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

David Hegg: Truth and trust

Every leader understands the principle that communication breeds trust, while lack of communication tends to breed suspicion. When we are open about things, others tend to appreciate and accept what…

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Read more about the article Hart boys lacrosse wins with offensive power
The Hart Indians and the Birmingham Patriots lacrosse teams fight for a loose ball during game at Hart on Friday, March 24, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Hart boys lacrosse wins with offensive power

Hart High boys lacrosse gradually gained momentum Friday and peaked in the second half, taking down Birmingham Community Charter of Lake Balboa, 13-4, at Hart. “I think if we start…

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Read more about the article Valencia baseball rides big inning, holds off Golden Valley
Golden Valley catcher Matt Broadwater tries to tag Valencia's Trade Eldridge (8) out at home after Eldridge stole the base during a baseball game at Valencia on Friday, March 24, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Valencia baseball rides big inning, holds off Golden Valley

While the big inning has helped Valencia thus far in Foothill League play, it has severely hurt Golden Valley. Behind an offensive outburst in the fifth inning, the Vikings withstood…

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Read more about the article Speaker shares story of depression, recovery with Saugus High School
Saugus students filled the gym on Friday as Jordan Burnham tells his story during a presentation sponsored by Matt's Foundation and Saugus High's Not-One-More-Teen-Suicide Active Minds Club on March 24, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Speaker shares story of depression, recovery with Saugus High School

When Jordan Burnham was 18 years old, he attempted suicide by jumping out of his ninth story bedroom window. He doesn’t remember the details of what happened nearly 10 years…

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Read more about the article Mugshot Coffeehouse in Canyon Country to close next Wednesday
Customers wait in line at Mugshot Coffeehouse in Canyon Country on Friday, March 24, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Mugshot Coffeehouse in Canyon Country to close next Wednesday

Last summer, David Alfaro opened the Mugshot Coffeehouse in Canyon Country after signing a five-year lease. Next Wednesday, after only eight months in business, Mugshot’s doors will close for the…

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Read more about the article Employment rises in city as year progresses
Hundreds attend the Job & Career Fair hosted by College of the Canyons on Oct. 14. Dan Watson/The Signal

Employment rises in city as year progresses

More Santa Clarita residents have gotten jobs as the year moves forward, effectively raising the employment rate 0.3 percentage points from January to February. The city’s jobless rate decreased in…

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Read more about the article Welding Roadshow travels to Arroyo Seco
College of the Canyons welding instructor Allen Pinley, right, helps Arroyo Seco Junior High students weld during a demonstration by COC's welding department on Friday, March 24, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Welding Roadshow travels to Arroyo Seco

College of the Canyons (COC) took its Advanced Manufacturing and Processing Training (AMPT) project on the road when it brought live welding processes and a virtual reality welding trainer to…

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Read more about the article Students explore invention, design at STEM Expo
Fourth grade Santa Clarita Christian School student Brynn Owen shows off part of her "Helpful Hand" project at the school's first STEM Expo Friday. Christina Cox/The Signal

Students explore invention, design at STEM Expo

Brynn Owen, a fourth grade student at Santa Clarita Christian School (SCSS), knew she wanted to invent a device that would help her mother, who was born without one of…

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