Read more about the article SCV Fourth of July Parade continues tradition with grand marshal, honoree
Signal file photo Dallas Nichols enjoys the 2017 SCV Fourth of July Parade. Photo courtesy of Doreen Sandusky

SCV Fourth of July Parade continues tradition with grand marshal, honoree

For the grand marshal of this year’s Fourth of July Parade, the memories are countless and unforgettable — and many are well-documented. But he’s perhaps most looking forward to the…

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Read more about the article SCV Actress, Singer Sara Niemietz, performs at White House on Independence Day
Sara Niemietz in Washington D.C. Photo Courtesy of Raphael Suanes

SCV Actress, Singer Sara Niemietz, performs at White House on Independence Day

After her performance in a PBS special, local actress and singer Sara Niemietz was approached by a producer who invited her to perform at the White House Fourth of July…

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Read more about the article SCV’s ‘Loud and Proud’ American flag
American Flag up for display one day prior to the Fourth of July at the RV World in Newhall. Eddy Martinez/The Signal.

SCV’s ‘Loud and Proud’ American flag

Through severe wind warnings and the constant threat of brush fires, the biggest American flag flying in the Santa Clarita Valley never comes down and continues to reign as the…

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Read more about the article Castaic Animal Care Center calls on community to adopt animals this Fourth of July
File photo. Dogs at the Castaic Animal Care Center await to find new owners on "Clear the Shelter" day on Saturday, August 19, 2017. Christian Monterrosa/ The Signal

Castaic Animal Care Center calls on community to adopt animals this Fourth of July

Every year, the Fourth of July and the days that follow are the busiest of the year, according to DACC officials. “We were almost at capacity last week and many…

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Read more about the article Early Fourth of July Fireworks prompts pet safety reminders
Misty, a blue mastiff, lies in between an isle in PetSmart in Stevenson Ranch on Saturday. Samie Gebers/The Signal

Early Fourth of July Fireworks prompts pet safety reminders

This Independence Day, the Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) is reminding pet owners to take extra precautions for their furry friends, according to a news release. The DACC…

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Read more about the article State commission probing underground explosion in Newhall
Firefighters wait to approach a failed underground vault after twin explosions compromised the sidewalk June 26, 2018.

State commission probing underground explosion in Newhall

Investigators with the California Public Utilities Commission are looking into last week’s underground explosion that buckled a Newhall sidewalk and cut power to more than 2,200 people and several businesses.…

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Read more about the article Shelter to open Wednesday through Saturday for heat wave
A chain link fence encloses the Bridge to Home Shelter on Drayton Street on Monday, April 2, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Shelter to open Wednesday through Saturday for heat wave

Bridge to Home plans to open in the afternoons for the city’s homeless population from Wednesday through Saturday in anticipation of a heat wave in the Santa Clarita Valley. The…

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Read more about the article 2017-2018 Canyon Year in Review
The Canyon cheerleaders support the girls basketball team in a game against St. Anthony on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

2017-2018 Canyon Year in Review

As one of the oldest schools in the Foothill League, Canyon High School is in an interesting position. It has to uphold a sense of tradition, but also forge ahead…

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Read more about the article Hilary Schardein: The Immigration Crisis and  Families’ Heartbreaking Choices
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Hilary Schardein: The Immigration Crisis and Families’ Heartbreaking Choices

I read The Signal’s editorial titled “Our View: What’s Become of Personal Responsibility” (June 23) regarding the immigration crisis enveloping our country with a mix of sadness, shame and horror.…

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