Read more about the article Ex-wife: Man who died in deputy-involved shooting struggled with mental illness
Alvaro Duran Venegas with his son Alex. Photo courtesy, the Venegas family

Ex-wife: Man who died in deputy-involved shooting struggled with mental illness

In the month before he died in a deputy-involved shooting Sept. 12, Alvaro Venegas struggled with schizophrenia, his ex-wife said. Alvaro Duran Venegas, 35, who was the father of a…

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Read more about the article Red Cross to host blood drives across Santa Clarita
Happy nurse comforting patient while he donates blood to hospital

Red Cross to host blood drives across Santa Clarita

Donating blood is a popular way for people to give back to their communities and potentially save lives, and the American Red Cross plans to host several blood drives across Santa Clarita.

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Read more about the article SCV to celebrate Rosh Hashanah
Members of the congregation read alongside Rabbi Mike Balzer during Temple Beth Ami's Rosh Hashanah service. Michele Lutes/The Signal

SCV to celebrate Rosh Hashanah

With the end of the summer months and the beginning of Autumn, the holiday season is right around the corner, and will begin with the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah.

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Read more about the article Republican candidates for 25th Congressional District to gather at town hall
Sacramento, State Capitol Building

Republican candidates for 25th Congressional District to gather at town hall

The 2020 election is still months away, but Santa Claritans will have an opportunity to get to know Republican candidates running for California’s 25th Congressional District, which includes the Santa…

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Read more about the article City seeking volunteers for 2019 Santa Clarita Marathon
Racing bibs are given out to registrants of the Santa Clarita Half Marathon at the Health and Fitness Expo the day before the race on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. Christian Monterrosa/ The Signal

City seeking volunteers for 2019 Santa Clarita Marathon

The city of Santa Clarita is seeking volunteers for the upcoming 2019 Santa Clarita Marathon races.  The event, currently in its 24th year, will include a 5K race and 10K…

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Read more about the article SCV Aerospace & Defence Form hosts first meetup
Humphrey Price, Mars Program chief engineer at Jet Propulsion Laboratory, shares a potential time frame for the Moon to Mars program at the first meeting of the SCV chapter of the Aerospace & Defense Forum on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019. Tammy Murga/ The Signal

SCV Aerospace & Defence Form hosts first meetup

Local leaders in aerospace and defense met Thursday for a roundtable discussion on the Moon to Mars program for their inaugural meeting of the Aerospace and Defense Forum’s Santa Clarita…

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Read more about the article Deputies detain four during stolen-vehicle investigation
LASD deputies detain four suspects in a vehicle theft at the Peachland Condominiums on Peachland Ave. Monday, Sept. 23. Gilbert BernalThe Signal

Deputies detain four during stolen-vehicle investigation

Four auto-theft suspects were detained by Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies at the Peachland Condominiums on Peachland Avenue on Monday. Deputies received a tip from a witness, who alerted…

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Read more about the article Running game explodes as COC football hammers Santa Barbara
College of the Canyons sophomore running back Cayden Dunn runs down the sideline in a matchup with Santa Barbara Sunday night. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Running game explodes as COC football hammers Santa Barbara

A power outage at the Santa Barbara City College campus over the weekend brought the Santa Barbara football team to Cougar Stadium for a game between the Cougars and Vaqueros…

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Read more about the article Herta wins in IndyCar season finale
Colton Herta celebrates his win at the Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca Sunday afternoon. Photo courtesy of Chris Jones/IndyCar

Herta wins in IndyCar season finale

IndyCar driver Colton Herta finished his roller coaster rookie campaign in spectacular fashion — with a dominating victory at the Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey at WeatherTech Laguna Seca in…

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Read more about the article Saugus cheer team teaches community girls their sport
Aspiring young cheerleaders work with the Saugus Cheer Team during their annual cheer clinic fundraiser at Saugus High School Sunday afternoon. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Saugus cheer team teaches community girls their sport

The Saugus High School cheerleading team held their annual Saugus Cheer Kids’ Clinic fundraiser on Sunday afternoon, filling the school gym with girls who dream of one day performing to packed stadiums.

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Read more about the article LARC Ranch celebrates 60 years of service with family fundraiser
LACR residents participate in a "Conga Line" dance at the Ranch’s “Set Sail with the S.S. LARC” a seafaring-themed fundraiser on Sunday, Sept. 22. Gilbert Bernal\The Signal

LARC Ranch celebrates 60 years of service with family fundraiser

Laughter, music and hugs filled the grounds of the Los Angeles Residential Community (LARC) Ranch Sunday afternoon as 500 people came together for this year’s annual fundraiser.

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Read more about the article One arrested and charged for threatening another with a gun
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One arrested and charged for threatening another with a gun

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies responded to a call Saturday night about an individual threatening another with a gun at the 28000 block of Greenwood Place in Castaic.

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Read more about the article David Hegg | The Important Priority of an Informed Conscience
David Hegg is senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church and a Santa Clarita resident. "Ethically Speaking" runs Saturdays in The Signal.

David Hegg | The Important Priority of an Informed Conscience

By David Hegg When we ask the question of what distinguishes mankind from the rest of creation, the possible answers usually include the presence and activity of the conscience. This…

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