Yearly Archives: 2019
Read more about the article Local Advisory Committee applications now open
In this Signal file photo, Assemblywoman Christy Smith points to the football field where she practiced as a Pop Warner football league cheer leader as a girl during the ribbon-cutting ceremony for 21 new classrooms at Sierra Vista Junior High School in Canyon Country. Her new bill reprioritizes the revenue for Kids Plates from the DMV, which will help more children, she said Wednesday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Local Advisory Committee applications now open

Residents of the Santa Clarita Valley and the 38th Assembly District have been invited by Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, to apply to one of the 2019-20 Local Advisory Committees,…

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Read more about the article Local families hit canyon country for some Summer Bash fun
Families enjoy live music, food trucks and games at the annual Summer Bash in Canyon Country Friday night. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Local families hit canyon country for some Summer Bash fun

Children, parents and even puppies enjoyed hours of fun at Friday’s annual Summer Bash event, hosted by the city of Santa Clarita. Hundreds of local residents were in attendance for…

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Read more about the article Local personal trainer writes book to encourage kids to exercise
Local resident and personal trainer, Keith Oden, wrote "Fitz & Fry's Galactic Workout," a children's book to get kids excited about exercising. Courtesy of Sara Oden

Local personal trainer writes book to encourage kids to exercise

Local resident Keith Oden has been a personal trainer for six years. After being asked about children’s fitness multiple times by his clients, Oden decided to create something they could…

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Read more about the article Crime Prevention Unit deputies rescue two homeless women, pets
One of three dogs rescued Monday by Crime Prevention Unit deputies. Courtesy photo, SCV Sheriff's Station

Crime Prevention Unit deputies rescue two homeless women, pets

Deputies rescued two homeless women Monday — one requiring medical attention found unresponsive after three days of immobility due to her obesity and the other requiring county custody of her…

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Read more about the article Rotary Club hosts 2nd Annual People’s Choice Car Show
Attendees walk down a line of the 80 cars on display at the Rotary 2nd Annual Peoples Choice Car show held at Southern California Innovation Park in Santa Clarita on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Rotary Club hosts 2nd Annual People’s Choice Car Show

Santa Clarita Valley Rotary Club held its 2nd Annual People’s Choice Car Show Saturday, with the proceeds of the event scheduled to help the SCV’s homeless populations. Held at Southern…

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Read more about the article Spiteful ex sells cherished comfort pup while dog owner is at work
Ashley Farley holds Ella's toys and a picture of her after an ex-boyfriend sold her on Craigslist. Lorena Mejia/The Signal

Spiteful ex sells cherished comfort pup while dog owner is at work

Breaking up comes typically with some pain, but not usually the sort suffered by Ashley Farley — who returned home from work to learn her boyfriend had sold her dog.…

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Read more about the article Two airlifted from crash after truck plunges into ravine
A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Two airlifted from crash after truck plunges into ravine

Two people were airlifted to the hospital Monday afternoon after being plucked from a ravine where their box truck plunged into the dry creek bed near Agua Dulce. The solo-vehicle…

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Read more about the article Sheriff’s Foundation brings community leaders to station for unique fundraiser
Attendees get a closer look at a helicopter used by the SCV Sheriff's station during a SCV Sheriff's Foundation fundraiser. Tammy Murga/ The Signal

Sheriff’s Foundation brings community leaders to station for unique fundraiser

More than 60 Santa Clarita Valley leaders from various fields participated in a unique fundraiser to support the local Sheriff’s Station on Thursday. Attendees received a first-hand look at multiple…

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Read more about the article Henry Mayo Newhall foundation gives $150K in scholarships; Hart District distributes funds

Henry Mayo Newhall foundation gives $150K in scholarships; Hart District distributes funds

The William S. Hart Union High School District, in partnership with the Santa Clarita Valley Scholarship Foundation and Henry Mayo Newhall Foundation, assisted with the disbursement of $150,000 in scholarships…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Pedestrian suffers minor injury to arm in traffic collision
A man was transported to the hospital with an injured wrist after he was hit by a vehicle on Lyons and Railroad Avenue in Newhall Monday. Lorena Mejia/The Signal

UPDATE: Pedestrian suffers minor injury to arm in traffic collision

A pedestrian was taken to the hospital early Monday afternoon for minor injuries to his arm after a vehicle made contact with his “extremity” as he was walking. Emergency response…

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Read more about the article Gas permits expedited, officials believe they’ll meet Castaic High School deadline
Construction continues on the performing arts building, left, and the campus of Castaic High School in Castaic on Wednesday, December 19, 2018. Dan Watson/The Signal

Gas permits expedited, officials believe they’ll meet Castaic High School deadline

Officials working on the construction of Castaic High School believe they’ll be able to meet the deadline to open the school, just days after it was revealed the school site…

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Read more about the article Motorist rendered unconscious after hitting tree, taken to hospital
Fire crews assess the damage to a vehicle after crashing into a tree on San Francisquito Canyon Road and Lady Linda Lane in Saugus Monday morning, June 17, 2019. Lorena Mejia/The Signal

Motorist rendered unconscious after hitting tree, taken to hospital

A woman found unconscious behind the wheel of her car after it hit a tree on San Francisquito Canyon Road was revived and then taken to the hospital Monday morning.…

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Read more about the article Hart District provides updates on 2019-20 local control accountability plan

Hart District provides updates on 2019-20 local control accountability plan

The William S. Hart Union High School District governing board received a review of its 2019-20 local control accountability plan from district staff Wednesday night. Delivered by Jan Daisher, director…

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Read more about the article Search and rescue team gives talk on safe hiking at Placerita Canyon Nature Center
Santa Clarita Search and Rescue deputies from th Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department give a safe hiking seminar at the Placerita Nature Center in Newhall Sunday afternoon. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Search and rescue team gives talk on safe hiking at Placerita Canyon Nature Center

The Placerita Canyon Nature Center held a session with Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Search and Rescue officials about hiking safety on Sunday. Reserve deputy Tony Pepe, civilian volunteer Robert…

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Read more about the article David Hegg | Daddy, I Need You: Ideas on How We Can Meet the Need
David Hegg is senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church and a Santa Clarita resident. "Ethically Speaking" runs Saturdays in The Signal.

David Hegg | Daddy, I Need You: Ideas on How We Can Meet the Need

By David Hegg I write today as a son, a father, and a grandfather, and never in my life have I sensed the need for father power in our country.…

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