Monthly Archives: September 2018
Read more about the article Liam Dow creates comic books, acts in spare time
Olav Voskuilen, 11, left, and Liam Dow, 15, writer/creator of the graphic novel "The Adventures of the Gray Hat Hacker" pose for photos after Voskuilen bought a set of books in the series at a book signing at Brave New World Comics in Newhall on Saturday, September 22, 2018. (Photo by Dan Watson)

Liam Dow creates comic books, acts in spare time

Canyon Country resident Liam Dow says he wants to be the next Stan Lee. At age 15, he is taking strides to be like the comic book monolith, having published…

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Read more about the article Leona Valley structure fire takes one home, no injuries
LA County Fire Department working a fire in Leona Valley at approximately 2:30 a.m. The home on Northside Drive was completely destroyed by the fire. Photo by Jeff Zimmerman

Leona Valley structure fire takes one home, no injuries

While firefighters were figuring out how to get a handle around a 3,000-acre brushfire, a separate, unrelated incident left a Leona Valley home northeast of the blaze, and several additional…

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Read more about the article Firefighters make progress on Charlie Fire, still at 3,000 acres
White smoke could be seen from the Charlie Fire in Castaic Saturday. Austin Dave/The Signal

Firefighters make progress on Charlie Fire, still at 3,000 acres

County firefighters battling the Charlie Fire in Castaic reported the fire was still being held at 10 percent containment and approximately 3,000 acres Sunday morning, according to Inspector Joey Marron.…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita Chalk Festival kicks off after three-year hiatus
Artist Jose Barba works to create a chalk impression of Vincent Van Gogh's "The Starry Night" on Main Street's blacktop pavement in Newhall during the 2018 Chalk Art Festival. Austin Dave/The Signal

Santa Clarita Chalk Festival kicks off after three-year hiatus

Rudy Pavini spent two and half hours on the morning of his 84th birthday recreating Monet’s “Red Boats, Argenteuil” out of chalk on asphalt. Pavini, a muralist and retired teacher, is one of the 34 artists and art groups participating in the 2018 Santa Clarita Chalk Festival presented by the Old Town Newhall Association.

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Read more about the article Newhall Ranch Road, McBean Parkway intersection closed Tuesday evening for overlay project
Vehicles pass by an overhang near the intersection of Newhall Ranch Road and Millhouse Drive on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Newhall Ranch Road, McBean Parkway intersection closed Tuesday evening for overlay project

The city will be closing the intersection of Newhall Ranch Road and McBean Parkway on Tuesday, according to city officials in a press release issued Friday.

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Read more about the article Hill, Knight face off in Palmdale debate
Dozens wait outside the venue holding a depae between Katie Hill and Steve Knight in Palmdale on Thursday. Crystal Duan/ The Signal

Hill, Knight face off in Palmdale debate

During a debate in Palmdale on Thursday night, the candidates in the 25th Congressional District race — incumbent Rep. Steve Knight, R-Palmdale, and his Democratic challenger Katie Hill — voiced their views on policy issues, agreeing occasionally on the causes but ultimately differing on their solutions.

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Read more about the article Community gathers for ailing veterinarian
A pet owner signs a banner to leave words of love and gratitude for Dr. Tracy McFarland. Michele Lutes/The Signal

Community gathers for ailing veterinarian

Where meows generally fill a space of healing, tears and whimpers crowded the room. A bell jingled as pet owners, void of their furry friends, made their way through the front doors.

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Read more about the article Thomas Oatway | Kavanaugh, Uncle Earl and the Role of Politics in Judicial Confirmation
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Thomas Oatway | Kavanaugh, Uncle Earl and the Role of Politics in Judicial Confirmation

Steve Lunetta, regarding your commentary on Sept. 20, “Kavanaugh, Uncle Earl, and #MeToo,” I must question some of the comments from “Uncle Earl.”  First, the lack of testimony or evidence…

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Read more about the article Colleen Hamilton | Thanks to the Good Samaritan Who Helped Me Home with Groceries
Letters to the Editor

Colleen Hamilton | Thanks to the Good Samaritan Who Helped Me Home with Groceries

I’m an 80-plus-year-old woman recovering from a broken wrist. I decided Saturday morning to walk to VONS and do my shopping, with the idea of using the shopping cart to…

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Read more about the article Dante Acosta | State’s New Crisis: Seniors on Streets
Assemblyman Dante Acosta poses for a picture at his Santa Clarita office on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Dante Acosta | State’s New Crisis: Seniors on Streets

Many Californians are asking themselves, is the dream of a peaceful and secure retirement becoming a relic in California? Restful days spent with friends and families are quickly becoming unattainable…

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Read more about the article Canyon football ends preleague with win over Royal
Canyon senior running back Ryan Valdes raises the ball in celebration of a touchdown in a non-league match up with Royal of Simi Valley at Canyon High School on Friday. Cory Rubin/ The Signal

Canyon football ends preleague with win over Royal

Heading into the final preleague game, Canyon football was as ready as ever when it hosted Royal High of Simi Valley at Canyon on Friday night. Canyon (2-3) looked shaky…

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Read more about the article Hart defense comes up big in win over Ventura
Hart senior Michael Colangelo and junior Ryan Tomaszewski celebrate a touchdown in a week 4 matchup against St. Bonaventure at College of the Canyons on Friday. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Hart defense comes up big in win over Ventura

By Matt Lechuga For The Signal Ventura – A fast-paced first quarter gave the Indians all the cushion they needed as Hart handily defeated the hosting Ventura Cougars 38-7 at…

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Read more about the article Valencia football falls short against Calabasas
Valencia's Luring Paialii (33) takes the ball towards the goal to set up Valencia's second touchdown in the second quarter against Calabasas High at Valencia High on Friday, September 21, 2018. Dan Watson/The Signal

Valencia football falls short against Calabasas

With the clock frozen in overtime against Calabasas on Friday, Valencia football lined up inches away from the end zone. Luring Paialii stood at the ready to take the handoff,…

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Read more about the article CIF-Southern Section releases winter playoff groupings

CIF-Southern Section releases winter playoff groupings

Boys Basketball Division 2AA Hart Saugus Valencia Division 2A West Ranch Division 3AA Santa Clarita Christian Division 3A Golden Valley Division 4AA Canyon Division 5AA Trinity Classical Academy Girls Basketball…

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