Read more about the article How seismologists look at our chances of the next ‘Big One’
Second- and third-graders in Shellie Dungan's class at Skyblue Mesa Elementary School practice hiding under their desks during the "Great ShakeOut" statewide earthquake drill Thursday morning. October 17, 2019. Bobby Block / The Signal.

How seismologists look at our chances of the next ‘Big One’

Though she was only 6 years old at the time, Jan. 17, 1994, is a day longtime Newhall resident Colleen Oliver will never forget. Startled awake at 4:31 a.m., Oliver…

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Read more about the article Community celebrates neighbor’s 101st birthday
Milda Meacham waves to friends and family from her driveway as they drive by to celebrate her 101st Birthday in Santa Clarita on Friday, August 21, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Community celebrates neighbor’s 101st birthday

A year after the last global pandemic began, Milda Meacham was born. Now she turns 101 during the COVID-19 global pandemic. A Canyon Country community came out Friday evening to…

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Read more about the article SCV sees 28 case increase; brings total number to 5,161
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SCV sees 28 case increase; brings total number to 5,161

The Santa Clarita Valley saw confirmed COVID-19 cases increase by 28 in the last day, bringing the total number of local cases since the onset of the pandemic to 5,161.…

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Read more about the article David Hegg | Ethics and Competing Choices
David Hegg is senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church and a Santa Clarita resident. "Ethically Speaking" runs Saturdays in The Signal.

David Hegg | Ethics and Competing Choices

By David Hegg  We’ve all faced situations where each of two competing options facing us present good reasons for being chosen. What do we do? How do we evaluate the…

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Read more about the article Holser Fire fully contained, Firefighters continue to contain Lake Fire
A helicopter continues the aerial battle against the Lake Fire after dark Wednesday night. Cory Rubin/For The Signal

Holser Fire fully contained, Firefighters continue to contain Lake Fire

Firefighters once again worked overnight to battle both the Lake and Holser fires in the surrounding communities of the Santa Clarita Valley, eventually announcing 100% containment on the Holser Fire.…

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Read more about the article Law enforcement honors Santa Clarita resident, fellow deputy who died Friday
Deputy Soo Kim. Photo courtesy of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

Law enforcement honors Santa Clarita resident, fellow deputy who died Friday

Law enforcement personnel from the Santa Clarita Valley paid tribute on Friday night to a fellow deputy who died off-duty.  Deputy Soo Kim worked out of the West Hollywood Station,…

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Read more about the article ‘Sky is the limit’ for entrepreneur’s new endeavor
Kelly Ford, owner of Window Genie of Santa Clarita. Courtesy

‘Sky is the limit’ for entrepreneur’s new endeavor

After a 30-year career in aerospace, longtime Santa Clarita resident Kelly Ford wanted a change of pace, deciding to put it all on the line and start her own business.…

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Read more about the article Drive-ins and rooftop movies in and around the SCV
The Marez family wait for the movie to start at "Drive-In at the Park" held at Castaic Lake on Friday, 080720. Dan Watson/The Signal

Drive-ins and rooftop movies in and around the SCV

Let’s face it: With our return to the movie theater we’re used to after an already monthslong shutdown brought forth by the pandemic, you probably already finished going through Netflix…

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Read more about the article Mental health community networks for resources, response
Assistant Director of Student Health and Wellness/Mental Health Program and chair of The Santa Clarita Valley Suicide Prevention, Postvention and Wellness Committee, Larry Schallert, talks during a discussion among committee members from different agencies at College of the Canyons in Valencia in early 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Mental health community networks for resources, response

While social media can debate the best way to handle a pandemic, experts say the fact that COVID-19 is changing how we interact, and having a significant impact on mental…

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Read more about the article Number of SCV businesses, locations with three or more COVID-19 cases grows
Click the link for a map of Los Angeles County locations where three or more COVID-19 cases have been reported.

Number of SCV businesses, locations with three or more COVID-19 cases grows

The number of businesses and locations that have experienced an outbreak of COVID-19 in the Santa Clarita Valley has grown in the last few days.  The Los Angeles County Department…

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