Read more about the article Calendar of Events: June 9, 2019 to June 22, 2019
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Calendar of Events: June 9, 2019 to June 22, 2019

ONGOING Mondays, 10 a.m. Join Barnes & Noble for a special Toddler Storytimeat the Children's Stage. Barnes & Noble, 23630 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita. Info: stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2642 Wednesdays, 8 a.m. Developed by Kaufman Foundation and…

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Read more about the article What to expect as your child enters toddlerhood
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, toddlerhood is one period when parents can expect their children to undergo significant changes.

What to expect as your child enters toddlerhood

Change is a constant in the lives of young children and their parents. As children grow up, they go through various developmental stages, each one bringing its own surprises and…

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Read more about the article County holds Community Art Forum ahead of new plan due in the fall
Soluna Group Managing Partner Lauren Valles, center, leads a discussion with attendees during the Community Art Forum presented by the Los Angeles County Arts Ed Collective at The Centre in Santa Clarita on Saturday. Dan Watson/ The Signal

County holds Community Art Forum ahead of new plan due in the fall

Members of the public, including teachers, parents and advocates, voiced their opinions during a forum to build upon the regional plan for arts education within Los Angeles County at the…

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Read more about the article Study finds Gen Z is stressed out about money
Cecilia Figueroa, left, and Erica Florencio pick up camp counselor employment information from the Woodcraft Rangers booth as they join the hundreds of attendees at a COC job fair. Jobs actually aren’t at the top of Generation Z’s list of concerns, but there’s a number of opportunities in a “gig economy” for folks to make money that can really help pay off student loans, according Status Not Quo founder James McKinney — which is a top concern. Signal photo | Dan Watson

Study finds Gen Z is stressed out about money

A recent Turbo survey found that Generation Z’s top money problem is student loan debt, but James McKinney, with Status Not Quo in Valencia, shared ways the future workforce can…

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Read more about the article Take a ride with some of Guide Dogs of America’s four-legged friends
Nine-month-old Harvest lays calmly at handlers Bridget and Jim Winnett's feet on a Santa Clarita Transit bus during a Guide Dogs of America puppy training session on Saturday. Emily Alvarenga/The Signal

Take a ride with some of Guide Dogs of America’s four-legged friends

Puppies-in-training with the Guide Dogs of America’s (GDA) Sylmar puppy group hopped on and off various Santa Clarita Transit buses on Saturday for a training session. The puppies and their…

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Read more about the article Oakmont residents get a taste of art from Santa Clarita Artists Association
Exhibiting artists, Freda Morrison, left, and Zony Gordon discuss Gordon's watercolors and mixed media works on display during the Santa Clarita Artists Association exhibition at Oakmont of Santa Clarita on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Oakmont residents get a taste of art from Santa Clarita Artists Association

Oakmont of Santa Clarita hosted the Santa Clarita Artists Association’s Spring Fling Art Show for residents and their families on Saturday. Art made from different media, including canvasses, watercolor, jewelry…

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Read more about the article Experts share how to talk to kids about safe driving
Santa Clarita Mayor Laurene Weste and councilman Cameron Smyth walk along side hundreds in attendance at the Remembrance Walk at Central Park on Wednesday. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Experts share how to talk to kids about safe driving

There's freedom, convenience and thrill behind getting your driver's license for the first time as a teenager but statistics show the leading cause of death among young drivers are traffic…

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Read more about the article Castaic Lake holds 2nd annual Dragon Boat Festival
Local dragon boat team, The Lady Dragon Eyes, dragon boat in the foreground, heads back to shore after winning their race during the Second Annual Castaic Lake Dragon Boat Festival held at Castaic Lake in Castaic on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Castaic Lake holds 2nd annual Dragon Boat Festival

Castaic Lake held its 2nd annual Dragon Boat Festival Saturday, featuring dozens of teams from across southern California and Nevada. The boats that raced across Castaic Lake each had a…

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Read more about the article Henry Mayo’s teddy bears bring smiles and comfort to children
Ethan Pryor, 8, and his two-year-old sister Scarlet of Valencia bring stuffed animals to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital's Donate A Bear event held on Campus on Saturday.Courtesy of John Lazar

Henry Mayo’s teddy bears bring smiles and comfort to children

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital’s Volunteer Services Department hosted its annual Donate-a-Bear Drive on Saturday. “We collect the bears year round, however we do one big teddy bear collection once a…

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Read more about the article Former CalArts student paints permanent sensory pathway at Rosedell
CalArts Community Arts Partnership Lead Instructor Joshua Winklhofer paints letters on the Sensory Pathway at Rosedell Elementary School in Santa Clarita on Thursday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Former CalArts student paints permanent sensory pathway at Rosedell

Recently graduated CalArts student Joshua Winklhofer may have his paintings hung in galleries  one day, but for now his work will be showcased and used at Rosedell Elementary School. Over…

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Read more about the article Motorcycle versus vehicle prompts all southbound I-5 lanes to temporarily shutdown
A motorcycle-vs.-vehicle collision on the southbound side of I-5, north of McBean Parkway, resulted in all lanes being shut down near the site of the collision Saturday. Emily Alvarenga / The Signal.

Motorcycle versus vehicle prompts all southbound I-5 lanes to temporarily shutdown

UPDATE 1:15 p.m.: All lanes have been reopened, according to officials. UPDATE 12:56 p.m.: The No. 1 and 2 lanes of the southbound side of Interstate 5 have been reopened.…

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Read more about the article Former Valencia wrestler Israel Galvan flourishing in MMA
MMA fighter Israel Galvan at Batcave Kickboxing on May 30, 2019. Haley Sawyer/The Signal

Former Valencia wrestler Israel Galvan flourishing in MMA

At Batcave Kickboxing in Stevenson Ranch, the topic of conversation switches to fishing. “He likes to fish,” coach German Baltazar said of Israel Galvan, one of his fighters. “And we…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita Valley International holds 2019 commencement
Graduates look on at the Santa Clarita Valley Internationtal Charter School Commencement ceremonies at Higher Vision Church in Valencia Friday night. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Santa Clarita Valley International holds 2019 commencement

The staff, faculty and community watched as the Santa Clarita Valley International class of 2019 graduate Friday at Higher Vision Church. A total of 73 graduates walked across the stage…

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