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Left to right, fellow ACS super-volunteers Janine Jones, recipient of this year's American Cancer Society SCV Unit Heather Warrick Legacy award, and Nancy Coulter, Warrick's mother. Courtesy photo

Honoring Those Who Make a Difference

Volunteerism and the commitment to eradicate cancer were celebrated recently when the American Cancer Society Santa Clarita Valley Unit held its annual Open House and Volunteer Recognition event. The gathering…

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Read more about the article Volunteer Naturalist Training Program
Volunteer docents lead groups of third-grade students from Meadows Elementary School on a nature hike at the Placerita Canyon Nature Center in Newhall in 2012. Dan Watson/Signal

Volunteer Naturalist Training Program

The Placerita Canyon Nature Center Presents its Annual Volunteer Naturalist Training Program. No special background needed, just a willingness to attend training and to volunteer at least twice a month.…

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Read more about the article David W. Hegg: Fulfillment of promise and integrity
David Hegg is senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church and a Santa Clarita resident. "Ethically Speaking" runs Saturdays in The Signal.

David W. Hegg: Fulfillment of promise and integrity

Perhaps nothing demonstrates a person’s integrity more than his or her willingness to keep a promise. As the great Alaskan poet Robert Service once wrote: “A promise made is a…

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Read more about the article Silvia Gutierrez, Hunt Braly: Serving the needs of the homeless
Volunteer Kathy Vance, left, and her family join members of the Smile! Group from Valencia High School as they serve dinners to the clients at the homeless shelter in Santa Clarita on Dec. 29, 2011. Dan Watson/The Signal

Silvia Gutierrez, Hunt Braly: Serving the needs of the homeless

Bridge to Home is one of the primary nonprofit homeless service agencies in the Santa Clarita Valley. It began in 1996 when a small group of local, caring volunteers saw…

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Read more about the article Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus
Diane Collins, 3, tells Santa Claus what she wants for Christmas this year during the annual Lion's Club Santa Float on Castaic this month. Katharine Lotze/Signal

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus

Editor’s note: In 1897, 8-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon of New York wrote a letter to the editor of the New York Sun asking if her friends were correct and Santa Claus…

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Read more about the article Bowl season opens for SCV products
Wisconsin fullback Leon Jacobs (32) celebrates an interception against Minnesota during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won 31-17. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)

Bowl season opens for SCV products

This holiday season, Santa Clarita Valley alumni will play in bowl games large and small. Some made news long before their game kicks off, and others already had stellar performances.…

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Read more about the article Kat’s Eye View: Out-gifted, or how Christmas came early
Our first hike post-out-gifting incident, the day after Thanksgiving in Red Rock Canyon in Topanga Canyon. We have yet to test out our trekking poles, as we had to wait for them to ship. Photo taken by a fellow hiker out to work off those Thanksgiving mashed potatoes.

Kat’s Eye View: Out-gifted, or how Christmas came early

What do you get the guy who has everything? You have to get creative, that’s what. My boyfriend, Matt, has expensive hobbies. He’s into guitars, wine from Burgundy, and travel…

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Read more about the article Fallen Warriors Monument exceeds fundraising goal
Bill Reynolds examines updated drawings of the proposed warrior memorial as he stands at it's proposed location under the trees at the corner of Newhall and Market Street at veterans historical plaza in Newhall. Dan Watson/The Signal

Fallen Warriors Monument exceeds fundraising goal

Santa Clarita residents do support their veterans. On Aug. 23, 2016, Santa Clarita’s City Council approved the installation of a granite monument to honor 50 Santa Clarita Valley residents who…

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