Monthly Archives: October 2021
Read more about the article School districts focus on the emotional, social development of students
Counselor Mariah Harvey talks about making mistakes and ways to react to them during Social Emotional Learning class at Meadow Elementary School in Valencia on Thursday, 102121. Dan Watson/The signal

School districts focus on the emotional, social development of students

With an understanding of the impacts that a trauma like a school shooting or quarantine isolation — as well as more traditional problems like domestic violence or homelessness — can have on children, local elementary school officials are touting the benefits of a social-emotional…

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Read more about the article Owner of Bob’s Country Meats dies from health complications

Owner of Bob’s Country Meats dies from health complications

Keith Mowry, owner of Bob’s Country Meats in Canyon Country, died Friday night due to complications from surgery and infection doctors were unable to remove.   “I’m very honored to have been married to…

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Read more about the article Local meat shop owner begins journey to recovery
Bob’s Country Meats in Canyon Country is set to temporary close. October 02, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Local meat shop owner begins journey to recovery

Keith Mowry, the owner of Bob’s Country Meats in Canyon Country, went into an organ-transplant surgery Friday to save his life after contracting a serious gall bladder infection, damaging his kidneys and…

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Read more about the article Club Fear celebrates final year scaring in SCV
Jason Shields, right, stands with son Kaden in front of "Club Fear" the Haunted House they built. October 17, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Club Fear celebrates final year scaring in SCV

Throughout the Santa Clarita Valley and beyond, haunters are getting ready for a spooktacular Halloween, setting up garages and front yards as haunted houses, each unique and special in its…

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Read more about the article When disaster strikes
Pedro, a technician from CBC Cleaning and Restoration Inc ventilates a flooded office Monday. October 12, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

When disaster strikes

Given the busy lives that we lead, it’s no surprise that planning for some distant emergency isn’t at the top of many to-do lists.  Disasters come in a number of…

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Read more about the article Club Fear celebrates final year scaring in SCV
Jason Shields stands inside "Club Fear" the Haunted House he built. October 17, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Club Fear celebrates final year scaring in SCV

Throughout the Santa Clarita Valley and beyond, haunters are getting ready for a spooktacular Halloween, setting up garages and front yards as haunted houses, each unique and special in its own way. …

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Read more about the article 3-year-old continues battle with ‘baby Alzheimer’s’
Damian Markham, 2, sits with mother, Brittany and father Brock as one of Damian's favorite books is read for the group gathered for a special Sidewalk Storytime at the Old Town Newhall Library on Wednesday, 063021. Dan Watson/The Signal

3-year-old continues battle with ‘baby Alzheimer’s’

While 3-year-old Damian Markham continues his battle against a fatal disease he’s had since birth, his mother says the community has continued to rally around him and his parents.   Brittany…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita girls’ volleyball first-round playoff roundup
Saugus defenders Taylor Treahy (29) and Shelby Scott (21) go up to block a shot by Isabella Jeffrey (17) of Archer School For Girls at Saugus on Thursday, 102121. Dan Watson/The Signal

Santa Clarita girls’ volleyball first-round playoff roundup

By Ryan Menzie Signal Sports Writer   The girls’ volleyball playoffs officially kicked off this week with three teams from the Foothill League competing for a chance to win the CIF title — each team in a…

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Read more about the article West Ranch girls golf wins Foothill League title; Eunice Yi wins Player of the Year
Eunice Yi of West Ranch competes at The Oaks Club at Valencia on Wednesday, 101321. Dan Watson/The Signal

West Ranch girls golf wins Foothill League title; Eunice Yi wins Player of the Year

By Ryan Menzie Signal Sports Writer   For the sixth match in a row, the West Ranch Wildcats emerged on top to complete the season sweep for the Foothill League title.   The Wildcats…

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Read more about the article Blueface’s home allegedly robbed, suspects still at large
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station can be reached by calling 661-260-4000.

Blueface’s home allegedly robbed, suspects still at large

A home owned by the rapper Jonathan Porter, also known by his stage name Blueface, in Canyon Country was reportedly broken into earlier this month, with the suspects pulling a…

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Read more about the article Harvest Festival, Scarecrow Alley brings residents to Main Street
Mia Solis, 4, right, joins in with the line dancers as the live band plays "Honky Tonk Women" on stage during the Harvest Festival Block Party on Main Street in Newhall on Thursday, 102121. Dan Watson/The Signal

Harvest Festival, Scarecrow Alley brings residents to Main Street

Continuing on with a Halloween-season staple for local residents, the city of Santa Clarita held its annual Harvest Festival SENSES Block Party on Thursday.   Filled with games such as pumpkin bowling,…

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