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Siblings Rey, 7, (left) and James, 10, Gamboa participate in a battery powered dinosaur race during the Old Town Newhall Library’s Summer Reading Program Kick-Off on Saturday June 13, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

City libraries kick off summer reading program  

Families were taken on a prehistoric adventure during the Old Town Newhall Library’s Summer Reading Kick-Off on Saturday, an event aimed to encourage children to keep reading during summer break andbecome a part…

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Read more about the article The Time Ranger | Temescal. Or, How to Say, ‘Hotter’n Heck’ in Aztec 
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The Time Ranger | Temescal. Or, How to Say, ‘Hotter’n Heck’ in Aztec 

Welp. We’ve saddled up several thousand fine steeds, even a few with English saddles for those of you who are, ahem — Westernly Challenged.  I suppose it would be easier for us to have…

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Read more about the article Robert Lamoureux | Do loose bricks sink ships? 
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Robert Lamoureux | Do loose bricks sink ships? 

Question: Good evening, Sir. What a great opportunity you provide to us readers, the ability to learn through your experience and sharing information, so that we have the confidence to try DIY. Thank you.   My question may have been answered previously, but I am a newer follower and not quite sure how to locate past information. With that said, I hope you are willing to cover the topic again, if it is a duplicate: There are columns outside my home, which are covered in brick. Unfortunately, some of the bricks have come loose and/or have fallen off.   Luckily, they are intact still, so can be reused. My problem, though, is not knowing the proper method to reinstall them properly, so that we aren’t dealing with this issue time and again. Are you able to help with this, please? Thank you so much.  — Eric J.  Answer: Eric, not a problem at all, just a bit of labor and materials for you. First, acquire quick-set mortar from a big box store. Take the loose and fallen bricks, clean them of all previous adhesives and soak them in water. Soaking them allows them to not absorb the new adhesive quite so fast.   Mix the quick-set per instructions and apply to the side of the brick that will be attached to the pillar. Allow these to dry, then add mortar in between the bricks, to finish off the job. This should take care of the problem; you may want to keep extra supplies on hand for future repairs. Best of luck.  Robert Lamoureux has more than 40 years of experience as a general contractor, with separate licenses…

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Read more about the article Man arrested on suspicion of striking victim following road rage 
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Man arrested on suspicion of striking victim following road rage 

A Mojave man was arrested on suspicion of felony assault following a road rage incident in which he struck the victim with his vehicle on Thursday evening, according to a Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s…

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Read more about the article Deputies: Transient arrested for trespassing  
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Deputies: Transient arrested for trespassing  

A transient was arrested on suspicion of carrying a concealed weapon after deputies located him trespassing at a local car dealership in the early hours of Thursday morning, according to a Santa Clarita Valley…

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Read more about the article Circle of Hope hosts Wellness Day 
Local residents were pampered during Circle of Hope's Wellness Day at Monarch Beauty Academy on Sunday, May 31, 2026. Courtesy of Renee Kaehny.

Circle of Hope hosts Wellness Day 

Pampering patients, Circle of Hope held its annual Wellness Day on May 31 at Monarch Beauty Academy.  From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., cancer patients and survivors could receive massages, makeup and…

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Read more about the article Registration extended for Fourth of July Parade 
The Signal’s float travels through Main Street during the Fourth of July Parade on July 4, 2025 in Santa Clarita, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Registration extended for Fourth of July Parade 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita has extended regular registration through Monday for the Santa Clarita Valley Fourth of July Parade.   Entries received after Monday will be part of the late registration period.   This…

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Read more about the article COC Foundation honors Masterson with Silver Spur 
Marlee Lauffer, the 2025 Silver Spur honoree, presents this year’s award to Ed Masterson. Photo courtesy of Brooke Ritter.

COC Foundation honors Masterson with Silver Spur 

News release  The College of the Canyons Foundation recently honored community leader and emcee Ed Masterson with the Silver Spur Award.   More than 180 friends, family members, colleagues and distinguished guests gathered at the…

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Read more about the article  SCV Water Scout Days to return this summer 
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 SCV Water Scout Days to return this summer 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency has announced the return of its Scout Days program this summer.   Running from July 2 through July 30, the educational program will be offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, from…

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Read more about the article US official reveals details of tentative Iran deal 
A Pakistani official is seen during the arrival of U.S. Vice President JD Vance for talks with Iranian officials at Islamabad, Pakistan, on April 11, 2026. Jacquelyn Martin/Pool via Getty Images

US official reveals details of tentative Iran deal 

By Ryan Morgan Contributing Writer  A senior U.S. administration official has pushed back on reports that a pending peace framework between the United States and Iran would include immediate economic relief to…

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