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Cost of 54 Medicare drugs temporarily lowered 

By Bill Pan Contributing Writer  Some people with Medicare will pay less out-of-pocket for prescription medications for the fourth quarter of this year, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Tracy Stanfield donates blood in honor of Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer at the American Red Cross Blood Drive held at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital on Monday. 100724 Maya Morales/The Signal

Blood drive held in honor of Clinkunbroomer 

In honor of Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer, his mother and the American Red Cross hosted a blood drive at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital on Monday.   The American Red Cross approached Kim

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HMNH to host panel of cancer survivors 

News release  Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital’s Girl Talk series will feature a panel of four breast cancer survivors on Thursday at 5:30 p.m.  The four breast cancer survivors will share

Runners accomplish the annual “Be The Light” 5k and 10k on Saturday at West Creek Park, where proceeds of the fundraiser will benefit local nonprofit A Light of Hope. 092124 Katherine Quezada/The Signal

In darkness, Be the Light 

Rachel Stevenson’s son Danny, who was at the time training to be a United States Navy Seal, came home to visit her when she was undergoing brain surgery.   During his

Thrills, Chills, Halloween Theme Parks 

Like Christmas at Costco, Halloween at Southern California’s theme parks arrives earlier and earlier each year.  Fright Fest Extreme  Six Flags Magic Mountain, 26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy, Valencia 91355  Info www.sixflags.com/magicmountain 

Essential Tips to Support Your Immune System

(Family Features) The immune system – made up of organs, tissues, cells and proteins – is your body’s personal defense system against bacteria and viruses, helping ward off illness and

People were all smiles during the 20th-anniversary celebration of the Oak Creek Corral and Horse 2 Heart fundraiser on Saturday in Canyon Country. 091424 Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Photos: Horse 2 Heart

Oak Creek Corral celebrated its 20th anniversary with a fundraiser benefiting the Horse 2 Heart nonprofit organization on Saturday in Canyon Country with fun games, food, music and horses.

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Saugus schools named among America’s healthiest 

News release  Alliance for a Healthier Generation has announced that the Saugus Union School District had 15 schools among the 879 schools nationwide to be awarded and named America’s Healthiest

The American Cancer Society’s Bark for Life had dozens of furry friends dressed up in a wide range of costumes on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, at Canyon Country Community Center celebrating canine companions. Katherine Quezada/ The Signal

American Cancer Society to host Bark for Life 

News release  Dog owners are invited to celebrate a “Happy Howl-o-ween” at the American Cancer Society’s fundraiser, Bark for Life, presented by Relay For Life of the Santa Clarita Valley.

Parkgoers participate in physical activity on Labor Day at Central Park despite the high heat. 090224 Katherine Quezada/The Signal

SCV residents stay active on Labor Day 

Recognized annually on the first Monday of September, Labor Day has been a federal holiday since 1882 and is meant to celebrate the social and economic achievements of American workers,