Read more about the article ‘If I Need Help’ honored as part of Mental Health Awareness Month
City of Santa Clarita Mayor Laurene Weste, left, presents a certificate to Erin and Bruce Wilson and their son Jay, right, of "If I Need Help" for Mental Health Awareness Month at Santa Clarita City Hall on Friday, 051322. Dan Watson/The Signal

‘If I Need Help’ honored as part of Mental Health Awareness Month

As Jay Wilson stood proudly next to his parents while they received recognition awards, he could be seen with two QR codes, one on his shirt and another on his…

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Read more about the article CalArts students graduate for first time since pandemic
Ashley Jahnae Dance of the School of Dance dances with Interim Dean Rosanna Gamson while on stage after her name was called during the California Institute of the Arts Graduation Ceremony at the campus courtyard in Valencia, Calif., on Friday, May 13, 2022. Chris Torres/The Signal

CalArts students graduate for first time since pandemic

Tutus, pink umbrellas, platform boots, cheetah-print lapelled suede jackets, and other forms of self-expression decorated the student body at the California Institute of the Arts graduation ceremony on Friday.   The…

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

David Hegg | Thoughts on Being True

In Act 1, Scene 3, of “Hamlet,” Lord Polonius delivers one of the more memorable lines in the history of theater: “This above all: to thine ownself be true.” This…

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Read more about the article ‘Welcome to The Martinez Casita’: Valencia couple goes viral for DIY home improvement projects
Andrew, 33, and Jessell Martinez, 31, drink coffee in their remodeled coffee bar area in their kitchen at their home in Valencia, Calif., on Monday, April 11, 2022. The Martinez’s, known as The Martinez Casita on Instagram and TikTok, gained thousands of followers on social media by creating DIY home improvement content and was also featured on the Rachael Ray Show and Target’s official Instagram. Chris Torres/The Signal

‘Welcome to The Martinez Casita’: Valencia couple goes viral for DIY home improvement projects

During the pandemic, Valencia couple Andrew and Jessell Martinez wanted to upgrade areas of their home, but realized it would cost them thousands of dollars to have a contractor work…

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Read more about the article California Fun in the Sun
A watermelon costume contest is one of the fun events at the annual California Watermelon Festival. California Watermelon Festival.

California Fun in the Sun

By Michele E. Buttelman  The sun is shining and events, festivals and fairs in California are back on the calendar. It’s time to plan for some “old fashioned fun in…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita’s Parent-Approved Playgrounds
Children on the playground at the new Canyon Country Community Center during the official opening day event in October 2021. Courtesy City of Santa Clarita

Santa Clarita’s Parent-Approved Playgrounds

By Michele E. Buttelman  Every parent has “those” days when the kids need to get out of the house to play and run off excess energy. Parents in Santa Clarita…

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Read more about the article Kicking it into high gear: SCV resident wins gold at USA Karate Open
Shannon Laurin displays her USA Karate Open Championship medal at Santa Clarita Karate in Saugus on Friday, 042922. Dan Watson/The Signal

Kicking it into high gear: SCV resident wins gold at USA Karate Open

In 2011, Saugus resident Shannon Laurin, 26, and her family traveled to Canada to compete in a prestigious, international karate tournament.  Although she earned her black belt at 7 years…

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Read more about the article Sheriff’s Department investigating garage fire
Los Angeles County Fire Department firefighters and Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies respond to a report of a garage fire on Glasser Avenue in Canyon Country on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Chris Torres/The Signal

Sheriff’s Department investigating garage fire

Santa Clarita Valley sheriff’s deputies and the Los Angeles County Fire Department both responded to a garage fire on Glasser Avenue in Canyon Country at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Saturday.  …

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