Read more about the article David Hegg | Why This Is All Happening
David Hegg is senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church and a Santa Clarita resident. "Ethically Speaking" runs Saturdays in The Signal.

David Hegg | Why This Is All Happening

By David Hegg In his 11-volume, “The Story of Civilization,” philosopher and historian Will Durant offered the simple yet profound observation that “nations are born stoic and die epicurean.”  …

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Read more about the article Call for fire turns out to be smoking construction equipment
FILE PHOTO A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Call for fire turns out to be smoking construction equipment

Los Angeles County Fire Department units responded to a commercial fire call at 11:35 a.m. Sunday at North McBean Parkway and West Valencia Boulevard in Santa Clarita, said L.A. County…

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Read more about the article Volunteers set out to make a difference in the community 
Volunteers grab complimentary McDonald’s coffee Saturday morning in the Santa Clarita City Hall parking lot during the 2024 Make a Difference Day. Trisha Anas/The Signal

Volunteers set out to make a difference in the community 

Over 100 volunteers showed up in the Santa Clarita City Hall parking lot Saturday morning to offer helping hands on various projects for the city and for nonprofit organizations in…

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Read more about the article Avoid These Common Obstacles to Good Nutrition
Proper nutrition is critical to older adults’ overall vitality, providing energy, helping to control weight, and even preventing and managing some diseases. PHOTO ©ADOBE STOCK

Avoid These Common Obstacles to Good Nutrition

Proper nutrition is critical to older adults’ overall vitality, providing energy, helping to control weight, and even preventing and managing some diseases. Unfortunately, 10% of older people don’t eat enough,…

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Read more about the article Halloween Horror Classics to Get Your Fear On!
Nothing gets the heart beating more than a good zombie film. “Night of the Living Dead” (1968), directed by George A. Romero is credited with popularizing the modern portrayal of zombies. Photo Pixabay.

Halloween Horror Classics to Get Your Fear On!

It’s spooky season and the best time to turn off the lights, grab a bowl of caramel popcorn, a cozy blanket and binge watch a Halloween movie marathon. The Classics…

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Read more about the article Looking For Haunted Locations? Try These.
The Padre Hotel in Bakersfield reportedly is home to a child ghost who often leaves handprints in the hotel’s café. Photo Padre Hotel.

Looking For Haunted Locations? Try These.

Tis the season to explore the spooky, the scary and the extraordinary in creepy California. It’s fun to become a paranormal investigator in Southern California where numerous reportedly haunted locations…

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Read more about the article Adopting A Pet? Here’s How to Make a Perfect Match
As tempting as it is to take home the first sweet face you see, it’s not a decision to make lightly. ©ADOBE STOCK

Adopting A Pet? Here’s How to Make a Perfect Match

Bringing a pet into your home is one of the best decisions you can make to enrich your life, with three quarters of pet parents reporting mental health improvements from…

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Read more about the article OLPH Health and Wellness Fair aims to educate local Hispanic community  
Various health and wellness-related nonprofits and resources connected with attendees at the Health and Wellness Fair hosted by the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Newhall on Sunday. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

OLPH Health and Wellness Fair aims to educate local Hispanic community  

The Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church held its annual Health and Wellness Fair on Sunday, aimed to educate members of the community about health resources available and how…

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Read more about the article Breakfast honors National Disability Employment Month 
Attendees and business owners mingle on Thursday morning during the Santa Clarita Valley Mayor's Committee Breakfast to honor National Disability Employment Month at the Dr. Diane G. Van Hook University Center at College of the Canyons on October 24, 2024. Trisha Anas/ The Signal.

Breakfast honors National Disability Employment Month 

The Santa Clarita Valley Mayor’s Committee held a breakfast on Thursday to honor National Disability Employment Month at College of the Canyons.   Business owners and attendees grabbed some breakfast while…

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Read more about the article Hart district enrollment drops less than expected 
The sign in front of the William S. Hart Union High School District administrative office. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Hart district enrollment drops less than expected 

Despite a drop in enrollment of nearly 200 students, William S. Hart Union High School District officials said at Wednesday’s governing board meeting that the projected drop actually had predicted…

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Read more about the article SCV Water wins 5th consecutive WaterSense award 
For the fifth consecutive time since its formation in 2018, the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency with a WaterSense Excellence Award. Courtesy photo.

SCV Water wins 5th consecutive WaterSense award 

News release  For the fifth consecutive time since its formation in 2018, the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency with a WaterSense…

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