Read more about the article Family welcomes 11th child born at Henry Mayo
The Connell family celebrates the birth of their 11th baby. Left to right: Back: Scott, Nathan (2), Paul (16), Timothy (17), Joanna (14); Middle: Kayla (11), Hannah (13); Front: Abbie (4), Emily (6), Brandi & baby Daniel Thayne, Mandy (8), & Courtney (9)

Family welcomes 11th child born at Henry Mayo

While the Connell family moved away from Santa Clarita almost 10 years ago, they continue to return to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital for all their medical care — including the…

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Read more about the article Another Friday night with the Summer Sunset Concert series
Igor & Red Elvises perform their song, Gypsy Heart at the first Valencia Market Place Summer Sunset Concert in Stevenson Ranch on Friday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Another Friday night with the Summer Sunset Concert series

The Valencia Marketplace’s Summer Sunset Concert series continues with music-filled evenings on Fridays, featuring Sgt. Pepper this week.  Sgt. Pepper, is a L.A.-based Beatles tribute band who play with the…

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Read more about the article Newhall brush fire extinguished in about 30 minutes
A firefighter doused a brush fire sparked by a vehicle fire Saturday night. Photo for the Signal, Rick McClure.

Newhall brush fire extinguished in about 30 minutes

A vehicle fire that sparked a brush fire that then “jumped a hill,” prompting a full brush-fire response, was snuffed out within a half-hour over the weekend. About 8:15 p.m.…

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Read more about the article Assessor touts rise in values for SCV
Progress continues on Center at Needham Ranch in Newhall as viewed from Sierra Highway on Wednesday. The development is an example of how new construction is helping to attract new quality jobs to the area, according to business officials. Dan Watson/The Signal

Assessor touts rise in values for SCV

Santa Clarita placed third among cities in the Los Angeles County area with the most growth in real estate and business property values, according to the 2019 tax assessment roll…

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Read more about the article Salvation Army teams up with Walmart to ‘Stuff the Bus’
Salvation Army teams up with Walmart to 'Stuff the Bus.' Signal File Photo

Salvation Army teams up with Walmart to ‘Stuff the Bus’

Stevenson Ranch and Copperhill Walmarts and the Santa Clarita Valley Salvation Army are joining forces to provide new school supplies to local children in need during the “Stuff the Bus”…

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Read more about the article Grandparents as Parents hosts bowling day
Linda Davies, support group leader bowling at the Grandparents as Parents bowling event. Gilbert Bernal/The Signal

Grandparents as Parents hosts bowling day

Families from the Grandparents as Parents program were invited to Santa Clarita Lanes to enjoy some quality time together as part of the new Bella Vida senior center program. Bella…

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Read more about the article Unsung heroes get their recognition
Military veterans and caretakers of individuals with special needs gathered at Mimi's Cafe for a Salute to Heroes dinner. Matt Fernandez/ The Signal

Unsung heroes get their recognition

On Sunday afternoon, Milcah White hosted a “Salute to Hometown Heroes” reception at Mimi’s Cafe, where she and her business partners presented certificates of recognition from Sen. Scott Wilk and Rep. Katie Hill for military veterans and those who have devoted themselves to caring for special needs individuals.

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Read more about the article Magicians dazzle the audience to raise awareness for Parkinson’s disease
Magician Mark Brifman performs a magic trick at the second annual Conjuring for Cure at Chabad of SCV. Matt Fernandez/ The Signal

Magicians dazzle the audience to raise awareness for Parkinson’s disease

Ladies, gentlemen and children of all ages gathered around the stage at Chabad of Santa Clarita Valley on Sunday morning to be both awed by magic and support a charitable cause during the second annual Conjuring for a Cure event.

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Read more about the article David Hegg | Imperatives: If This Is True, Then You Ought to…
David Hegg is senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church and a Santa Clarita resident. "Ethically Speaking" runs Saturdays in The Signal.

David Hegg | Imperatives: If This Is True, Then You Ought to…

By David Hegg If you can remember all the way back to grammar school, you’ll also remember having run into some actual grammar. And while this column is really not…

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Read more about the article Firefighters respond to blaze at RV storage facility
Los Angeles Country firefighters work to knock down RV fire Saturday evening. Emily Alvarenga/The Signal

Firefighters respond to blaze at RV storage facility

Firefighters responded to an RV fire Saturday evening at an RV storage facility in Santa Clarita.  The call came in at 6:30 p.m. for RVs on fire at a storage…

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Read more about the article The Filipino American Association of the SCV sends school supplies overseas
Volunteer Lisa Comba packs up some backpacks that will be sent to the Philippines. Caleb Lunetta / The Signal.

The Filipino American Association of the SCV sends school supplies overseas

The Filipino American Association of the Santa Clarita Valley and the city of Santa Clarita collected school supplies to send to children in the Philippines Saturday. The event, which featured…

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Read more about the article Superhero camp allows children with special needs to express themselves
Saki Korbel, 14, right, performs his superhero poem during the Superhero Inclusive Performing Arts Summer Camp Showcase held at North Oaks Church of Christ in Canyon Country on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Superhero camp allows children with special needs to express themselves

Family and friends gathered to watch campers perform songs and dances to show off their “superpowers” on Saturday. The Superhero Inclusive Performing Arts Summer Camp was designed with kids on…

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