Read more about the article Truck fire shuts down all lanes on northbound 5 Freeway
LACoFD Firefighters battle big-rig trailer fire on the Northbound Interstate 5 freeway near Lyons Ave. causing a 5-hour SigAlert, Sunday, Sept. 15. Gilbert Bernal\The Signal

Truck fire shuts down all lanes on northbound 5 Freeway

A vehicle fire on Interstate 5 shut down all northbound lanes Sunday.

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Read more about the article STREAM Kids Expo helps provide a free spa day for young girls
Stylist Shannon Traweek works on Ailyn Delgadillo's hair at the STREAM Kids Expo Glamming Kids of Success event at Tresor Salon. Matt Fernandez/ The Signal

STREAM Kids Expo helps provide a free spa day for young girls

On Sunday, STREAM Kids Expo partnered with Tresor Salon and Spa to hold the first Glamming Kids For Success event, where young girls had their hair done for free.

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Read more about the article Car crash on Bouquet Canyon Road takes out light pole
A two-car collision at the intersection of Heidi Jo Lane and Bouque Canyon Road caused a light pole to topple on Sunday morning. Matt Fernandez/ The Signal

Car crash on Bouquet Canyon Road takes out light pole

A two-car crash in Saugus resulted in a broken light pole and one woman being sent to the hospital with minor injuries Sunday.

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Read more about the article David Hegg | A Challenge: Waking Up from Social Anesthesia
David Hegg is senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church and a Santa Clarita resident. "Ethically Speaking" runs Saturdays in The Signal.

David Hegg | A Challenge: Waking Up from Social Anesthesia

By David Hegg The next time you walk into your favorite coffee shop and get into line, take note of a curious yet common phenomenon. Most of those already in…

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Read more about the article Tips for creating a perfect home office
Cranbrook in Dove Grey by Hunter Fan Company.

Tips for creating a perfect home office

With more people nationwide opting to create their own businesses or work for their employer remotely, the home office has become one of the most used spaces of the house, with many people spending more than eight hours a day in this room.

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Read more about the article Honor lives lost at annual Evening of Remembrance
Evening of Remembrance

Honor lives lost at annual Evening of Remembrance

Over the years, the Youth Grove in Central Park has served as a solemn place of reflection that honors the lives of Santa Clarita youth who have died in traffic-related incidents. It is also a reminder to residents to be safe and responsible drivers so that no more lives will be lost behind the wheel.

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Read more about the article Technology helping those with dyslexia
People with dyslexia who opt to use assistive technology may find that they are able to showcase their intelligence and potential more fully.

Technology helping those with dyslexia

Dyslexia is a condition in which people have problems processing letters, symbols and words, potentially compromising their ability to read. According to Kids Health, a medical information site powered by Nemours, research has shown dyslexia is a byproduct of how the brain processes information.

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Read more about the article Why some choose pets over parenthood
Tricia Pascoe sits with Diesel and Araya at Acton Park on a Sunday afternoon. Cory Rubin | The Signal

Why some choose pets over parenthood

While some choose to raise pets to see if they can handle bringing up another human life, others view their pets as their children and are going above and beyond to ensure they live their best lives.

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