Read more about the article Volunteerism offers families chance to get together outside
Dennis Luker, 37, of Saugus, picks up trash with Cub Scout Pack 527 of Santa Clarita, with his 6-year-old son Tyler, right, and fellow pack member Carlo Colon.

Volunteerism offers families chance to get together outside

Often offering a break from school, work and day-to-day hustle and bustle, the summer is considered an ideal time for families to bond with each other.

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Read more about the article What parents can do to reduce SIDS risk
Learning to distinguish between SUID and SIDS is a great first step for parents looking to reduce their youngsters’ risk of accidental death while sleeping.

What parents can do to reduce SIDS risk

Parents of newborns and infants face many challenges throughout a typical day. At the end of a long day tending to their youngsters’ every need, parents may think their work for the day is nearly done as bedtime approaches.

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Read more about the article Imbeciles, Heroes, Coin Flips & Sweethearts
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Imbeciles, Heroes, Coin Flips & Sweethearts

A humble padre up the coast at Mission Santa Buenaventura made a historic decision back on Sept. 3, 1795. The Catholic Church was down to two sites to build their newest mission — either in San Fernando or Santa Clarita. Father Vincent de Santa Maria made the call and we lost.

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Read more about the article Runners: assemble! The Santa Clarita Marathon is right around the corner
Santa Clarita City Hall is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. File Photo

Runners: assemble! The Santa Clarita Marathon is right around the corner

Are you faster than a speeding bullet? Do you strive to be the best you can be? If so, be sure to assemble for the 2019 Santa Clarita Marathon Heroes Edition, presented by Parkway Motorcars!

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Read more about the article Leash Your Dog, It’s the Law
Castaic Animal Care Center volunteer Hsiawen Hull demonstrates the two finger technique with Spike, a two-year old male Border Collie at the Castaic Animal Care Center Monday evening. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Leash Your Dog, It’s the Law

Anyone who knows me knows how much I love my dogs. You might even call me a helicopter dog mom, always concerned about their health and safety. That’s why nothing…

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Read more about the article Fall is a prime time to tend lawns and gardens
Mums are perennials. When properly planted and cared for, they can bloom every fall.

Fall is a prime time to tend lawns and gardens

Believe it or not, fall is around the corner. And, fall is gardening season. That statement may not seem right to those who think of the spring as the peak time to care for lawns and gardens.

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Read more about the article Moore returns to help Indians under center
Hart High alum and former NFL quarterback Matt Moore was set to return to his hometown to coach quarterbacks for the Indians, but is now the starting quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs. Haley Sawyer

Moore returns to help Indians under center

Moore is in the process of becoming an assistant coach for the Indians, although he’s been observing practices for two days now.

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Read more about the article Design a more functional pantry
In order to accommodate for spending more time in the kitchen, homeowners are directing additional attention to kitchen preparation and storage features. In fact, one recent trend in kitchen renovations is creating custom-designed pantries.

Design a more functional pantry

Many homeowners wish they had more storage space, and kitchens are one area where people seemingly can always use more storage. Despite a desire for more kitchen space, until recently,…

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Read more about the article SCV crime plunges by nearly 24% since last year
Santa Clarita Mayor Marsha McLean thanks several Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies: Mario Acosta, left, Tanner Sanchez and Chris Morgan, right, for their work in reducing the number of intoxicated drivers on the road. SCV-wide, crime is down by nearly a quarter, per Sheriff’s Department statistics.

SCV crime plunges by nearly 24% since last year

Crime in the Santa Clarita Valley — both violent crime, such as assaults, and property crimes, such as burglaries — are down by an unprecedented 24% compared to last year, and the SCV’s top cop points to dedicated deputies and a vigilant community as the reasons for the change.

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Read more about the article An exclusive behind the scenes look at filming in Santa Clarita
Santa Clarita City Hall is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. File Photo

An exclusive behind the scenes look at filming in Santa Clarita

Santa Clarita offers filmmakers a diverse landscape that can double for almost anywhere in the world, which is why Hollywood frequently comes calling to shoot movies, TV shows, commercials and much more in our City.

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Read more about the article Gibbon Conservation Center holds ape art painting party
Primate care specialist Jodi Kleier feeds one of the Conservation Center's gibbons. Bobby Block / The Signal

Gibbon Conservation Center holds ape art painting party

While the subjects of their paintings swung in their cages around them, dozens of amateur artists attended the Gibbon Conservation Center's “Ape Art Painting Party” Saturday. After purchasing their $45…

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Read more about the article Firefighters called to oven fire in two-story apartment complex
Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel responded to a residential fire at a two-story apartment building in Newhall on Saturday. Dan Watson / The Signal.

Firefighters called to oven fire in two-story apartment complex

https://www.facebook.com/signalscv/videos/2394771197467517/ Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel responded to a residential fire at a two-story apartment building in Newhall on Saturday. The call came in at 4:45 p.m. on the…

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Read more about the article STREAM hosts Back 2 School Bash in Westfield parking lot
Youngsters climb over a wall as they navigate an obstacle course during a ZTag, electronic tag game at the S.T.R.E.A.M. (Science Technology- Reading-Engineering-Arts- Manufacturing) Kids Expo held in the Westfiled Valencia Town Center parking lot on Saturday. 082419 Dan Watson/The Signal

STREAM hosts Back 2 School Bash in Westfield parking lot

STREAM Kids Expo, a nonprofit designed to challenge kids, held its Back 2 School Bash for kids in the Westfield Valencia Town Center parking lot Saturday. According to STREAM founder,…

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