Read more about the article Realtors discuss unique market conditions
Demand has stayed strong in the Santa Clarita Valley despite a pandemic because the area has a high desirability factor, according to local Realtor Craig Martin of Realty One. PHOTO BY DAN WATSON / THE SIGNAL

Realtors discuss unique market conditions

While the overall economic picture might still be in recession, or at least, in recovery, the Santa Clarita Valley’s real estate market is creating unique opportunities for buyers and sellers,…

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Read more about the article COUNTY: Breweries, wineries can reopen outdoors next week
Todd Tisdell, left, and Geoff Pocock in the Pocock Brewery in Valencia. Dan Watson/The Signal

COUNTY: Breweries, wineries can reopen outdoors next week

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to allow breweries and wineries to resume outdoor operations in one week. Under the state’s guidelines, counties in the state’s most…

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Read more about the article Big rig engulfed in flames sparks small fire in brush in Castaic
Firefighters work to snuff out a big rig fire that slowed traffic on the southbound lanes of Interstate 5 Sunday evening. October 04, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Big rig engulfed in flames sparks small fire in brush in Castaic

Fire officials received reports of a big rig on fire, pulled over on the southbound lanes of Interstate 5 near the Lake Hughes exit around 6:45 p.m. Sunday, according to…

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Read more about the article SCV sees four COVID-19-related deaths
The COVID-19 virus. Courtesy of National Institute of Health

SCV sees four COVID-19-related deaths

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials released the following updated COVID-19 statistics Sunday, with four additional deaths reported in the Santa Clarita Valley, bringing the local death toll…

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Read more about the article HGTV ‘Rock the Block’ houses become homes
The Winnicks stand in front of their newly purchased home that was featured on HGTV's "Rock the Block." Courtesy

HGTV ‘Rock the Block’ houses become homes

A year after the premiere of HGTV’s new home-design show, “Rock the Block,” Gloria Tsang Winnick still can’t believe she’s living in a home fashioned by her favorite HGTV designer. …

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Read more about the article Understanding food, fitness and our immune system
Nutritionalist Michelle Schirra. Dan Watson/The Signal

Understanding food, fitness and our immune system

With germs and viruses the center of attention in 2020, so should be your immune system, as this complicated network of immune cells stands between you and these deadly infections,…

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Read more about the article David Hegg | What Will You Do About It?
David Hegg is senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church and a Santa Clarita resident. "Ethically Speaking" runs Saturdays in The Signal.

David Hegg | What Will You Do About It?

By David Hegg  Perhaps I am overstating the case, but it sure seems like we are in the throes of a once-in-our-lifetime convergence of disasters. First, I’ll give you my…

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Read more about the article Deputy transported to hospital following traffic collision in Canyon Country parking lot
An SCV Sheriff's Station deputy was transported to the hospital following a traffic collision in a Canyon Country parking lot Saturday evening. October 03, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Deputy transported to hospital following traffic collision in Canyon Country parking lot

A Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputy was transported to the hospital at around 8:05 p.m. Saturday following a traffic collision in a parking lot near Dick’s Sporting Goods on…

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Read more about the article Public Health: 29 new COVID-19 cases in SCV, 1,062 countywide
COVID-19. Courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control.

Public Health: 29 new COVID-19 cases in SCV, 1,062 countywide

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials released the following updated COVID-19 statistics Saturday: Countywide COVID-19 cases reported in the past 24 hours: 1,062  Total COVID-19 cases in L.A.…

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Read more about the article West Ranch High School seniors hope to increase recycling, raise funds
Peter Suh, left, and Jayden Barnholtz, right, sort donated recyclables Sunday afternoon. September 27, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

West Ranch High School seniors hope to increase recycling, raise funds

With Santa Clarita Valley recycling centers closing down amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and nonprofits in need more than ever, two West Ranch High School seniors launched a new service to…

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Read more about the article City announces date for virtual 2020 State of the City
FILE PHOTO Mayor Cameron Smyth puts on his old letterman's from Hart High School at the end of the State of the City Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

City announces date for virtual 2020 State of the City

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the city of Santa Clarita announced Friday its annual State of the City event is set to run virtually this year and focus largely…

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Read more about the article Residents show up and raise funds in support of Alzheimer’s Month
Lillian Cruz takes a photo of a "promise flower" for her father George Spitz that stands at the corner of Avenue Stanford Drive and Huntington Lane in Santa Clarita as the location for the 2020 Santa Clarita Valley Walk to End Alzheimer's on Saturday, October 03, 2020. Dan Watson/the Signal

Residents show up and raise funds in support of Alzheimer’s Month

Santa Clarita resident Audry Gocha placed a blue flower pinwheel on a Valencia business center lawn Saturday morning to represent that she has Alzheimer’s.  Her pinwheel joined several dozen more…

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Read more about the article Motorcycle crash snarls traffic in Newhall Pass
FILE PHOTO A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Motorcycle crash snarls traffic in Newhall Pass

A multi-motorcycle crash sent at least three people to the hospital and snarled traffic in the Newhall Pass early Saturday afternoon.  California Highway Patrol officers responded to the scene for…

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Read more about the article Firefighters extinguish brush fire in Val Verde
Fire equipment climbs a winging dirt road as Los Angeles County firefighters and hand crews extinguish a fire in heavy brush that approached a trailer on a dirt road at the end of San Martinez Road in Val Verde on Saturday, October 03, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Firefighters extinguish brush fire in Val Verde

Firefighters quickly extinguished brush fires in Val Verde and Castaic Saturday before they could grow beyond 2 acres each.  Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel first received reports of a…

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