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Help with the journey back to the classroom

Children who have headed back to the classroom this fall are facing unusual challenges as they return to full-time in-person learning this school year. “This year is definitely different and

An entrepreneur’s tail

It was about seven years ago that Terra DiSpirito realized the need to raise funds to help the animals get medical treatment or find permanent homes when she began volunteering

Former Signal Publisher Nakutin dies at 80

By Caleb LunettaSignal Senior Staff Writer After her long battle with kidney disease, the family of Ethel Nakutin — who ended her decades-long newspaper career when she retired as The Signal’s publisher in 2004 — announced

Animal shelters to offer discounted adoptions

In an effort to “Clear the Shelters,” all of the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control’s animal care centers are set to offer discounted adoptions through September,

Five SCV teens published in popular preteen advice book

Five Santa Clarita Valley teens had their stories published in “Chicken Soup for the Preteen Soul 21st Anniversary Edition,” which was published last month.  The book includes 24 new stories, in addition to the many

Local student graduates from Drake University

 Hannah Horowitz, of Valencia, graduated from Drake University at the end of the spring 2021 semester with a bachelor’s degree in computer science.  Drake University is a midsize, private university in Des

Filler art of The Signal.

Saugus band looks to drum up support, funds

News release  The drumline for the Saugus High School band is having a fundraiser and bake sale at the Albertsons grocery store on Saturday.  The fundraiser is from 8:30 a.m. to

Soroptimists to present ‘Bras for a Cause’ Oct. 23

News release   The women of Soroptimist International of Valencia are scheduled Oct. 23 to present their annual breast cancer awareness fundraiser, “Bras for a Cause.” The event, titled “Wanderlust,” will support National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.   Now in its

Free food distribution scheduled in Castaic

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s office is again partnering with the L.A. Regional Food Bank to host a free food distribution event at Castaic Lake Wednesday. The drive-thru food

Saugus teen collects more than 9K donated books

When Saugus resident Karsten Le Blanc began collecting book donations for his Eagle Scout service project, he never imagined the turnout he’d receive. Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable

Santa Clarita native creates college prep book

As a college counselor, Casey Rowley Barneson saw firsthand the difficulties and stresses high school students face as they prepare for college applications. “I’ve seen students anxiety rise and how