Read more about the article Longtime SCV resident turns 103
David Gilbert, 103-year-old Santa Clarita resident and World War II U.S. Navy veteran, poses with his certificate issued to him by the city of Santa Clarita on his 100th birthday three years ago, on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020. Gilbert Bernal/The Signal

Longtime SCV resident turns 103

At 103 years old, longtime Santa Clarita Valley resident David Gilbert said his secret to longevity is going for walks and eating chocolate. In his pantry, you can find a…

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Read more about the article Multivehicle traffic collision causes heavy traffic
A multi-vehicle traffic collision resulted in heavy traffic on southbound Highway 14 as all main portion lanes were closed and vehicles were diverted to the truck lanes. Tammy Murga/The Signal

Multivehicle traffic collision causes heavy traffic

A multivehicle traffic collision on Highway 14 resulted in all southbound lanes closed for more than two hours Monday night. Los Angeles County Fire Department officials responded to reports of…

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Read more about the article Hoefflin Foundation appoints Mike Jaffe as interim executive director
Mike Jaffe named interim executive director of the Michael Hoefflin Foundation in January 2020. Courtesy of Jaffe

Hoefflin Foundation appoints Mike Jaffe as interim executive director

Mike Jaffe, who started as a volunteer and then became a member of the board of directors for the nonprofit Michael Hoefflin Foundation, was recently appointed interim executive director, he…

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Read more about the article Ahuja on his priorities if elected to Santa Clarita City Council
Aakash Ahuja, a Santa Clarita resident and psychiatrist, shares his top issues as a candidate for the Santa Clarita City Council 2020 elections. Courtesy of Ahuja

Ahuja on his priorities if elected to Santa Clarita City Council

Aakash Ahuja, a psychiatrist and Santa Clarita City Council candidate, said Monday that, if elected, he would donate 100% of his council member salary to local charities, as well as…

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Read more about the article Wilk to offer free women’s self-defense workshop
The class looks on as Bonnie Formia of Prestige Self-Defense, right, and daughter Jordan, 16, demonstrate a punch with the heel of the hand during the Women's Safety & Self-Defense Workshop held at The Centre in Santa Clarita on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Wilk to offer free women’s self-defense workshop

State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, has scheduled a free women’s self-defense workshop Thursday, Jan. 23, at The Centre.  Wilk’s course, which he has hosted annually in recent years, returns…

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Read more about the article Valencia baseball wins 2020 Easton Battle of the Bats
Steven Gonzalez (left) Brock Kleszcz (second left) Jakob Marquez (second right) and Grant Weiss (right) stand victorious after the 2020 Easton Battle of the Bats on Jan. 16. // Photo courtesy Brock Kleszcz

Valencia baseball wins 2020 Easton Battle of the Bats

The bats were swinging, and they were swinging well for Valencia baseball at the 2020 Easton Battle of the Bats on Thursday in Thousand Oaks. The Battle of the Bats…

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Read more about the article Deadline approaching for Man, Woman of the Year noms
Nominees prepare for a photo at the 2019 Santa Clarita Valley Man & Woman of the Year, Paparazzi Party held at the home of Wayne and Dianne Crawford in Santa Clarita on Wednesday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Deadline approaching for Man, Woman of the Year noms

The deadline to nominate an outstanding volunteer for the 2020 Santa Clarita Valley Man and Woman of the Year is fast approaching. Unlike typical nonprofit events, where the recognition goes…

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Read more about the article Local senators introduce bills to address power shutoffs, wildfire response
Sacramento, State Capitol Building

Local senators introduce bills to address power shutoffs, wildfire response

State Sens. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, and Henry Stern, D-Calabasas, announced separate bills this week that each helped co-author to address the recent power shutoffs and growing wildfire risks. Wilk…

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Read more about the article Community hosts presentation for processing trauma
Trauma Resource Institute host presentation for the community on how to process trauma. Bobby Block/The Signal

Community hosts presentation for processing trauma

A presentation held by the Trauma Resource Institute prepared the community on how to process trauma through different exercises and guided conversations Saturday morning at the Child and Family Center. …

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Read more about the article Hotshots head to deadly fires in Australia
A portion of the 20 firefighters from the Angeles National Forest "Hotshots"stand in front of the Little Tujunga Hotshots facility just before deploying to Melbourne, Australia to assist with New South Wales brush fires, Monday, Jan. 6, 2020. Gilbert Bernal/The Signal

Hotshots head to deadly fires in Australia

When a wildland fire ravages Santa Clarita, they get called to the front lines. And now the Bear Divide-based group is fighting fires 7,000 miles away. For two federal firefighters,…

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Read more about the article Deputies recover car after stolen-vehicle investigation
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies detained occupants of a vehicle at gunpoint in front of the Walgreen's store in the Canyon Country Plaza near the intersection of Soledad Canyon Road and Whites Canyon Road on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020. Gilbert Bernal/The Signal

Deputies recover car after stolen-vehicle investigation

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to reports of a stolen vehicle in Canyon Country Sunday evening. The incident occurred on the 19200 block of Soledad Canyon Road, near…

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Read more about the article Bunker Hill to close until February
Bunker Hill Bar & Grill shut their doors temporarily as management works to reinstate their license to sell alcoholic beverages in the state of California, Sunday, Jan. 19,2020. Gilbert Bernal/The Signal

Bunker Hill to close until February

The Bunker Hill Bar & Grill in Valencia recently announced the location is closing until Feb. 9, following the suspension of its liquor license Thursday. “We deeply appreciate your patronage…

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Read more about the article Coroner IDs Saugus death as former Rep. Hill’s younger brother
Daniel Brett Bennett at graduation from U.S. Navy boot camp. Courtesy of Katie Hill

Coroner IDs Saugus death as former Rep. Hill’s younger brother

The man who died after being found unresponsive at his home in Saugus on Saturday has been identified as Daniel Brett Bennett of Saugus, according to Los Angeles County Coroner’s…

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Read more about the article Sexy Vegan takes plea in ‘bestiality’ case
Sexy Vegan, who was recently arrested on a bestiality charge, is shown here on a recent appearance on "Dr. Phil."

Sexy Vegan takes plea in ‘bestiality’ case

Newhall resident Hansel DeDeBartolo III, aka Sexy Vegan, pleaded no contest Friday to charges involving a video he posted with his dog. The 37-year-old pleaded to a misdemeanor count of…

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Read more about the article Hiker hoisted off Vasquez Rocks
Los Angeles County Fire Copter 15 flies over the Santa Clarita Valley. Cory Rubin/Signal File Photo

Hiker hoisted off Vasquez Rocks

A stranded hiker was hoisted from Vasquez Rocks in Agua Dulce Sunday morning. Los Angeles County Fire Department officials responded to a request for public assistance at 10:40 a.m. on…

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Read more about the article David Hegg | What’s Important:  Please Value My Values
David Hegg is senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church and a Santa Clarita resident. "Ethically Speaking" runs Saturdays in The Signal.

David Hegg | What’s Important: Please Value My Values

By David Hegg  Just for fun I looked up the definition of “value” on my computer’s dictionary. After sifting through the various ways the word is used in the English…

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