Read more about the article Reps. Steve Knight and Michael McCaul | Defending Homeland and Human Dignity
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Reps. Steve Knight and Michael McCaul | Defending Homeland and Human Dignity

Despite the constant partisan rhetoric that most see on cable news, the 115th Congress has been actively and effectively working to address many of the nation’s most pressing challenges. Two…

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Read more about the article Ed Shalom | The Low Moral Standing of the Renegade Christians in Washington
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Ed Shalom | The Low Moral Standing of the Renegade Christians in Washington

Re: “Immigration: A Biblical Precedent?” by James de Bree, June 19. Well-written and researched, Jim. The description of how the term “governmental” was substituted for “higher authorities” is especially revealing.…

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Read more about the article Mylar balloons cause more than 20,000 to lose power in Santa Clarita
Crews work to restore power to approximately 20,000 residents after a foreign object caused equipment to fail at the Canyon Country substation. Cory Rubin/ The Signal

Mylar balloons cause more than 20,000 to lose power in Santa Clarita

Mylar balloons tangled with a power substation Friday night, cutting power to more than 20,000 customers in Canyon Country, Newhall and Saugus. A Southern California Edison official cautioned against careless…

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Read more about the article County to vote on helping homeless survive heat wave, Bridge to Home stays open next week
Shelter Manager Olga Ruiz shows the inside of the Bridge to Home homeless shelter in Santa Clarita on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

County to vote on helping homeless survive heat wave, Bridge to Home stays open next week

The Santa Clarita Valley homeless population may soon be able to stay in air-conditioned places past usual business hours. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to vote…

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Read more about the article Firefighters honored at Oakmont for extinguishing 2017 Rye Fire
Anderson Mackey Jr., assistant fire chief for the district, answers various questions asked by members of the Oakmont of Santa Clarita Senior Home Friday afternoon. Eddy Martinez/The Signal

Firefighters honored at Oakmont for extinguishing 2017 Rye Fire

As the Santa Clarita Valley continues to push through the summer fire season, firefighters who fought off the 2017 Rye Fire were honored by residents at the Oakmont of Santa Clarita senior living community on Friday afternoon.

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Read more about the article Underground vault explosion in Valencia leaves more than 640 without power
Sidewalk scene of an underground vault explosion on Creekside Friday. Signal photo by Austin Dave.

Underground vault explosion in Valencia leaves more than 640 without power

More than 640 people were left without power late Friday afternoon following an underground vault explosion in Valencia — the second such malfunction in the SCV in less than a…

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Read more about the article Community college students get easier path to transfer out
Graduates from College of the Canyons gathered together in the Honor Grove on June 1 for their commencement ceremony. Eddy Martinez/The Signal.

Community college students get easier path to transfer out

Students who successfully complete their associate’s degree requirements at College of the Canyons or another California community college will now have an opportunity for guaranteed admission into more than 30…

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Read more about the article David Godfrey | Eisenberg’s Anti-Trump Diatribe Ignores What’s Good for Americans
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David Godfrey | Eisenberg’s Anti-Trump Diatribe Ignores What’s Good for Americans

Again, you published another ridiculous diatribe by Lois Eisenberg (Letters, July 17). She wailed about the “Immoral Despot” leading our country (Trump) who is ruining our liberty, happiness and “good…

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Read more about the article CalArts hosts summer school for high school students
California State Summer School for the Arts students rehearse a dance at California Institute of the Arts in Valencia on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

CalArts hosts summer school for high school students

High school students from across the country traveled to CalArts to participate in the California State Summer School for the Arts, which started July 7 and runs until Aug. 3.…

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Read more about the article New pilot program sets path to coding
Primary and secondary school student will have access to free afterschool coding classes funded under California's latest state budget.

New pilot program sets path to coding

Santa Clarita Valley students in grades K-8 may soon be able to learn critical computer programming skills following the state’s approval of a new pilot program and $15 million in…

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Read more about the article Thomas Oatway | Ms. Ladd: You Won’t Lead Latinos to the Republican Party This Way
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Thomas Oatway | Ms. Ladd: You Won’t Lead Latinos to the Republican Party This Way

Ms. Patricia Lara Ladd, in her July 21 commentary, gave us her compelling story of a Latina woman who found business success in America. Unfortunately she also made some political…

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