Read more about the article 50th Anniversary of the Santa Clarita Elks Lodge 2379 and Jay Larkins Roast
Jay Larkins at the 2017 4th of July Parade in Newhall. Courtesy photo

50th Anniversary of the Santa Clarita Elks Lodge 2379 and Jay Larkins Roast

By Grace Elliott, Saugus Community Contributor   In celebration of the Santa Clarita Elks Lodge 2379’s 50th Anniversary of service to our community, the Elks are honoring the contributions of…

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Read more about the article Board of Directors Installed at Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers Annual Meeting
SDFHC Board members from left to right; Maria Morales (Board Member), Olga Lopez (Board Member), Carolina Orozco (Board Member), Dr. David Goldberg DDS (Secretary), Mike Fisher (Vice Chairman), Patty Ochoa-Ponce (Board Member), Edward Bolden Jr. (Board Member), and Wyatt M. Woodson, Field Representative for Assemblyman Dante Acosta of the 38th Assembly District. Courtesy photo

Board of Directors Installed at Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers Annual Meeting

By Mary Hulbert, Santa Clarita Contributor   On July 31, Rosalind Wayman, Santa Clarita Valley Senior Deputy for Supervisor Kathryn Barger, conducted the installation of the board members to a…

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Read more about the article Newcomers and Friends August Meeting
L-r, Dr. Kimberlyn Jones, Muriel Usselman, Jodie Baker at the Newcomers and Friends August Luncheon meeting. Courtesy photo

Newcomers and Friends August Meeting

By Gwen Halstead, Newhall Community Contributor Newcomers and Friends were fortunate to have Dr. Kimberlyn Jones, Director of Vocal Studies and Opera at Masters's University as guest speaker at their…

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Read more about the article A Heart-Wrenching Reminder of the Importance of Safe Driving
Candles atop tree stumps representing the lives cut short 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 Heart-Wrenching Reminder of the Importance of Safe Driving

By Councilmember Bob Kellar   Central Park is home to our Community Gardens, sports fields, and a playground, but it also is home to a wooded grove where more than…

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Read more about the article Gary Horton: The total eclipse of the Trump
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump smiles as he arrives to speak at an election night rally, early Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016, in New York. AP Photo

Gary Horton: The total eclipse of the Trump

Last week, America was treated to a most long-awaited and extremely rare event. After over 200 days of daily Trumpian media shock-treatment, with each morning producing greater and ever-more-troubling headlines,…

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Read more about the article Greene makes long-awaited pro debut on the mound
Stevenson Ranch product Hunter Greene made his professional pitching debut on Sunday for the Billings Mustangs. Courtesy of Dean Hendrickson/Billings Mustangs

Greene makes long-awaited pro debut on the mound

Since it was an afternoon game, Stevenson Ranch product Hunter Greene only had to wait till 4 on Sunday to make his professional pitching debut for the Billings Mustangs. It’s…

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Read more about the article Fullerton too much for COC men’s soccer
Fullerton's Carlos Esparza (13) reaches in front of College of the Canyons' Cesar Dominguez (10) as they fight for control of the ball during a soccer game at COC on Tuesday, August 29, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Fullerton too much for COC men’s soccer

College of the Canyons men’s soccer’s attack was something like a dance in its 1-0 loss to Fullerton College on Tuesday night at home. For instance, Jamie Ledezma waltzed the…

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Read more about the article Power outages in Canyon Country
FILE PHOTO: Power lines are silhouetted as the sunsets over Santa Clarita on Oct. 20, 2016. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Power outages in Canyon Country

As the excessive heat built Tuesday evening, two power outages were reported in Canyon Country affecting 339 residents. Southern California Edison reported an outage at 4:50 p.m. affecting 181 customers.…

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Read more about the article Nonprofits to fight housing crisis by matching women with roommates
File Photo: Homes as seen from Pacific Crest Park in Saugus in 2015.

Nonprofits to fight housing crisis by matching women with roommates

With higher rent costs and fewer available places to live, Santa Clarita residents of all ages are in need of affordable housing solutions, according to several local organizations. In an…

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Read more about the article California resolution urges other states to oppose Trump’s election commission
Trisha Gambel casts her primary vote at Bouquet Canyon Church in Saugus on Nov. 8, 2016. KATHARINE LOTZE/SIgnal. 06072016

California resolution urges other states to oppose Trump’s election commission

State efforts to shield voter data from President Donald Trump’s Election Integrity Commission passed its first committee hurdle Tuesday. Introduced by Senator Henry Stern (D-Canoga Park), the senate resolution asks…

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Read more about the article Hart Board to approve developer resolutions, fee amendments
The William S. Hart Union High School District. Dan Watson/The Signal

Hart Board to approve developer resolutions, fee amendments

The William S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board is expected to approve two resolutions and four fee amendments for construction projects during its regular meeting Wednesday night. Before…

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Read more about the article Intense heat prompts city to extend public library hours
An early morning hike to beat the triple-digit temperatures in Neenach Aug. 29, 2017. Jeff Zimmerman/For The Signal

Intense heat prompts city to extend public library hours

All three Santa Clarita Public Libraries will stay open until 9 p.m. to help protect residents and keep them cool during the week’s excessive heat. The Canyon Country, Old Town…

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Read more about the article Legislators ride around Capitol in support of bike share program
Senator Henry Stern (front) talks about Senate Bill 702 beside Assembly members Monique Limon, Todd Gloria and Laura Friedman. Courtesy of Senate Photographer Lorie Shelley.

Legislators ride around Capitol in support of bike share program

Senator Henry Stern hopped on a bicycle and rode a mile around the State Capitol on Monday evening in an effort to garner support for the bike share program one…

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