Read more about the article High winds, strong gusts to hit SCV throughout weekend
An American flag waves in the wind outside of City Hall in Valencia. Katharine Lotze/Signal

High winds, strong gusts to hit SCV throughout weekend

It’s going to be a blustery weekend in the Santa Clarita Valley. Strong winds and gusts are expected to hit the area Friday and Saturday, according to a wind advisory…

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Read more about the article Newcomers and Friends January Luncheon Meeting
Diane Millican, President of Newcomers and Friends, and Guest Speaker Dave Berg at their January luncheon meeting. Courtesy photo

Newcomers and Friends January Luncheon Meeting

Dave Berg, author of "Behind the Curtain,” was a guest speaker at the January luncheon meeting of Newcomers and Friends. As co-producer for The Tonight Show with The Jay Leno…

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Read more about the article ‘A Dog’s Purpose’ pup-point-of-view film is melancholy and sometimes even grim
Bryce Gheisar in a scene from “A Dog’s Purpose.” (AP Images)

‘A Dog’s Purpose’ pup-point-of-view film is melancholy and sometimes even grim

All the best dog movies make you cry — but it’s usually because by the time we say goodbye to the beloved canine, we’ve shared an amazing journey with the…

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Read more about the article Congregation fasts for clarity and connection
Elevate Church members gather together during service for prayer. Prayer is one of the main components of the 21 day Fasting and Prayer campaign undertaken by the congregation this month. Courtesy photo.

Congregation fasts for clarity and connection

Mauricio Ruiz is no stranger to hoping for a miracle. Ruiz has experienced miracles throughout his life, events he said are typically preceded by a time he’s spent fasting and…

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Read more about the article Trinity, SCCS hoops rivalry continues on Saturday
Trinity's Hannah Looney drives around the defense during a drill at practice at the Henry Mayo Health and Fitness Center in Valencia. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Trinity, SCCS hoops rivalry continues on Saturday

Rivalry dominance between Santa Clarita Christian basketball and Trinity basketball has switched hands. On Saturday, the Cardinals defeated the Knights in both the boys and girls games, with scores of…

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Read more about the article Saugus swimmer feels ‘at home’ at college pick Texas A&M
Tanner Olson of Saugus swims the 100 breast. Dan Watson/The Signal

Saugus swimmer feels ‘at home’ at college pick Texas A&M

Almost without exception, when a prep athlete picks a college home, they want it to feel like, well, home. “The camaraderie with the team. I mean I already felt like…

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Read more about the article Against the odds: freshmen goalkeepers making an impact
Canyon goal keeper Aubrey McKessy (11) throws the ball out of the goal box during a game against Simi on Dec. 28, 2016. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Against the odds: freshmen goalkeepers making an impact

Having a first-year varsity player as the last line of defense can be a risk. The odds didn’t’ deter Canyon, Saugus and West Ranch highs from taking the plunge and…

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Read more about the article National championship football team inducted into COC Hall of Fame
Members of the College of the Canyons 2004 national championship football team hold out their championship rings ahead of the 2017 Hall of Fame ceremony at the Hyatt Valencia on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

National championship football team inducted into COC Hall of Fame

At 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dennis Ellis, his fiancé and his three kids shuffled aboard their minivan and began a 14-hour trek from Boise, Idaho, to Santa Clarita. Stops were minimal,…

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Read more about the article Mary Tyler Moore: “Little Ritchie” remembers his “other mother”
Larry Mathews of the Santa Clarita Valley played Mary Tyler Moore's son Richie on the 60's TV sitcom "The Dick Van Dyke Show." (Dan Watson/The Signal)

Mary Tyler Moore: “Little Ritchie” remembers his “other mother”

When she played Laura Petrie on “The Dick Van Dyke” sitcom TV show, Mary Tyler Moore was a kind, caring and confident woman. She brought the same character to “The…

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Read more about the article Smyth open to talk about pot’s future in Santa Clarita
Customers buy products at the Harvest Medical Marijuana Dispensary in San Francisco in April 2016. Associated Press

Smyth open to talk about pot’s future in Santa Clarita

Mayor Cameron Smyth stressed the word “nuance.” He wants to be clear: In the wake of Proposition 64’s passage, legalizing recreational marijuana in California, he does not support Santa Clarita…

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