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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Read more about the article Santa Clarita Hosts Midnight ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’
Lauren Franco, left, and Strawberry (cq), dressed in character with the movie, enter the theater to watch The Rocky Horror Picture Show during a midnight showing of the 1975 cult classic at The Main in Newhall on Friday, October 26, 2018. Dan Watson/The Signal

Santa Clarita Hosts Midnight ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’

By Perry Smith Signal Managing Editor Santa Clarita fans of the classic “Rocky Horror Picture Show” had the chance to catch one of two screenings the city hosted over this…

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Read more about the article Getting to Know your Gibbon Neighbors
Gabriella Skollar, the director of the Gibbon Conservation Center (GCC), feeds Lucia a berry at the GCC in Santa Clarita on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017. Nikolas Samuels

Getting to Know your Gibbon Neighbors

By Michele Lutes Signal Staff Writer There aren’t many places on earth quite like the Gibbon Conservation Center right here in the Santa Clarita Valley. At this special location off…

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Read more about the article Fashion Deals on Wheels in SCV
SCV residents Erin Merrick and Rhiannon Sandoval opened their mobile retail outlet in 2015. Their Freehand Boutique truck can be found at locations throughout Southern California. Visit FreehandBoutique.com to find out where it’ll be next. COURTESY PHOTOS

Fashion Deals on Wheels in SCV

By Taylor Villanueva Signal staff writer You might have seen it around the SCV: a white-and-pink truck decorated with pink-and-orange flowers. But it’s not making deliveries. The meandering fashion truck…

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Read more about the article SCV Man Dreaming of an ‘Eazy’ Christmas
Ryan Wach, Valencia resident, father of 4 showcases how easy it is to put in a tree (Above) and take it out (Below). PHOTOS BY CORY RUBIN / THE SIGNAL

SCV Man Dreaming of an ‘Eazy’ Christmas

By Tammy Murga Signal Staff Writer One of the highlights every holiday season is choosing the right tree, but too many have seen their selections dry up and crumble just…

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Read more about the article Valencia and West Ranch Take Home Wins at 35th Annual Hart Rampage Marching Band Competition
The Valencia High School band performed their "NY Cityscapes" show at the 2018 Rampage marching band tournament. Matt Fernandez/The SIgnal

Valencia and West Ranch Take Home Wins at 35th Annual Hart Rampage Marching Band Competition

The Hart High School Regiment Band and Color Guard hosted its 35th annual Rampage competition at the Cougar Stadium at College of the Canyons. Thirty-five bands from across Southern California, including Santa Clarita’s six high schools, performed throughout the day for a panel of judges.

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Read more about the article Skatepark Coming to Castaic Sports Complex
SIGNAL FILE PHOTO: Matt Gener, 26, attempts to do a flip trick at the Santa Clarita Skatepark on Feb. 4. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Skatepark Coming to Castaic Sports Complex

By Crystal Duan Signal Staff Writer Soon, Castaic residents will have the opportunity to use a skatepark in their area. Its estimated grand opening will be sometime in January 2019,…

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