Read more about the article Receivers catching on quickly at West Ranch
West Ranch’s Brandon Wyre (left) and Canyon’s Reno Sifuentes fight for a pass. PHOTO BY DAN WATSON / THE SIGNAL

Receivers catching on quickly at West Ranch

West Ranch High School football set a new precedent last season, reaching the second round of the CIF-Southern Section postseason for the first time in program history.

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita will not be defined by this
Santa Clarita City Hall is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. File Photo

Santa Clarita will not be defined by this

It only took 16 seconds to shatter our community’s sense of safety. The time it will take for parents not to worry about their kids every morning when they send them off to school will take much, much longer.

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Read more about the article Ready, Set, Give! Holiday Boutiques and Craft Fairs
After enjoying the 39th annual Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital’s 39th annual Holiday Home Tour, be sure to visit the free boutique, which will be offering a wide selection of gifts for sale. PHOTO BY SUE SPRINGER / THE SIGNAL

Ready, Set, Give! Holiday Boutiques and Craft Fairs

‘Tis the season for gifting and gift buying. The Santa Clarita Valley (and beyond) offers some exceptional chances to snap up that “perfect” gift you didn’t even know you needed.

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Read more about the article Decorate with a nose toward inviting holiday aromas
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Decorate with a nose toward inviting holiday aromas

Holiday decor is as much about the sights and sounds as it is about the scents of the season. Few things evoke the holiday spirit as much as the aroma of fresh evergreen or spicy cinnamon and cloves. Incorporating inviting aromas into holiday decor can make homes feel even more special.

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Gettin’ Up There: Change my diaper to Motown

Only five-years old, and merrily cocooned within the living room of our post-WWII North Hollywood tract home, I repeatedly played two of my parents’ 45s on the record player — catchy tunes that made me smile and spin: Rosemary Clooney’s “Botch-A-Me” and The Ames Brothers’ “The Naughty Lady of Shady Lane.”

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Read more about the article Relax and make yourself at home
Comfortable seating can become a centerpiece of the garden when it is artistic. PHOTOS BY JANE GATES

Relax and make yourself at home

In the middle of the holiday season our human desire to organize and control everything can add a lot of stress to our lives. Then throw in all the traffic, the guests, the up and down weather and the wildfire dramas we have been experiencing.

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Read more about the article Big dreams in Sand Canyon
Steve Kim, who built himself up from a hardscrabble start in post-war Korea to a billionaire entrepreneur in Sand Canyon, is looking to bring a family-friendly five-star resort to the Santa Clarita Valley. PHOTOS BY Dan Watson / The Signal

Big dreams in Sand Canyon

With the formation of successful startup companies, foundations and leadership centers throughout his career, Steve Kim is no stranger to business ventures.

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Read more about the article Water heater leaks and necessary permits
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Water heater leaks and necessary permits

I live in Canyon Country and read your article religiously. I wish I had listened to some of your advice, because we came home from vacation to find that our entire living room, family room, dining room and small bedroom downstairs had completely flooded.

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Read more about the article COC football beats Saddleback in first round of playoffs
COC's Cayden Dunn evades defender Turner Tonkovich (50) and goes in for a touchdown in the second quarter against Saddleback College at COC on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

COC football beats Saddleback in first round of playoffs

The College of the Canyons football team had plenty of motivation leading up to its 53-51 win over Saddleback College on Saturday night at Cougar Stadium in the first round…

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Read more about the article Community unites for ‘Light Up Main Street’
Downtown Newhall was was adorned with bright holiday decorations for the LightUp Main Street holiday celebration held Saturday night. November 23, 2019. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Community unites for ‘Light Up Main Street’

Santa Clarita celebrated its annual Light Up Main Street event Saturday night, when the community came together to enjoy one another’s company, participate in different activities and share in the…

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Read more about the article Therapy dogs comfort Santa Clarita
Angela, Isela and Max Jolley pet Ember, a certified therapy dog, at the therapy dog event at Central Park. Vivianna Shields/ The Signal.

Therapy dogs comfort Santa Clarita

Therapy dogs gathered at Central Park Saturday to provide comfort to those in need of pet therapy in the aftermath of the Nov. 14 shooting at Saugus High School.  More…

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Read more about the article Boys and Girls Club holds annual Festival of Trees fundraiser
Attendees wander among the 38 full-size and 30 tabletop decorated trees at the 17th Annual Festival of Trees held a the Westfield Valencia Town Center on Saturday, November 23, 2018. Dan Watson/The Signal

Boys and Girls Club holds annual Festival of Trees fundraiser

A yearly tradition to mark the beginning of the holiday season for a number of Santa Clarita residents, the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley held its annual…

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