Read more about the article SCV families join together for ‘Out of the Darkness Campus Walk’
Walkers circled the COC track during the Santa Clarita Valley Out of the Darkness Campus Walk on Saturday. Ryan Mancini/The Signal

SCV families join together for ‘Out of the Darkness Campus Walk’

The College of the Canyons’ football field served as the site of the first annual Santa Clarita Valley Out of the Darkness Campus Walk on Saturday. Dawnel DeRubeis, walk chair…

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Read more about the article Robert Lamoureux: Pool paint woes, flickering lights
Loose connections can lead to lights flickering and can potentially be a fire hazard. Remember to pull permits when hiring professional help.

Robert Lamoureux: Pool paint woes, flickering lights

Question No. 1 Hi Robert, I continue to read your column and have learned so much from the answers to some of my own problems. I had my pool acid…

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Crazy Otto’s Valencia serves up enormous plates, even bigger smiles

Since its 1970s inception, iconic breakfast-lunch diner Crazy Otto’s has been dishing out meals big enough to satiate a lumberjack — literally. Chef Otto Lindsel originally got his start by cooking…

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Read more about the article Do a ‘digital detox’ on vacation
Save the phone for fun selfies on vacation rather than for keeping connected on stresses from back home.

Do a ‘digital detox’ on vacation

"Cleanse" diets are designed to help people clear their bodies of foods that might have an adverse effect on their health. Many people find such diets effective, prompting others to…

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Read more about the article West Ranch’s talented triple threat
West Ranch senior outfielder Jovan Camacho makes contact in a Foothill League matchup with Valencia at West Ranch High School Tuesday afternoon. Cory Rubin/The Signal

West Ranch’s talented triple threat

Jason Greenwald, For The Signal When West Ranch head coach Casey Burrill constructed his roster before the 2019 baseball season, he knew one thing for certain: He had one of…

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Read more about the article Take a Memorial Day road trip to a place you’ve never seen before
Point Arena Lighthouse and Stornetta Public Lands, Point Arena, California

Take a Memorial Day road trip to a place you’ve never seen before

Road trips should be spontaneous and are best taken in a convertible with plenty of junk food stowed aboard and no schedules to keep. While familiar haunts are favorite road…

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Read more about the article West Ranch softball falls to Crescenta Valley in CIF-SS Division 3 championships
West Ranch pitcher Jenna Rorick prepares for a throw in a CIF-Southern Section Division 3 championship game against Crescenta Valley in Irvine on Saturday, May 18, 2019. Haley Sawyer/The SIgnal

West Ranch softball falls to Crescenta Valley in CIF-SS Division 3 championships

IRVINE — Delaney Bevan knew that her last at-bat against Crescenta Valley in the CIF-Southern Section Division 3 championship game could be the last at-bat of her prep softball career.…

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Read more about the article Foothill League track and field athletes dominate at 2019 CIF-SS Masters Meet
Tyler Cash (Canyon) qualified for the State Meet with a jump of 6-4 on Saturday, May 18, at the 2019 CIF-Southern Section Masters Meet. Eddy Martinez/The Signal.

Foothill League track and field athletes dominate at 2019 CIF-SS Masters Meet

TORRANCE — Whether it was the track, throwing circle or high jump pit, Foothill League track and field athletes excelled at the CIF-Southern Section Masters Meet on Saturday at El…

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Read more about the article Relay for Life returns to Santa Clarita for its 21st year
Cancer survivors march together as the take a lap to start the 21st Annual Santa Clarita Valley Relay For Life event, held at Central Park in Saugus on Saturday, May 18, 2019. Dan Watson/The Signal

Relay for Life returns to Santa Clarita for its 21st year

Hundreds of cancer survivors were joined by their family, caregivers and physicians on Saturday at Central Park for the 21st annual Relay for Life of Santa Clarita Valley. The two-day…

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Read more about the article Giving back to those who made a difference
My Tire Store Inc. in Newhall is among the 30 Santa Clarita businesses that have joined I Love Teachers. Courtesy of Tyler Anderson

Giving back to those who made a difference

It was his sixth-grade teacher who changed it all for Santa Clarita resident Tyler Anderson. When others failed to see his academic potential, his educator stood by his side to…

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Read more about the article Students Matter club passes kindness onto kids
Makenna Galbreath helps Milan Mulpuru, 5, and Navya Mulpuru, 6, (left to right) complete their crafts at the Student Matters club's Pass It On event at Saugus High School on Saturday. Emily Alvarenga/The Signal

Students Matter club passes kindness onto kids

Students Matter, a Saugus High School club, held its annual “Pass It On” event on Saturday morning, aimed at teaching younger kids the importance of kindness. “The role of the…

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