Read more about the article SCV Muslims thank sheriffs for safety following New Zealand shooting
Flowers and a message of thanks were left at the SCV Sheriff's Station as a message of thanks for having a presence around local mosques following the terror attack in New Zealand. Courtesy image: Shirley Miller

SCV Muslims thank sheriffs for safety following New Zealand shooting

The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station received flowers and a message of gratitude on Saturday for monitoring the safety of local mosques in the wake of a mass shooting at…

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Read more about the article Bowling for Hope brings out competitive side on St. Patrick’s Day
Bowlers raise money for Circle of Hope at a findraiser at Valencia Lanes in Newhall Sunday afternoon. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Bowling for Hope brings out competitive side on St. Patrick’s Day

The lights dimmed and the green accents glowed as bowlers took to their lanes at Circle of Hope’s sixth annual Bowling for Hope at Valencia Lanes on Sunday. “It’s neon…

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Read more about the article ‘Rocky’ Turner: A life on (the) track
The Saugus High School "S" can be seen on the hill in back of Coach Raquel Rocky Turner during warm-ups at practice on the Saugus High track. Dan Watson/The Signal

‘Rocky’ Turner: A life on (the) track

It was 10:30 a.m. Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24, 2016, when Racquel “Rocky” Turner and one her six children decided to take a walk around their Saugus neighborhood. As they walked…

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Read more about the article Jewish community celebrates Purim at Hart Park
Hundreds gather at the Purim Carnival hosted by Temple Beth Ami at Hart Park in Newhall Sunday morning. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Jewish community celebrates Purim at Hart Park

Three of Santa Clarita’s synagogues brought the third annual Purim carnival to William S. Hart Regional Park for celebration and fun on Sunday. “All three synagogues are getting together for…

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Read more about the article David W. Hegg | A Foundational Ethical Question on How We Live
David Hegg is senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church and a Santa Clarita resident. "Ethically Speaking" runs Saturdays in The Signal.

David W. Hegg | A Foundational Ethical Question on How We Live

By David Hegg For most of human history, philosophy and ethics were based on what is known as the “axial” view of human existence. The axial position holds that this…

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Read more about the article Motorcyclist airlifted following collision in Angeles National Forest
Rescue helicopter crew member readies himself for an airlift. Courtesy photo: Jeff Zimmerman.

Motorcyclist airlifted following collision in Angeles National Forest

First responders with the Los Angeles County Fire Department airlifted a motorcyclist following a crash at Bouquet Canyon Road and Texas Canyon Road, on Sunday. “We initially received a call…

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Read more about the article Equality Act introduced in House, Senate
“We just passed #HR1 and made history,” Rep, Katie Hill, D-Agua Dulce, posted to Facebook shortly after the vote. “‪Our government belongs to the people, not corporations or special interests.”

Equality Act introduced in House, Senate

In an effort to include additional protections to those in the Civil Rights Act of 1964, members of Congress introduced The Equality Act to the House of Representatives and Senate…

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Read more about the article Senior center hosts annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration
Attendees from left, Tess Carlos, Terrie Castillo and Phyllis Fitzsimons (cq) use Irish props as they pose for photos at the St. Patrick's Day celebration at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center on Friday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Senior center hosts annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration

The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center was packed Friday as seniors celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with a traditional Irish feast of corned beef and cabbage. “There’s just so much great…

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Read more about the article Families, businesses cross COC for annual walk for loved ones with cancer
Members from Team Brandon stand together following the end of the Michael Hoefflin Foundation Walk. Ryan Mancini/ The Signal

Families, businesses cross COC for annual walk for loved ones with cancer

While attending Saturday’s 9th annual Michael Hoefflin Foundation Walk for Kids with Cancer at College of the Canyons, Mauro Esparza walked with his son Brandon in mind. Brandon was diagnosed…

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Read more about the article Golden Valley High School  celebrates quinceanera
Raquel Guerrera, right, applauds after singing along with Wendy Alarcon of Mariachi Las Catrinas at the the Golden Valley High School Quinceanera, Celebrating 15 Years of Growth and Excellence Held at Golden Valley High School in Santa Clarita on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Golden Valley High School celebrates quinceanera

In celebration of its 15 years of educating the students and community of Santa Clarita, Golden Valley High School held a quinceanera celebration Saturday. Complete with a discussion on the…

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Read more about the article Stay on top of health during Colon Cancer Awareness Month
Seen here with her daughter Katelyn Hernandez, Melinda Teixeira, right, is now in the middle of her "surveillance period," as her doctors called it, following her colon cancer diagnosis last year. Courtesy image: Terry Kanakri

Stay on top of health during Colon Cancer Awareness Month

Physicians, health experts and cancer survivors recommend that people who are 40 years old and above should be screened for colon cancer, a message to coincide with Colon Cancer Awareness…

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Read more about the article Dozens of orators, speechwriters gather for World Speech Day
Jean Paik stands with the certificate she received after speaking at the first Santa Clarita World Speech Day event, March 15, 2019. Caleb Lunetta / The Signal

Dozens of orators, speechwriters gather for World Speech Day

In a room filled with at least 75 young speechmakers, Santa Clarita students celebrated their city’s first ever World Speech Day on Saturday. Largely organized by Valencia sophomore Cassidy Bensko,…

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