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

David Hegg | On Humility and Change

By David Hegg  Recently, as a result of the examination of some of our politicians’ lives, the subject of redemption has become part of the national conversation. It usually goes…

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Read more about the article Woman snatches thousands in fragrances from local beauty store
Signal File Photo: Deputies respond to a at Ulta on the corner of McBean and Magic Mountain.

Woman snatches thousands in fragrances from local beauty store

A woman in a black car was reported to have stolen more than $5,000 worth of fragrances from Ulta, a cosmetics and beauty store located at the corner of McBean and Magic Mountain parkways, Saturday afternoon.  Sheriff’s…

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Sheriff will not support mask enforcement

Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva issued a statement Friday afternoon that his department would not “expend our limited resources” to support the compliance of the county Public Health department’s new health order modifications, requiring masking…

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Read more about the article L.A. County 2021 property valued at $1.76 trillion by assessor
House for sale on Graham Lane in Santa Clarita. Dan Watson/The Signal

L.A. County 2021 property valued at $1.76 trillion by assessor

Los Angeles County Assessor Jeff Prang certified the 2021 assessment roll, reflecting economic growth for the 11th consecutive year, with an increase in the assessed value of taxable property countywide.…

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Read more about the article New health order details masking requirements
Officials with the state and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced Thursday that face coverings would be required indoors until at least Nov. 1. Signal file photo

New health order details masking requirements

The Los Angeles County Public Health Department provided details Friday on modifications to its COVID-19 public health order following an announcement Thursday that masks would be required at all indoor public settings, venues, gatherings and businesses for all individuals regardless of vaccination status effective at 11:59 p.m. Saturday. …

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Read more about the article Hart superintendent explains public health mandate regarding masks for fall semester
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Hart superintendent explains public health mandate regarding masks for fall semester

In a statement released to district parents on Friday, William S. Hart Union High School District Superintendent Mike Kuhlman explained that the district cannot defy the order of the state and county…

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Garcia secures funds for new equipment at COC, Henry Mayo Hospital

Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, announced this week he secured $1 million for College of the Canyons and $610,000 for Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital to be included in the 2022 Labor, Health, and Human Services Appropriations bill.  Funding…

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Read more about the article Parents, deputies discuss safety and perceptions over coffee
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station Sergeant Dave Dantice, left, addresses questions from attendees at the Coffee with a Cop event held at Havana Savannah in Valencia on Wednesday, 071421. Dan Watson/The Signal

Parents, deputies discuss safety and perceptions over coffee

Just under a dozen parents enjoyed coffee and chocolate chip cookies Wednesday morning at Havana Savannah, a coffee shop in Valencia, where the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station held a Coffee with a Cop event.  Deputies and other members of the…

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Read more about the article City remains undecided on district-based election
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on Feb. 26. Dan Watson/The Signal

City remains undecided on district-based election

Santa Clarita City Council members continued their deliberations on the future of council elections Tuesday during a closed session special meeting.   The City Council has not publicly met about the possibility of transitioning to district-based elections due to litigation alleging that the city’s current “at-large” elections…

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Read more about the article City takes positions on housing, environment, justice bills
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on Feb. 26. Watson/The Signal

City takes positions on housing, environment, justice bills

The Santa Clarita City Council considered issues of the environment, housing and justice when it took positions on several pieces of state and federal legislation Tuesday night.  Council members cast their votes on the legislation as part of their agenda’s consent calendar,…

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Read more about the article Woman fights deputies after damaging law office in Castaic
Deputies respond to a report of a woman breaking into a law office in Castaic and causing property damage. Photo courtesy of Austin Dave.

Woman fights deputies after damaging law office in Castaic

A woman was detained Friday on suspicion of fighting with sheriff’s deputies after breaking into a law office in Castaic and causing property damage. The call was reported shortly before…

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Read more about the article SCV business community celebrates return to in-person events at chamber’s mixer
Don Fleming, right, welcomes attendees to the first in-person Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours Mixer since the beginning of the pandemic, held at Valencia Acura in Valencia on Wednesday, 071421. Dan Watson/The Signal

SCV business community celebrates return to in-person events at chamber’s mixer

With warm embraces and even some excited shouts, the Santa Clarita Valley business community gathered in person for the first time in nearly a year and a half at the…

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