Read more about the article David Hegg | Have Yourself an Ethical (and Merry) Christmas
David Hegg is senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church and a Santa Clarita resident. "Ethically Speaking" runs Saturdays in The Signal.

David Hegg | Have Yourself an Ethical (and Merry) Christmas

By David Hegg It’s here! While we’ve been treated to advertisements, store promotions, and an occasional seasonal song since before Halloween, there is no doubt that the Christmas season has…

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Read more about the article feedSCV hosts 3rd annual cookie exchange
Violet Cervantes, 5, joins a group of children as she decorates cookies at the feedSCV Cookie Exchange event held at the Old Town Newhall Library in Newhall on Saturday, December 15, 2018.

feedSCV hosts 3rd annual cookie exchange

There were cookies all around the 3rd annual cookie exchange, held by feedSCV at the Old Town Newhall Library on Saturday. Complete with a cookie decorating station for kids, holiday…

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Read more about the article After term in Congress ends, Knight looks to help aerospace industry and veterans affairs
Signal File Photo: Congressman Steve Knight answers questions from constituents during a town hall at Canyon High School on Thursday, June 1, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

After term in Congress ends, Knight looks to help aerospace industry and veterans affairs

The soon-to-be-former Rep. Steve Knight, R-Palmdale, wanted to keep his offices in the 25th Congressional District open through the end of the year. Dutiful to the end, even after his…

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Read more about the article New laws on sexual assault, employee training, settlements
Signal file photo of the state's Capitol building in Sacramento

New laws on sexual assault, employee training, settlements

Gov. Jerry Brown has signed into law several new bills, including one that extends statute of limitations time frame to file sexual harassment claims; another prohibiting confidential settlement agreements for…

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Read more about the article Threats to CSUN push professors to offer alternate testing options; investigation ongoing
The Delmar T. Oviatt Library at California State University Northridge. Ryan Mancini/The Signal

Threats to CSUN push professors to offer alternate testing options; investigation ongoing

California State University Northridge’s campus remained open this week following two more threats toward students as they studied and prepared for their final exams.

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Read more about the article Hart District scores on California School Dashboard
Arroyo Seco Junior High School students listen to a presentation from author Cynthia Kadohata. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Hart District scores on California School Dashboard

After securing scores of green or higher in the academic performance sections of the California School Dashboard, the William S. Hart Union High School District is confident they are one…

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Read more about the article Bring out some treats at feedSCV’s cookie exchange
Supporters react to the winning bid for chef Walter Kiczek of Sand Canyon County Club at the feedSCV Chef Auction at the Sand Canyon Country Club on Thursday. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Bring out some treats at feedSCV’s cookie exchange

Foodies from across Santa Clarita will have a chance to share each others’ tastes and recipes with feedSCV’s upcoming cookie exchange at the Old Town Newhall Library on Saturday.

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita resident, musician aims to give back to the community
Rodica Isabella Shalda and Ron Whitaker are working to produce a food drive to benefit the Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry. Austin Dave/The Signal

Santa Clarita resident, musician aims to give back to the community

Ron Whitaker didn’t want to just be a veteran rock drummer for his entire life. The passionate musician, a Santa Clarita resident, has played with members of bands like Guns…

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Read more about the article Valencia boys basketball pulls away from Saugus in league opener
Valencia senior forward Josh Assiff stares down Saugus' Justin Espinoza in a road game for Valencia at Saugus High School. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Valencia boys basketball pulls away from Saugus in league opener

In the first quarter of the contest between Valencia and Saugus boys basketball, both teams were exchanging blows, keeping the game close. After the first eight minutes however, the Vikings…

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Read more about the article Valencia boys soccer gets key contributions from underclassmen in win over Saugus
Valencia senior Luke Fowble battles Saugus senior Nathan St. Amand for the ball in a Foothill League matchup against Saugus at Saugus High School Friday afternoon. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Valencia boys soccer gets key contributions from underclassmen in win over Saugus

Valencia boys soccer opened Foothill League play in dominant fashion on Friday afternoon, shutting out Saugus 3-0 at Saugus with key contributions from three sophomores. “The team is working together,…

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Read more about the article Valencia girls basketball starts league play with win against Saugus
Valencia junior guard Camille Pagkalinawan drives downcourt in a Foothill League matchup with Saugus at Saugus High School Friday night. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Valencia girls basketball starts league play with win against Saugus

When Valencia girls basketball’s Yasmin Ahllamara stops in her tracks midway between the arc and the half-court line to shoot a 3-pointer, the action around her doesn’t stop buzzing. But…

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Read more about the article West Ranch girls soccer holds off Canyon to win league opener
West Ranch's Amanda Baumgartner (3) celebrates her goal against Canyon at West Ranch on Friday. Dan Watson/The Signal

West Ranch girls soccer holds off Canyon to win league opener

The West Ranch girls soccer team shook off some nerves in the early going to defeat Canyon 1-0 in the first league game of the season. Junior Amanda Baumgartner scored…

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D.A. Office warns of scammers looking to profit from forgotten bank accounts

A forgotten bank account or insurance policy can be a target for fraudsters seeking to make a profit, according to the latest fraud warning from the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office on Friday.

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Read more about the article TMU athletes rake in honors
The Master's University's Benjamin Tembo led the GSAC in every offensive category this season. Photo courtesy TMU Athletics

TMU athletes rake in honors

Enjoying success over the fall sports season, The Master’s University not only performed up to standards, but surpassed them as multiple athletes across the sports of cross-country, soccer and volleyball…

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