Read more about the article Foster families share a picnic in the park
Foster famlies gathered at the Thrive Family Picnic Day at Boquet Park in Santa Clarita. Georgia Rios/The Signal

Foster families share a picnic in the park

Foster families came out to Bouquet Park Saturday afternoon for a fun filled day of activities and classes. “This is a picnic day for our foster youth families in the…

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Read more about the article Children learn the importance of bees and gardens at Farm to Table
Volunteer Holland Eggers, helps children make wildflower seed bombs at the Community Gardens. Georgia RIos/The Signal

Children learn the importance of bees and gardens at Farm to Table

Bugs. Dirt. Bees. Chickens. These are the different aspects children got to enjoy during the yearly youth event at the Community Gardens in Central Park. “We got a grant from…

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Read more about the article Paul Walker memorial event planned in Santa Clarita
The Walker brothers, Cody and Caleb, honored their late brother Paul in an event in Santa Clarita in May. Photo courtesy of Chris Lee

Paul Walker memorial event planned in Santa Clarita

To honor the late actor Paul Walker West Coast auto racing enthusiasts, “Fast & Furious” fans and his family and friends are gathering for the inaugural In Memory of Paul…

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Read more about the article Assemblymen Acosta, Lackey speak openly with local residents
Dante Acosta and Tom Lackey speak during a town hall open forum/ Skylar Barti The Signal

Assemblymen Acosta, Lackey speak openly with local residents

Assemblymen Dante Acosta,R-Santa Clarita, and Tom Lackey, R-Palmdale, invited the community to have coffee and speak openly about the issues in California that are important to them.

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

David Hegg: Why we need history

Winston Churchill is credited with reminding the world “those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” History, being in many ways the succinct compilation of humanity’s…

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Read more about the article Lynne Plambeck: County, hold strong on Chiquita requirements
A bulldozer pushes exposed trash at Chiquita Canyon Landfill in this Signal file photo by Dan Watson.

Lynne Plambeck: County, hold strong on Chiquita requirements

After years of battling with the County, the operators and owners of Chiquita Canyon Landfill got what they wanted. In July 2017 they were granted a 30 year expansion of…

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Read more about the article Seventh-inning scoring frenzy lifts Hart baseball over Canyon
Hart High School's Ryan Carolan pitches in a game against Canyon at Canyon on May 4, 2018. Eddy Martinez/The Signal.

Seventh-inning scoring frenzy lifts Hart baseball over Canyon

Friday afternoon’s baseball game between Canyon and Hart wasn’t very punctual in more ways than one. Umpires arrived late to the game, pushing the start time back nearly half an…

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Read more about the article Hart district contracts new food supplier
The Governing Board of the William S. Hart Union High School District meets Wednesday to discuss matters on its agenda.

Hart district contracts new food supplier

In three of the last four years, the William S. Hart Union High School District has experienced significant financial losses in their food program, according to district officials. The district’s…

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Read more about the article WiSH, business leaders inspire young businesswomen in community
WiSH sponsored a forum to facilitate the rise of young businesswomen in the SCV area. Eddy Martinez/The Signal

WiSH, business leaders inspire young businesswomen in community

Three prominent local leaders spoke at Tuesday’s “Women and Girls in Business…Inspiration for the Future” forum, an inaugural event for the Santa Clarita Valley and College of the Canyons. Dianne…

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Read more about the article May is Drowning Prevention Awareness Month
Sean Findlay of the Los Angeles County Fire Department returns to the surface of the dive pool at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center with a weighted belt during a dive rescue training program on Thursday. They complete their month-long training today. Katharine Lotze/Signal

May is Drowning Prevention Awareness Month

In honor of Drowning Prevention Awareness Month this May, companies are taking steps to caution people about poolside safety. As pool time and beach trips increase, so also does the…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Brush fire near Acton burns 18 acres
A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

UPDATE: Brush fire near Acton burns 18 acres

Updated: 8:52 p.m. Friday A brush fire near Bootlegger Canyon west of Acton burned about 18 and a half acres, Los Angeles County Fire Department officials said. The fire began…

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Read more about the article City council anticipating high turnout on S.B. 54 discussion May 8
Several residents turned out during public comment on April 24 to discuss opting out of sanctuary state law.

City council anticipating high turnout on S.B. 54 discussion May 8

Santa Clarita City Council members said they want to hear public comment on opting out of sanctuary state law at the anticipated May 8 council meeting before moving forward. The…

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Read more about the article Arvin murder suspect arrested at Castaic hotel
A Special Enforcement Bureau Bearcat leaves the scene after a barricade suspect was taken into custody at the Castaic Inn on Thursday, May 3rd 2018. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Arvin murder suspect arrested at Castaic hotel

  Detectives have identified the suspect taken into custody following a five-hour operation Thursday in which heavily-armed members of the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department’s Special Enforcement Bureau shut down…

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