Read more about the article SCCS footballs wins third straight Faith Bowl
SCCHS running back (25) Lucas Pettee runs the ball to the edge against Trinity Classical Academy in the Faith Bowl on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017. Christian Monterrosa/The Signal

SCCS footballs wins third straight Faith Bowl

On Saturday night, the Santa Clarita Christian School football team stood on the field at College of the Canyons, surrounding the Faith Bowl Trophy. “Three’s up!” one voice shouted from…

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Read more about the article SCV catches a glimpse of Native American culture
Adolfo Arteaga of the Aztec tribe stands in full regalia during the 24th annual Hart of the West PowWow and Native American Craft Fair At William S. Hart Park on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

SCV catches a glimpse of Native American culture

The unmistakable drums could be heard all around Old Town Newhall. People in full regalia with bright plumes of feathers danced and bobbed to the music. Thousands came to watch…

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Read more about the article Firefighter Ryan Osler remembered in moving Sacramento Ceremony
Jennifer Osler looks on as her children, Amanda and Brandon are presented a flag from Ventura Co. firefighter Chad Diederich in memory of Ventura Co. firefighter Ryan Osler at the California Firefighters Memorial Ceremony. Photo Courtesy of California Fire Foundation

Firefighter Ryan Osler remembered in moving Sacramento Ceremony

Source: Press Release (SACRAMENTO) In a solemn remembrance steeped in the traditions of the firehouse, the names of three fallen firefighters from Ventura County have been etched alongside hundreds of others…

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Read more about the article Volunteers lend a helping hand to local veterans
Mercury Insurance volunteers work to saw baseboards for the kitchen of a nearly completed home in Canyon Country on Saturday. Ryan Painter/The Signal.

Volunteers lend a helping hand to local veterans

A group of volunteers worked tirelessly Saturday afternoon to ensure that local veterans will be able to find affordable housing in the Santa Clarita Valley. Homes4Families, a former subsidiary of…

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Read more about the article West ranch hockey set for season opener with new coach under helm
The West Ranch hockey team celebrates a goal. Courtesy Photo.

West ranch hockey set for season opener with new coach under helm

West Ranch hockey opens its Los Angeles Kings High School Hockey League slate tonight against the El Segundo Strikers at Ice Station Valencia. The Wildcats will take the ice with…

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Read more about the article State extends cleanup at Lang Station by 18 months
Signal File Photo: A Metrolink train passes by the historical marker for Lang Southern Pacific Station in Canyon Country on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2017. Dan Watson/The Signal

State extends cleanup at Lang Station by 18 months

State officials have called for more cleanup of the contaminated land at Lang Station, a cost to the state of more than $200,000. After more than a dozen years of…

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Read more about the article Valencia foreign exchange student finds home with girls tennis team
Carlotta Nonnis Marzano (back, far right) poses with her Valencia teammates at the Golden State Classic at Stanford. Courtesy Photo

Valencia foreign exchange student finds home with girls tennis team

It was somewhat of a chance encounter that brought junior Carlotta Nonnis Marzano to Valencia. For starters, the Vikings girls tennis standout had a chance to go to a school…

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Read more about the article High-flying SCCS offense to meet stout Trinity defense in Faith Bowl
The Santa Clarita Christian quarterback Blake Kirshner prepares to pass against St. Bernard at Canyon High School. Dan Watson / For The Signal

High-flying SCCS offense to meet stout Trinity defense in Faith Bowl

Something is going to have to give Saturday night in the third annual Faith Bowl at College of the Canyons. Trinity Classical Academy (2-2) has allowed just six points overs…

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Read more about the article Foothill League football teams address potential protests during national anthem
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Foothill League football teams address potential protests during national anthem

On Friday nights, across the three fields where Foothill League football games take place, trumpets blare in unison, whispers float from flutes and drums echo a collective rat-a-tat-tat. “Oh, say…

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Placerita Canyon residents want their rural equestrian character preserved – as promised

The rancher horse-riding character of Placerita Canyon would be a thing of the past if city of Santa Clarita officials press ahead with their plan to connect Dockweiler Drive to…

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Read more about the article David W. Hegg: Avoid ‘bite and devour’ tactics
David Hegg is senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church and a Santa Clarita resident. "Ethically Speaking" runs Saturdays in The Signal.

David W. Hegg: Avoid ‘bite and devour’ tactics

I have been reflecting on an interesting question lately. Here it is: Is it ethically responsible to engage in activity you would angrily criticize in another person simply because you…

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Senior Pastor David W. Hegg delivers a sermon about applying The Bible to one's daily life at a Speaking by Listening Conference at Grace Baptist Church in Santa Clarita. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

David W. Hegg: Avoid ‘bite and devour’ tactics

I have been reflecting on an interesting question lately. Here it is: Is it ethically responsible to engage in activity you would angrily criticize in another person simply because you…

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Read more about the article City installs Eco-Counter to track bike use in real-time
An Eco-Counter bike sign sits near the bike trail along Valencia Boulevard on Friday, Sept. 29, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

City installs Eco-Counter to track bike use in real-time

Every time a resident rides their bicycle, the city of Santa Clarita wants to make sure it counts. On Thursday, the city’s Traffic and Transportation Division installed its first Eco-Counter…

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