Read more about the article Acton Conservation Camp inmate escapes, search continues
Inmate Christian Ledon, 19, walked away from Acton Conservation Camp. Courtesy of California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Acton Conservation Camp inmate escapes, search continues

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation detectives are searching for a robbery suspect who escaped from the Acton Conservation Camp on Monday morning.  Officials continued their search Monday afternoon for…

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Read more about the article Lessons from lives filled with lots of laughs
Clockwise, from top left, standup comedians Paul Moomjean, Easton Gage, John Wynn, Jeff Johnson and Julia Loken all had different experiences and routes into comedy, but for all of them, they began with just a love of jokes. Courtesy photos

Lessons from lives filled with lots of laughs

There’s only one way to know for sure if you have what it takes to do standup: Can you get up in front of a room full of strangers and…

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Read more about the article ‘A Night of Expression’ on teen dating violence
The exhibit, "A Walk in Their Shoes" is displayed at the third annual "Night of Expression" event held at the Child and Family Center in Santa Clarita on Thursday, February 20, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

‘A Night of Expression’ on teen dating violence

Teens were given the opportunity to express what dating violence means to them at the Child and Family Center’s third annual A Night of Expression event Thursday evening. The event,…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Injured hiker airlifted
Los Angeles County Fire Department officials searching for an injured hiker in the East and Rice Canyon area on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020. Gilbert Bernal/The Signal

UPDATE: Injured hiker airlifted

Los Angeles County Fire Department and Search and Rescue officials found an injured hiker in the East and Rice Canyon area Sunday afternoon after a nearly 2-hour search. Around 12:45…

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Read more about the article David Hegg | In Search of Beauty, and Its Meaning for Us All
David Hegg is senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church and a Santa Clarita resident. "Ethically Speaking" runs Saturdays in The Signal.

David Hegg | In Search of Beauty, and Its Meaning for Us All

By David Hegg  In the academic arena, the study of philosophy is usually broken down into the areas of metaphysics, ethics and aesthetics.  The last of these seeks to understand…

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Read more about the article ‘Suspicious-person’ call results in deputy-involved fight
At least three people were detained by SCV Sheriff's Station deputies Saturday night following a physical altercation involving a deputy. February 22, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

‘Suspicious-person’ call results in deputy-involved fight

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies are investigating an officer-involved fight that took place during a “suspicious person” call at the Walmart auto care center parking lot on the 25400…

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Read more about the article Foundation surprises 9-year-old leukemia patient with playset
Addison Rivera, a 9-year-old Leukemia patient, plays on a playset build in her back yard Saturday afternoon by volunteers from the Roc Solid Foundation. February 22, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Foundation surprises 9-year-old leukemia patient with playset

For 9-year old Addison Rivera, Saturday wasn’t a normal day. She woke up ready to take a ride in a limousine that would take her, her family and friends to…

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Read more about the article ‘Many Families, One Community’ event returns to Golden Valley
Golden Valley High School hosted the "Many Families, One Community" resource fair on their campus Saturday afternoon, giving residents the opportunity to connect with local wellness and educational organizations. February 22, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

‘Many Families, One Community’ event returns to Golden Valley

Students and their families gathered for the fourth-annual “Many Families, One Community” Family Resource Fair at Golden Valley High School Saturday. Coordinated by the Sulphur Springs Union School District and…

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Read more about the article Project 691 Robotics make finishing touches for competition season
Project 691 coach Aaron Dolgin, left, and Olivia Onesti, 17, solder a motor onto the drive train of the Project 691 team robot at West Ranch high School in Valencia on Saturday, February 22, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Project 691 Robotics make finishing touches for competition season

Project 691 Robotics participants were making their finishing touches on their robot Saturday to compete with teams from all over the world at the Mamba Sports Academy next weekend.  This…

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Read more about the article Celebrating Black History Month through music
Tommie Ward, left, and Marcelo Del Valle dance to "Rockin' Robin" during the "Celebrating Black History Month Through Music Performance" event held at the Bella Vida Senior Center on Friday, February 21, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Celebrating Black History Month through music

To celebrate Black History Month, seniors at Bella Vida senior center learned about African-American history through music.  Seniors enjoyed soul food cuisine while musicians performed gospel, ragtime, jazz, swing and…

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Valencia wrestling’s Smelser runner-up at Masters Meet; Vikes send 3 to CIF State tourney

LA HABRA — Valencia High School is sending three varsity boys wrestlers to the CIF State tournament after Braden Smelser, Trent Munoz and Alex Munoz placed in the Top 9…

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