Read more about the article ‘The Adventures of Kirby’ local author to sign books at Red Kettle Kickoff
Vicky Abramson wrote "The Adventures of Kirby," which is now available as a children's picture book. Crystal Duan/The Signal

‘The Adventures of Kirby’ local author to sign books at Red Kettle Kickoff

There will be a special furry guest at the Salvation Army Santa Clarita Valley Corps’ Red Kettle kickoff on Thursday. Vicky Abramson, a retired elementary school teacher living in Valencia,…

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Landscape Development expands into Las Vegas with NewTex Landscape purchase

Valencia-based Landscape Development Inc. has expanded its operations into Las Vegas with its recent asset purchase of NewTex Landscape Inc. Landscape Development’s maintenance division, Enhanced Landscape Management, acquired the Nevada…

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Read more about the article New scoop for sweet treats: Wafflecomb brings unique flavors to the SCV
Wafflecomb, a new ice cream and waffle shop in Saugus, celebrates its official opening on Oct. 26, 2018. Courtesy Photo

New scoop for sweet treats: Wafflecomb brings unique flavors to the SCV

Growing up in Toronto, Canada, Nicole De Las Alas and her husband’s go-to dessert were hot-bubble waffles. But they always knew something was missing. It wasn’t until they moved to…

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Read more about the article Entrepreneurs work on developing businesses through Startup Weekend SCV
Alex Honadel (right) goes over The CollegeHub, a social media platform set up by Jeremy Ilang (left), while fellow attendee Bert Brache observes. Ryan Mancini/The Signal

Entrepreneurs work on developing businesses through Startup Weekend SCV

A small group of would-be entrepreneurs had 54 hours to ready themselves for a successful business plan at the end of Startup Weekend SCV, held in the Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center at College of the Canyons from Friday to Sunday.

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Read more about the article Soroptimist Club Raises Funds for Women and Girls with 1st Boots and Barrels Event
Event goers learn lin dances at Wolf Creek Brewery during the first annual Boots and Barrels event benefiting Soroptimist International of Valencia. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Soroptimist Club Raises Funds for Women and Girls with 1st Boots and Barrels Event

The Soroptimist International of Valencia held its first Boots and Barrels fundraiser at Wolf Creek Brewery on Sunday to raise funds for their “Dream It, Be It” career support program and “Live Your Dream” educational award.

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Read more about the article Runners take to the streets and paseos through the Santa Clarita Marathon
Hundreds run down Magic Mountain Parkway for the Santa Clarita Marathon and Half Marathon Sunday morning. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Runners take to the streets and paseos through the Santa Clarita Marathon

Thousands of runners from across the region dared to make the distance at the 23rd annual Santa Clarita Marathon on Sunday.

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Read more about the article Straightening Reins, at Home on the Ranch
Roxie Bradford,11, right, grooms rescued horses Jax, left, and Mia at SRD Straightening Reins' new facility in Agua Dulce on Wednesday, October 32, 2018. Dan Watson/The Signal

Straightening Reins, at Home on the Ranch

By Perry Smith Managing Editor Over the last seven years, Straightening Reins, the nonprofit organization run by Debbie Rocha, has been housed by several locations in the Santa Clarita Valley.…

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Read more about the article Which Evergreen Trees Grow Well in the SCV?
The bottle brush tree can be grown as a small- or medium-sized tree. There are also varieties that are good as small shrubs or even hedges. COURTESY PHOTO

Which Evergreen Trees Grow Well in the SCV?

By Jane Gates Signal Staff Writer Autumn is not only a good time to plant California natives and many drought- tolerant flowers, but it is the best time to plant…

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Read more about the article Dante’s One-Pan ‘Arroz con Pollo’
Assemblyman Dante Acosta readies to prepare a family favorite, “Arroz con Pollo,” at his family home in Canyon Country. PHOTO BY AUSTIN DAVE / THE SIGNAL

Dante’s One-Pan ‘Arroz con Pollo’

By Perry Smith Signal Managing Editor Assemblyman Dante Acosta learned one of his first recipes, Arroz con Pollo, from his mother, he said, when he was about 10 or 11…

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