Read more about the article Retired general discusses ‘world of tomorrow” at COC
Retired Gen. T. Michael Moseley of the U.S. Air Force, the 18th USAF chief of staff, speaks at the McKeon Leadership Forum at the Van Hook Center at College of the Canyons on Friday night. Katharine Lotze/Signal

Retired general discusses ‘world of tomorrow” at COC

“We’re living in a very unique crease in history right now,” retired Air Force Gen. T. Michael Moseley told about 100 spectators Friday night at the Van Hook Center of…

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Read more about the article The fight continues: Canyon Country teen defies odds in journey to high-risk surgery
Paul and Amy Hughes flank their daughter Cheyenne, 15, in a photo. Photo courtesy Courtney Tole, CLTG Photography

The fight continues: Canyon Country teen defies odds in journey to high-risk surgery

One more procedure was crossed off the list for 15-year-old Cheyenne Hughes of Canyon Country. The Golden Valley High student pulled through Friday’s planned medical procedure better than expected, her…

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Read more about the article Valencia Library kicks off holiday season with gingerbread house contest
Andrea Mascarinia (cq), and her children, Joel, 8, and Emma, 5, of Valencia take a close-up look at some of the contestants of the Fourth Annual Gingerbread House Contest presented by the The Friends of the Santa Clarita Public Library held at the Valencia Library on Friday. Dan Watson The Signal

Valencia Library kicks off holiday season with gingerbread house contest

Santa Clarita residents are showing off their creativity this weekend at the fourth annual Friends of the Santa Clarita Public Library Gingerbread House Contest at the Valencia Library. Submissions for…

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Read more about the article Two more big new hotels on Planning Commission agenda
The Best Western on Wayne Mills Place in Valencia would be torn down and replaced by two new hotels under a plan still being fine-tuned over pedestrian-safety issues. Dan Watson/The Signal

Two more big new hotels on Planning Commission agenda

With the long-pending Oliver Hotel now approved and set to break ground at McBean Parkway and Valencia Boulevard, another big hotel project is taking the Santa Clarita stage – and…

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UPDATE: Motorcyclist hurt in Sierra Highway crash listed in critical condition

A motorcyclist was rushed to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Thursday night with life-threatening injuries after colliding with a car on Sierra Highway. Richard Romero, 50, of Santa Clarita, suffered “major…

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Read more about the article Discount grocer Aldi’s to open Newhall store Dec. 15
Discount grocer Aldi's opens its first Santa Clarita store Dec. 15 on Orchard Village Rd.

Discount grocer Aldi’s to open Newhall store Dec. 15

Santa Clarita will become the newest outpost of global discount grocer Aldi’s rapid expansion into California when it opens a store Dec. 15 on Orchard Village Rd., near Lyons Ave.…

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Read more about the article Remember to stay aware, prepare when traveling to Zika-prone locations
The CDC recommends wearing an insect repellent with one of these active ingredients: DEET, picaridin, IR3535, oil of lemon eucalyptus or para-menthane-diol, or 2-undecanone. Courtesy of Facebook

Remember to stay aware, prepare when traveling to Zika-prone locations

For many, the cold winter months mean travel to warmer climates around the world.  But with holiday travel, comes certain health concerns with the Zika virus still prevalent in popular…

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Read more about the article Santa Claus is coming to Castaic
Brothers Kuno, 13, Hiro, 5, and Niko, 4, visit with Santa in Castaic during the annual Castaic Lions Club Santa Float in 2014. KATHARINE LOTZE/Signal.

Santa Claus is coming to Castaic

Saint Nick and his sleigh are making an early trip to Castaic starting this weekend. For 10 days, the Castaic Santa Float, sponsored by the Castaic Lions Club, will travel…

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Read more about the article Winds fan brush fires, down power lines, leave 340 without electricity
Firefighters and hand Crews mop up hot spots at a fire that was sparked by downed power lines near Bouquet Canyon Road and Shadow Valley Lane in Saugus on Friday. Dan Watson/Signal

Winds fan brush fires, down power lines, leave 340 without electricity

A brush fire whipped up by strong winds in the Newhall Pass prompted swift response by multiple firefighting units shortly before noon Friday. At least 115 firefighters and four water-dumping…

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Read more about the article Christmas festival spreads spirit of charity for the holidays
Photos courtesy of Saint Kateri Catholic Church Attendees of the Caring and Sharing Festival last year were welcomed to help create more than 300 special diaper Christmas trees that were donated to the Single Mother’s Outreach.

Christmas festival spreads spirit of charity for the holidays

Last year, Saint Kateri Catholic Church hosted the Caring and Sharing Christmas Festival welcoming nearly 500 people who came to the event for one big purpose: discovering ways they can…

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Read more about the article Getting Crafty: A hobby becomes a hit for 2 SCV friends
Geoff Pocock, left, and Todd Tisdell, right, stand at the bar of Pocock Brewing Co. in Valencia. The pair opened the brewery a year ago this weekend. (Katharine Lotze / The Signal)

Getting Crafty: A hobby becomes a hit for 2 SCV friends

Geoff Pocock and Todd Tisdell's beers weren't always good. As homebrewers just starting out, they sometimes had trouble finding friends to taste-test their creations. But it started to get better.…

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