Read more about the article The Best of 2021
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on February, 26, 2020, is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. Dan Watson/The Signal

The Best of 2021

By Ken Striplin Santa Clarita City Manager Another year has flown by, Santa Clarita. Local businesses are getting back to normal operations, local youth are engaging in competitive sports again,…

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Read more about the article From the SCV’s chefs: Recipes to try for holiday feasts
Chef Juan Alonso stands in his Agua Dulce restaurant vinyard Monday. March 29, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

From the SCV’s chefs: Recipes to try for holiday feasts

By Jose Herrera Signal Staff Writer The holidays are upon us, and whether it’s a special meal with your family for Christmas or gatherings with friends for an unforgettable New…

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Read more about the article Keeping kids happy at holiday get-togethers
Members of the Saber Guild, Jedi Knights and Sith Warriors, give a display with their light sabers for the attendees during the 14th Annual Literacy Festival held at Old Town Newhall Library in Newhall on Saturday, 120421. Dan Watson/The Signal

Keeping kids happy at holiday get-togethers

By Caleb Lunetta Signal Senior Staff Writer It’s that time of year again when the Christmas trees come in, the lights go up and the family comes home. While often…

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Read more about the article Safely bringing home new pets this holiday
Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control volunteer Renee Focht holds three-year-old Buster as his adoption paper work is finalized during the event hosted by the L.A. County Castaic Animal Care Center where 18 dogs, three cats, three rabbits and five guinea pigs were available for adoption during the event held at Valencia Acura in Valencia on Saturday, 112021. Dan Watson/The Signal

Safely bringing home new pets this holiday

More families bring a new pet home during the holiday season than at any other time of the year. And while some may even choose to give a pet to…

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

David Hegg | The Societal Necessity of Tolerance

By David Hegg Among the long list of recognized virtues is that of patience. It also goes under the names of long-suffering, and tolerance. It is in this last guise…

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Read more about the article Enforcement stop leads to containment for man with firearm
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Enforcement stop leads to containment for man with firearm

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff Station deputies set up a containment Saturday afternoon after deputies conducted an enforcement stop and found two men with possession of a firearm, according to law…

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Read more about the article Five vehicles collide, child and adult taken to hospital
A multi-vehicle crash snarls traffic on the southbound Interstate 5 Freeway near Magic Mountain Parkway on Saturday, 121821. Dan Watson/The Signal

Five vehicles collide, child and adult taken to hospital

A child with a nose bleed and an adult with minor injuries were taken to a nearby hospital Saturday afternoon after a multiple-vehicle collision on Interstate 5.  At approximately 3:11…

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Read more about the article Suspect arrested on suspicion of assaulting a deputy
A suspect is detained in the back of sheriff's deputy cruiser while emergency responders are on standby in Stevenson Ranch on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Suspect arrested on suspicion of assaulting a deputy

The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies arrested a man on suspicion of physically assaulting a deputy during a pedestrian stop on Saturday.  According to Sgt. Dimitry Barkon of the SCV Sheriff’s Station, deputies conducted…

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Read more about the article Compassionate Friends host candlelight remembrance
Diane Briones, left, and Alice Renolds, right, speak to the attendees at the Compassionate Friends of Santa Clarita Valley’s 20th Annual Candle Lighting Remembrance Program at the New Life Assembly of God in Santa Clarita, Calif., on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021. Chris Torres/The Signal

Compassionate Friends host candlelight remembrance

The Santa Clarita Valley chapter of The Compassionate Friends participated in a worldwide candlelight remembrance for those grieving over the loss of family and friends.  The candle lighting was organized…

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Read more about the article Valencia Christian Center hosts Christmas play, concert
Valencia Christian Center musical director Theresa Jones, center, joins the "Praise Team" as they sing Christmas songs during the Understanding Christmas event at Bella Vida at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center on Saturday, 121121. Dan Watson/The Signal

Valencia Christian Center hosts Christmas play, concert

The Valencia Christian Center hosted “Understanding Christmas,” an original play and Christmas concert at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center at Bella Vida.  The play was written and directed by…

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Read more about the article West Ranch hosts LEGO League Championship
Shiva Kailasam, left, and Benjamin Joiner, right, of the Epic Blaze Bots, prepare their transport robot before their competition at the FIRST LEGO League Championship at West Ranch High School in Santa Clarita, Calif., on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2021. Chris Torres/The Signal

West Ranch hosts LEGO League Championship

West Ranch High School with Project 691 First Robotics team hosted the Southern California First LEGO League Championship on Sunday.  Grant Bochantin, the regional announcer for First LEGO League, narrates…

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Read more about the article Firefighters respond to call for possible entrapment
FILE PHOTO A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Firefighters respond to call for possible entrapment

The Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to a traffic collision on the 25000 block of Rye Canyon Road at 5:42 p.m. Friday, according to Capt. Norman Queen.  Upon arrival, first responders reported that no…

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Read more about the article What’s mine is yours
Students line up to purchase items at the What's Mine Is Yours Holiday Boutique at the oudoor stage in Canyon High School in Canyon Country, Calif., on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021. What's Mine Is Yours is a student-run club that accepts donations through clothing, accessories and personal items for students who may be in financial need. Chris Torres/The Signal

What’s mine is yours

The holidays are here — yet, students and families might not be able to have a regular Christmas because COVID-19 impacted their lives. But students at Canyon High School believe their peers…

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