Read more about the article Teen group raises funds, resources for homelessness nonprofits
Matthew Medina, center, enjoys dinner at the Bridge to Home shelter on Tuesday, May 2, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal.

Teen group raises funds, resources for homelessness nonprofits

For local nonprofit Family Promise to be able act on its mission to house families, the group needs the funding to do so. Much of what Family Promise does requires…

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Read more about the article Firefighters respond quickly to reports of fire in 2 spots at Sand Canyon
A firefighter hoses off a burnt hillside after a small brush fire off of Highway 14 prompted traffic delays on Friday. Samie Gebers/The Signal

Firefighters respond quickly to reports of fire in 2 spots at Sand Canyon

It was a Sand Canyon fire that had firefighters jumping Friday, but was nowhere near the destructive and deadly Sand Fire witnessed more than a year ago. Fast-acting firefighters with…

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Read more about the article Signal takes home 7 ad awards
The Signal's DUI Project won First Place for all daily newspapers in the Creative ROP Ad category by the California Newspaper Publishers Association Thursday, May 18, 2017. Ads wrapped a special report on a live impaired driving test The Signal conducted with the CHP.

Signal takes home 7 ad awards

The Signal newspaper took home several awards for creative advertising Thursday from the California Newspaper Publishers Association’s annual award ceremony and news conference. Winning seven awards among California newspapers, The…

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Read more about the article April proves successful for new jobs in Santa Clarita
A representative from the L.A. County Community Development Commission talks with someone in search of a job at the America's Job Center of California Hiring Fest on April 28, 2017.

April proves successful for new jobs in Santa Clarita

April brought sunshine and employment to more Santa Clarita residents as the weather warmed and the jobless rate decreased. The city’s unemployment rate is now 3.8 percent, a 0.2 decrease…

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Read more about the article Unprecedented rooster seizure moves to next phase of probe
Alleged cockfighting operation in Val Verde. photo courtesy of LASD.

Unprecedented rooster seizure moves to next phase of probe

SOURCE: County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control LONG BEACH, Calif. – Fifty employees from the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC)…

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Read more about the article Memorial Day ceremony and remembrance room
Flyover by the vintage planes of the Condor Squadron at the 2016 Memorial Day celebration at Eternal Valley in Newhall. Bill Reynolds/The Signal

Memorial Day ceremony and remembrance room

Meet Rosie the Riveter and several women and men from the 1940s as ceremonies honor the Greatest Generation this year on Memorial Day on May 29. The event, presented by…

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Read more about the article SCV resident helps deputies catch suspected mail thieves
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station can be reached by calling 661-260-4000.

SCV resident helps deputies catch suspected mail thieves

A news release from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station.     Two men and one woman from the San Fernando Valley were arrested Thursday morning- the trio is accused of stealing…

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Read more about the article Students learn about product design, sales at Math Market
Seventh grade Santa Clarita Christian School students Ava Kalinske, Kelly Lotze, Olivia Caldwell and Meagan Enbody show off their product Moko Cases at the school's second Math Market on Friday, May 19, 2017. Christina Cox/The Signal

Students learn about product design, sales at Math Market

Dressed in the same outfits, seventh grade Santa Clarita Christian School students Ava Kalinske, Kelly Lotze, Olivia Caldwell and Meagan Enbody shout a slogan in unison to attract potential buyers…

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Read more about the article Foundation, CalArts announces 23rd annual Herb Alpert Award in Arts winners
From left to right: The 23rd annual Herb Alpert Award in the Arts winners Luciana Achugar, Kerry Tribe, Eve Beglarian, Daniel Fish and Amy Franceschini. Courtesy of Facebook

Foundation, CalArts announces 23rd annual Herb Alpert Award in Arts winners

On Friday, the Herb Alpert Foundation and California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) recognized five outstanding artists by naming them Herb Alpert Award winners. The awards recognizes five mid-career artists…

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Read more about the article Gasper J. Lentini – U.S. Army Veteran – Canyon Country Resident
Gasper J. Lentini 1st Cavalary Portrait. Courtesy photo

Gasper J. Lentini – U.S. Army Veteran – Canyon Country Resident

Long time Signal subscriber Jim Lentini and I recently met at his beautiful Sand Canyon home to discuss his U.S. Army experiences while serving at Korea’s contentious Joint Security Area…

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Read more about the article New Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station captain speaks to residents at city event
New Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Captain Robert Lewis talks with members of the community during a meet and greet event hosted by the city at City Hall on Thursday, May 18, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

New Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station captain speaks to residents at city event

In official rooms reserved for strategic talk about issues impacting what is now the third largest city in Los Angeles County, mention of moving away from “Mayberry” is often heard,…

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Read more about the article Valencia baseball sees season end at home
Valencia's Ben Fariss (29) dives to catch a nearly foul ball in right field for an out during a CIF-Southern Section playoff baseball game against Dos Pueblos on Thursday, May 18, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Valencia baseball sees season end at home

A week ago, the Valencia High baseball team was in a dogpile on West Ranch’s field after winning the Foothill League. On Thursday afternoon, players exchanged somber hugs with coaches.…

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