Gary Horton | Republicans Are Morphing Into a Personality Cult

Republican presidential candidate John McCain’s “Country First” campaign slogan seems quaint and old-fashioned – and now, even politically dangerous compared with Republican behaviors today.  Overwhelmingly, no longer is the measure…

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Read more about the article Newhall family clears major hurdle in fight to save son’s life
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

Newhall family clears major hurdle in fight to save son’s life

Clearing one of two major hurdles set before them, the family of Damian Markham, a Newhall 2-year-old battling a rare terminal disease, were told earlier this month that they would…

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Read more about the article Hart board to discuss formal opposition to state vaccine mandate
The William S. Hart Union High School District office

Hart board to discuss formal opposition to state vaccine mandate

The William S. Hart Union High School District governing board is slated to discuss whether it will express formal opposition to the state’s vaccine mandate.  Placed on the agenda for Wednesday night’s regular board…

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Read more about the article Henry Mayo accepts award for stroke treatment
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital in Valencia. 041621. Dan Watson/The Signal

Henry Mayo accepts award for stroke treatment

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital earned its ninth consecutive award for stroke quality achievement from the American Heart Association for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive appropriate treatment.  According to…

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The Assistance League of Santa Clarita hosts "A Day of Art" in which its resale store is transformed into an art gallery and botique Sunday. November 14, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Assistance League hosts Day of Art

The Assistance League of Santa Clarita held its annual A Day of Art event at the organization’s resale store, transforming the space into an art gallery Sunday to raise money…

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Read more about the article Live Oak Elementary welcomes Lego robotics team
Live Oak Elementary students from left, Andrew Perez, 10, Connor Funicello, 10, Carter Reiber, 10, and Kaiden Williams, 11 discuss how to program their robot to run the course and accomplish tasks at Live Oak Elementary School on Saturday, in Castaic in preparation for the First Lego League Challenge event on November 20th. 111321. Dan Watson/The Signal

Live Oak Elementary welcomes Lego robotics team

By Jose Herrera Signal Staff Writer The whirling sounds of machinery echo in a nearly empty classroom except for the murmurs and then exclamation of a group of students as…

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Man arrested on suspicion of entering apartment, assaulting former coworker

A man was arrested after allegedly breaking into his former coworker’s Canyon Country apartment and beating him, according to law enforcement officials.   On Thursday, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to…

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Read more about the article Deputies arrest man allegedly in possession of Kevlar vest, gun in mall parking lot
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Deputies arrest man allegedly in possession of Kevlar vest, gun in mall parking lot

A man was arrested shortly after he was alleged to have been yelling inside the Valencia Town Center food court before reportedly being found later in possession of a bulletproof vest and firearm.   On Friday evening, deputies were…

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Read more about the article Man arrested on suspicion of beating dog with stick, attacking neighbor
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies respond to a reported assault with a deadly weapon in Castaic Sunday after someone allegedly hit another person with a stick. November 14, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Man arrested on suspicion of beating dog with stick, attacking neighbor

Following an alleged dog fight between two pets on Sunday night, a man was arrested on suspicion of assaulting his neighbor and his neighbor’s dog with a stick.   The arrest stems from an incident…

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Read more about the article Nonprofit prepares for its holiday boutique
Members of Relay for Life of Santa Clarita sell a homemade gift during their annual holiday boutique. Photo courtesy of Relay for Life/for The Signal

Nonprofit prepares for its holiday boutique

New Release  The Relay for Life of Santa Clarita will host its annual holiday boutique to raise money as they continue to aid the American Cancer Society in finding a cure for cancer.  …

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Read more about the article Helmers Elementary awaits construction of new building
Saugus Union School District members and project personnel hold shovels in celebration of the beginning of construction for a new building at Charles Helmer’s Elementary. Photo courtesy of Saugus district/for The Signal

Helmers Elementary awaits construction of new building

News Release  The Saugus Union School District recently celebrated its groundbreaking of a 24,000-square-foot building at Charles Helmers Elementary.  Superintendent Colleen Hawkins joined Helmers Elementary Principal Michelle Velikorodnyy, along with Saugus district board members and…

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