Read more about the article Gibbon Center seeks public’s help in naming newest gibbon
Tuk with her one month old infant gibbon. Courtesy of the Gibbon Conservation Center

Gibbon Center seeks public’s help in naming newest gibbon

The Gibbon Conservation Center needs help solving one unanswered question: Does the center’s newest gibbon look more like a Henry, a Howard or a Yoda? The male gibbon was born…

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Read more about the article High winds kick up dust; no active fires in Santa Clarita
Dust rises out of the Sand Fire burn area in Canyon Country Friday morning as high winds prevail. (Austin Dave/The Signal)

High winds kick up dust; no active fires in Santa Clarita

It’s dust and more dust, not smoke -- at least that’s what was rising out of the Sand Fire burn area just southeast of Highway 14 in Canyon Country this…

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Read more about the article High winds, strong gusts to hit SCV throughout weekend
An American flag waves in the wind outside of City Hall in Valencia. Katharine Lotze/Signal

High winds, strong gusts to hit SCV throughout weekend

It’s going to be a blustery weekend in the Santa Clarita Valley. Strong winds and gusts are expected to hit the area Friday and Saturday, according to a wind advisory…

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Read more about the article Newcomers and Friends January Luncheon Meeting
Diane Millican, President of Newcomers and Friends, and Guest Speaker Dave Berg at their January luncheon meeting. Courtesy photo

Newcomers and Friends January Luncheon Meeting

Dave Berg, author of "Behind the Curtain,” was a guest speaker at the January luncheon meeting of Newcomers and Friends. As co-producer for The Tonight Show with The Jay Leno…

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Read more about the article ‘A Dog’s Purpose’ pup-point-of-view film is melancholy and sometimes even grim
Bryce Gheisar in a scene from “A Dog’s Purpose.” (AP Images)

‘A Dog’s Purpose’ pup-point-of-view film is melancholy and sometimes even grim

All the best dog movies make you cry — but it’s usually because by the time we say goodbye to the beloved canine, we’ve shared an amazing journey with the…

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Read more about the article Congregation fasts for clarity and connection
Elevate Church members gather together during service for prayer. Prayer is one of the main components of the 21 day Fasting and Prayer campaign undertaken by the congregation this month. Courtesy photo.

Congregation fasts for clarity and connection

Mauricio Ruiz is no stranger to hoping for a miracle. Ruiz has experienced miracles throughout his life, events he said are typically preceded by a time he’s spent fasting and…

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