Read more about the article SCV sees rise in nontraditional pastimes
Mike Bigelow of Castaic tosses his disc around a tree towards the sixth hole basket while playing 18 holes of disc golf at Central Park in Saugus. Disc golf is one of several growing nontraditional pastimes in the Santa Clarita Valley. Dan Watson

SCV sees rise in nontraditional pastimes

With 11,000 acres of preserved open space and more than 30 parks across the Santa Clarita Valley, it’s no rarity to find cyclists down bikeways or little leagues running bases at Central Park.

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Read more about the article Merry Graham, SCV’s winning chef
Merry Graham displays the crown she won at the recent Great Garlic Cookoff at the Gilroy Garlic Festival. Dan Watson/The Signal

Merry Graham, SCV’s winning chef

After years of competitive cooking, Merry Graham of Newhall may just be ready to hang up her apron. The Santa Clarita Valley’s most accomplished amateur chef estimates she has won more than $150,000 in cash and prizes during the past decade.

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Read more about the article Calendar of Events: September 22, 2019 to October 5, 2019
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Calendar of Events: September 22, 2019 to October 5, 2019

Enjoy a film screening and panel discussion of “The Advocates” at the Centre in Santa Clarita. The event is free and open to the community. Learn about the crisis of homelessness in LA and how you can help through an intimate lens into the tireless work of homeless advocates.

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Read more about the article ‘An Evening Under the Stars’ with the Michael Hoefflin Foundation
Hundreds of attendees eat dinner as the live auction begins during the 26th annual Michael Hoefflin Evening Under the Stars Gala Diner and Charity Auction held at Southern California Innovation Park in Santa Clarita on Saturday, September 21, 2019. Dan Watson/The Signal

‘An Evening Under the Stars’ with the Michael Hoefflin Foundation

The Michael Hoefflin Foundation for Children’s Cancer hosted its 26th annual Evening Under the Stars Gala Dinner & Charity Auction on Saturday to support the fight against pediatric cancer. “It…

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Read more about the article ‘Be The Light’ for youths in recovery
Runners start the 10K run at the sixth annual Be The Light 5K Night Run/Walk event held at West Creek Park in Valencia on Saturday, September 21, 2019. Dan Watson/The Signal

‘Be The Light’ for youths in recovery

As the sun began to set, hundreds of runners and walkers decked out in with colorful lights and glow bands gathered for the sixth annual Be The Light Night Run/Walk…

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Read more about the article 1,500 attend 25th annual River Rally
Volunteers committed to the preservation of their environment and the beautification of their city came to Newhall Saturday morning to participate in the River Rally. September 21, 2019. Bobby Block / The Signal

1,500 attend 25th annual River Rally

By Kimberly Silverio-Bautista Approximately 1,500 volunteers gathered early Saturday morning, waiting to check in for the 25th annual River Rally Clean-Up and Environmental Expo. Mayor Marsha McLean opened the rally…

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Read more about the article Businesses, community leaders, residents celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Dancers from D'Wilfri DanceArt and Entertainment performed at the 2019 Hispanic Heritage Dancers from D'Wilfri DanceArt and Entertainment perform at the 2018 Hispanic Heritage Celebration, hosted by the Santa Clarita Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019. Bobby Block / The Signal

Businesses, community leaders, residents celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Dozens of local business owners, community leaders and residents gathered at Tesoro Adobe Park this week to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and honor local Latino-owned businesses that have had an…

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Read more about the article Saugus football falls behind early against St. Francis
Saugus junior Julian Bornn stiff-arms a defender in a nonleague matchup with St. Francis at Cougar Field Friday night. Cory Rubin/The SIgnal

Saugus football falls behind early against St. Francis

Saugus football was doomed by a slow start and a few mistakes on Friday night as St. Francis beat the Centurions 28-7 on at College of the Canyons. The Golden…

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Read more about the article Missed opportunities haunt Valencia football against Loyola
Valencia running back Aidan Baptiste (37) stiff-arms Loyola defender Carter Link (4) in the second quarter at Valencia High earlier this year.

Missed opportunities haunt Valencia football against Loyola

Turnovers and missed opportunities never allowed Valencia football to get in a rhythm against Loyola on Friday night as they fell to the Cubs 29-14 at Valencia. “We are still…

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Read more about the article Stranded motorcycle riders plucked from Angeles National Forest
File photo. Rescue Helicopter 16 of the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Signal Photo, Cory Rubin.

Stranded motorcycle riders plucked from Angeles National Forest

Three motorcycle riders stranded in the remote hills of the Angeles National Forest were airlifted to safety Friday night after their bikes broke down. The riders, described by fire officials…

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Read more about the article Girl Scouts travel to Costa Rica
Girl Scouts in Troops 7672 and 5352 spent a total of three years selling cookies, nuts, magazines and other fundraising to pay for a trip to Costa Rica. Courtesy Photo

Girl Scouts travel to Costa Rica

Girl Scouts in Troops 7672 and 5352 spent a total of three years selling cookies, nuts, magazines and fundraising to pay for a trip to Costa Rica. “They hustled their…

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