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

David Hegg | In Praise of Virtue

If you’ve been on social media in the past few years you’ve probably noticed the emergence of “virtue signaling.” The phrase gets thrown around like a hand grenade intended to…

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Read more about the article City council wants answers to brush clearance program ahead of fire season
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City council wants answers to brush clearance program ahead of fire season

Members of the Santa Clarita City Council grilled representatives from the California Department of Forestry and Fire and the Los Angeles County Fire Department at their meeting on Tuesday in…

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Read more about the article No spread to brush in I-5 vehicle fire
Los Angeles County Fire Department officials clean up the scene of a vehicle fire on the Northbound 5 freeway just north of the Templin Highway onramp on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal

No spread to brush in I-5 vehicle fire

A vehicle fire broke out on Saturday morning where Interstate 5 meets Templin Highway, according to Los Angeles County Fire Department officials.  According to Bernard Peters, a spokesman for the…

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Read more about the article Barger to introduce motion in response to train derailments across U.S.
Signal file photo The Tier 4 Locomotive, left, lies stalled on the tracks outside the Newhall Station while an older locomotive passes it en route to an on-time arrival. Ryan Painter/The Signal.

Barger to introduce motion in response to train derailments across U.S.

Supervisor Kathryn Barger is scheduled to introduce a motion at the next Board of Supervisors meeting instructing county staff to assess and report on Los Angeles County’s level of preparedness…

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Read more about the article Robert Lamoureux | Help! We’re going broke with these gas bills
Robert Lamoureux

Robert Lamoureux | Help! We’re going broke with these gas bills

Question: Hello Robert. Thank you for the helpful information you provide in The Signal column, “Your Home Improvement.” With natural gas bills so high, many Santa Clarita Valley residents will…

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Read more about the article West Ranch hoops’ CIF run ends at Harvard-Westlake  
Andrew Meadow (13) of West Ranch shoots against St. Bernard High defender in the third quarter at West Ranch High on Tuesday, 021423. Dan Watson/The Signal

West Ranch hoops’ CIF run ends at Harvard-Westlake  

West Ranch Wildcats boys’ basketball’s CIF run ended on Friday night after a defensive battle on the road with the Harvard-Westlake Wolverines.   Harvard-Westlake won the game 59-50, holding West Ranch…

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Read more about the article Valencia boys reach first CIF final, down Beaumont, 65-51
Valencia forward Mike Ballew (4) goes for the steal against Beaumont guard Rueben Hutubessy (2) in the fourth quarter of a CIF Division 4AA playoff game at Valencia High School on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023. Valencia won 65-51 and advance to the CIF title game. Chris Torres/The Signal

Valencia boys reach first CIF final, down Beaumont, 65-51

Vikings close the game on a 16-3 run; Division 4AA final against St. Bonaventure set for Feb. 25 Valencia senior Kai Davis wasn’t sure where the Vikings would be this…

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Read more about the article SCV detectives seek additional victims of mail theft
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SCV detectives seek additional victims of mail theft

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies with the special assignment team conducted a traffic stop in Canyon Country that resulted in a couple arrested on suspicion of mail theft, narcotics…

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Read more about the article Granada Hills softball crashes Valencia opening day 
Granada Hills utility player Lainey Brown (10) slides home safe in the fifth inning during a non-league match up against Valencia at Donna H. Lee Stadium in Valencia High School on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. The Vikings lost 11-6 in their season opener. Chris Torres/The Signal

Granada Hills softball crashes Valencia opening day 

 Two home runs from Malia Plourde powered Granada Hills softball to victory on Thursday as the Highlanders spoiled the Valencia Vikings’ opening day.  Plourde was one of five Highlanders with…

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