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In further proof that Santa Clarita is no longer simply made up of Ward and June Cleaver types (except “The Beav” himself, who I think still lives in the Santa

Before the advent of modern technology, coal miners placed caged canaries in the mines. The canaries would easily succumb to poisonous gases in the mine and warn the miners of

By Tim Whyte Signal Editor  When our son Luc was little, just learning to play hockey, my wife and I told him there was one thing most important about hockey:

By David Hegg I write today as a son, a father, and a grandfather, and never in my life have I sensed the need for father power in our country.

I applaud the vision of the William S. Hart Union High School District. They work to customize and provide options within and outside of the district, and they see and

On Jan. 22, the powerful United Teachers of Los Angeles Union garnered an eye-popping $840 million contract (by 2020-21) in a settlement after a teachers’ strike. Repeatedly, Austin Beutner, superintendent

Every year since time immemorial in the SClarita Valley, graduation happens. Chancellors, principals, valedictorians, dignitaries and goody-two-shoes going particularly nowhere are forced to address the multitudes. Like an all-you-can-eat buffet,

President Trump claims the Chinese are paying for the tariffs imposed by his administration. Recently an administration official said the Chinese are already lowering their prices of goods that are

This is not America / Shala la la la A little piece of you / The little peace in me Will die  For this is not America Blossom fails to

This year SCOPE members (Santa Clarita Organization for Planning and the Environment) voted to make plastic pollution a priority issue. We wanted to add our local voice and actions to

Foodie. Whether you view that as a silly term or not, if you like good food, you really need to check out our local farmers markets, especially in the summer.

By Tim Whyte Signal Editor  Press me into answering the question, “What’s your favorite song?” and there’s always been a solid chance that I’d say it was “Don’t Stop Believin’”

By David Hegg I have come to believe if you say something outrageous loud enough and often enough people come to believe it. Over time even the most illogical, nonsensical

For decades, we’ve fought to save California condors from extinction. After 40 years of protection, these magnificent birds are slowly recovering. But they remain among the world’s most imperiled animals.

With the release of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report that confirmed no Russian collusion by President Trump or his 2016 campaign, and no obstruction per Attorney General William Barr (based

I so hate to say this, but the last time I went to the movies at the old American Theatre in Newhall, it was sneaking up on 60 years ago.

You matter. Now, matter to yourself. April Rego could’ve given a commencement speech with that line. But the truth is, Golden Valley High School students already got this message from

When I was a kid, we used to play football in the street. Because our game of football was not organized, the rules often were in a state of flux.

It’s hard raising kids these days. There’s so much coming at Junior, from so many media sources. A constant bombardment of competing interests, allures, attitudes, temptations – and examples. Parents

In Santa Clarita, trash-free curbs and avenues, three bins for refuse pickup, and paying 5 cents per plastic container at the store are hallmarks of our local community. Many, to