Read more about the article Protect yourself from high blood pressure, the ‘silent killer’
Getting one’s blood pressure checked regularly can aid in the prevention of hypertension. Courtesy of Kaiser Permanente Southern California

Protect yourself from high blood pressure, the ‘silent killer’

High blood pressure affects one-in-three Americans, according to the Center for Disease Control, making May’s National High Blood Pressure Awareness Month that much more important. Local health providers warn that…

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Read more about the article Elevate Church utilizes social media to reach out to more of the faithful in SCV, beyond
Congregants gather during a Sunday service at Elevate Church. Courtesy photo: Felicia Reynozo

Elevate Church utilizes social media to reach out to more of the faithful in SCV, beyond

Located on Main Street in Newhall, Elevate Church maintains a persistent and encompassing social media presence, providing live-streamed services for the faithful in Santa Clarita and beyond. Creative Pastor Felicia…

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Read more about the article Five hurt in 3 crashes at quitting time Friday in the SCV
Emergency crews at the scene of a traffic collision that sent two to hospital. Signal photo, Cory Rubin.

Five hurt in 3 crashes at quitting time Friday in the SCV

The Memorial Day weekend got off to a shaky start late Friday afternoon with at least five people injured in three traffic collisions that happened around 5 p.m. when many…

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Read more about the article Local high school warns parents of new ‘vaping’ technique
Valencia High School officials encountered a number of cords with exposed wires and cut ends in May, which prompted school leaders to warn parents of a new “vaping” technique that allows teenagers to inhale flavored nicotine with the help of charger cables.

Local high school warns parents of new ‘vaping’ technique

Valencia High School officials are warning parents of a new “vaping” technique that allows teenagers to inhale flavored nicotine with the help of charger cords. The warning comes after school…

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Read more about the article Canyons linebacker Tariq Speights commits to Eastern Michigan
Tariq Speights at COC football practice on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018. Dan Watson/The Signal

Canyons linebacker Tariq Speights commits to Eastern Michigan

“Heart over height.” College of the Canyons football teammates Tariq Speights and Andrew Brito repeated that mantra after being overlooked by scouts because they were deemed undersized. “I’ve always preached…

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Read more about the article Local artists find space at American Legion Hall
Character Assassins performs at the American Legion Post 507 in Newhall on May 17. There are more shows set for the venue.

Local artists find space at American Legion Hall

By Nathanael Rodriguez For The Signal American Legion Post 507 in Newhall is one of the lesser-known venues for up-and-coming local music artists, but the hall is looking to change…

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Read more about the article Carl Kanowsky: Selecting the right bottle for National Wine Day
From left, Brian Ilvento, BevMo store manager; Eve Bushman, wine writer; and Doug Characky, director of tasting at the local BevMo hold up bottles of wine.

Carl Kanowsky: Selecting the right bottle for National Wine Day

On May 25, we celebrate National Wine Day. The quandary, what to drink in honor of it? I decided that I wanted something not esoteric, not something rare and unobtainable,…

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Read more about the article Valencia, West Ranch highlight All-Foothill League boys tennis teams
Valencia's Ian Cho serves to Hart at Valencia High earlier this year. Dan Watson/The Signal

Valencia, West Ranch highlight All-Foothill League boys tennis teams

The top two boys tennis programs in the Foothill League this year, Valencia and West Ranch, are well-represented on the 2019 All-Foothill League teams. Valencia’s Ian Cho and Gabriel Chavez…

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Read more about the article Cougars recognized at COC Student-Athlete Academic Achievement Dinner
Jumpai Dobashi embraces College of the Canyons head football coach Ted Iacenda at the Student-Athlete Academic Achievement Dinner at College of the Canyons Thursday night. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Cougars recognized at COC Student-Athlete Academic Achievement Dinner

Over 90 College of the Canyons student-athletes filled the East Gymnasium on COC’s campus on Thursday, but they weren’t there for an athletic activity. Instead, each was there with friends…

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Read more about the article Deputies ask for communities help identifying gym thief
Deputies are seeking the public’s help in identifying an alleged gym thief who is suspected of stealing credit cards and purchasing electronic equipment with them. Photo courtesy of the SCV Sheriff's Station.

Deputies ask for communities help identifying gym thief

Deputies are seeking the public’s help in identifying an alleged gym thief, according to a post from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station official Facebook page. “The victim was working…

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