Read more about the article Henry Mayo hosts ‘Prescription Drug Take Back Day’
Employees and volunteers for Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital sit at the prescription take back booth at Henry Mayo on Saturday. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Henry Mayo hosts ‘Prescription Drug Take Back Day’

Have you ever considered what to do with your prescription medication that needs to be disposed of? Is the trashcan a good disposal method? How about flushing them down the…

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Read more about the article A teddy bear can go a long way
Justin Stadt gets his picture taken after he donates 122 teddy bears during Donate a Bear Day! at Camelot Moving & Storage in Valencia on Saturday. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

A teddy bear can go a long way

When a child goes into an emergency room, a teddy bear is often the last thing that is on a family’s mind. Although, a plush toy can bring a great…

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Read more about the article Volunteer work that pays: McDonald’s works with local nonprofits
Sierra Vista's Ricky Martinez (1) passes to a teammate during the championship game at the Boys and Girls Club in Canyon Country on March 9, 2017. Employees of McDonald’s on Soledad Canyon Rd. will help out at the club and at three other local nonprofits while the restaurant is closed for renovations starting Monday. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Volunteer work that pays: McDonald’s works with local nonprofits

“Paid volunteers” may seem a contradiction in terms, but not for some local McDonald’s employees and four local non-profit organizations. The hamburger outlet on Soledad Canyon Road in Canyon Country…

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Read more about the article Fleming, Schroeder win Women in Business awards
Holly Schroeder (left), president and CEO of the SCV Economic Development Corp., and Cheri Fleming, co-owner of Valencia Acura (seen here with husband Don Fleming) were honored Wednesday.

Fleming, Schroeder win Women in Business awards

Cheri Fleming, co-owner of Valencia Acura, and Holly Schroeder, president and CEO of the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corp., were honored Wednesday at the San Fernando Valley Business Journal’s…

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Read more about the article People with disabilities test their limits in SCV
Rugby players fight for a jump ball at the 6th Annual Wheelchair Sports Festival put on by the Triumph Foundation at the Santa Clarita Sports Complex on Saturday. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

People with disabilities test their limits in SCV

People living with disabilities got the chance to test their limits over the weekend during the 6th Annual Wheelchair Sports Festival hosted by the Triumph Foundation at The Santa Clarita Sports…

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Read more about the article Valencia boys lacrosse pulls off close win over Village Christian
Valencia's Garrett Hixson (21) tries to grab a loose ball before a pack of Village Christian players converges on him, while fellow Vikings play tight defense, during a lacrosse match at Valencia on Friday, April 28, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Valencia boys lacrosse pulls off close win over Village Christian

With five minutes remaining in the game and a three-goal lead in hand, Valencia High lacrosse’s Brendan Barry addressed his team after a time out. “Empty all the tanks right…

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Read more about the article David Hegg: Self-identity, accountability and common sense
David Hegg is senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church and a Santa Clarita resident. "Ethically Speaking" runs Saturdays in The Signal.

David Hegg: Self-identity, accountability and common sense

Why aren’t we, to a person, laughing hilariously? How come, as a society, we aren’t howling, sliding under the table teared up with sides splitting, and just generally guffawing all…

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Read more about the article Hart baseball rebounds against Golden Valley
Hart's Matt Elser (5) watches his hit during a baseball game against Golden Valley on Friday. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Hart baseball rebounds against Golden Valley

Considering all the time he spent away from the mound last year, it’d be hard to blame Bryce Collins for not wanting to leave it Friday. Hart’s junior righty, who…

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