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Emily Alvarenga

Emily Alvarenga covers features and business for The Signal. She's been at the paper for nearly three years now and has spent that time getting to know the Santa Clarita Valley, its residents and their unique stories. Have a story to share? Reach out to Emily at [email protected].

A behind-the-scenes look at SCV filming

January 1, 2020 5:00 am

Over the years, the Santa Clarita Valley has become a popular filming destination for a number of productions, and much of this is because of the number of diverse filming locations it offers, all of which reside in the “30-mile Zone.”

Santa Clarita ranked No. 5 highest-value city

December 31, 2019 6:20 pm

The city of Santa Clarita was ranked fifth out of 88 for highest-value city in Los Angeles County, according to the 2019 annual report assessment roll released by the Assessor’s

Courts grant temporary hold on AB 51

December 30, 2019 8:30 pm

U.S. District Judge Kimberly J. Muller issued a temporary restraining order on the enforcement of Assembly Bill 51 Monday, pending the court’s resolution of the legal challenge. The bill, which

Law enforcement: Celebrate New Year’s safely

December 30, 2019 8:00 pm

As the New Year’s celebration approaches, law enforcement reminds motorists to celebrate safely. “The California Highway Patrol would like to remind everyone to buckle up, avoid distractions while behind the

Another winter storm approaches SCV

December 29, 2019 1:29 pm

As a cold, winter storm approaches the Santa Clarita Valley, law enforcement officials warn residents to be prepared for snow and ice on Interstate 5 and Highway 14. Snow levels

Still together after all these years

December 29, 2019 6:00 am

Canyon Country residents John and Shelby Fischer met in the 10th grade at Oil City High School in Pennsylvania. “I was in class and he came walking in,” Shelby said.

Bank of Santa Clarita announces stock split

December 28, 2019 5:30 am

The California Department of Business Oversight recently approved a proposal of a three-for-two stock split for the Bank of Santa Clarita. The proposal for an amendment to the bank’s articles

Smell of smoke prompts firefighter response

December 26, 2019 5:15 pm

No fire was found after firefighters were called to the scene of a suspected commercial fire in a Valencia business park Thursday. Los Angeles County Fire Department officials responded to

A special Christmas delivery

December 26, 2019 5:09 pm

Whether it’s dinosaurs, dolls, cars or princesses, most preschoolers go through a phase where they’re obsessed with something. For 4-year-old Jeremiah Ghantous, it’s delivery truck drivers. “He gets up anywhere

Menorah-lighting rings in Hanukkah

December 23, 2019 7:02 pm

The Jewish community came together Sunday for the Chanukah Family Festival at the Westfield Valencia Town Center. “Hanukkah means dedication … and it’s about rededicating ourselves to what I like

A special sermon for those with special needs

December 22, 2019 2:52 pm

Special-needs families face challenges that many other families don’t, such as attending long church sermons, which is exactly why Calvary Chapel Golden Valley decided to create a special service designed

A little comedy and some gospel jazz

December 21, 2019 5:00 am

When Valencia Christian Center recently moved the church’s venue to the Bella Vida senior center, they wanted to do something to celebrate. “It’s a new space, it’s the holidays, and