Read more about the article Ice station brings winter fun for SCV families
Natalia Suleiman waits for her parents to push her across the ice at Ice Station Valencia's Family Snow Days on Sunday. Samie Gebers/ The Signal

Ice station brings winter fun for SCV families

Families received the opportunity to skate on ice, throw snowballs at family members and sled across the rink at Ice Station Valencia's Family Snow Days on Sunday. “The kids are…

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Read more about the article Bell ringer withstands the cold to give back
Heather Blom, left, drops in a few dollars to the Salvation Army donation bucket in front of Stater Bros on Saturday. Samie Gebers/ The Signal

Bell ringer withstands the cold to give back

John Klein stands next to the red Salvation Army bucket outside of Stater Bros. in Canyon Country on a cold Saturday night. He has layers of jackets, sweatshirts, a scarf…

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Read more about the article A place for reflection
Five sunflowers lay at the base of the memorial to Zachary Russel Legreid at the Youth Grove at Central Park ahead of the annual Walk of Remembrance on Wednesday, honoring Santa Clarita residents age 24 or under who died in car-related accidents. KATHARINE LOTZE/Signal. 10142015

A place for reflection

At the edge of Santa Clarita’s Central Park sits a somber, circular collection of more than 100 concrete tree stumps representing the youth whose lives were cut short from incidents…

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Read more about the article The wet lab: Coming to surprising conclusions
Five SCV community members cheers together at the Signal's offices on Dec. 12, as three CHP officers supervise the group's consumption for the Signal's wet test. Katharine Lotze/Signal

The wet lab: Coming to surprising conclusions

A sense of awkwardness overwhelmed the room as five people trickled into a Signal conference room and took seats. Three California Highway Patrol officers were already inside, awaiting the arrival…

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Read more about the article A drunk-driving arrest can ruin your life for many years to come
Dan Watson Santa Clarita Sheriff's Deputy Daryl (cq) Peacock asks if the occupant of a small truck has their drivers license as Sheriff's deputies funnel cars down to one lane at a DUI checkpoint on Lyons Avenue in Newhall on Thursday night. 071113

A drunk-driving arrest can ruin your life for many years to come

Bump, bump, bump, bump. You’re finding it increasingly difficult to stay between the bright, white reflective lane markers. At this point, the certainty of being in the correct lane has…

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Read more about the article Newhall community receives holiday celebration
From left, Beckham Welch, 8, Tyler Balkman, 10 and Ben Kugler, 11, build a snowman at the Festividad for Christ cfommunity event held at Faith Community Church in Newhall on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Newhall community receives holiday celebration

Janice Fry was pleased to see her two boys smiling while they played in the “snow” during the 11th Annual Festividad for Christ Community Christmas Celebration in Newhall. For Fry…

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Read more about the article Last annual holiday cookie exchange brings nostalgia to 3 generations
Dozens of cookies decorate the table at Lynn Parkinson's 50th Annual Cookie Exchange in Sand Canyon on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Last annual holiday cookie exchange brings nostalgia to 3 generations

As guests walk through the doors of Lynn Parkinson’s old home in Sand Canyon with cookies in their hand, there is a sense of nostalgia. “I hope it’s a tradition…

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Read more about the article Veterans and their families get a true taste of the holiday spirit
Valentina Sirri, 1, gets a prize after catching a faux fish while ice fishing at the Family Holiday Party on Saturday at the neighborhood built by Habitat for Humanity San Fernando/Santa Clarita Valleys in Santa Clarita. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Veterans and their families get a true taste of the holiday spirit

For three and a half years while in the army, Miguel Delcid had a different holiday experience than most of the United States. A sense of relaxation and family time…

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Read more about the article Combat Radio Hosted Successful Christmas Event for Social Services
C3-PO gets a hug from a guest. Photo by Michael McMaster

Combat Radio Hosted Successful Christmas Event for Social Services

Earlier this month, Combat Radio held their 6th Annual Christmas Event for Homeless Children and other Social Services at Salt Creek Grille. The event featured some Disney legends like Margaret…

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Read more about the article Churches kick off Christmas season with unique, spectacular messages
Courtesy photo Higher Vision performs a live action Christmas show in 2014 full of fun family friendly characters.

Churches kick off Christmas season with unique, spectacular messages

Flying superheroes, dazzling special effects and a live orchestra kick off the Christmas season at Higher Vision Church this weekend. Higher Vision will host their annual Christmas production this weekend…

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