Read more about the article Open Barn raises awareness for youth mental health
From left to right: Roxie Bradford, 11, Sophia Luna, 12, and Danielle Hershenson, 13, with two service dogs from Redemption Road K9, Lazarus, left, and Crixus, right at the Hopes Through Horses Open Barn on Saturday. Emily Alvarenga/The Signal

Open Barn raises awareness for youth mental health

In order to tackle different challenges faced by teenagers, such as bullying, peer pressure and stress, SRD~Straightening Reins teamed up with Redemption Road K9 to host their first Hopes Through…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita celebrates 30th Annual Earth Arbor Day
Lisa Wise of Castaic loads bags with free mulch at the City of Santa Clarita 's annual Earth Arbor Day Festival held at Central Park in Saugus on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Santa Clarita celebrates 30th Annual Earth Arbor Day

For the 30th year in a row, the City of Santa Clarita celebrated Earth Arbor Day during a daylong event held in Central Park on Saturday. During the event, those…

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Read more about the article Sheriff’s Station hosts 2019 Drug Take Back Day
Santa Clarita resident Angelica Ngo hands over her prescription drugs at the National Drug Take Back Day held in front of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station, April 27, 2019. Caleb Lunetta / The Signal.

Sheriff’s Station hosts 2019 Drug Take Back Day

The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, in partnership with Ralphs Pharmacy, hosted a local event in conjunction with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on…

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Read more about the article Runners hit the paseos at second Art Run
Dozens of children take off from the starting line of the "Kids Dash" at the Arts Run Santa Clarita held at Valencia Heritage Park on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Runners hit the paseos at second Art Run

Valencia Heritage Park was a splash of colors as runners made their way through the nearby paseos during the second annual Arts Run on Saturday. Beginning in the morning, the…

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Read more about the article Katie Hill talks health care, money in politics and gun control during ‘First 100 Days’ town hall
Congresswoman Katie Hill, left, listens to a Santa Clarita resident with opposing views, Michael Chartier after the Congressional Conversation with Congresswoman Katie Hill town hall meeting held in the City of Santa Clarita City Hall Council Chambers on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Katie Hill talks health care, money in politics and gun control during ‘First 100 Days’ town hall

During a town hall meeting held in the City Council chambers Saturday, Rep. Katie Hill, D-Agua Dulce, discussed a number of topics she says her office has been working on…

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Read more about the article Robert Lamoureux: Rotted support beam, tankless water heater
Courtesy photo Many brands of tankless water heaters are available in a variety of price points, depending on your needs. Some homeowners need a point-of-use heater, while others want a reliable hot water source for the entire home, such as this EcoSmart tankless heater. Many brands of tankless water heaters are available in a variety of price points, depending on your needs. Some homeowners need a point-of-use heater, while others want a reliable hot water source for the entire home, such as this EcoSmart tankless heater.

Robert Lamoureux: Rotted support beam, tankless water heater

Question No. 1 Robert, I live in Canyon Country, and the photos attached show the 4x4 post that holds up the support beam is rotted at the bottom. There is…

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Read more about the article Amgen Tour: Everyone’s ready to race
Women cyclists take on a portion of a previous Amgen Tour race in Lake Tahoe. This year, the women's race comes to Southern California, passing through Santa Clarita in the final stage. Courtesy of Amgen Tour of California

Amgen Tour: Everyone’s ready to race

An elite peloton of women cyclists are just weeks away from passing through Santa Clarita for the finish line of the 2019 Amgen Tour of California. Among the most excited…

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Read more about the article Overloaded electrical circuits present fire hazard
Courtesy photo People often believe adding extension cords and power strips changes the amount of power being received from an outlet. It doesn’t, according to Norland Ventura, of Nev Electric in Castaic. Instead, items plugged into the cord or strip draw all available capacity of a circuit breaker and can cause an overload.

Overloaded electrical circuits present fire hazard

A home is a safe haven for its residents. No matter what’s going on at school or the office, many people know they can relax in comfort and safety when…

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Read more about the article MYSC to host support, mentorship program Sunday
Dr. Aakash Ahuja is the keynote speaker for a youth mentorship program Sunday, April 28, 2019, in Santa Clarita. Courtesy photo

MYSC to host support, mentorship program Sunday

To promote mutual support and peer mentoring, Muslim Youth of Santa Clarita will be holding a youth support program Sunday. “We are launching a mentorship program, which is more for…

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Read more about the article West Ranch baseball finishes in second in the Foothill League with win over GV
West Ranch baseball's Nikko Clarke (15) watches the ball as Garret Monheim (11) waits at third base in a game against Golden Valley at Golden Valley on Thursday. Haley Sawyer/The Signal

West Ranch baseball finishes in second in the Foothill League with win over GV

West Ranch baseball beat Golden Valley on Thursday afternoon 7-0 to earn second place in the final Foothill League standings behind Valencia, further proving just how competitive the league is.…

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Read more about the article Students battle law enforcement on the basketball court
Castaic Middle School recource deputy Toby Coe tries to fend off Josh Mailander at a basketball game where students from Castaic Middle School face off against law enforcement from the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department

Students battle law enforcement on the basketball court

https://youtu.be/c4OgKlcgTtw Castaic Middle School students crowded into the gym for a lunchtime basketball game Friday. This wasn’t any ordinary game, but an annual tradition for eighth-grade students and local law…

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Read more about the article Valencia High holds nanoscience presentations
Valencia High School student Alexi DeVita explains his teams finindings in using urban waste to make concrete at the 7th annual Nanoscience Research Project Poster Session held at Valencia High School on Friday. Dan Watson/The Signal Dan Watson/The Signal

Valencia High holds nanoscience presentations

Valencia High School hosted presentations from honors nanoscience students Friday, a showcase for experiments and ideas, such as a project mitigating pollution from plastics and a bracelet that can tell…

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Read more about the article West Ranch boys lacrosse wins first-ever Foothill League title with win at Hart
West Ranch's Zachary Van bennekum (23) takes the ball to the goal in the second period against Hart defender Jacob Montez (7) at Hart on Friday. Dan Watson/The Signal

West Ranch boys lacrosse wins first-ever Foothill League title with win at Hart

After going undefeated against Santa Clarita Valley teams since its first season seven years ago, West Ranch boys lacrosse can officially call itself a Foothill League champion. The Wildcats beat…

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