Read more about the article Boy Scout earns the most merit badges and learns life lessons along the way
Courtesy photo Jake Olsen, 17, made a deal with his Dad to get 100 Boy Scout merit badges so he could get a puppy. Along the way, Olsen learned life lessons and refocused his goal to get 137 merit badges, the most merit badges available to earn by any Boy Scout.

Boy Scout earns the most merit badges and learns life lessons along the way

When Jake Olsen began the challenge of completing 100 Boy Scout merit badges, he wanted to persuade his Dad to get him a puppy. By the time Olsen completed 137…

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Read more about the article Pets get presents, too
Jo Ann Vindigni puts hats on seven-year-old rescue dogs Gopher and Maggie. Dan Watson/The Signal

Pets get presents, too

Every holiday, Jo Ann Vindigni of Valencia enjoys shopping for loved ones, including her three children, grandchildren, and dogs Maggie and Gopher. The latter pair can’t quite be trusted to…

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Read more about the article Meet Sensei Kirby: Santa Clarita Resident, Celebrating 50 Years of Community Service
Sensei George Kirby. Courtesy photo

Meet Sensei Kirby: Santa Clarita Resident, Celebrating 50 Years of Community Service

George Kirby, 72, of Valencia, recipient of Black Belt Magazine’s 2007 Hall of Fame Instructor of the Year Award, holds the rank of Judan (10th degree black belt), and is…

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Read more about the article Happy Pets Veterinary Center’s  4th Annual Holiday Pet Food Drive
iStock Cute little dog with volunteer cap receiving pet food donations.

Happy Pets Veterinary Center’s 4th Annual Holiday Pet Food Drive

Happy Pets will be collecting pet food donations for the SCV Food Pantry and the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center’s Meals on Wheels program to assist low-income seniors in need…

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Read more about the article Beatles vs. Stones Tribute Show Comes to Lancaster Stage on February 24
Nate Bott ("John"), Chris Paul Overall ("Paul"), Axel Clarke ("Ringo") and Jesse Wilder ("George"). Courtesy photo

Beatles vs. Stones Tribute Show Comes to Lancaster Stage on February 24

The debate between the Beatles and the Rolling Stones has been going on ever since they first crossed paths on the charts 53 years ago. The argument at the time,…

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