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

David Hegg | The Erosion of Civil Critique

By David Hegg As I have watched, listened, and grieved the erosion of civility in society among those who make and report the news, the course we’ve taken has finally…

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Read more about the article In the Digital Age, many music lovers are turning to a classic analog format
Boho Records co-owner Anthony Beeby looks through vintage vinyl records on display at Boho Records and Rags in Newhall on Tuesday, 011122. Dan Watson/The Signal

In the Digital Age, many music lovers are turning to a classic analog format

By Victor Corral Martinez Signal Staff Writer One recent morning at 10 a.m., Anthony Beeby flipped his open sign at Boho Records and Rags, unlocked his doors. Minutes barely passed…

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Read more about the article From the City Manager: Commitment to addressing homelessness
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on February, 26, 2020, is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. Dan Watson/The Signal

From the City Manager: Commitment to addressing homelessness

By Ken Striplin Santa Clarita City Manager When we reflect on the success and growth of Santa Clarita over the past year, we cannot forget the strides we have made…

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Read more about the article Pedestrians struck by vehicles in separate incidents
Deputies parked out front of the Costco in Canyon Country. Dan Watson / The Signal.

Pedestrians struck by vehicles in separate incidents

In two separate incidents, pedestrians were struck by vehicles over the past two days.   The first incident involved one pedestrian transported to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle…

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Read more about the article City installs hydrogen fuel cell backup for traffic signals
The city of Santa Clarita has installed a new hydrogen fuel cell backup power system at the intersection of Soledad Canyon Road and Whites Canyon Road. Courtesy photo.

City installs hydrogen fuel cell backup for traffic signals

News release  The city of Santa Clarita has taken a step forward in protecting public safety during power outages by installing a new hydrogen fuel cell backup power system at the…

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Read more about the article Henry Mayo reaches 200 COVID-19 deaths
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital in Valencia. 041621. Dan Watson/The Signal

Henry Mayo reaches 200 COVID-19 deaths

While hospitalizations and deaths around Los Angeles County continue to rise, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital reported Friday two new COVID-19 patient deaths in the last 24 hours, bringing their total…

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Read more about the article Two transients arrested on suspicion of trespassing, theft
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department seal. File Photo

Two transients arrested on suspicion of trespassing, theft

A man and woman believed to be living as transients in Canyon Country were arrested Thursday while they were in possession of counterfeit money, burglary tools and stolen items, according…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita traffic system selected for statewide award
Students cross at the intersection of Seco Canyon Road and Decoro Drive, near Santa Clarita Elementary School and Arroyo Seco Junior High School. Photo courtesy of the City of Santa Clarita.

Santa Clarita traffic system selected for statewide award

Caltrans recently honored the city of Santa Clarita with a statewide award for a Saugus-area traffic system that keeps both student-pedestrians and commuters safe on the road.   The award, announced…

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Read more about the article Lyons Avenue building fire believed to have been started by homeless camp fire
Los Angeles County Firefighters attack a two story structure fire that occurred in the Lyons Village shopping center in Newhall on Saturday, 010822. Dan Watson/The Signal

Lyons Avenue building fire believed to have been started by homeless camp fire

Investigators with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Arson and Explosives Detail reported Friday that preliminary evidence for a structure fire at a Newhall strip mall last weekend suggests the…

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Read more about the article Double the reward: Henry Mayo nurse helped others get through COVID-19 — while carrying twins
Joseph and Emma Jerrain hold their twin babies, Carter and Chloe, in the backyard of their home in Santa Clarita, Calif., on Monday, Jan. 3, 2021. Emma works at the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Emergency Department as an ER nurse and became pregnant with her twins during the winter COVID surge of last year. Despite going through challenges during and after birthing the twins, Jerrain was finally able to bring them home and celebrate the holidays with the family. Chris Torres/The Signal

Double the reward: Henry Mayo nurse helped others get through COVID-19 — while carrying twins

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Emergency Department nurse Emma Jerrain said there’s one day through the COVID-19 pandemic she remembers distinctly: Dec. 27, 2020.  “We were holding 35 in-patients, 25 of those…

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