Monthly Archives: October 2017
Read more about the article Circle of Hope, City of Hope recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month
A conga line of women clap and dance to the song "Celebration" as they weave through the tables to begin the program during the 13th annual Circle of Hope Afternoon Tea event held at Robinson Ranch Golf Course in Santa Clarita on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Circle of Hope, City of Hope recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Local groups that work to combat cancer are emphasizing their efforts during October in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Santa Clarita’s nonprofit Circle of Hope is inviting the community…

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Read more about the article Vehicle falls off embankment of The Old Road causing small fire
A vehicle that fell off the embankment of The Old Road near Calgrove Boulevard is put on a tow truck on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Vehicle falls off embankment of The Old Road causing small fire

A single vehicle fell off the embankment of The Old Road causing a small fire Wednesday morning. The collision was reported around 11:15 a.m and firefighters arrived on scene by…

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Read more about the article CalArts reveals new degree specialization in theme park attraction design
An immersive environment created for Fantômas: Revenge of the Image at the CalArts Center for New Performance. Photos by Rafael Hernandez/ Courtesy of CalArts

CalArts reveals new degree specialization in theme park attraction design

Combining design with collaborative storytelling and project-based learning, California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) launched a new degree program focused on developing new, immersive theme park attractions. The institute announced…

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Read more about the article SCV Business Journal honors local entrepreneurs
Rustin Kretz, CEO of Internet marketing company Scorpion and the winner of the Entrepreneur of the Year award, gives remarks receiving his award during the SCV Entrepreneurs Event 2017, hosted by The Santa Clarita Valley Business Journal, at Valencia Country Club on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

SCV Business Journal honors local entrepreneurs

The Santa Clarita Valley Business Journal honored local entrepreneurs at an event Sept. 28 at Valencia Country Club. Rustin Kretz, CEO of Scorpion Internet Marketing, was recognized as Entrepreneur of…

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Read more about the article SCCS draws tough test in league opener against Saddleback Valley Christian
SCCHS wide receiver Caden Brenner stiff arms TCA defender Jonny Lafrance (25) in the Faith Bowl on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017. Christian Monterrosa/ The Signal

SCCS draws tough test in league opener against Saddleback Valley Christian

Santa Clarita Christian School opens San Joaquin League play Thursday night and finds itself in a possible battle for the league title right at the onset. The Cardinals (5-0) head…

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Read more about the article Third school’s the charm for COC running back Keland White
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Third school’s the charm for COC running back Keland White

When Keland White stepped onto the College of the Canyons campus this spring, it marked his third junior college in a span of seven months. The 6-foot-1, 200-pound running back…

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Read more about the article Weekly Ongoing Calendar – October 5
Wildflowers captured in the glint of the sun while on an early morning hike to beat the triple-digit temperatures in Neenach Aug. 29, 2017. Jeff Zimmerman/For The Signal

Weekly Ongoing Calendar – October 5

Ongoing Calendar     Saturday   Old Town Newhall Farmers Market What: New location, new day and new hours. California farmers and specialty food purveyors come together each Saturday, rain…

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Read more about the article Gene Uzawa Dorio, M.D.: On character and environmental buy-outs
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Gene Uzawa Dorio, M.D.: On character and environmental buy-outs

In response to the Lynne Plambeck column “Environmental deal with developer troubling” published in the Sept. 27 edition of The Signal: It certainly sets a precedent when environmental groups cave…

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