Read more about the article Local orthodontist and activist Dr. Alan Barbakow dies at 77
Santa Clarita’s first orthodontist Dr. Alan Barbakow died Friday morning at the age of 77. Courtesy of Child & Family Center

Local orthodontist and activist Dr. Alan Barbakow dies at 77

Santa Clarita’s first orthodontist, Dr. Alan Barbakow, died Friday morning at the age of 77. Barbakow was also known for his passionate support of many causes, including children, education, women’s…

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Read more about the article Prussia to play original set at Concerts in the Park
Prussia band members Nate Rich, Shealeigh Atkinson and Julian Ho are set to perform at the Concerts in the Parks series at Central Park. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Prussia to play original set at Concerts in the Park

For many, Santa Clarita’s Concerts in the Park shows are just a fun way to spend a summer afternoon and listen to some free, live music. For Julian Ho, they represent a heroic homecoming.

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Read more about the article Bill Vidito — Gulf War-Era Veteran — U.S. Army — Stevenson Ranch
Veteran Bill Vidito, pictured at the Veterans Services Collaborative in Newhall, explains his role in the Army Intelligence Corps. Vidito held the rank of E-5 sergeant when he was honorably discharged in 1997. Lorena Mejia/The Signal

Bill Vidito — Gulf War-Era Veteran — U.S. Army — Stevenson Ranch

It’s always the people you least expect.  As you sit in front of Bill Vidito, you notice a handful of things: a collared shirt, unwrinkled, but with Hawaiian patterns and…

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Read more about the article Bear and its cub return to Castaic neighborhood
Bear and its cub spotted in a Castaic neighborhood Wednesday, July 3, 2019. Photo: Cara Gayle Cherry Photography

Bear and its cub return to Castaic neighborhood

A mother bear and its cub were spotted roaming outside a Castaic home Friday afternoon, just two days after a similar incident was reported in the area.  The owners of…

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Read more about the article SCV avoids major incident for Fourth; deputies employ proactive approach
SCV deputies received hundreds of tips from residents through an app that helped them find countless illegal fireworks.

SCV avoids major incident for Fourth; deputies employ proactive approach

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials thanked residents for their support in reporting illegal fireworks through their new social media app. Deputies received more than 500 submissions from SCV residents…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita celebrates Independence Day
Current and former employees of The Signal wave to the crowd Thursday during the 88th Santa Clarita Valley Fourth of July Parade in Newhall. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Santa Clarita celebrates Independence Day

Thousands of local residents gathered in Downtown Newhall Thursday for the city of Santa Clarita’s annual Fourth of July Parade, which has been a tradition for more than 80 years.…

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Read more about the article 2018-19 Signal Sports Awards: Program of the Year
The Valencia football team celebrates its 10th consecutive Foothill League title. Cory Rubin/The Signal

2018-19 Signal Sports Awards: Program of the Year

By Dan Lovi and Diego Marquez Signal Staff Writers When it came to athletic prowess in 2018-19, Valencia High School was the cream of the crop. A three-year stint as…

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Read more about the article SCV’s Independence Day celebration honors ‘The Signal Century’
Current and former Signal employees wave to the crowd at the 88th Santa Clarita Valley Fourth of July Parade in Newhall Thursday morning. Cory Rubin/The Signal

SCV’s Independence Day celebration honors ‘The Signal Century’

Thousands of local residents gathered in Downtown Newhall Thursday for the city of Santa Clarita’s annual Fourth of July Parade, which has been a tradition for more than 80 years.…

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Read more about the article Mother bear and cub in Castaic return to wild
Bear and its cub spotted in a Castaic neighborhood Wednesday, July 3, 2019. Photo: Cara Gayle Cherry Photography

Mother bear and cub in Castaic return to wild

After responding to a mother bear and cub sighting in Castaic on Wednesday, Santa Clarita Valley sheriff’s deputies said the incident ended with no direct threats to residents.  “The bears…

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Read more about the article What it takes to light up the SCV sky with fireworks
Residents enjoy the fireworks show from the Westfield Valencia Town Center. Dan Watson/ The Signal

What it takes to light up the SCV sky with fireworks

After the parade in Old Town Newhall and other holiday-related activities, families across the Santa Clarita Valley stop in awe to see the night sky light up with mesmerizing fireworks…

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Read more about the article Celebrating the Fourth in SCV
Audrey Angeloti, 5, gives her grandfather, Vince Etheredge a hug as they wait for the fireworks at the Westfield Valencia Town Center on Thursday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Celebrating the Fourth in SCV

Despite the rattling from a 6.4 magnitude temblor felt across Southern California Thursday morning, hundreds of Santa Claritans finished their Independence Day celebrations enjoying the city’s annual fireworks show in…

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