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Local yoga therapist releases new book  

News release  Local author, educator and yoga therapist Susan Chapman has released a new book, “Being: The Transformative Power of Practice (Being),” which the author describes as “a profound exploration of how a consistent, mindful yoga practice can awaken resilience,

The city of Santa Clarita invites residents to enjoy a brand-new holiday light show now illuminating the River of Lights at Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road. Courtesy photo.

River of Lights takes on a seasonal look 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita invites residents to enjoy a brand-new holiday light show now illuminating the River of Lights at Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road.   Running nightly from dusk to 10 p.m. through

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Dixon Health Center expands partnership with Bridge to Home 

News release  The nonprofit Samuel Dixon Family Health Center Inc. is expanding its partnership with Bridge to Home, providing enhanced health care services to residents and clients, the Dixon Health Center announced in a news release.  Founded

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Study: Smartphone ownership by children linked to health risks 

By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer  Owning a smartphone in childhood poses a significantly higher risk of insufficient sleep, obesity, and depression among children, according to a Dec. 1 peer-reviewed study published in the journal “Pediatrics” from the American Academy of Pediatrics.  Researchers analyzed data from 10,588 children, collected from a National Institutes of Health study. The participants had a mean age of 12 years, and 63.6% owned a smartphone. The median

Kids and families enjoy the circus theme of the Family Literacy Festival outside the Old Town Newhall Library on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. Susan Monaghan/The Signal

City festival promotes community literacy 

Promoting children’s literacy is a goal that the Santa Clarita Public Library’s annual Family Literacy Festival has brought to the Santa Clarita Valley with flair for the past 18 years.  This year’s circus-themed literacy festival featured booths and entertainers encouraging kids

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Holiday skate show brings ‘Nutcracker’ to the ice 

News release  The timeless charm of “The Nutcracker” takes center ice at The Cube Ice and Entertainment Center during the fifth annual Holiday Skate Show, scheduled Dec. 12 and 13.  This year’s production, “A Nutcracker Fantasy,” brings the classic holiday story to