Monthly Archives: May 2021
Read more about the article COVID-19 ‘long haulers’ face harrowing journey
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital nurse Charisse Hammer wheels her father, 79-year-old Jose Miranda Jr., out of the hospital as he is released after undergoing intensive treatment for COVID-19 for more than two months. June 01, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

COVID-19 ‘long haulers’ face harrowing journey

While most people who contract COVID-19 recover completely within a few weeks, studies have shown anywhere from 10%-30% aren’t as lucky.  In fact, millions of Americans are battling lingering symptoms…

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Read more about the article Adventure awaits at your local library!
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on February, 26, 2020, is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. Dan Watson/The Signal

Adventure awaits at your local library!

By Bill Miranda Santa Clarita City Mayor There hasn’t been a time in my life where I haven’t enjoyed going to the library. Whether it was growing up in New…

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

David Hegg | Honoring Bold and Beautiful Moms

By David Hegg  My father-in-law was a hero, although he never thought so himself. During World War II, he was part of a flight crew that flew several very dangerous…

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Read more about the article Tribute workout honors LAPD officer, SCV resident
Curtis Marzinzik, right, owner of CrossFit SCV welcomes dozens of participants as he hosts a CrossFit tribute workout honoring Los Angeles Police Officer Miriam Alvarado in Santa Clarita on Saturday, 050721. Dan Watson/The Signal

Tribute workout honors LAPD officer, SCV resident

A 1.5-mile run. Forty sit-ups. Thirty push-ups in a row. And as many strict pull-ups as possible. Hundreds of people completed this workout, which resembles the Los Angeles Police Department’s physical fitness exam, Saturday morning at CrossFit SCV as a tribute to Miriam Alvarado.  A mother…

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Read more about the article Prep Sports Roundup: Softball and Soccer
Valencia High's Izzy Mertes (19) is welcomed home by teammates after hitting a home run out of the park in the fifth inning against Saugus at at Saugus High School on Thursday, 050621. Dan Watson/The Signal

Prep Sports Roundup: Softball and Soccer

A recap of recent sports results  The following summaries were provided by team coaches and/or representatives for some of this past week’s Santa Clarita Valley prep sports action. The Signal…

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Read more about the article PHOTOS | This week in prep sports
Saugus High baserunner Kaylie Stauffer (6) beats the throw to Valencia catcher Addison Snyder (13) at home to score at Saugus High School on Thursday, 050621. Dan Watson/The Signal

PHOTOS | This week in prep sports

Gallery: Click on image to view full size. Hart High's Franzoa Hernandez (15) kicks the ball toward the goal against Valencia defender Connor Scott (28) at Hart High School on…

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Read more about the article PHOTOS | Valencia High hosts signing day event
Valencia High School softball players, Emma Bramson, left, and Delaney Skully set out their name tags and flowers as they prepare to sign their letters of intent at a Valencia High School ceremony on the football field honoring 12 athletes Tuesday. Dan

PHOTOS | Valencia High hosts signing day event

Valencia High School track team member Sydney Makar speaks at the podium as each of nine athletes gets a chance to thank family and friends for their support during a…

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Read more about the article Hart boys soccer clinches league title
Hart High's Franzoa Hernandez (15) kicks the ball toward the goal against Valencia defender Connor Scott (28) at Hart High School on Tuesday, 050421. Dan Watson/The Signal

Hart boys soccer clinches league title

When Hart High boys soccer head coach Gio Salinas took over the program just days before the already unplanned season got underway, a primary goal, he said, was to keep up the…

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Read more about the article Canyon Country vehicle fire being examined by arson investigators
A firefighter works to extinguish the blaze that destroyed the cab of an 18-wheeler in Canyon Country on Thursday. Photo Courtesy of Austin Dave.

Canyon Country vehicle fire being examined by arson investigators

A vehicle fire late Thursday night in Canyon Country is being examined by arson investigators, according to officials at the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.   The call for the fire,…

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