Read more about the article John Cena visits The Gentle Barn in Canyon Country on promotional tour
John Cena poses outside The Gentle Barn in Canyon Country, where he travelled to promote his latest movie Ferdinand on Sunday. Dec. 10, 2017. Ryan Painter/The Signal.

John Cena visits The Gentle Barn in Canyon Country on promotional tour

Actor and professional wrestler John Cena stopped by the Gentle Barn off Sierra Highway in Canyon Country on Sunday as a part of the promotional tour for the animated feature…

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Read more about the article PHOTOS: Annual toy drive brings the north pole and outer space to children in need
The annual Marine Corps Reserve Toys For Tots collected gifts for kids in Newhall, Calif. on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017. Christian Monterrosa/ The Signal

PHOTOS: Annual toy drive brings the north pole and outer space to children in need

The 12th annual U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots toy drive was held outside of the Realty Executives office in Newhall on Sunday. Characters ranging from Santa's elves to…

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Read more about the article FIRE UPDATES: While the Rye Fire nears containment, Thomas Fire continues to burn
A firefighter works to pull hoseline off the side of reserve engine 5134 near Westinghouse Place and Avenue Stanford during the Rye Fire on Dec. 5, 2017. Austin Dave/The Signal

FIRE UPDATES: While the Rye Fire nears containment, Thomas Fire continues to burn

As of Sunday afternoon, five wildfires are continuing to burn in Southern California as a result of the Red Flag conditions - typified by high winds and low digit humidity…

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Read more about the article The Nutcracker returns to Santa Clarita
Santa Clarita Ballet Company dancers, West Ranch High School sophomore Mia Lachman as Marie, right, is crowned by Luis Martinez as the Nutcracker as they perform The Nutcracker Ballet on stage at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center in Valencia for 650 local fourth-grade students on Wednesday. Dan Watson/The Signal

The Nutcracker returns to Santa Clarita

Source: Santa Clarita Ballet Company and Academy On December 16 and 17 the Santa Clarita Ballet Company presents a community tradition, The Nutcracker.  Performances will be held at the Santa Clarita…

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Read more about the article PHOTOS: Hart Show Choir gives Rudolph a modern spin
The Hart High Show Choir performs an immersive show set up through out the school in Newhall, Calif. on Saturday Dec. 9, 2017. Christian Monterrosa/ The Signal

PHOTOS: Hart Show Choir gives Rudolph a modern spin

The Hart High School Show Choir performed the well known Rudolph musical in a new and immersive way. By setting up different stages throughout the school, the choir invited Santa…

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Read more about the article Woman found dead in Newhall mobile home park identified by Coroner’s Office
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Woman found dead in Newhall mobile home park identified by Coroner’s Office

The woman who authorities found deceased on Friday afternoon at the Crescent Valley Mobile Home Park on the Old Road has been identified as 56-year-old, Newhall resident Marialisa Adeeb, confirmed…

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Read more about the article Vehicle flips over in Valencia after hitting parked car
Sheriff’s respond to an overturned SUV in Valencia on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017. Christian Monterrosa/ The Signal

Vehicle flips over in Valencia after hitting parked car

A vehicle flipped over on Sunny Creek Drive in Valencia on Saturday after hitting another vehicle leaving the parked position, according to the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Department. Officials are…

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Golden Valley baseball alum Scott Barlow nearing first shot at big leagues

The road to Scott Barlow’s first guaranteed major league contract, like most players, was far from a direct path. It started in Quaker Hill, Conn., brought him out to Golden…

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Read more about the article Hart girls basketball leaning on versatility with lack of numbers
Annie Christofferson dribbles towards the basket against Burroughs at the Burroughs Tournament on Friday. Christofferson is one of the Indians’ top returners this season. Haley Sawyer/The Signal

Hart girls basketball leaning on versatility with lack of numbers

With a nine-player roster, Hart girls basketball doesn’t necessarily have an ideal supply. But that doesn’t mean they’re short on resources. “The nine that we have are all capable of…

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Read more about the article Does having the title “mayor” give a Santa Clarita City Council member an unfair advantage when seeking re-election?
Santa Clarita Mayor Camron Smyth takes comment cards during public comments at the City Council meeting on in Jan. 2017. Dan Watson/The Signal

Does having the title “mayor” give a Santa Clarita City Council member an unfair advantage when seeking re-election?

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Read more about the article David W. Hegg: Who sets the standards?
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: Who sets the standards?

I have purposely waited to comment on the national tragedy we continue to experience in the area of sexual tyranny. News of these acts of predatory sexual harassment, propagated by…

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Read more about the article Council to appoint 2018 mayor
FILE PHOTO: New Santa Clarita mayor Cameron Smyth is sworn in, with his family at his side, by city clerk Mary Cusickon on Dec. 13, 2016. Katharine Lotze/Signal

Council to appoint 2018 mayor

On Tuesday, Mayor Cameron Smyth expects to turn in his gavel before the council votes on who will serve as Santa Clarita’s mayor next year. It’s tradition that the council…

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Read more about the article Through Creek Fire’s flames and heartbreak, Valencia High’s Pharis continues to teach
Cindy Pharis embraces her dog Sketch in her classroom at Valencia High School on Dec. 8, 2017. Pharis lost her home in the Creek Fire on Dec. 5. Austin Dave/The Signal

Through Creek Fire’s flames and heartbreak, Valencia High’s Pharis continues to teach

Paw after paw, after paw, after paw. The pitter-patter of a small black dog accompanied by the sound of a leash dragging across the dusty floor draws the attention of…

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