Read more about the article Painting with a purpose raises money to fight cancer
Art instructor Mary Peterson, left, works with Sandy Badgley of Saugus as she paints the portrait of 11 year-old rescue dog, Dakota, during the American Cancer Society - Relay For Life of the Santa Clarita Valley fundraiser held at Painting With A Twist in Valencia on Saturday, 081322. Dan Watson/The Signal

Painting with a purpose raises money to fight cancer

Painting with a purpose was more than just people painting pictures of their pets for fun. For many at the fundraiser for The American Cancer Society — held at Painting…

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

David Hegg | The Power of Personal Choice

Perhaps never in our lifetimes has personal choice been so strenuously promoted as a sacred, individual right. And rightly so. As free citizens we have so many choices, and the…

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Read more about the article Incoming students at COC learn the ropes at Welcome Day
Hundreds of attendees walk among the 58 information booths on display during the Welcome Day event for incoming students at College of the Canyons, Valencia campus on Friday, 081222. Dan Watson/The Signal

Incoming students at COC learn the ropes at Welcome Day

Starting a new school can be plenty stressful and a little nerve-wracking, but College of the Canyons had its incoming students covered on Welcome Day.  COC hosted the return of…

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Read more about the article Vietnam veterans honored with quilts of valor
Vietnam veteran Paul Gonzalez is wrapped with his custom-made quilt by Donna Kiger of the Quilt of Valor Foundation at the Denny's in Canyon Country, Calif., on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022. Chris Torres/The Signal

Vietnam veterans honored with quilts of valor

The Quilts of Valor Foundation honored five veterans from chapter 355 of the Vietnam Veterans of America organization on Thursday.   Vietnam veteran Paul Gonzalez is presented with his custom-made quilt…

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Read more about the article Multiple teens arrested on suspected vandalism, trespassing
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station on Golden Valley Road.

Multiple teens arrested on suspected vandalism, trespassing

Multiple teens were arrested this week in connection to thousands of dollars in vandalism at a city maintenance yard, according to law enforcement officials.    The arrest stems from Career Offender…

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Read more about the article Traffic delays announced ahead of I-5 construction
Commuters wait in early-morning traffic on Interstate 5. Signal File Photo

Traffic delays announced ahead of I-5 construction

News Release  Commuters should expect delays on their drives next week as work for the Interstate 5 North County Enhancement Project is expected to begin, according to Metro officials.   Construction…

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Read more about the article Public Health advises on start of school year, Monkeypox
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Public Health advises on start of school year, Monkeypox

Los Angeles County has moved into the Centers for Disease Control’s “medium” tier, where it is expected to stay for the foreseeable future, according to the Los Angeles County Department…

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