Newsmaker of the Week: L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger

https://youtu.be/OIFt0jq1l1U Los Angeles County's Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger discusses with Leon Worden her views on DACA, a new bill that could change the organization of the supervisorial districts, and…

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Read more about the article Community rallies to help man in car accident reunite with dog
Tom Deters was driving north on the 5 Freeway when he was hit from behind and sent rolling out of control on Saturday, September 9, 2017. Photo Courtesy of Tom Deters.

Community rallies to help man in car accident reunite with dog

Tom Deters, 52, was having an ordinary drive on the 5 freeway alongside his best friend Zen, a Brindle pitbull mix. The peaceful drive came to an end when the…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: SCV residents uneasy as Hurricane Irma hits friends and family
Jared Destackelberg boards up his windows and doors in preparation for Hurricane Irma. Photo Courtesy of Jared Destackelberg

UPDATE: SCV residents uneasy as Hurricane Irma hits friends and family

5:48 p.m. - Hurricane Irma is now a Category 2 storm and is moving north through Florida with winds of 105 mph. She is moving at 14 mph, according to…

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Read more about the article SCV gets the chance to be a conductor for a day
Blake Campanella, 4, looks at the train show put on by the High Desert Modular Model Railroad Club, based out of Antelope Valley, at Hart Hall in Newhall on Sunday. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

SCV gets the chance to be a conductor for a day

The railroad spirit runs deep in Patrick Ray and his family. His father enjoyed model trains and that passion was passed down to Ray from the moment he was born.…

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Read more about the article Unhealthy air quality expected in SCV
Gary Muller charges his electric BMW i3 at Whole Foods Market on Valencia Blvd. on Monday, Aug. 8, 2016. Electric cars are a good option for reducing ozone emissions and helping to clean up the environment. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Unhealthy air quality expected in SCV

LOS ANGELES – According to the South Coast Air Quality Management District, air quality will be unhealthy for sensitive individuals in Santa Clarita Valley on Sunday, Sept. 10.   Los Angeles…

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Read more about the article Beer festival helps rescue at risk dogs with beer
Local breweries gave unlimited samples to guests at the Buy a Dog a Beer Festival in Valencia on Saturday, September 9, 2017. Christian Monterrosa/ The Signal

Beer festival helps rescue at risk dogs with beer

When people drink beer, rescuing a dog does not usually come to mind. On Saturday, Dirty Dog Squad and enFuego Events brought the two concepts together. Dirty Dog Squad, an…

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Read more about the article Boys & Girls Club alumni mingle and reminisce
Jesse Peralta and Laura Peralta, alumni of The Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley, reminisce as they look through a photo album at the Newhall branch on Saturday during the Alumni Barbecue. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Boys & Girls Club alumni mingle and reminisce

Over 50 years ago, Tom Dierckman was a member of the Boys Club in Shelbyville, Indiana. The organization, now known as The Boys & Girls Club, greatly influenced Dierckman and…

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Read more about the article Local real estate firm hosts dog adoption event in Valencia
Brad waits to be adopted from the Homes for Dogs event hosted by Coldwell Banker in Valencia. Ryan Painter/For The Signal.

Local real estate firm hosts dog adoption event in Valencia

The small parking lot behind a strip of buildings near the intersection of Decoro Drive and McBean Parkway received a group of 10 tail-wagging, mouth-slobbering visitors Saturday afternoon. It was…

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Read more about the article SCV engages in community service in honor of 9/11
Volunteers at HandsOn Santa Clarita’s 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance take a breather while working at the end of Newhall Avenue on Saturday. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

SCV engages in community service in honor of 9/11

Some 300 volunteers banded together on Saturday to engage in community service projects throughout Santa Clarita in commemoration of 9/11. HandsOn Santa Clarita held its Fifth Annual 9/11 Day of…

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Read more about the article SCV will be under flash flood watch on Sunday
Clouds hang low over the hills in Placerita Canyon on Jan. 9, 2017 after an overnight rainfall. Katharine Lotze/Signal

SCV will be under flash flood watch on Sunday

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch in the Santa Clarita Valley for Sunday morning through late Sunday night. Due to “monsoonal moisture” and an unstable atmosphere,…

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Read more about the article Canyon football falls in second half to Oxnard running game
QB Shawn Gallagher throws for 113 yards and 99 rushing in a 28-14 loss against the Oxnard Yellowjackets in Canyon Country on September 8, 2017. Christian Monterrosa/ The Signal

Canyon football falls in second half to Oxnard running game

The Canyon High Cowboys struggled to keep their heads above water on Friday against the Oxnard Yellowjackets. Coming off of a win against the Burbank Bulldogs, the Cowboys were unable…

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Read more about the article Vikes bring the fire in win over Chaparral
Valencia's Moises Haynes (43) dodges a tackle by Chaparral's Jaxon Richards (59) during a football game against Chaparral of Scottsdale, Ariz. on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Vikes bring the fire in win over Chaparral

By Jon Stein For The Signal In all its seasons of varsity football, Valencia has never squared off with an out-of-state team. After Friday’s result against Chaparral of Scottsdale, Arizona,…

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