Read more about the article Rob McFerren: Oktoberfest’s origins brewed by German royalty
The traditional Oktoberfest beer style is Marzen which has a rich malty flavor and a clean dry finish. Metro Creative

Rob McFerren: Oktoberfest’s origins brewed by German royalty

Oktoberfest is the largest beer festival in the world with more than 6 million people attending in Germany alone! Each year it is held in Munich, Bavaria, Germany and the…

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Read more about the article Quinton D. Lafferty – U.S. Marine Corps Veteran – Saugus Resident
Quinton D. Lafferty, USMC Corporal. Courtesy photos

Quinton D. Lafferty – U.S. Marine Corps Veteran – Saugus Resident

Word of Mouth Connection I first met Quinton Lafferty over the phone a few weeks ago thanks to David Jackson, retired Army lieutenant colonel, whose Signal veteran’s page appeared July…

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Read more about the article Bob Comer | Attention Liberals: Read the Whole Letter, Not Just the Questions
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Bob Comer | Attention Liberals: Read the Whole Letter, Not Just the Questions

I wish liberals read the whole letter instead of getting emotional over my questions.  Didn’t I say, “Could it be that Google is politically biased?”  Or, “It may be that…

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Read more about the article Prosecutors toss out case against man accused of trying to kidnap toddler
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies surround an older model Winnebago recreation vehicle in the Crossroads Shopping Center parking lot outside the Pei Wei restaurant near the intersection of McBean Parkway and Valencia Boulevard. The RV was the focus of a reported attemtped kidnapping a few blocks away. Austin Dave/The Signal

Prosecutors toss out case against man accused of trying to kidnap toddler

Citing insufficient evidence, prosecutors announced they will not be prosecuting a 60-year-old man accused of trying to snatch a toddler in Valencia earlier this week. On Monday, shortly after 11:09…

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Read more about the article COC honors Chancellor Dianne Van Hook
From left to right: Vice President of the College of the Canyons Canyon Country Campus Ryan Theule, COC Board President Steve Zimmer, COC Chancellor Dr. Dianne Van Hook and Board Member Michele Jenkins stand in front of a new sign naming a campus road Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook Drive at the College of the Canyons Canyon Country Campus. Cory Rubin/ The Signal

COC honors Chancellor Dianne Van Hook

College of the Canyons Chancellor Dianne Van Hook was honored in the hills of the Canyon Country campus Thursday as longtime residents, local district leaders and dozens of college stakeholders…

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Read more about the article Applied Companies recognized by Navy
Applied Companies representatives from Left, Greg Rogozinski, Program Manager, Steve Stanley, Vice President Operations & Engineering and Betsy Klinger, President, right, meet with United States Navy Captain Patrick Croley in their lobby in Valencia on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 as the Navy recognizes Applied Companies for their development of an environmental control unit. Dan Watson/The Signal

Applied Companies recognized by Navy

Applied Companies was recognized Wednesday by the U.S. Navy for passing a pre-production qualification test. The women-owned and Valencia-based company is the nation’s leading manufacturer of environmental control units for…

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Read more about the article Startup Grind SCV celebrates one year with MovoCash founder Eric Solis
Startup Grind SCV organizer James McKinney, left and Eric Solis, founder and CEO of MovoCash, talk about how the business started. Solis also offered entrepreneurial advice to attendees for Startup Grind SCV's first anniversary Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018. Tammy Murga/ The Signal

Startup Grind SCV celebrates one year with MovoCash founder Eric Solis

Humility is the most important lesson for entrepreneurs. That’s what founder and CEO of MovoCash Eric Solis said to a crowd at Startup Grind Santa Clarita Valley on Tuesday evening.…

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Read more about the article Patricia Lester | Love the Outdoors? Please Support Land and Water Conservation Fund
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Patricia Lester | Love the Outdoors? Please Support Land and Water Conservation Fund

Are you a conservationist? A fan of outdoor recreation? Do you recognize the importance of tourist dollars in California? Then you need to urge your congressman to renew funding for…

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Read more about the article Valencia football seeks revenge in rematch against Calabasas
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Valencia football seeks revenge in rematch against Calabasas

Valencia football’s preleague slate culminates tonight with perhaps the most anticipated opponent of the season: Calabasas. The Coyotes have consistently matched up well with the Vikings, with Calabasas winning 2017…

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Read more about the article Paramedics respond to teen hit by vehicle near Hart High
A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Paramedics respond to teen hit by vehicle near Hart High

A teenage boy was treated by paramedics in front of Hart High School on Friday after he was hit by a vehicle near the school, officials said. The teen wasn’t…

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Read more about the article Travis Allen pushes for conservative representation at Vincenzo’s
State Assemblyman Travis Allen speaks at a Take Back California Grassroots Training Workshop at Vincenzos Pizza in Newhall. Cory Rubin/ The Signal

Travis Allen pushes for conservative representation at Vincenzo’s

Assemblyman Travis Allen, R-Huntington Beach, visited Santa Clarita on Thursday to host a Take Back California grassroots training workshop to rally support for local conservative candidates. Allen decided to drive…

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Read more about the article Lang Station eyed for industrial commercial use
Signal File Photo: A Metrolink train passes by the historical marker for Lang Southern Pacific Station in Canyon Country on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2017. Dan Watson/The Signal

Lang Station eyed for industrial commercial use

A Moorpark businessman is eager to put the Lang Station property — the contaminated site owned by the Lubrication Company of America — to good commercial or industrial use, once…

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Read more about the article Hart looks to log another win over Ventura
Hart quarterback Zach Johnson throws on the run in a Week 4 matchup against St. Bonaventure at College of the Canyons on Friday, Sept. 14. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Hart looks to log another win over Ventura

Coming off a 39-36 loss to St. Bonaventure last week, Hart is ready to rebound against Ventura tonight at 7 p.m. at Ventura High School. The Indians (2-2) take on…

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Read more about the article Meeting ‘Miss Patootie’ : Santa Clarita resident writes, illustrates children’s Halloween book
Author and Santa Clarita resident Mary Baxter-Jordan wrote and illustrated the children's Halloween picture book "Meet Miss Patootie." Courtesy photo.

Meeting ‘Miss Patootie’ : Santa Clarita resident writes, illustrates children’s Halloween book

“Under her hat she’ll leave a trick or a treat for 31 days until her task is complete,” reads “Meet Miss Patootie,” a children’s Halloween picture book, written and illustrated by Santa Clarita resident Mary Baxter-Jordan.

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