Read more about the article Cost of raising a child reaches nearly a half-million
Father, Jason Jones, takes son, Kellen, 11, to baseball practice. Dan Watson/The Signal

Cost of raising a child reaches nearly a half-million

With three children who each play a different sport, Santa Clarita couple Pearl and Jason Jones are very familiar with the growing costs associated with raising a child. “Yes, raising…

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Read more about the article Sherwoods share their stories
Rocky Sherwood, displays a photo of himself in the U.S.Coast Guard as he poses with is father, Rocky Sherwood and his retirement photo from the L.A. Police Department. Dan Watson/The Signal

Sherwoods share their stories

Everyone always asks Canyon Country resident Rocky Sherwood if he was named after the movie. “No, I was 10 when that movie came out in 1973 — that movie is…

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Read more about the article Car fire on Trumpet Drive
Firefighters from Station 73 responded to a vehicle fire in Newhall Saturday evening. February 08, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Car fire on Trumpet Drive

Los Angeles County Fire Department officials responded to a car fire in Newhall Saturday evening, according to fire officials.  The vehicle fire occurred on the 21300 block of Trumpet Drive,…

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Read more about the article Seven Valencia wrestlers advance to CIF-SS postseason
Valencia High School junior wrestler America Lopez pins Hueneme High School sophomore Angie Renteria during the Freelance League finals held at Peterson Grapplers in Valencia on Saturday, February 8, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Seven Valencia wrestlers advance to CIF-SS postseason

Ordinarily, weekend tournaments mean long days of traveling and even longer days of matches. But the tournament on deck for Saturday for the Valencia wrestling team was right in their…

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Read more about the article Stabbing victim transported to hospital
Santa Clarita Sheriff deputies respond to a stabbing victim on Prairie Lane in Canyon Country Friday night. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Stabbing victim transported to hospital

A victim was transported to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Friday, after sustaining injuries related to a stabbing in Lancaster and driving to Santa Clarita, according to sheriff’s officials. Deputies responded…

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Read more about the article Smith joins state legislators in calling for $20M in budget to support arts
FILE PHOTO Assemblywoman Christy Smith represents the 38th Assembly District, which includes Agua Dulce, Castaic, Santa Clarita, Simi Valley and the northern San Fernando Valley. 08-16-19 BOBBY BLOCK / THE SIGNAL

Smith joins state legislators in calling for $20M in budget to support arts

Assemblywomen Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, and Lorena Gonzalez, D-San Diego, announced Thursday they’re seeking an additional $20 million from the state budget for arts nonprofit groups amid the implementation of…

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Read more about the article Deputies respond to report of gunfire
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies search for shell casings after reports of gunfire near the intersection of Arch Street and 5th Street in Newhall around 10 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 7, 2020. Bobby Block/The Signal

Deputies respond to report of gunfire

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to a call of gunfire at the intersection of Arch Street and 5th Street in Newhall Friday. The call came in at 10:15…

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Read more about the article David Hegg | Modern Marriage: What’s Love Got to Do with It?
David Hegg is senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church and a Santa Clarita resident. "Ethically Speaking" runs Saturdays in The Signal.

David Hegg | Modern Marriage: What’s Love Got to Do with It?

By David Hegg  Many years ago a popular song declared that “love will keep us together.” But apparently it doesn’t, at least not in its most popular form. The statistical…

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