Read more about the article Children paint conversation hearts at Color Me Mine
Kids paint conversation hearts on canvas at a Valentine's workshop at Coler Me Mine in Valencia. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Children paint conversation hearts at Color Me Mine

Rather than “hug me” or “kiss me,” children painted conversation heart canvases with messages like “text me” at the Valentines Kids Canvas Workshop at Color Me Mine on Sunday. “Generally…

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Tsutenkaku Tower was built in 1912 around an amusement park and the landmark. Shinsekai was considered state-of-the-art entertainment in its pre-war heyday. (Courtesy of Japan National Tourism Organization)

Discover Japan

I remember when I was in the third grade, we learned the most incredible things about countries around the world. I still remember the day we had “Japan Day” in…

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Read more about the article At Redemption Road, canines learn to be friendly creatures for therapy and K9 training
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At Redemption Road, canines learn to be friendly creatures for therapy and K9 training

Goats, horses, wild African guinea fowl and more animals populate this ranch, but Attilius the Anatolian German Shepherd never bats an eyelash. When he comes out to play at Redemption…

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Read more about the article Blue Star Mothers help military moms bond over breakfast
Christine Wing, Joann Manzo and Sabina Fetter (left to right) bond over coffee and pastries at the Blue Star Mothers "Coffee and Camaraderie" breakfast. Matt Fernandez/The Signal

Blue Star Mothers help military moms bond over breakfast

The second Sunday of the month, Blue Star Mothers hosts an informal “Coffee and Camaraderie” breakfast at the American Legion Post 507 in Newhall, open to anyone military affiliated who feels they need support.

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Read more about the article Canyon Country Community Center offers Valentine’s Day-themed salsa class
Salsa dance Instructor Lionel Araya, second from right, leads a class in Salsa dance for beginners at the City of Santa Clarita Valentine's Salsa Dance Night held at the Canyon Country Community Center in Canyon Country on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Canyon Country Community Center offers Valentine’s Day-themed salsa class

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, couples and friends made a stop at Valentine’s Salsa Dance Night, hosted by the city of Santa Clarita, at the Canyon Country Community Center…

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Read more about the article Help the Children provides assistance for SCV seniors in need
Volunteer Kevin Ratliff helps check out Joseph Cervantes' groceries after a stop at Help the Children on Saturday. Ryan Mancini/The Signal

Help the Children provides assistance for SCV seniors in need

Years after they were living in a homeless encampment in Agua Dulce, Joseph Cervantes made his way to Help the Children in Santa Clarita to pick up groceries for him…

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Read more about the article David Hegg | Losing Our National Soul  to the Blindness of Selfism
David Hegg is senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church and a Santa Clarita resident. "Ethically Speaking" runs Saturdays in The Signal.

David Hegg | Losing Our National Soul to the Blindness of Selfism

By David Hegg We’ve all heard it: There are none so blind as those who will not see. Although this cogent statement rises out of Jeremiah 5:21 in the Bible’s…

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Read more about the article Katie Hill holds community ‘swearing in’ in Saugus Forum auditorium
Rep. Katie Hill, D-Agua Dulce, poses for a photograph with a group of CA-25 residents, February 9, 2019. Caleb Lunetta / The Signal.

Katie Hill holds community ‘swearing in’ in Saugus Forum auditorium

In front of an auditorium audience consisting of local public officials and district residents, Rep. Katie Hill, D-Agua Dulce, participated in an honorary swearing in ceremony at the Saugus High…

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Read more about the article Saugus man killed after car falls on top of him
A Saugus man was killed Saturday after his vehicle fell off its jacks and onto him working below, February 9, 2019. Ryan Mancini / The Signal.

Saugus man killed after car falls on top of him

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies confirmed they responded to a report of a Saugus man whom they suspect was run over by his own vehicle Saturday. The call came…

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Read more about the article Masked guests attend Empowering HeArts, help support programs for women
Attendees from left, Melissa Pollack, Tatiana Mathis, Melinda Van Deventer and Sascha Macias compare their masks before the Empowering HeArts, 9th Annual Gala Dinner Fundraiser held at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on Friday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Masked guests attend Empowering HeArts, help support programs for women

Smiles were seen behind masks as Single Mothers Outreach held its 9th annual Empowering HeArts Gala at the Hyatt Regency Valencia Friday. The fundraiser’s goal was to help programs and…

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Read more about the article Castaic schools recognize teachers of the year, student of the month
Castaic Union School District Teacher of the Year recipient, Neal Schneider, poses with his family after the award ceremony held Thursday, February 8, 2019. Caleb Lunetta / The Signal.

Castaic schools recognize teachers of the year, student of the month

In front of an audience that filled nearly every seat in the boardroom, Castaic Union School district administrators recognized their 2018-19 teachers and staff members of the year last week.…

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Read more about the article Workshop for seniors raising children coming to SCV Senior Center Feb. 21
The SCV Senior Center Dan Watson/The Signal

Workshop for seniors raising children coming to SCV Senior Center Feb. 21

As a grandparent, it is not always expected that you’ll be raising children anymore, but some seniors don’t have a choice if it’s their grandchild in need of care and…

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