Yearly Archives: 2017
Read more about the article Wilk meets with constituents over water consolidation
State Senator Scott Wilk, right, speaks to Valley Industry Association representatives Jeanne Duarte, left, and Ed Masterson, right, about the possible consolidation of Castaic Lake Water Agency and Newhall County Water District on Saturday at City Hall. Samie Gebers/ Signal

Wilk meets with constituents over water consolidation

State Senator Scott Wilk is reviewing both arguments in regards to the possible water consolidation of Castaic Lake Water Agency and Newhall County Water District. Some say that one agency…

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Read more about the article Everyone deserves a little Valentine’s Day love
Lillian Leclair, 9, makes a card for Hearts for Heroes day at St. Clare Roman Catholic Church in Canyon Country on Saturday. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Everyone deserves a little Valentine’s Day love

Veterans and first responders risk their lives every day to make sure American communities stay safe. Veterans sacrifice a lot by being completely isolated from both reality and their family…

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Read more about the article Thunder rattles Santa Clarita
A shopper huddles under an umbrella as heavy rain surprises shoppers in the Walmart Super Center in Santa Clarita on Sat., Feb. 11, 2017. Dan Watson/The Signal

Thunder rattles Santa Clarita

You may have heard heavy rumbling overhead as a thunderstorm rolls over the Santa Clarita Valley on Saturday. “We have shower and thunderstorms pretty much across our whole area,” said…

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Read more about the article Sleepovers lead to forever homes
Paisley found a home quickly after the "Slumber Buddies" program with a family that was looking for a large dog that got along with cats. Courtesy photo.

Sleepovers lead to forever homes

When Paisley arrived at the Best Friends Pet Adoption and Spay/Neuter Center Mission Hills last April from a city shelter, she came with a mile long smile and boundless energy.…

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Read more about the article Valencia boys hoops defeats Hart, earns share of league title
The Valencia boys varsity basketball team celebrates their win over Hart on Friday, Feb. 10, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Valencia boys hoops defeats Hart, earns share of league title

Valencia boys basketball coach Chad Phillips showed his team footage this week of the 2015 Foothill League finale, Hart fans and students rushing Valencia’s court in celebration. “That’s not happening…

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Read more about the article Canyon girls hoops earns share of 1st Foothill title since 2014
The Canyon High girls basketball team celebrates their win at Saugus on Friday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Canyon girls hoops earns share of 1st Foothill title since 2014

Canyon High girls basketball gathered for a group photo after their 58-29 win against Saugus High at Saugus on Friday. “Hold up number one,” said Cowboys coach Jessica Haayer, excitedly,…

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Read more about the article Valencia girls hoops claims share of 5th straight title
Valencia's Ashlee Ane (12) tries to drive to the hoop as Hart's Alexis Corona (3), left, and Emily Munos (12), right try to intervene during a basketball game at Valencia on Friday, Feb. 10, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Valencia girls hoops claims share of 5th straight title

Editor's note: This story was modified on Feb. 13, 2017, to reflect that the record for points in a Foothill League girls game was not in fact broken Friday.  Valencia…

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Read more about the article David Hegg: Value of work versus joy of winning
David Hegg is senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church and a Santa Clarita resident. "Ethically Speaking" runs Saturdays in The Signal.

David Hegg: Value of work versus joy of winning

I learned early the mantra “hard work pays off.” My father was a hard worker and was determined not to have any sons who were slackers. To my dad, work…

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