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Photos: Cricket tournament

The Santa Clarita Cricket Academy held the finals for the organization’s first-ever Youth Cricket Tournament at Central Park on Saturday.  The organization, which was founded two years ago, boasts 80

Local dignitaries and veterans smile for a photo at the Memorial Day Tribute at Eternal Valley Memorial Park and Mortuary in Newhall, Calif., Monday, May 25, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Community gathers to remember veterans on Memorial Day 

Local dignitaries, veterans and community members gathered on the sunny Monday morning to memorialize those who have fallen in service of their country. This year’s Memorial Day ceremony at Eternal Valley Memorial Park & Mortuary included a special salute to those who have served in the

Learning Post Academy graduation celebrates self-determination 

It’s possible that Learning Post Academy’s 2026 graduating class represents the aftermath of a sea change for middle and high school education.  Five years after the first fall of the COVID-19 pandemic, the students initially driven to online instruction by

Robert Lamoureux

Robert Lamoureux | The case of the mystery deck surface

Question: Robert, my backyard deck is off our upstairs master bedroom. It was an addition to our home before we bought it, roughly 15 years ago, which was 10 years after the home was built. The deck has what looks like paint on it, but it is almost like stucco, but less bumpy.   It looks to be in good condition and there are no leaks into our home that we know of, but I remember reading something from you in the past about decks needing to be sealed. Do we need to do something to our deck to prevent any issues in the future?  Like I said, it still looks good, but I don’t want any surprises down the road. Please advise what we can and should do.   And thank you, Robert, for the help you give.  — Joseph P.  Answer: Joseph, thank you for writng in. Yes, absolutely, decking surfaces should be maintained, just like anything else. These systems are generally urethane-based with an underlayment of texture for gripping, to prevent slipping.   I highly recommend that if you are not familiar with the system to contact an installer

Project 691 Robotics showcases student-built robot 

The William S. Hart Union High School District’s Project 691 Robotics held a showcase on Saturday at West Ranch High School to engage with the community and inspire incoming high school students to join the team.   The

Our Community Salutes celebrates 70 enlistees 

As the academic school year is coming to a close, families are prepared to celebrate graduations and embrace a new chapter of academic success for their fellow students.   But not all choose to pursue

History Center hosts annual St. Francis Dam Tour 

Two buses filled with nearly 100 people visited the St. Francis Dam site on Saturday for the Santa Clarita History Center’s annual dam tour.   The dam breached just before midnight on March 12, 1928,

Crossroads Community Church places American flags across its lawn in honor of Memorial Day weekend on Thursday May 21, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

10,000 flags in memory of those who have fallen 

Motorists passing the Crossroads Community Church in the Valencia Industrial Center this weekend will notice the church’s annual Memorial Day tribute: Thousands of U.S. flags have been planted in the

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Memorial Day ceremony set for Monday at Eternal Valley 

Santa Clarita Valley Veterans Memorial and Eternal Valley Memorial Park are scheduled to host a community Memorial Day ceremony at the cemetery at 10 a.m. Monday.  Parking is allowed at the cemetery, and there will be shuttles

USA Softball Southern California Western District Champions at the Fourth of July Parade on July 4, 2025 in Santa Clarita, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Registration Open for Fourth of July Parade 

News release  Registration is now open for the Santa Clarita Valley Fourth of July Parade, returning Saturday, July 4, at 9 a.m.   This year’s theme is “Celebrating 250 Years of America’s Freedom, its People,

Photos: Super Jazz at the Ranch

Super Jazz at the Ranch returned on Saturday at West Ranch High School with performances, competitions and clinics for students and community members to engage with. There were performances by

Photos: Critter Fair at Hart Park

The city of Santa Clarita’s Critter Fair returned to William S. Hart Park on Saturday with an expansion on family friendly activities to allow guests to connect with animals and

COC CEO: New ATC, health care studies and CDL course coming  

The next 10 years at College of the Canyons could see big changes at its Valencia and Canyon Country campuses as the college moves forward with facility plans and branding changes.  At the Valley Industry Association’s monthly luncheon at the Child and Family Center Tuesday,