Read more about the article Cooling centers open in Santa Clarita for extreme heat forecast
FILE PHOTO: A bee flies away from a trio of sunflowers in a garden on Walnut Street in Newhall on Thursday, August 24, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Cooling centers open in Santa Clarita for extreme heat forecast

The Santa Clarita Valley is under a Heat Alert by the Los Angeles County Health Officer for Sunday, August 27 through Wednesday, August 30. With temperatures forecasted to rise to…

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Read more about the article Carousel Ranch hosts annual fundraiser for equestrian therapy program
Anthony Faggioli gives an equstrian demonstration at the 21st Annual Heart of the West Fundraiser at Carousel Ranch in Agua Dulce on Saturday, August 26, 2017. Chrsitian Monterrosa/ The Signal

Carousel Ranch hosts annual fundraiser for equestrian therapy program

Carousel Ranch hosted their 21st Annual Heart of The West dinner, auction, and children's riding demonstration on Saturday, uniting over 650 people for a night of fundraising. Being taken care…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Man dies after vehicle falls 300 feet down embankment and catches fire
A man died after being involved in a traffic collision where their vehicle fell 300 feet down an embankment off of Agua Dulce Canyon Road and caught fire. Christian Monterrosa/The Signal

UPDATE: Man dies after vehicle falls 300 feet down embankment and catches fire

A man died after his vehicle fell 300 feet down an embankment off of Agua Dulce Canyon Road and caught fire. Two witnesses reported traveling on Highway 14 when they…

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Read more about the article SCV remembers the 82,000 missing American service members and POWs
The Marine Color Guards from right to left, Staff Sgt. Matthew Smith, Staff Sgt. Benjamin Yearick, Staff Sgt. Gustavo Vargas and Staff Sgt. David Gonzalez advance the flag during the Missing Man Chair Dedication by Boozefighters Motorcycle Club Chapter 101 in Canyon Country on Saturday. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

SCV remembers the 82,000 missing American service members and POWs

Unbeknownst to many, dying in the military is not the worst that can happen to a soldier. Being captured was the biggest threat when serving, as Vietnam veteran Myke Shelby…

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Read more about the article Teens allegedly throw frozen water balloon at man’s vehicle
Although the frozen water balloon did not shatter the windshield's glass, projectiles of this nature still pose grave dangers to drivers. Photo courtesy of Brandon Barsh

Teens allegedly throw frozen water balloon at man’s vehicle

At around midnight Saturday morning Santa Clarita resident Brandon Barsh stepped into his company van, flicked on the headlights, and prepared for what he expected to be a routine commute…

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Read more about the article PHOTOS: Taekwondo students bow in and compete
Taekwondo fighters compete in the 2nd In House Competiton hosted by The One Taekwondo school in Newhall on Saturday, August 26, 2017. Christian Monterrosa/ The Signal

PHOTOS: Taekwondo students bow in and compete

  Over 100 taekwondo students arrived at the Newhall Community Center gym on Saturday to compete in the 2nd In House Competition hosted by The ONE TaeKwonDo school. Martial artists…

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Read more about the article Garage catches fire in Valencia on Friday
A firefighter moves away from a Valencia home severely damaged by fire on Aug. 25, 2017. Austin Dave/The Signal

Garage catches fire in Valencia on Friday

At least seven units with L.A. County Fire responded to a garage that was fully-engulfed in flames on the 27000 block of Coldsprings Place in Valencia. The fire was reported…

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Read more about the article Cocktails for a good cause
SIGNAL FILE PHOTO: Brand Ambassador,Tiara Lanai serves mixed drinks at the Deep Eddy Vodka booth, one of forty vendors at the Cocktails on the Roof event to benefit the WiSH Foundation, serving the 23,000 students of the William S. Hart School District. The event was held on the roof of the Macy's parking lot at the Westfield Valencia town Center in Valencia in 2017. Dan Watson/For the Signal

Cocktails for a good cause

More than 500 people came out to Cocktails on the Roof in Valencia to support the WiSH Education Foundation. The event was held on the roof of the Macy's parking…

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Read more about the article SCV schools and sheriffs prepare for the unexpected
Captain Robert Lewis with the SCV Sheriff's Station meets with school officials on Friday. Photo courtesy of SCV Sheriff's Station

SCV schools and sheriffs prepare for the unexpected

Superintendent  Paul Cordeiro of the Newhall School District and Captain Robert Lewis with the SCV Sheriff's Station met with officials from various schools Friday morning in order to better prepare for…

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Read more about the article SCCS football’s quest starts tonight
Santa Clarita Christian School's Blaike Orth (3) takes the ball into the end zone for a touchdown in the third quarter against South Pasadena at Canyon High School last season. Dan Watson/The Signal

SCCS football’s quest starts tonight

There are a lot of new elements that will be tested for Santa Clarita Christian School tonight when they take on St. Bernard of Playa del Rey in their season-opener.…

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Read more about the article Are you in favor of the proposed state Senate Bill 328, forbidding middle and high schools from starting earlier than 8:30 a.m.?
Ninth grade students from Academy of the Canyons Middle College High School (AOC) created “Students Against Labels Faire” at Placerita Junior High School Friday. Courtesy of William S. Hart Union High School District

Are you in favor of the proposed state Senate Bill 328, forbidding middle and high schools from starting earlier than 8:30 a.m.?

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Read more about the article Our dangerous auditing culture
David Hegg is senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church and a Santa Clarita resident. "Ethically Speaking" runs Saturdays in The Signal.

Our dangerous auditing culture

Back in the mid-‘80s I worked in the marketing department of a banking institution in Washington state. My job took me to several Western states training the local branch personnel…

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Read more about the article Noah Peterson: Right to health care is a myth
Protestors drop to the floor outside Congressman Steve Knight's office on Feb. 23 after they were unable to meet with anyone from his office about repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Noah Peterson: Right to health care is a myth

“Health care is a right, not a privilege.” This phrase amassed a substantial following for its speaker and became a litmus test for Democratic candidates across the nation. Now we’re…

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