Read more about the article Former Soledad Trailer Lodge tenants share stories of how, why they left
Stone angel decorations hang outside a mobile home at the Soledad Trailer Lodge. Austin Dave/ The Signal

Former Soledad Trailer Lodge tenants share stories of how, why they left

It was like any other community, except that the neighborhood described by a resident as “one big family” eventually dissolved almost collectively by fear and defeat. That’s how three former…

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Read more about the article Car “severs” utility pole in Agua Dulce
A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Car “severs” utility pole in Agua Dulce

Work crews for Southern California Edison were called to the scene of a solo vehicle traffic collision late Friday afternoon, after a car ran into a utility pole and “severed”…

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Read more about the article Community leaders give their best pieces of advice
College of the Canyons Chancellor Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook shares a story about how a vision for the campus was developed in the 1980s and 1990s during a ceremony marking the completion of a parking structure on campus. Austin Dave/The Signal

Community leaders give their best pieces of advice

Advice is an interesting thing. Sometimes it’s good; sometimes it’s terrible. That’s why the best advice lies in the eye of the beholder. However, there is an occasional piece of…

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Read more about the article 15th Mayors Prayer Breakfast honors Santa Clarita’s leaders
Filmmakers Chuck Konzelman, left, and Cary Solomon, right, spoke about God-centered films in Hollywood and their new film, "Unplanned" at the Mayors Prayer Breakfast held at the Hyatt Regency in Valencia on Thursday, May 2. Emily Alvarenga/The Signal

15th Mayors Prayer Breakfast honors Santa Clarita’s leaders

Attendees of the 15th annual Mayors Prayer Breakfast at the Hyatt Regency in Valencia prayed for the community, first responders, city officials, elected officials and the nation as a whole…

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Newhall chiropractor one of 15 charged in $6 million car insurance fraud, kickback scheme

A Newhall chiropractor was one of 15  chiropractors charged in a $6 million insurance fraud and illegal kickback scheme involving medical claims made on car crashes, the Los Angeles County…

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Read more about the article Honeymee buzzes into Westfield Valencia
Honeymee, the honey milk soft serve ice cream vendor, is now open at Westfield Valencia Town Center and is the SCV's first location. Tammy Murga/ The Signal

Honeymee buzzes into Westfield Valencia

Ice cream enthusiasts can add a new joint to their list as Korean-owned and California-based Honeymee opened its first Santa Clarita Valley location at Westfield Valencia Town Center. The store,…

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Read more about the article New Santa Clarita speed-limit signs go up around town
Changes to certain city speed limits have been recommended via a state-required study. Without it, speeding violations issued by the Sheriff’s Department cannot be approved and deputies could no longer use radar and laser enforcement.

New Santa Clarita speed-limit signs go up around town

Santa Clarita officials are “in the process of replacing speed limit signs to reflect recent changes in limits,” according to a Facebook post from the city Thursday. In February, city…

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Read more about the article College of the Canyons students showcase work at the Getty museum
College of the Canyons Student Photographer Anna Betry discusses the student pieces that were on display with a group of spectators during The J. Paul Getty Museum's College Night on Monday.

College of the Canyons students showcase work at the Getty museum

Four photography students at College of the Canyons recently participated in College Night at The J. Paul Getty Museum, where students were given the opportunity to showcase their work and…

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Read more about the article Artist Skye Amber Sweet to host live painting demo
Courtesy photo The organic, soulful paintings of Skye Amber Sweet are the focus of a new exhibit at the Old Town Newhall Library. An artist reception for the “Embracing Growth” exhibit will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 6. The exhibit will be on display until June 4.

Artist Skye Amber Sweet to host live painting demo

Santa Claritans had the chance to meet artist Skye Amber Sweet in February for her latest exhibit, with the opportunity to see her in action during an upcoming live painting…

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Read more about the article Deborah Nance — U.S. Army — Vietnam War-era — Newhall resident
Deborah Nance. Dan Watson/The Signal

Deborah Nance — U.S. Army — Vietnam War-era — Newhall resident

Deborah Nance, who answers to “Dee,” describes her mother as the “grandmother” type. “Her funeral was filled with nieces, nephews, grandkids, friends,” Nance said. “They talked about how she was…

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Read more about the article Stores prepare for Free Comic Book Day
Brave New World employees hand out comic books during a prior Free Comic Book Day. The store is set to have various events throughout the day on Saturday. Photo courtesy of Brave New World.

Stores prepare for Free Comic Book Day

Now that “Avengers: Endgame” has seemingly left most — if not all — of the people in the U.S. in awe, fans of the source material have the chance to…

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