Read more about the article Major Impact Continues to Thrive with New Show
Major impact Theater actors, from left, Sara Palmer, Amanda Stegall and Kenny Opalk run their lines as they rehearse the Play "Diamond in the Rough" on stage at the Newhall Family Theater on Tuesday Night in Newhall. Dan Watson/the Signal

Major Impact Continues to Thrive with New Show

By Patti Rasmussen Signal Staff Writer It’s been said there is place for everyone in theater and nothing in the Santa Clarita Valley better exemplifies that expression than the cast…

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Read more about the article Strategies for a Healthier Holiday Season
Cat/Camel Stretch - This stretch will help release any tension in your upper back. On your hands and knees with your toes tucked underneath start by rounding your back with your head down. Then slowly one vertebrae at a time reverse the position to move into a full arch with your back pulling your shoulder blades together. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Strategies for a Healthier Holiday Season

By Rachel Cosgrove Signal Contributor For your health and fitness, this time of year can be one of the worst bringing stress, overwhelm, too many commitments, no time for yourself…

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Read more about the article Where Physical Therapy Helps MELT Pain Away
Melt Method and yoga instructor, Jackie Field, discusses the proper use of the foam roller in Melt Method class. Dan Watson/The Signal

Where Physical Therapy Helps MELT Pain Away

By Michelle Sathe Signal Staff Writer Jim Savery tried all sorts of physical therapy to lessen the pain of his spinal stenosis, but nothing worked. Finally, Savery’s chiropractor suggested yoga,…

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Read more about the article Fulfilling promises a COC football tradition
College of the Canyons Alonzell Henderson (29) takes the handoff from quarterback Wyatt Eget (16) and goes into score the first touchdown for COC in the first quarter against Bakersfield College at COC on Saturday, November 10, 2018. Dan Watson/The Signal

Fulfilling promises a COC football tradition

Trailing by 10 points at halftime, the College of the Canyons football team sat apprehensively in the locker room. Head coach Ted Iacenda entered. He spoke to his team of…

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Read more about the article Low Key, Hard Hitting Defense Paving the Way for COC
Cougars freshman Madison Wheeler picks off the Huskies in the end zone in a win over East LA College at College of the Canyons Saturday night. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Low Key, Hard Hitting Defense Paving the Way for COC

By Dan Lovi Signal Staff Writer One of the best-kept secrets on the Santa Clarita Valley sports scene this year is the College of the Canyons football squad, which is…

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Read more about the article David Hegg | The Importance and Art of Using Your Words Well
David Hegg is senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church and a Santa Clarita resident. "Ethically Speaking" runs Saturdays in The Signal.

David Hegg | The Importance and Art of Using Your Words Well

By David Hegg "Papa, hold you up?” With those four words my granddaughter of not quite 2 years communicated in no uncertain terms just what she wanted of me. She…

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Read more about the article Cougars use second-half rally to defeat Bakersfield and cap off undefeated season
College of the Canyons wide receiver Brandon Pierce (9) breaks away from Bakersfield College defenders at COC on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. Dan Watson/The Signal

Cougars use second-half rally to defeat Bakersfield and cap off undefeated season

It was a first half of football unlike College of the Canyons had seen all season. The Cougars hadn’t given up more than 14 points in a game all year.…

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Read more about the article 40 Under Forty event honors young Santa Clarita philanthropists and entrepreneurs
Honorees at the 40 Under Forty Gala socialize during the cocktail hour, November 9, 2018. Caleb Lunetta / The Signal

40 Under Forty event honors young Santa Clarita philanthropists and entrepreneurs

Capping off a night of cocktails, dinner and speeches, the SCV chapter of the Junior Chamber International’s 2018 Honoree Gala recognized 40 Santa Clarita Valley residents who’ve positively impacted their…

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Read more about the article SCV Brewmasters holds fourth annual Pirate Festival
Attendees dressed in pirate costumes, from left, Javier Dominguez, Edgar Barragan and Janice Dominguez chat at the 4th Annual SCV Brewmastes Pirate Beer Festival held at Vista Valencia Golf Course on Saturday, November 10, 2018. Dan Watson/The Signal

SCV Brewmasters holds fourth annual Pirate Festival

Complete with brew, brats and ax throwing, hundreds of Santa Clarita residents attended the fourth annual SCV Brewmasters Pirate Festival on Saturday.

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Read more about the article Kaiser Permanente gives awards to eight SCV nonprofits
Community benefit manager Amy Wiese (second left) presents a check of $10,000 for the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley. Courtesy photo: Kaiser Permanente

Kaiser Permanente gives awards to eight SCV nonprofits

Kaiser Permanente announced eight nonprofit organizations in Santa Clarita were awarded more than $62,000 in grant funds for their dedication for improving health and wellness, according to a news release issued Friday.

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