Read more about the article Small brush fire near Golden Valley stopped by noon
Hand crews come off Highway 14 to mop up a 2-acre brushfire between Via Princessa and Golden Valley Road late Tuesday morning. Dan Watson/ The Signal

Small brush fire near Golden Valley stopped by noon

A brush fire near the southbound lanes of Highway 14 at Golden Valley Parkway threatened at least three homes and prompted a full first response by firefighting units Tuesday morning.…

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Read more about the article Motorcyclist hurt, taken to hospital, in crash near Via Princessa
A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Motorcyclist hurt, taken to hospital, in crash near Via Princessa

A motorcyclist was hurt and taken to the hospital Tuesday morning following a crash in the southbound lanes of Highway 14, just north of Via Princessa. “The call was for…

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Read more about the article Burning pallet blamed for black smoke under Canyon Country bridge
A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Burning pallet blamed for black smoke under Canyon Country bridge

Black smoke from a wooden pallet burning under the bridge on Whites Canyon Road over the Santa Clara River wash prompted concerned witnesses to call the Fire Department. Shortly after…

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Read more about the article The track and field season is over, but the work doesn’t stop
Tyler Cash of Canyon finished in second place in the boys high jump at the CIF State Track and Field Championships on Saturday. Photo courtesy of Arianne Cash

The track and field season is over, but the work doesn’t stop

When a sports season comes to a close, athletes normally take some time off to rest, revitalize and reboot. That’s not the case with track and field athletes. With the…

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Read more about the article West Ranch boys lacrosse duo earn All-Foothill League honors
West Ranch's Zach Van Bennekum (23) takes the ball to the goal in the second period against Hart defender Jacob Montes (7) at Hart earlier this season. Dan Watson/The Signal

West Ranch boys lacrosse duo earn All-Foothill League honors

For the first time in history, a Foothill League title was awarded this year in boys lacrosse, and the West Ranch team won the inaugural crown after going 15-3 overall…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Full response for Sand Canyon brush fire
Los Angeles County Fire Copter 18 drops water on a small brush fire near Sand Canyon Road in Canyon Country Monday afternoon. Cory Rubin/The Signal

UPDATE: Full response for Sand Canyon brush fire

Firefighters responded to reports of a brush fire on Sand Canyon Road at Vista Point Lane mid-afternoon Monday. Los Angeles County Fire firefighters battle a small brush fire near Sand…

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Read more about the article Driver in Friday head-on injury crash suspected of DUI
Firefighters and CHP at scene of traffic collision on Bouquet Canyon Road Friday. Signal photo, Cory Rubin.

Driver in Friday head-on injury crash suspected of DUI

One of the motorists allegedly involved in a head-on crash Friday that sent at least two people to the hospital has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Leaking big rig spills 12 to 15 gallons of hydrogen peroxide
A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

UPDATE: Leaking big rig spills 12 to 15 gallons of hydrogen peroxide

Firefighters with hazardous materials training were called to reports Monday of a big rig that leaked between 12-15 gallons of hydrogen peroxide. As of 4:30 p.m. Monday, fire officials reported…

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Korean War veterans recognized at Eternal Valley Memorial Day Tribute

Eternal Valley held its Memorial Day Tribute on Monday morning — a ceremony that included speeches from Santa Clarita veterans like councilman and former Green Beret Bob Kellar and retired Navy fighter pilot Mike Garcia, a flyover by World War II AT6 aircraft and a rifle salute by the Ronald Reagan Marine Corps League, Simi Valley.

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Read more about the article SCV residents get a taste of opera at Santa Clarita United Methodist
Michael O'Halloran, Vincent McPherson and Ben Lowe sing in the opening of the Mozart's opera Cosi fan tutte at Santa Clarita United Methodist Church Sunday afternoon. Cory Rubin/The Signal

SCV residents get a taste of opera at Santa Clarita United Methodist

The walls of Santa Clarita United Methodist Church echoed throughout the performance of “Cosi fan tutte,” hosted by Mission Opera, on Sunday. “I’ve been looking to direct ‘Cosi,’ in fact,…

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Read more about the article How Memorial Day and Veterans Day differ from each other
The Young Marines of the Santa Clarita Valley give a salute after placing flags atop grave markers honoring each branch of the Armed Force at Eternal Valley Memorial Park and Mortuary’s Memorial Day ceremonies. SIGNAL PHOTO

How Memorial Day and Veterans Day differ from each other

Memorial Day and Veterans Day each honor the military, though the two holidays are not the same. Memorial Day, which is celebrated annually on the last Monday in May, honors…

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Read more about the article David W. Hegg | Self-Control: The Lost Equilibrium of Society
David Hegg is senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church and a Santa Clarita resident. "Ethically Speaking" runs Saturdays in The Signal.

David W. Hegg | Self-Control: The Lost Equilibrium of Society

By David Hegg Years ago I suffered a through a bout of vertigo as a result of an inner ear dysfunction. Fortunately, my symptoms were moderate and of short duration.…

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