Read more about the article Josh Heath: The progressive case for ending welfare
A worker repairs a pothole in Santa Clarita after weekend storms in January. Twitter photo

Josh Heath: The progressive case for ending welfare

Today’s liberals see welfare as a critical tool for fighting poverty. They argue, in an era of low-wage employment, that keeping this program is necessary in order to give the…

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Read more about the article SCV track and field athletes find success at CIF state finals
West Ranch's Natalie Ramirez competes in girls shot put at the CIF state finals at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Clovis. Photo courtesy of John P. Lozano

SCV track and field athletes find success at CIF state finals

Standing on the podium at the conclusion of the CIF state track and field finals on Saturday, Trinity Classical Academy runner Solomon Strader heard more than just the applause of…

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Read more about the article Sally White: Reversing substance abuse
Cary Quashen holds up a photo of an addict who died over the weekend as he confronts James Fusca about his behavior in rehab last month. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Sally White: Reversing substance abuse

Although Iceland faces substantial problems from the warming climate, there is one problem that nation is handling with great success – the effective reversal of substance abuse among the teenage…

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Read more about the article Lackey cites local government, law enforcement concerns on pot bill
Marijuana. Katharine Lotze/Signal

Lackey cites local government, law enforcement concerns on pot bill

Law enforcement veteran Assemblyman Tom Lackey (R-Palmdale) has changed his vote in favor of a marijuana program bill. When AB 1578, introduced by Assemblyman Reginald Byron Jones-Sawyer, Sr. (D-Los Angeles),…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Homeless man accused of setting a fire then taking a nap
A helicopter drops water on a 10-acre fire in Castaic on Saturday. Samie Gebers/The Signal

UPDATE: Homeless man accused of setting a fire then taking a nap

A homeless man, twice convicted of arson, has been arrested on suspicion of arson for allegedly setting trash on fire then laying down to take a nap on a bus…

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Read more about the article UC funding requires forensic audit, Acosta says
Assemblyman Dante Acosta speaks about this new bill that would support foster children at a press conference at College of the Canyons on Friday, May 12, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

UC funding requires forensic audit, Acosta says

In an ongoing effort to determine whether $175 million was mishandled unlawfully by the University of California system, Assemblyman Dante Acosta (R-Santa Clarita) joined his colleagues to request a forensic…

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Read more about the article Development committee continues mobile home park discussion
Santa Clarita City Hall

Development committee continues mobile home park discussion

The ongoing and opinionated mobile home park ordinance conversation continued Monday morning at the city council development committee meeting. Council members Bob Kellar and Bill Miranda, alongside city staff, opened…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Man arrested for kidnapping in attempted abduction of Canyon Country teen
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UPDATE: Man arrested for kidnapping in attempted abduction of Canyon Country teen

The attempted abduction of a 15-year-old girl in Canyon Country Monday morning has led to the arrest of a 38-year-old man on suspicion of kidnapping. Local sheriff’s deputies began following…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Brush fire flares up off of Highway 14; burns four acres
Fire officials work to fully exstinguish a fire off of Highway 14 near Placerita Canyon Road on Sunday. Samie Gebers/The Signal

UPDATE: Brush fire flares up off of Highway 14; burns four acres

UPDATE 6:56 P.M. The fire is estimated to have burned four to five acres. All aircraft have been released. The fire is 35 percent contained with all forward progression stopped.…

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Read more about the article Officials warn residents about dry conditions and rising temperatures
A fire warning sign sits out in front of Placerita Canyon Nature Center on Sunday. Samie Gebers/The Signal

Officials warn residents about dry conditions and rising temperatures

As the Santa Clarita Valley experiences rising temperatures and drier conditions, brush fires are more likely to flare up, according to officials with the National Weather Service. “Especially after a wet…

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Read more about the article Hundreds bask in the musical glow of Hart Park
The band, Bacorado, performs during the Hart of the West Music in the Park show at Hart Park in Newhall on Saturday. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Hundreds bask in the musical glow of Hart Park

People sat in the grass bobbing their head to the tunes that wafted through the air on Saturday during the first ever Hart of the West Music in the Park.…

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Read more about the article Cars and chili brings community together
Duane Diez smiles for the camera as he shows off his 1971 Chevy pickup truck during the Knights of Columbus 3rd Annual Car Show and Chili Cook Off at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Newhall on Saturday. Samie Gebers/The Signal

Cars and chili brings community together

Car shows can bring vehicle enthusiasts from all over together, and the chili was an added bonus. The Knights of Columbus hosted their third Annual Car Show and Chili Cook…

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