Read more about the article David Hegg: Who to blame in mass shootings?
David Hegg is senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church and a Santa Clarita resident. "Ethically Speaking" runs Saturdays in The Signal.

David Hegg: Who to blame in mass shootings?

In political campaigns of the past, some pundits boiled it all down by saying “it’s the economy, stupid!” And as the discussion regarding school shootings, and gun control, and Second…

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Read more about the article Tesoro students collect cookies, brownies for first responders
Tesoro de Valle Elementary School’s Student Council packs cookies to distribute to first responders as part of a community service project called “Cookies for Courage” at the elementary school on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018. Courtesy Photo

Tesoro students collect cookies, brownies for first responders

To thank first responders throughout the Santa Clarita Valley, students at Tesoro del Valle Elementary School collected sweet treats for the area’s police stations, fire departments and hospitals. Throughout the…

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Read more about the article County looks to expanding START program to prevent school violence
Supervisor Kathryn Barger

County looks to expanding START program to prevent school violence

Los Angeles County’s School Threat Response Team program will be getting some assistance thanks to a unanimously approved motion co-authored by Supervisors Kathryn Barger and Janice Hahn. School Threat Response…

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Read more about the article Canyon Country Optimist Club’s 8th Annual Charity Auction
The Jennings Family "strategize" and review quarter auction items in the event brochure at the Canyon Country Optimist Club's 7th Annual Charity Quarter Auction held at the Santa Clarita Sports Complex on Saturday. Samie Gebers/The Signal

Canyon Country Optimist Club’s 8th Annual Charity Auction

By Norbert Moniz, Santa Clarita Contributor The 8th Annual Canyon Country Optimist Club’s Charity Quarter Auction sponsored by the Santa Clarita Optimist Foundation will be held on Saturday, March 10, at…

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Read more about the article Vote now on the new poll question
The city of Santa Clarita announced road safety data indicating the intersection of Bouquet Canyon Road and Valencia Boulevard is the busiest intersection in the city as well as the one with the most accidents. Pictured is the intersection on Monday, Feb. 5, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Vote now on the new poll question

Does driving in the Santa Clarita Valley feel safer as a result of recent outreach, road improvements and public safety efforts? [socialpoll id="2489483"]

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Read more about the article County issues weather alert ahead of forecast with rain, cold spell
Signal file photo: Rain falls on Main Street in Newhall as people try to stay dry on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

County issues weather alert ahead of forecast with rain, cold spell

Santa Clarita residents should plan to stay bundled up for the next few days, weather officials advised. While county public health officials issued a cold-weather warning until Friday for the…

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Read more about the article Valencia wrestling places two at CIF State girls wrestling championships; sending duo to CIF State boys championships
The Valencia wrestling team poses after placing second at the CIF-Southern Section Divisional Championships on Saturday, Feb. 17, at Westminster High School.

Valencia wrestling places two at CIF State girls wrestling championships; sending duo to CIF State boys championships

Before Valencia wrestler Chance Rich even takes the mat for the CIF State boys wrestling championships starting this Friday, he’ll no longer be the program’s only state medalist. Freshman America…

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Read more about the article Golden Valley’s A’Jahni Levias playing through pain of sister’s death
The family of A’Tierra Westbrook, including Golden Valley sophomore A’Jahni Levias, pose next to a framed picture of her in their Santa Clarita home. Westbrook was shot and killed near her Bay Area home in August 2015. (Back row from left to right: Tiffany Shields, Auveen Shields, Regina Shields-Hailey, A’Jahni Levias, Senika Shields-Levias. Front row from left to right : Auveen Shields and Paula Shields). Austin Dave/The Signal.

Golden Valley’s A’Jahni Levias playing through pain of sister’s death

The No. 21 didn’t end up on the back of Golden Valley sophomore A’Jahni Levias’ jersey by chance. Sure, it’s safe to assume a player making the jump from JV…

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Read more about the article Dems choice for 38th Assembly District changes support for 25th Congressional District
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Dems choice for 38th Assembly District changes support for 25th Congressional District

Less than a day after the Democratic Party’s convention in San Diego ended, the party’s choice for the 38th Assembly District has switched her support for the 25th Congressional District…

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Read more about the article Preliminary hearing set for Valencia man accused of murder
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies canvass the area surrounding a murder scene in Valencia on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017. Austin Dave/The Signal

Preliminary hearing set for Valencia man accused of murder

    A preliminary hearing date has been set for a Valencia man accused of strangling Brayan “Brian” Jose Rodriguez to death in September.. Christian Alexander Ortiz, 21, charged with…

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Read more about the article Newhall district to review suspension, discipline data
SCV natives shine in academics. Courtesy photo

Newhall district to review suspension, discipline data

Throughout the school year, the Newhall School District continuously updates is methods and approaches to student discipline, according to Newhall Governing Board President Phil Ellis. “Student discipline keeps getting reviewed…

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Read more about the article Projections show declining enrollment in Newhall District
The Newhall School District Office. Dan Watson/The Signal

Projections show declining enrollment in Newhall District

Following a trend seen throughout the Santa Clarita Valley, the Newhall School District is expected to see declining enrollment for the next three years, according to a new report from…

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