Read more about the article ‘Project-based learning’ prepares students at early age for workforce
An increasing number of schools across the SCV are teaching concepts with real-life applications. SIGNAL FILE PHOTO

‘Project-based learning’ prepares students at early age for workforce

As industries around the world continue to evolve with technology, employers are seeking out those with the skills and critical thinking necessary to fill the jobs of tomorrow — prompting…

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Read more about the article SCV Chamber, Mercedes Benz to mix it up Wednesday
John Musella, SCV Chamber of Commerce immediate past chair and acting executive director, enjoys a laugh with guests at last month’s mixer.

SCV Chamber, Mercedes Benz to mix it up Wednesday

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting another of its monthly mixers next week, looking to once again create a networking opportunity for local businesses. “It’s a really…

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Read more about the article Ex-Queensryche Singer Geoff Tate to Commit  “OPERATION: Mindcrime” at Canyon Santa Clarita Aug. 18
Geoff Tate and his five-piece band will perform the epic 1988 concept album “OPERATION:Mindcrime” in its entirety. PHOTO BY JOHN F. SHEEHAN PHOTOGRAPHY (www.jfsheehanphoto.com)

Ex-Queensryche Singer Geoff Tate to Commit “OPERATION: Mindcrime” at Canyon Santa Clarita Aug. 18

Rock singer Geoff Tate of progressive metal band Queensrÿche and solo notoriety will celebrate the 30th anniversary of “OPERATION:MindCrime” at the Canyon Santa Clarita Saturday night, Aug. 18, by performing…

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Read more about the article CRY America fundraises to help children, holds art competition for children and families
Kara Carlos, with her mom Diana, dries her watercolor painting at CRY America's Arts and Movement Carnival. Ryan Mancini/The Signal

CRY America fundraises to help children, holds art competition for children and families

The Los Angeles Chapter of Child Rights and You held its Arts and Movement Carnival fundraiser Sunday at the Ekata Training Center in Valencia.

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Read more about the article Ice Station lets people beat the heat with “Snow Day” event
Eowyn Bradley and Adalyn Nelson-Savage play on sleds during the Ice Station's Snow Day/ Skylar Barti The Signal

Ice Station lets people beat the heat with “Snow Day” event

As the summer heat continues to burn outside, Ice Station Valencia offered residents a different way to beat the heat, by moving winter up a little sooner in the year.

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Read more about the article Single vehicle fire causes small brush fire
Firefighters finish their brush response next to the remains of the truck that caused the brush fire/ Skylar Barti The Signal

Single vehicle fire causes small brush fire

A single truck fire caused a small brush fire response from firefighters Sunday afternoon, officials said. Seven engines responded the a call of a vehicle fire on the northbound 14…

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Read more about the article Vine2Wine brings Santa Clarita residents together for fun and to fight cancer
Guests sitting in attendance had the chance to try all-you-can-eat-and-drink samplings while listening to Los Angeles-based guitarist Lance Allyn. Ryan Mancini/The Signal

Vine2Wine brings Santa Clarita residents together for fun and to fight cancer

With a wide array of food and beverages to select from, guests from across Santa Clarita attended Circle of Hope’s Vine2Wine fundraiser at California Institute of the Arts on Saturday.

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita gets “Silent under the Stars”
The Grateful Dudes perform some of their music before The Toll Gate begins at "Silents under the Stars"/Skylar Barti The Signal

Santa Clarita gets “Silent under the Stars”

William S. Hart Park celebrates the Western film genre and how its history has woven into Santa Clarita’s own history, among the highlights during the Silents Under the Stars movie night hosted by the Friends of Hart Park.

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Read more about the article David Hegg | Growing Your Comfort Zone Instead of Leaving It
David Hegg is senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church and a Santa Clarita resident. "Ethically Speaking" runs Saturdays in The Signal.

David Hegg | Growing Your Comfort Zone Instead of Leaving It

By David Hegg I’ve been pondering the idea of “stepping out of my comfort zone.” Like me, you’ve heard this many times. We’ve been encouraged to do it, to go…

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Read more about the article Late night blaze strikes Bouquet Canyon’s Big Oaks Lodge
Los Angeles County Firefighters and Angeles National Forest Firefighters work to extinguish a blaze that leveled Big Oaks Lodge on Bouquet Canyon Road in the Angeles National Forest. Cory Rubin/ The Signal

Late night blaze strikes Bouquet Canyon’s Big Oaks Lodge

More than 100 firefighters battled a late night blaze at Big Oaks Lodge in Bouquet Canyon late Saturday evening into Sunday morning. The first alarm fire was first reported at…

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Read more about the article Author Wade Bradford takes a new spin on fables with his own children’s book
Wade Bradford sits with three of his children's books, including the latest "Papa Bear's Stage Fright" and the upcoming "There's a Dinosaur on the 13th Floor." Ryan Mancini/The Signal

Author Wade Bradford takes a new spin on fables with his own children’s book

A local author shared his latest children’s book at a book signing at The Open Book in Canyon Country Saturday.

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Read more about the article Aquatics Center hosts LA84 swim festival for the third year
Charley Lasick and Hailey Erickson swim side by side during the girls 7-8 50 meter breaststroke/ Skylar Barti The Signal

Aquatics Center hosts LA84 swim festival for the third year

Nine hundred swimmers and 300 artistic swimmers swam over to the Santa Clarita Aquatics Center for the 32 annual LA84 Los Angeles County Swim meet.

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UPDATE: Newhall residents experience power outage, cause still undetermined

Roughly 45 residents in Newhall are still experiencing a power outage following an unknown interference, causing an automatic shutdown of their power Saturday morning, Southern California Edison officials said.

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