Read more about the article David W. Hegg: Taking the time to learn from a Biblical hypocrite
David Hegg is senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church and a Santa Clarita resident. "Ethically Speaking" runs Saturdays in The Signal.

David W. Hegg: Taking the time to learn from a Biblical hypocrite

I just finished preaching through the biblical book of Jonah. Even if you know the story, you may not have grasped its significance. As you may know, Jonah was told…

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Read more about the article Jess Phoenix: Climate change is a science fact
Jess Phoenix, a geologist, announces her candidacy for the 2018 congressional race for Steve Knight's 25th district seat at Vasquez Rocks in Agua Dulce on Monday, April 18, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Jess Phoenix: Climate change is a science fact

In 2010, I joined another scientist on a scientific research expedition to study evidence of climate change in the mountains of Peru. We hiked into remote locations, looking for current…

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Read more about the article Simi Valley overpowers Valencia girls lacrosse
Valencia's Katarina von Mecklenburg (18) drives the ball towards the opposing goal during a home game against Simi Valley on Friday, March 16, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Simi Valley overpowers Valencia girls lacrosse

Heading into Friday night’s game against Simi Valley, the Valencia girls lacrosse team re-evaluated what they considered to be a “win.” The Vikings had just picked up a victory over…

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Read more about the article West Ranch baseball rides defense, pitching to win over Saugus
West Ranch's Cade Nicol (6) throws a pitch during a game against Saugus at West Ranch on Friday, March 16, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

West Ranch baseball rides defense, pitching to win over Saugus

West Ranch baseball’s outfield has a pair of twins, but with the way the Wildcats’ defense was clicking on Friday afternoon against Saugus, it’s easy to think that the trio’s…

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Read more about the article Woman shot at gun club dies in hospital
An American Medical Response ambulance departs the Oaktree Gun Club in the Newhall Pass after a woman was shot on Thursday, March 15, 2018. Austin Dave/The Signal

Woman shot at gun club dies in hospital

  The woman in her 60s who was rushed to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital shortly before noon Thursday, suffering what appeared to investigators to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound, has…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita Valley students plan local ‘March For Our Lives’
Valencia High School students march to Santa Clarita City Hall to raise awareness about lives lost as a result of school shootings on Wednesday, March 14, 2018. Austin Dave/The Signal

Santa Clarita Valley students plan local ‘March For Our Lives’

As students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School plan the first March For Our Lives in Washington, D.C., students in the Santa Clarita Valley are also working together to organize…

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Read more about the article Valencia Alum, Air Force medic recognized for Vegas Shooting Heroics
Staff Sgt Alyson Venegas and Senior Airman Linda Wilson at the Route 91 Harvest Fesitval. Plus headshot of Venegas/ Photos Courtesy of Staff Sgt. Alyson Venegas

Valencia Alum, Air Force medic recognized for Vegas Shooting Heroics

Tragedies like the Las Vegas shooting are usually remembered for the pain and sadness they cause, but one Castaic native showed there can be true heroism in the face of…

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Read more about the article COC hosting Michael Hoefflin Foundation walk Saturday
From left to right, Caleb Moore, 8 months, Katie Moore, Ethan Moore, 3, and Aaron Moore rest on the grass at Cougar Stadium at College of the Canyons after participating in the Michael Hoefflin Foundation 2017 Walk for Kids with Cancer on Saturday. Samie Gebers/The Signal

COC hosting Michael Hoefflin Foundation walk Saturday

Childhood cancer is a terrible, often devastating matter for the families involved that few on the outside can comprehend. But that doesn’t mean Santa Clarita residents can’t help. The Michael…

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Read more about the article Einstein Academy facing closures without new funds
FILE PHOTO: The playground at the Albert Einstein STEAM Academy features a mural of the school's namesake. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Einstein Academy facing closures without new funds

Barring a significant influx of cash before the end of the year, school leaders are unsure of the fate of all the Einstein Academy programs next year, including a Santa…

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