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Mpox cases spike 500% in Africa  

By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer  Monkeypox cases in African countries have seen a massive jump, with nations in Central Africa accounting for more than eight out of 10 infections, according to

Local artist and jeweler Jamie Santellano presented her first solo art exhibit titled “Nocturnal’s Tale” at the SCAA 6th Street Gallery in Old Town Newhall on Saturday. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Photos: SCAA ‘Nocturnal’s Tale’

Local artist and jeweler Jamie Santellano presented her first solo art exhibit titled “Nocturnal’s Tale” at the SCAA 6th Street Gallery in Old Town Newhall on Saturday. The evening celebration

Children running through a meadow. Courtesy Art.

Keep Busy Kids Focused on Heart Health 

With kids back in the classroom, it’s important to recognize how young people spend their free time could impact their heart health, according to the American Heart Association, the world’s

Press release

Child & Family to host parent workshops  

News release   Empowering parent workshops are being co-sponsored by Child and Family Center and First Presbyterian Church of Newhall on three different dates and covering three different topics.  

The Santa Clarita Aquatic Center hosts the 21st Annual Dixon Duck Dash on Sunday afternoon at the facility on Centre Pointe Parkway. Maya Morales/The Signal

More than 300 attend Duck Dash 

News release  More than 300 guests attended the 21st Annual Dixon Duck Dash, a day filled with swimming, activity booths and a chance to help the nonprofit Samuel Dixon Family

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CDC: XEC COVID-19 variant circulating in the US 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  Recent estimates published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that the XEC COVID-19 variant is now circulating inside the United States.  According to

An attendee enjoys a hot cup of tea at a table themed after Disney's 'The Little Mermaid' on Saturday morning during the Circle of Hope's 20th Annual Tea event at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center at Bella Vida on October 19, 2024. Trisha Anas/ The Signal.

Circle of Hope celebrates annual tea 

When Belinda Campos Bresnahan gave birth to her son last year, she knew something was wrong.   “I wasn’t able to produce milk, and I wasn’t able to breastfeed my baby,”

Dentists hold 17th annual candy buyback 

Santa Clarita Advanced Dentistry will be hosting its 17th annual candy buyback event on Nov. 1 at its office in Valencia, where kids will be able to bring in their

Attendees for the 34th annual Art Classic hosted by the Santa Clarita Artists Association were met with a wide range of art pieces to view at the Centre on Saturday. 092824 Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Art Classic celebrates 34 Years 

Gloria Cassidy enjoys creating mixed-media-style artwork filled with vibrant colors that tell a story.   She submitted her piece titled “Heartbeat” to the 34th annual Art Classic Gala, a three-decade-long tradition