Read more about the article Santa Clarita named among worst places to start career; business leaders say otherwise
Dan Watson Riders exit the cars exited to be some of the first to ride the new Twisted Colossus coaster at the media preview event at Six Flags Magic Mountain on Wednesday. 052015

Santa Clarita named among worst places to start career; business leaders say otherwise

Santa Clarita ranked among the worst places in the nation to start a career, a WalletHub study showed. But the local business industry disagrees. The report, titled “Best & Worst…

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Read more about the article City announces ‘Bike to Work Day’ challenge winners
More than 122 local workers participated in the city's 16th annual 'Bike to Work Day' Challenge on May 16, 2019. Courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita

City announces ‘Bike to Work Day’ challenge winners

The city of Santa Clarita has announced the winners of the 16th annual Bike to Work Day challenge, which encouraged local business employees to ride their bikes to work.  …

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Read more about the article City Council to discuss construction stages of new sheriff’s station
From left to right: Councilman Bill Miranda, Councilman Cameron Smyth, Mayor Pro Tem Marsha McLean, County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, Sheriff Jim McDonnell, Capt. Robert Lewis, Mayor Laurene Weste, City Manager Ken Striplin and Councilman Bob Kellar break ground for the new Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station on Golden Valley Road in Canyon Country on Wednesday. Cory Rubin/The Signal

City Council to discuss construction stages of new sheriff’s station

Santa Claritans may soon see vertical construction of the new Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station as the City Council is set to discuss the project Tuesday, as well as whether…

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Read more about the article Protect yourself from high blood pressure, the ‘silent killer’
Getting one’s blood pressure checked regularly can aid in the prevention of hypertension. Courtesy of Kaiser Permanente Southern California

Protect yourself from high blood pressure, the ‘silent killer’

High blood pressure affects one-in-three Americans, according to the Center for Disease Control, making May’s National High Blood Pressure Awareness Month that much more important. Local health providers warn that…

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Read more about the article Elevate Church utilizes social media to reach out to more of the faithful in SCV, beyond
Congregants gather during a Sunday service at Elevate Church. Courtesy photo: Felicia Reynozo

Elevate Church utilizes social media to reach out to more of the faithful in SCV, beyond

Located on Main Street in Newhall, Elevate Church maintains a persistent and encompassing social media presence, providing live-streamed services for the faithful in Santa Clarita and beyond. Creative Pastor Felicia…

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Read more about the article Five hurt in 3 crashes at quitting time Friday in the SCV
Emergency crews at the scene of a traffic collision that sent two to hospital. Signal photo, Cory Rubin.

Five hurt in 3 crashes at quitting time Friday in the SCV

The Memorial Day weekend got off to a shaky start late Friday afternoon with at least five people injured in three traffic collisions that happened around 5 p.m. when many…

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Read more about the article Local high school warns parents of new ‘vaping’ technique
Valencia High School officials encountered a number of cords with exposed wires and cut ends in May, which prompted school leaders to warn parents of a new “vaping” technique that allows teenagers to inhale flavored nicotine with the help of charger cables.

Local high school warns parents of new ‘vaping’ technique

Valencia High School officials are warning parents of a new “vaping” technique that allows teenagers to inhale flavored nicotine with the help of charger cords. The warning comes after school…

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Read more about the article Canyons linebacker Tariq Speights commits to Eastern Michigan
Tariq Speights at COC football practice on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018. Dan Watson/The Signal

Canyons linebacker Tariq Speights commits to Eastern Michigan

“Heart over height.” College of the Canyons football teammates Tariq Speights and Andrew Brito repeated that mantra after being overlooked by scouts because they were deemed undersized. “I’ve always preached…

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Read more about the article Local artists find space at American Legion Hall
Character Assassins performs at the American Legion Post 507 in Newhall on May 17. There are more shows set for the venue.

Local artists find space at American Legion Hall

By Nathanael Rodriguez For The Signal American Legion Post 507 in Newhall is one of the lesser-known venues for up-and-coming local music artists, but the hall is looking to change…

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Read more about the article Carl Kanowsky: Selecting the right bottle for National Wine Day
From left, Brian Ilvento, BevMo store manager; Eve Bushman, wine writer; and Doug Characky, director of tasting at the local BevMo hold up bottles of wine.

Carl Kanowsky: Selecting the right bottle for National Wine Day

On May 25, we celebrate National Wine Day. The quandary, what to drink in honor of it? I decided that I wanted something not esoteric, not something rare and unobtainable,…

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