Discover Santa Clarita’s Hidden Hiking Trails: Your Ultimate #HikeSCV Adventure Guide

Santa Clarita, nestled in the vibrant landscape of Southern California, offers more than just stunning views and sun-soaked days. It’s a haven for hikers eager to explore nature’s quiet corners.…

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Why Russian Sanctions Fell Short: Analyzing the Gap Between Expectations and Reality 

The Great Expectations Gap  When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Western countries responded with what many officials described as the most comprehensive sanctions ever imposed on a major economy.…

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Read more about the article Grey clouds don’t dampen spirits at Saturday’s Special Olympics
Team Santa Clarita Valley gathers on the football field at William S. Hart High School in Newhall before competing in the Special Olympics, Saturday, May 3, 2025. Michael Picarella/The Signal

Grey clouds don’t dampen spirits at Saturday’s Special Olympics

Over 300 athletes from across Southern California came out for the Special Olympics on Saturday at William S. Hart High School and the Santa Clarita Valley Boys and Girls Club…

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

David Hegg | The Benefit of Critiquing Opinions

By David Hegg If I have counted correctly, I have written almost 800 columns for The Signal. For several years, I have been privileged to put my opinions in print…

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Read more about the article Welfare check prompts 8-deputy response, arrest of two suspects  
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies respond to a traffic stop on the 23300 block of Lyons Avenue on Sunday morning, May 4, 2025. Michael Picarella/The Signal

Welfare check prompts 8-deputy response, arrest of two suspects  

Eight Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies converged upon the parking lot of the Starbucks off Lyons Avenue on Sunday morning after deputies observed a suspicious vehicle and conducted a…

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Read more about the article This Spring Explore Monterey County 
Opened to the public in 2009, Fort Ord Dunes State Park provides nearly 1,000 acres dedicated to public land with beautiful views of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. ©ADOBESTOCK

This Spring Explore Monterey County 

The most popular tourist experiences in Monterey County include the shops at Cannery Row, the links at Pebble Beach, cruising the scenic 17-Mile Drive, exploring the rugged coast of Big…

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Read more about the article Valencia Resident Says Community and Schools Make the Neighborhood Home 
From left: the Hinze family includes Emory, Kristan, Matt and Westley in La Cañada Flintridge at a family wedding, September 2024. Photo courtesy of Kristan Hinze

Valencia Resident Says Community and Schools Make the Neighborhood Home 

Kristan Hinze, 43, has lived in the Santa Clarita Valley her whole life. When it came time to buy a house in 2023, she said choosing a place in Valencia…

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Read more about the article American Cancer Society hosts 27th annual Relay for Life  
Attendees walk the track for their "team" at the American Cancer Society's 27th annual Relay for Life fundraiser at Central Park in Saugus, May 3, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

American Cancer Society hosts 27th annual Relay for Life  

The American Cancer Society is hosting its 27th annual Relay for Life fundraiser, with people of all ages participating at Santa Clarita Central Park on Saturday.   The event started in…

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Read more about the article One extricated, 2 transported from Valencia crash 
FILE PHOTO A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

One extricated, 2 transported from Valencia crash 

One person was extricated and two people were transported after a traffic collision on the 26000 block of Valencia Boulevard at 12:50 p.m. on Friday, according to Kaitlyn Aldana, spokesperson…

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