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David Hegg is senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church and a Santa Clarita resident. "Ethically Speaking" runs Saturdays in The Signal.

David Hegg | Our Search for Peace

By David Hegg It’s Christmastime, and even those with no religious connection to the celebration of Jesus’ birth would admit the season brings out particular joys in our society.  You…

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Read more about the article Saugus boys’ basketball shuts down Hart in lopsided road win 
Saugus Centurion Bryce Mejia (1) takes the ball from Hart Hawk Jakob Gherardy (0) during Friday night’s game at Hart High on Dec. 13, 2024. Katherine Quezada/ The Signal

Saugus boys’ basketball shuts down Hart in lopsided road win 

After a disappointing start to Foothill League play, Saugus head coach Alfredo Manzano said Friday’s game at Hart was the best the Centurions have looked when it comes to energy…

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Read more about the article Hart girls’ basketball continues league dominance, beats Saugus 
Hart guard Emery Eav (15) dribbles the ball during the first quarter of Friday's game against Saugus at Hart High School on Dec. 13. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Hart girls’ basketball continues league dominance, beats Saugus 

It looks like another year for Hart Hawks girls’ basketball to be on top of the Foothill League when it’s all said and done.  A tight contest after one quarter…

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Read more about the article Young Newhall native’s startup tackles biggest challenge in AI 
Cyril Gorlla, co-founder and CEO of CTGT, gives a talk on AI in early November at Y Combinator headquarters in San Francisco, California. Photo courtesy of Albert Law.

Young Newhall native’s startup tackles biggest challenge in AI 

In a 7th-grade speech class, Cyril Gorlla was one of many students to speak about something he was passionate about. His classmates shared their favorite sports teams, movies and food.…

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Read more about the article Spreading holiday cheer through SCV 
People of all ages make their way to Wakefield Winter Wonderland, a small neighborhood street in Saugus, where they embrace the holiday season with thousands of decorations and lights. Dec. 12, 2024. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Spreading holiday cheer through SCV 

Santa Clarita Valley residents have illuminated their homes with colorful lights and festive decorations to welcome visitors to come by to share in the holiday spirit.  The most popular holiday…

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Read more about the article Hart boys’ soccer wins on the road at Golden Valley 
Hart's Eduardo Nunez (11) fights for the ball against Golden Valley's Andre Sabella (24) during the first half of Thursday's game at Golden Valley High School on Dec. 12. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Hart boys’ soccer wins on the road at Golden Valley 

Hart senior Cameron Smith said the Hawks pride themselves on their set pieces.  “We practice set pieces a lot,” Smith said. “That's what we're good at.”  The defender was the…

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Read more about the article City approves changes for balanced budget  
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on Feb. 26. Dan Watson/The Signal

City approves changes for balanced budget  

The Santa Clarita City Council made its midyear budget adjustments and revised the 2023-24 spending plan Tuesday as part of its efforts to finance its 2025 plans and keep the…

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Read more about the article Council’s calls for decorum, unity face challenges 
Councilmembers Marsha McLean, left, and Laurene Weste speak to the crowd during the dedication of the E.G. "Jerry" Gladbach Water Treatment Plant on Thursday, June 27. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Council’s calls for decorum, unity face challenges 

Tension simmering for years on the Santa Clarita City Council resurfaced Tuesday night after Councilwoman Marsha McLean felt she was passed over for her turn to be mayor pro tem…

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