Read more about the article Neighbors come together during Railroad Fire; evacuees recall ‘terrifying’ moments
A man and his dog await news about his cats, possibly trapped inside his apartment building during a brush fire. By Michele Lutes/The Signal

Neighbors come together during Railroad Fire; evacuees recall ‘terrifying’ moments

Despite the heavy smoke and falling ashes, Alejandro Cervantes sprinted up Valle Del Oro Drive toward the Terrace Apartments, as the building was threatened by the 10-acre Railroad Fire in…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Brush fire strikes 3 Newhall apartment buildings
firefighter on roof of burning apartment.

UPDATE: Brush fire strikes 3 Newhall apartment buildings

A brush fire broke out in a populated section of Newhall Monday afternoon, burning apartments at three apartment buildings, threatening 50 structures and prompting several evacuations. No injuries were reported.…

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Read more about the article Gun call prompts a return of deputies to Pleasantdale Street
Deputies respond to reports of a man with a gun on Pleasantdale Street. Signal photo by Austin Dave.

Gun call prompts a return of deputies to Pleasantdale Street

Reports of a shirtless gunman spotted on Pleasantdale Street in Canyon Country Monday afternoon prompted deputies to set up a containment area around a section of the street in an…

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Read more about the article L.A. County appoints new health officer
Los Angeles County appoints Dr. Muntu Davis, former health officer for Alameda County, as its newest health officer.

L.A. County appoints new health officer

By Tammy Murga Los Angeles County has appointed its newest health officer, Dr. Muntu Davis.   Davis, former county health officer and director of the Alameda County Public Health Department,…

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Read more about the article 30 years at helm of College of the Canyons has seen huge growth
College of the Canyons chancellor Dr. Dianne Van Hook in her office. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

30 years at helm of College of the Canyons has seen huge growth

Dianne Van Hook’s tenure as College of the Canyons’ chancellor stretches back to July 1, 1988 — nearly six months after Santa Clarita’s incorporation as a city — and it’s…

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Read more about the article How to make a difference with service
A Miss SCV Scholarship Program participant folds an American flag during Operation Forget Me Not at Newhall Church of the Nazerene on Saturday. Samie Gebers/The Signal

How to make a difference with service

Recently, I went to Australia for the first time to speak at a large conference for a client. I was particularly excited as the event was being held in Adelaide,…

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Read more about the article Educators voice concerns on teaching assignments
Gary Schulman, a 27-year teacher in the William S. Hart Union High School district, recently expressed opposition to the teaching assignment designated to him for the upcoming 2018-19 school year, citing concerns that it may not be in the best interests of the students.

Educators voice concerns on teaching assignments

As the midway point of summer break approaches, school administrators are working with staff to decide who will teach what subject in the upcoming school year — and it’s not…

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Read more about the article SCV Business Voices: 6 Reasons the SCV is a great location for business
Retired CHP officer Erwin Holmes hugs Elyse Taylor, daughter of fallen CHP officer Roger Gore, following a ceremony to rededicate a memorial for the four officers who lost their lives in 1970's Newhall Incident at the California Highway Patrol's Newhall offices on Wednesday, April 5, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

SCV Business Voices: 6 Reasons the SCV is a great location for business

Holly Schroeder, SCVEDC Did you hear the recent news that a Biz Fed poll ranked Santa Clarita is Los Angeles County’s most business-friendly location (again!). LAEDC has also recognized our…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita Certified Farmers’ Market invites residents to get to know local farmers
As stone fruit season hits its peak, peaches, plums, and nectarines are quick to go at the Santa Clarita Certified Farmers' Market / Marilyn Chavez-Martinez The Signal

Santa Clarita Certified Farmers’ Market invites residents to get to know local farmers

Every Sunday, local farmers set up shop in parking lot 5 of College of the Canyons and eagerly wait for patrons to arrive. “We’ve been really lucky because Santa Clarita…

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Read more about the article David Hegg | Why We Lie, and How the Truth Helps Our Hearts
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 Lie, and How the Truth Helps Our Hearts

Have you ever noticed no one has to teach a child to lie? Lies seem to be part of the natural expression of the human heart, and as we age,…

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