Read more about the article Library hosts event to help fight ‘Baby Alzheimer’s’
Children's Librarian Aley (cq) Ungerman, left, reads one of Damian Markham's favorite books to the group gathered for a special Sidewalk Storytime at the Old Town Newhall Library on Wednesday, 063021. Dan Watson/The Signal

Library hosts event to help fight ‘Baby Alzheimer’s’

When the librarians at the city of Santa Clarita and the Old Town Newhall Library heard Newhall resident Damian Markham’s story and learned that one of his favorite activities is reading with his parents, they jumped…

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Read more about the article L.A. County firefighters in SCV embrace therapy dog Echo
Firefighter/ Paramedic Jake Windell, left, and Echo the Fire Dog at Los Angeles County Fire Station 107 on Wednesday, 063021. Dan Watson/The Signal

L.A. County firefighters in SCV embrace therapy dog Echo

Don’t be surprised to find dog toys lying around Fire Station 107. The Canyon Country firehouse is the first in the Los Angeles County Fire Department to welcome a comfort dog to its team.  Echo…

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Read more about the article Library hosts event to help fight ‘Baby Alzheimer’s’
Children's Librarian Aley (cq) Ungerman, left, reads one of Damian Markham's favorite books to the group gathered for a special Sidewalk Storytime at the Old Town Newhall Library on Wednesday, 063021. Dan Watson/The Signal

Library hosts event to help fight ‘Baby Alzheimer’s’

When the librarians at the city of Santa Clarita and the Old Town Newhall Library heard Newhall resident Damian Markham’s story and learned that one of his favorite activities is reading with his parents, they jumped…

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Read more about the article Newsom recall election date set for Sept. 14
Gov. Gavin Newsom. Courtesy of the Office of the Governor

Newsom recall election date set for Sept. 14

California voters will go the polls on Sept. 14 to cast another vote for governor of the Golden State. California Secretary of State Shirley Weber certified Thursday the petition to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat.  Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis then set the fall date for the special election.  …

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Read more about the article Hart High baseball players hold clinic for Boys & Girls Club
Boys & Girls Club Athletic Director Cecil Hammock, right, calls in day campters for a group high five during the 2021, Hart High School "A Day at the Field" event for the Santa Clarita Valley Boys & Girls Club day campers held on the Hart High baseball filed on Thursday, 070121. Dan Watson/The Signal

Hart High baseball players hold clinic for Boys & Girls Club

Hart High School baseball players took a day off from practicing to teach kids with the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley some baseball skills Thursday. The A…

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Read more about the article Skate with Pride supports LGBTQ community
Celeste LeBoheme decorates in preparation for the Pride Month skating event at Central Park on Saturday, -062621. Dan Watson/The Signal

Skate with Pride supports LGBTQ community

Santa Clarita roller skaters took to the Central Park basketball courts Saturday evening to support Santa Clarita’s LGBTQ community during Skate with Pride.  The Pride Month celebration â€“ one of a series events…

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Early-morning collision sends driver to trauma center

Two people were ejected from their vehicle due to a three-vehicle traffic collision in the northbound lanes of Interstate 5, near Lake Hughes Drive, around 3:30 a.m. Thursday morning.   A car collided with semi-truck before a…

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Read more about the article Detectives seek answers for body found in Canyon Country
Anyone with information about the death of Suzane Guillaum is being asked to call the Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Courtesy | Facebook

Detectives seek answers for body found in Canyon Country

Homicide detectives are seeking information in the death of Suzane Guillaum, 44, whose body was discovered June 15 under an overpass near Camp Plenty Road.  Lt. Derrick Alfred of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s…

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Read more about the article Families embrace local events to celebrate independence
The Santa Clarita Trolley makes a stop on the city's 2019 Fourth of July Patriotic Tour. The Mejia family took part in the 2020 Patriotic Tour, saying doing so provides them with a sense of community. Courtesy photo

Families embrace local events to celebrate independence

By Abbie DeMuthFor The Signal  What began as a mother’s passion transformed into a longstanding tradition for the Mejia family.  Living in Santa Clarita since 1992, J.C. Mejia began decorating his home for the…

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