Read more about the article Local ocean lifeguard specialist receives Medal of Valor
From Left, Jake, 6, wife, Kelly, Nina , 8, and Jon Duinwyk at William S. Hart Park. Dan Watson/The Signal

Local ocean lifeguard specialist receives Medal of Valor

Newhall resident Jon Van Duinwyk has always known he wanted to be a lifeguard and make a career out of it, yet he didn’t know he would one day be…

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Read more about the article The “live-action” Lion King remake, ‘The Art of Self-Defense’
Young Simba (JD McCrary), Pumbaa the warthog (Seth Togen) and Timon the meerkat (Billy Eichner) on an adventure in “The Lion King.”

The “live-action” Lion King remake, ‘The Art of Self-Defense’

If you have come here to read yet another take on how this next-gen remake of a beloved film doesn’t bring anything new to the story, you’ve come to the wrong place.

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Read more about the article Pac-12 football coaches and players discuss 7-on-7 games
Valencia's Mitchell Torres (right) tries to break free from a defender at the Rams 11-on passing tournament at El Camino College earlier this summer. Haley Sawyer/The Signal

Pac-12 football coaches and players discuss 7-on-7 games

Throughout the summer, prep football quarterbacks across Southern California are executing highlight-reel passes and receivers are snagging balls from staggering heights in the air. It’s all part of 7-on-7 football,…

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Read more about the article A Year in Review with the Santa Clarita Public Library
The Old Town Newhall library. Dan Watson/The Signal

A Year in Review with the Santa Clarita Public Library

The Santa Clarita Public Library has what you need for your next adventure – whether that’s exploring a universe of stories, brushing up on your technology skills or researching Santa Clarita’s local history.

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Read more about the article Life lessons from the field
Trey Topping puts his arms around his younger brother, Liam at West Ranch High School. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Life lessons from the field

West Ranch baseball’s Trey Topping enjoys few things more than baseball, school and spending time with his family. Growing up as the older sibling to twin brothers, Liam and Miles, age 12, Trey has embraced the role of big brother serving as the ultimate example of what a role model should encompass.

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Read more about the article Video Depot: The last action heroes in Newhall
John and Gina Lee stand behind the counter at Video Depot in Newhall where they've welcomed movie lovers for over 30 years. Cory Rubin/The SIgnal

Video Depot: The last action heroes in Newhall

Even with movie rental stores on almost every corner of the Santa Clarita Valley many moons ago, John and Gina Lee remember how a line of film lovers would snake…

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