual Bow-Wows & Meows Pet Fair at William S. Hart Park on Sunday. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Pets take center stage at Hart Park

Pets took center stage Sunday during the 16th annual Bow-Wows & Meows Pet Fair at William S. Hart Park. All seven shelters that make up L.A. County Animal Care and…

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Read more about the article Vigil held at SCV Sheriff’s Station in honor of fallen sergeant
David Owen, left, brother of slain L.A. County Sheriff's Deputy Steve Owen lights the candles of some of the hundreds of attendees at a candlelight vigil honoring Sgt. Steve Owen at the Santa Clarita Sheriff's Station in Valencia on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Vigil held at SCV Sheriff’s Station in honor of fallen sergeant

A vigil was held Saturday evening at the Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Station in honor Sgt. Steve Owen, the 29-year veteran of the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department who was shot while…

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Read more about the article Afternoon Tea: a fundraiser for cancer patients
Guest speaker Darmon McGruder, left, speaks about his experience as he and his wife battle with her cancer as a client of Circle of Hope during the 13th annual Circle of Hope Afternoon Tea event held at Robinson Ranch Golf Course in Santa Clarita on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Afternoon Tea: a fundraiser for cancer patients

Over 200 people united at Robinson Ranch Golf Club on Saturday to participate in the 13th annual Circle of Hope Afternoon Tea, a fundraiser benefiting local cancer patients. The event…

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Read more about the article Congressman Steve Knight releases statement on Saturday saying he ‘cannot support’ Donald Trump
Steve Knight

Congressman Steve Knight releases statement on Saturday saying he ‘cannot support’ Donald Trump

Additional statement by Congressman Steve Knight on Donald Trump's comments: "In my career as a law enforcement professional I was confronted with and worked tirelessly to end the horrific reality…

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Read more about the article Hundreds walk to end Alzheimer’s
Hundreds of participants join in the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's fundraising event which was was held at Bridgeport Park in Valencia on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Hundreds walk to end Alzheimer’s

High school cheerleaders lined the walkway shaking pompoms and ringing bells as 620 people walked under an arch of purple and white balloons during the 4th annual Alzheimer’s Association Walk…

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Read more about the article Paisley Shades: A 60s Shade of New Music
Members of Paisley Shades (in no particular order) are: Kaytie Holt, Garett Dahl, Collin Riley, Ian Holmquist, Will Luster, Jonathan Eastly, Patrick Lenertz, and Billy Parks. Courtesy photo

Paisley Shades: A 60s Shade of New Music

A million years ago, when I worked in a record store in Toronto, Mikey Campbell told me: “I heard a band, you’re going to love them.” The sound was like…

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Read more about the article Logix Federal Credit Union Donates $1,000 to Sequoia School
Faculty and Students at Sequoia Charter School, along with principal, Brandi Davis and Jason Lee, sales manager at Logix Federal Credit Union, both at right holding check. Courtesy photo

Logix Federal Credit Union Donates $1,000 to Sequoia School

Logix Federal Credit Union donated $1,000 to Sequoia School’s biomedical curriculum, part of the cutting-edge course work from Project Lead the Way. The credit union’s contribution was about 30 percent…

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