Read more about the article Young student devotes time to those in need
Hardy Freeman, 12, poses for the camera next to his collection of toothpaste that was donated to the SCV Food Pantry in Newhall on Wednesday. Samie Gebers/The Signal

Young student devotes time to those in need

Most seventh graders love playing with Legos, computers and video games. But for one seventh grader, that's not all he loves to do. Twelve-year-old Hardy Freeman from La Mesa Junior…

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Read more about the article Body discovered in Castaic Friday night
A sheriff's patrol car blocks access to Ridge Route Road near Templin Highway late Friday night following the discovery of a man's body. Austin Dave/The Signal

Body discovered in Castaic Friday night

Sheriff’s officials discovered a body in Castaic Friday night near the intersection of Ridge Route Road and Templin Highway. Sheriff’s deputies were responding to reports of a downed biker when…

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Read more about the article Anne Marie Whalley: Evolution takes time
Marchers walk down Broadway Street in downtown Los Angeles as they hold signs during the Women's March on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. Katharine Lotze/Signal

Anne Marie Whalley: Evolution takes time

We don’t pay for extra TV channels, and we try to keep up with the news using the basic national and local public commercial broadcast networks. On “Women’s Day” I…

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Read more about the article David Hegg: Actions and inevitable consequences
David Hegg is senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church and a Santa Clarita resident. "Ethically Speaking" runs Saturdays in The Signal.

David Hegg: Actions and inevitable consequences

Every parent says it. Actions have consequences. If you act foolishly, or wantonly, or illegally, or in any other manner that poses a risk, don’t act surprised if the adverse…

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Read more about the article Foothill boys v-ball roundup: Valencia sweeps Saugus, Cats roll Hart
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Foothill boys v-ball roundup: Valencia sweeps Saugus, Cats roll Hart

Any impact of losing in three games to West Ranch earlier in the week obviously didn’t linger. Valencia High boys volleyball swept Saugus, 3-0, on Thursday night at home, 25-18,…

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Read more about the article TMU baseball falls behind early, can’t catch up
The Master's University's Aaron Shckelford (3) throws to first base after tagging San Diego Christian College's Brooks Fages out at second during a baseball game against San Diego Christian College on Friday, March 31, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

TMU baseball falls behind early, can’t catch up

San Diego Christian’s Steven Pico watched ball four in the fourth inning and flipped his bat toward his team’s open-faced dugout. The bat cartwheeled across the turf into a back…

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Read more about the article Celebrity animal trainer visits Castaic Middle School
Crawfish, center, soaks up the attention from Castaic Middle School students after his owner, Cinimon Clark, left, held a short session on interacting with animals for the school's Kids Loving Animals within Shelters (KLAWS) club on Friday, March 31, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Celebrity animal trainer visits Castaic Middle School

Cinimon Clark, owner of Turnaround Training and Official Trainer of Animal Planet's "Pit Bulls and Parolee's," visited Castaic Middle School to speak with the school’s Kids Loving Animals Within Shelters…

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Read more about the article COC baseball continues streak
COC is currently the No. 16 ranked team in SoCal according to the most recent California Community College Baseball Coaches Association (CCCBCA) poll. Emma Doyle/COC Athletics

COC baseball continues streak

College of the Canyons continues to hold the top spot in the Western State Conference (WSC), East Division standings, having pushed its win streak to five games by downing visiting…

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Read more about the article Just around the corner: Gallion’s Corner Market getting new owners
Mary Flood, left, and Julie Gauer behind the counter at Gallion's Corner Market in Castaic. This month, Sam Elhilu is buying the store from Steve Gallion. Patrick Mullen/The Signal

Just around the corner: Gallion’s Corner Market getting new owners

Gallion’s Corner Market has anchored the northeast corner of the intersection of Castaic and Ridge Route roads for nearly four decades. Starting next month, Gallion’s will be under new ownership,…

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