SCV organizations spread awareness on social media
Outreach specialists Daniel Moran and Leah Parker work on their Family Center Instagram app at the Child & Family Center in Santa Clarita on Wednesday, o52621. Dan Watson/The Signal

SCV organizations spread awareness on social media

As you scroll through Instagram, most of the posts you see show friends traveling or on some fun adventure.  Other posts, however, include more than just smiling faces or puppy…

Exercise caution with youth-based social apps
Parents should educate themselves about the popular apps their tweens and teens may be using and weigh their pros and cons.

Exercise caution with youth-based social apps

Internet access is no longer limited to desktop or laptop computers. World Advertising Research Center, using data from mobile trade body GSMA, says almost three-quarters of internet users, or roughly…

When our connection to tech is a 2-way street
While our app technology can be helpful in finding things and keeping up with people, privacy concerns have led to legislation meant to help protect users’ privacy. Emily Alvarenga/The Signal

When our connection to tech is a 2-way street

From making dance videos for your friends to see on TikTok to retweeting funny memes to posting pictures of your dog on Instagram and watching food videos on Facebook, for…

Sexy Vegan takes plea in ‘bestiality’ case
Sexy Vegan, who was recently arrested on a bestiality charge, is shown here on a recent appearance on "Dr. Phil."

Sexy Vegan takes plea in ‘bestiality’ case

Newhall resident Hansel DeDeBartolo III, aka Sexy Vegan, pleaded no contest Friday to charges involving a video he posted with his dog. The 37-year-old pleaded to a misdemeanor count of…

A look at the evolution of influencers
Custyomers work on their laptops at Bodhi Leaf Coffee Traders in Santa Clarita on Tuesday, October 22, 2019. Dan Watson/The Signal

A look at the evolution of influencers

Every year, companies give billions of dollars to “influencers” who promote the companies’ products, typically on their social media accounts. This is known as influencer marketing and makes up the…

Heart-wrenching post about blue algae in ‘lake’ killing dog never happened here
FILE ART. A swimmer looks out over a serene Paradise Cove at Castaic Lake's Lower Lagoon. The lake is part of the State Water Project that transports Northern California water to Southern California. August 14, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Heart-wrenching post about blue algae in ‘lake’ killing dog never happened here

After three weeks of Castaic Lake being shuttered in part due to the threat of blue algae, state officials lifted the “caution advisory” Tuesday. So when a closed social media…

Elevate Church utilizes social media to reach out to more of the faithful in SCV, beyond
Congregants gather during a Sunday service at Elevate Church. Courtesy photo: Felicia Reynozo

Elevate Church utilizes social media to reach out to more of the faithful in SCV, beyond

Located on Main Street in Newhall, Elevate Church maintains a persistent and encompassing social media presence, providing live-streamed services for the faithful in Santa Clarita and beyond. Creative Pastor Felicia…

Stori time in Santa Clarita
Tamer Abdel, CEO and founder of StoriCam, poses with some of the products offered by his business Stori Technologies. Tammy Murga/ The Signal.

Stori time in Santa Clarita

  Valencia resident Tamer Abdel grew tired of hearing, “Use our hashtag,” and “Tag us on your posts,” during social events — and then realizing only one or two people…

David Hegg: What Social Media Has Taught Us
David Hegg is senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church and a Santa Clarita resident. "Ethically Speaking" runs Saturdays in The Signal.

David Hegg: What Social Media Has Taught Us

Normally I advise people to stay away from articles listing 7 essentials for this, 5 hacks to improve that, or 10 ways to make your life better. I often find…

Victoria Diana: Consider if we dare to unplug
Groups of people play Pokemon Go in front of the movie theater at Westfield Valencia Town Center in July 2016. KATHARINE LOTZE/Signal.

Victoria Diana: Consider if we dare to unplug

I live in a world consumed by technology and social media. People sitting across from each other on a date don’t even look up to have a conversation because they…

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