Read more about the article Salvation Army to host food drive
SIGNAL FILE PHOTO: Salvation Army Envoy Laura A. Bloom, right, organizes USC alumni members as they pack hygiene kits for homeless students at the Salvation Army Santa Clarita Valley Corps in Newhall on Saturday. Dan Watson / The Signal

Salvation Army to host food drive

The Salvation Army Santa Clarita Valley Corps is hosting a food drive next week, as its food pantry is critically low on food. As the pandemic continues to financially affect…

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Read more about the article Lost hiker prompts full response at Elsmere Canyon
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies respond to reports of a lost hiker at Elsmere Canyon Sunday afternoon. November 07, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Lost hiker prompts full response at Elsmere Canyon

A hiker lost in Elsmere Canyon prompted a full response from law enforcement Sunday afternoon. The incident was reported shortly before 2 p.m. on Newhall Avenue, according to Los Angeles…

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Read more about the article No. 7 College of the Canyons loses to No. 2 Ventura 19-7
College of the Canyons wide receiver Tiquan Gilmore (17) runs for extra yardage against Ventura College at College of the Canyons on Saturday, 110621. Dan Watson/The Signal

No. 7 College of the Canyons loses to No. 2 Ventura 19-7

By Ryan Menzie  Signal Sports Writer  The College of the Canyons Cougars were well on their way to a perfect season before losing in an upset against East Los Angeles earlier this…

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Read more about the article Local business overcomes challenges amid pandemic
Santa Clarita small business Wall Words specializes in inspiration and motivational quotes for businesses and residences for walls and glass. Courtesy

Local business overcomes challenges amid pandemic

As a first-time business owner, Vivian Campo learned quickly the value of being a planner. “You always have to have plan A, B and C because you never know what's…

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Read more about the article David Hegg | Better When We’re Better
David Hegg is senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church and a Santa Clarita resident. "Ethically Speaking" runs Saturdays in The Signal.

David Hegg | Better When We’re Better

By David Hegg I have often thought, in moments of great frustration, that the world would be a whole lot better if God went ahead and made everyone just like…

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Read more about the article Westfield Valencia adapts to pandemic shopping shifts
Shoppers in the Westfield Valencia Town Center on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Westfield Valencia adapts to pandemic shopping shifts

As the pandemic forced many businesses to shut their doors, altogether changing consumers’ shopping habits, retailers have had to find ways to adapt. Through the pandemic, a number of larger…

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Read more about the article ‘Merryville’ benefits Salvation Army
The musical group, Hiatus perform Holiday classis during the Sam's Club Merry-Ville Spectacular holiday fundraiser event for The Salvation Army held in the parking of Sam's Club in Santa Clarita on Thursday, 110421. Dan Watson/The Signal

‘Merryville’ benefits Salvation Army

By Jose Herrera Signal Staff Writer  Sam’s Club partnered with the Salvation Army of California to get a jump start on the season of giving with a holiday-inspired moment for Santa Clarita Valley residents. …

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Read more about the article Where are the best tacos in town?
LaCo Taco provides catering services for a vareity of events to residents across the Santa Clarita Valley. Owner Edgar Lopez showcases the Jr. Party Platter Box on Wednesday, Oct. 27. Jose Herrera/The Signal

Where are the best tacos in town?

Tacos, and their various toppings, salsas and shells, comprise a touchy, yet important topic to a number of local residents. Where do your taco loyalties lie? The Santa Clarita Valley…

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Read more about the article A new leash on life as a peer support K-9
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station Peer Support Canine, Ginger, gets a treat from Captain Justin Diez, left, Sergeant Kristen Deschino and Rabbi Eric Morgenstern, Chaplain at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station iin Valencia on Tuesday, 102621. Dan Watson/The Signal

A new leash on life as a peer support K-9

Whoever said old dogs can’t learn new tricks hasn’t met Ginger, the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station’s new peer support K-9. “We’ve had a rough year and a half,” Capt.…

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Read more about the article 2 hospitalized after fiery collision near Interstate 5
One vehicle caught fire following a traffic collision near the Calgrove onramp of Interstate 5 Saturday. November 06, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

2 hospitalized after fiery collision near Interstate 5

By Jose Herrera  Signal Staff Writer  Emergency responders transported two individuals to the hospital after a traffic collision in which one vehicle caught fire Saturday.  Firefighters received a call at approximately…

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Read more about the article Valencia girls’ tennis loses in second round of CIF playoffs to Claremont, 11-7
Valencia doubles team Ellie Wingo, left, Sydney Tamondong compete against Claremont at Valencia High on Friday, 110521. Dan Watson/The Signal

Valencia girls’ tennis loses in second round of CIF playoffs to Claremont, 11-7

By Ryan Menzie  Signal Sports Writer  The Valencia Vikings girls’ tennis team was the final Foothill League team left in the CIF playoffs. Unfortunately for the Vikings, they were unable to come up with the win,…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita Valley first round playoff roundup
Saugus linebacker Austin Treahy (9) intercepts a Rancho Cucamonga pass in the second quarter at College of the Canyons on Friday, 110521. Dan Watson/The Signal

Santa Clarita Valley first round playoff roundup

By Ryan Menzie  Signal Sports Writer  The Santa Clarita Valley had six high schools compete in the first round of CIF playoffs on Friday, but overall, the SCV would struggle…

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Read more about the article Paul Raggio | Diversity, Leadership, and ‘Scrum’
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Paul Raggio | Diversity, Leadership, and ‘Scrum’

I recently met one of our behind-the-scenes Santa Clarita Valley leaders, about whom I heard many positive things from others in the valley. He’s passionate about leadership and has two decades of senior leader-level experience that put him in the…

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