Read more about the article Joe Mathews: How much can we ask of our rivers?
Denny Orellana and his son Michael, 9, take a look at the rain-filled Santa Clara River during a walk in Canyon Country last January. Tom Cruze/for The Signal

Joe Mathews: How much can we ask of our rivers?

California is finally embracing its rivers. We Californians have long celebrated our coastal splendor and beautiful mountains. But our rivers were seen as mere plumbing for our hydration convenience. Now…

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Read more about the article Holiday crafting at the Nature Center
Katherine Webber, 10 , with her face painted like a Santa's reindeer, makes a bird feeder out of a pine cone, peanut butter, corn starch and bird seed at the annual Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday which has been held at the Placerita Canyon Nature Center for more than 35 years in Newhall. Dan Watson/The Signal

Holiday crafting at the Nature Center

Holiday spirit was in the air for an event at Placerita Canyon this weekend as people created their own holiday wreaths, centerpieces and ornaments using an assortment of natural materials from…

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Read more about the article Bowling for a good cause
Amy Martinez participates in Bowling for Kids, a fundraiser in support of Children's Hospital Los Angeles, at Valencia Lanes on Sunday. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Bowling for a good cause

Taylor Kellstrom was just ten years old when Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles (CHLA) helped save his life. He was riding a motocross vehicle at L.A. County Raceway in Palmdale…

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Read more about the article Local protester reacts to denied Dakota Access pipeline
Valencia resident Shawnee Badger points to a "NO DAPL" button. Samie Gebers/ The Signal

Local protester reacts to denied Dakota Access pipeline

A heavily-protested easement that would have allowed the proposed Dakota Access pipeline to cross under a lake in North Dakota will not be approved by The Department of the Army, officials announced today.…

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Read more about the article Artists feature work at holiday boutique
Marie Stedman, left, browses vender Jody Schach's jewelry on Sunday at the Holiday Boutique at Home Care Services . Samie Gebers/ Signal

Artists feature work at holiday boutique

Local artists spent the weekend at Home Care Services in Valencia showcasing their pieces at a holiday boutique in hopes of raising money for their gallery and selling their handmade…

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Read more about the article Bill Reynolds of The Signal goes to Pearl Harbor with 72 veterans
Veterans stand in front of their tour bus on their trip to Pearl Harbor. Courtesy photo.

Bill Reynolds of The Signal goes to Pearl Harbor with 72 veterans

  Bill Reynolds, The Signal Director of Veterans Affairs, and some 72 veterans and Pearl Harbor Survivors went to Pearl Harbor as part of the Greatest Generations Foundation’s mission “to ensure…

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Read more about the article Pocock Brewing celebrates first Anniversary with Beer Festival
Canyon Country resident Sheri Divall shows off a glass of ale at the Pocock Brewing 1st Anniversary Beer Festival in Valencia on Saturday. Austin Westfall/ The Signal

Pocock Brewing celebrates first Anniversary with Beer Festival

Pocock Brewery enacted it's motto of "embrace life, drink good beer" by hosting hundreds for a special beer festival held just outside the company's headquarters in Valencia on Saturday. The event was…

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Read more about the article A Santa Claus appearance to bring in the holiday spirit
Yvette Didomenico paints the face of Yeslin Cardoso, 5, at Santa at the Square Day at the Granary Square Shopping Center in Valencia on Saturday. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

A Santa Claus appearance to bring in the holiday spirit

Kids have been telling Santa Claus what they want for Christmas at the Granary Square Shopping Center for so long that no one is really sure when it started. Liz…

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Read more about the article Christmas event brings holiday cheer to families in need
Teagan Phillips, left, shows off her mermaid balloon to Princess Ariel on Saturday at the Sixth Annual Combat Radio Christmas Event for Social Services. Samie Gebers/ Signal

Christmas event brings holiday cheer to families in need

Combat Radio in partnership with Salt Creek Grille hosted the Sixth Annual Combat Radio Christmas Event for Social Services for families that could use a little holiday cheer. “It’s geared…

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UPDATE: Motorcyclist hurt in crash still listed in critical condition Saturday

A motorcyclist is still in critical condition after colliding with a car on Sierra Highway Thursday night, officials told The Signal Saturday afternoon. "(His) condition has not changed," Patrick Moody, spokesman…

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