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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Read more about the article Cents tie St. Francis in extra-inning VIBL game
Nolan Kutcher high-fives Jacob Beauchamp at home plate. Austin Dave/The Signal

Cents tie St. Francis in extra-inning VIBL game

Running out of daylight and baseballs, Saugus took on the St. Francis in a thrilling three and a half hour, eight-inning Valley Invitational Baseball League (VIBL) game at Saugus on…

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Read more about the article Dog missing after cliff plunge rescued by caregivers
Firefighter brings rescued man up hillside to waiting rescuers. Signal photo by Cory Rubin.

Dog missing after cliff plunge rescued by caregivers

When firefighters rappelled down the side of a steep embankment to rescue a driver whose car had gone over a precipice on Sand Canyon Road last week, they learned that…

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Read more about the article Crash survivor glad to be alive at his daughter’s book-signing
At the book signing Saturday, David La Vau (left), Lisa Kerr (center) and Chardonnay Hooker.

Crash survivor glad to be alive at his daughter’s book-signing

David La Vau, who in 2011 was found in a 200-foot-deep ravine six days after crashing his car off of Lake Hughes Road, showed just how happy he was to…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita rent growth increases for July, but at slower rate
New homes are under construction in a new development off of Lost Canyon Road in Canyon Country. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Santa Clarita rent growth increases for July, but at slower rate

A national study released this week indicates Santa Clarita’s rent growth rate from year to year is now at 4.1 percent, a slight decline from last month’s 4.9 percent. Santa…

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