Read more about the article Kevin MacDonald: In service of SCV’s seniors
SCV Senior Center Executive Director Kevin MacDonald as construction continues at new Senior Center. Dan Watson/The Signal

Kevin MacDonald: In service of SCV’s seniors

Kevin MacDonald, executive director of the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center, has a passion for people. MacDonald was born in Mountain Lakes, N.J., the third of seven children. His father…

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Read more about the article Neighbors respond to Soledad Trailer Lodge demolition
A mobile home at Soledad Trailer Lodge in Canyon Country. The park was being demolished March 1, 2019. Austin Dave/ The Signal

Neighbors respond to Soledad Trailer Lodge demolition

Business went on as usual Friday in Canyon Country. Hungry locals sat down for a hot meal at Micheladas Mexican Grill, gentlemen conversed over haircuts at Canyon Country Barber Shop…

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Read more about the article Diaper donation to help families in need
Clean Word Distribution, Inc. CEO Allen Choi, left, and Child & Family Center CEO Dr. Joan Aschoff as they load cartons of donated diapers onto a cart at the Child & Family Center in Santa Clarita on Thursday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Diaper donation to help families in need

The moment Allen Choi’s family saw the documentary, they knew they had to act. Already active volunteers at the Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry and with the Higher Vision Church…

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Read more about the article The SCV’s fascinating backyard: The Legend of Hart Park
A costume worn by William S. Hart from the 1918 movie, "Shark Monroe," left, stands in the living room of the William S. Hart Museum at William S. Hart Regional Park in Newhall. Dan Watson/The Signal

The SCV’s fascinating backyard: The Legend of Hart Park

A sanctuary of all things cowboy — in the core of our city, William S. Hart Regional Park sits on 265 acres, hosting a wealth of history for film, Santa…

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Read more about the article Wrestling with preconceived notions
Valencia wrestling's Priscilla Ramirez stands outside of Rabobank Arena in Bakersfield after competing in the CIF State Championships on Saturday, Feb. 23. Haley Sawyer/The Signal

Wrestling with preconceived notions

Priscilla Ramirez never envisioned herself wrestling. She always considered herself “super girly,” and left the sport to her sister. But, on Feb. 22, Ramirez concluded her prep wrestling career with…

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Read more about the article Sharing the challenges of chess
Chess coach Jay Stallings plays a game of chess with one of his students at Meadows Elementary School in Valencia. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Sharing the challenges of chess

Chess, often referred to as “the game of kings,” is a centuries-old game enjoyed by people of all ages. Expert ranked chess player Jay Stallings has made it his mission…

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Read more about the article Deputies investigate fatal collision
Deputies investigate the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision between a pedestrian and a crossover SUV near Railroad Avenue and 11th Street in Newhall Sunday night. Austin Dave/The Signal

Deputies investigate fatal collision

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies are investigating a fatal collision that took place on Lyons Avenue and Railroad Avenue on Sunday evening.

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Read more about the article CalArts LatinFest kicks off second year with Brazilian drumming and salsa
The second CalArts LatinFest kicked off with a salsa band and dancing at the Westfield Valencia patio. Matt Fernandez/The Signal.

CalArts LatinFest kicks off second year with Brazilian drumming and salsa

Crowds gathered on the patio of the Westfield Valencia mall early Sunday afternoon to enjoy a Brazilian drum parade, salsa music and dancing as California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) kicked off its second LatinFest.

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Read more about the article Respite from rain provides little comfort to residents affected by landslide
Workers Matthew Aragon have been continuously pumping rain water out of the affected backyards to prevent further land degradation. Matt Fernandez/The Signal

Respite from rain provides little comfort to residents affected by landslide

The residents of Terri Drive and Trestles Drive gained a brief respite from the threat of landslides as rain died down Sunday.

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