Read more about the article Prevent wildfires – all it takes is a spark
City of Santa Clarita City Hall. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Prevent wildfires – all it takes is a spark

Summer in Santa Clarita, and across most of Southern California, is also notorious for something a little less appealing – heat. The summer months of June through September bring high temperatures that can create perfect conditions for wildfires.

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Read more about the article Top ten California places to make ‘sweet’ memories
Smitten Ice Cream's strawberry white balsamic with natural rainbow sprinkles is only served in the VIP area of Coachella Valley Music Festival in Indio, California, April 23, 2016.

Top ten California places to make ‘sweet’ memories

July is national ice cream month. What better way to celebrate than to hit the road with a list of “must visit, must taste” ice cream parlors in your pocket or purse?

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Read more about the article The Village Idiot: Casual Friday has taken over the whole week
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The Village Idiot: Casual Friday has taken over the whole week

It used to be that convenience stores at popular summer beaches had signs on the front door that read "No shirt, no shoes, no entry." It was right next to the sign that read "Bathroom for customers only." Now the sign on the door says, "No shirt, no shoes, no problem."

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Read more about the article Gettin’ Up There: Getting comfortable being uncomfortable
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Gettin’ Up There: Getting comfortable being uncomfortable

Of course, we don’t want to be outside our comfort zone all the time, subjecting ourselves to demanding challenges. Within the safety of our comfort zone, we can recharge, relax and feel at ease. It’s familiar, predictable and secure. We need this kind of comfort.

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Read more about the article Man, dog involved in rollover crash prepare for surgery
Genie Rez being loaded into a car with two broken legs that were injured in a rollover crash Thursday evening. Emily Alvarenga/The Signal

Man, dog involved in rollover crash prepare for surgery

The man and dog involved in a rollover crash Thursday evening in front of Fire Station 128 in Saugus are both preparing for surgery on similar injuries, according to family…

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Read more about the article Christy Smith, first responders hold Wildfire Preparedness Town Hall
L.A. County Sheriff's Lieutenant Leo Bauer, left, and Captain Robert Lewis, right, discuss citizen's responsibilities to be prepared and how to respond to Deputies during disasters at a Wildfire Preparedness Town Hall meeting held at Wiley Canyon Elementary School in Newhall on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Christy Smith, first responders hold Wildfire Preparedness Town Hall

Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County first responders and emergency preparedness professionals hosted a Wildfire Preparedness Town Hall Saturday. “This is an opportunity for us to invite our…

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Read more about the article GOP candidates for 25th Congressional District discuss issues over breakfast
Republican Congressional candidates are introduced before they speak at the meeting of the Santa Clarita Republican Women Federated held at The Oaks Club at Valencia in Valencia on Saturday. Candidates from left, Angela Underwood-Jacobs, Mark Cripe, Suzette Martinez Valladares and Mike Garcia. Dan Watson/The Signal

GOP candidates for 25th Congressional District discuss issues over breakfast

The latest meeting of the Santa Clarita Republican Women Federated featured the four Republican candidates running for the 25th Congressional District seat in the 2020 election, at The Oaks Club…

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Read more about the article TMU Insider: Some of TMU’s best are SCV made
Valencia grad Anthony Lepre produced one of the most-prolific seasons in TMU baseball history in 2019. Photo by Tony Berru.

TMU Insider: Some of TMU’s best are SCV made

By Mason Nesbitt For The Signal One reason The Master’s University has succeeded in athletics over the years is that its campus is located in a valley rich with talented…

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Read more about the article Cicoil marks anniversary of ‘one small step’
Cicoil President & CEO, Howard Lind with a Cicoil ad for the NASA Apollo 11, 1969 moon landing and original cable design drawing, behind him, on displayed in the lobby of Cicoil in Valencia. Dan Watson/The Signal

Cicoil marks anniversary of ‘one small step’

In 1969, Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins launched from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center with the goal of being the first to walk on the moon.

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita-based Tombot creates robot service dog
A Tombot proof-of-concept robotic dog named Jennie, developed for dementia patients, reacts to the sound of the camera. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Santa Clarita-based Tombot creates robot service dog

“Jennie” is the first prototype for Tombot, a robotic puppy with the hyper-realistic appearance and feel, created by a Santa Clarita-based company that goes by the same name, for individuals facing health adversities such as dementia and autism.

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The SCV preps for the next ‘Big One’

Are you ready if the next “big one?” The recent Ridgecrest earthquakes that also shook the Santa Clarita Valley offered painful reminders for some residents of the deadly 1994 Northridge Earthquake, pictured above, which was much closer and devastated the SCV.

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Read more about the article Vikings baseball Brock Kleszcz commits to UCSD
Valencia junior Brock Kleszcz pulls one down the line in a league matchup with Saugus at Saugus High School earlier this year. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Vikings baseball Brock Kleszcz commits to UCSD

Valencia’s Brock Kleszcz grew up in a baseball family. With a dad and two older brothers who played the sport, the Valencia outfielder had plenty of baseball support growing up.…

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