Read more about the article Update: In surprise, Cameron Smyth named new Santa Clarita mayor
FILE PHOTO: New Santa Clarita mayor Cameron Smyth is sworn in, with his family at his side, by city clerk Mary Cusickon on Dec. 13, 2016. Katharine Lotze/Signal

Update: In surprise, Cameron Smyth named new Santa Clarita mayor

Santa Clarita has a new mayor, and it’s a bit of a surprise – Cameron Smyth. Smyth -- elected as a council member only last month after a 10-year absence…

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Read more about the article ‘Grinches’ stole family’s handmade Christmas ornaments
The only homemade ornament the Tomlin family made that was not stolen. courtesty photo the Tomlin family.

‘Grinches’ stole family’s handmade Christmas ornaments

Brazen thieves - the “Grinches that they are” - stole handmade standup Christmas lawn ornaments from the front yard of a home in Stevenson Ranch, leaving a woman and her…

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Read more about the article ‘Westworld’ nominated for 3 Golden Globes, 2 SAG Awards
Rachel Evan Wood and Thandie Newton, nominated for Golden Globes for "Westworld".

‘Westworld’ nominated for 3 Golden Globes, 2 SAG Awards

HBO’s “Westworld,” which is filmed in Santa Clarita, was nominated for three Golden Globes Awards Monday, including a nod for best dramatic television series.The next day, the show was nominated…

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Read more about the article Update: Scholarship fund created to honor fallen teacher, musician Rod Bennett
Cycle enthusiasts Rod Bennett and Valerie Pryor at the 2016 Amgen Tour of California, Santa Clarita stage. Courtesy of Valerie Pryor

Update: Scholarship fund created to honor fallen teacher, musician Rod Bennett

Correction:Rod Bennett's name has been corrected in this updated version. A new scholarship fund, named to honor the life and legacy of Santa Clarita musician and teacher Rod Bennett, will…

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Read more about the article Homicide detectives probing community pool death
Paramedics leave the scene after performing CPR on a person who was found unresponsive in the pool area of River Village, a housing development off of Newhall Ranch Road, on Tuesday. Katharine Lotze/Signal

Homicide detectives probing community pool death

Homicide detectives are investigating the death of a man who appears to have suffered a heart attack at a community pool in Saugus Tuesday. Emergency response officials received reports of…

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Read more about the article USPS answers letters to North Pole as part of Operation Santa
Presents and packages delivered to the United States Postal Service’s Sierra Coastal District Office in Santa Clarita as part of the Operation Santa program. Christina Cox/Signal

USPS answers letters to North Pole as part of Operation Santa

Every year, thousands of children across the country send letters to Santa Claus’ workshop in the North Pole. And Santa’s helpers answer. For 104 years the United States Postal Service…

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Read more about the article Local auto clinic will donate car to deserving community member
The 2002 PT Cruiser that will be given away to a deserving community member Dec. 22. Dan Watson/The Signal

Local auto clinic will donate car to deserving community member

A Valencia auto clinic is looking for community nominations of people who might benefit from receiving a car this holiday season. 360 Auto Clinic will donate a 2002 Chrysler PT…

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Read more about the article SCV residents given more time to review Newhall Ranch plan
Proposed site of Newhall Ranch development, looking southeast on state Route 126 in Castaic. Dan Watson/The Signal.

SCV residents given more time to review Newhall Ranch plan

Santa Clarita Valley residents will have more time to look over an environmental report prepared by the  California Department of Fish and Wildlife that addresses two key concerns raised a…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: One man shot, two arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
Local sheriff's deputies investigate the shooting of two men in Canyon Country Sunday night. photo by Rick McClure, for The Signal.

UPDATE: One man shot, two arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

By Austin Dave & Jim Holt Signal Staff Writers A man and a woman were each arrested on suspicion of attempted murder late Monday night following a shooting in Canyon…

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Read more about the article Late-night apartment blaze rips five homes, two uninhabitable
Fire erupts from the rooftop of a Canyon Country apartment building early Tuesday morning. Austin Dave/SIGNAL

Late-night apartment blaze rips five homes, two uninhabitable

Ivette Arana watched as firefighters gutted the flame ravaged ceiling of her Canyon Country apartment. “Am I going to be able to go home,” the woman, a bit over five…

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Read more about the article A holiday forest built with love
Bob Dodge stands with his display of unique hand-made Christmas trees entitled the " Land of Misfit Trees" in Bob's Front yard. Dan Watson/The Signal

A holiday forest built with love

It’s a little touch of North Pole in the Santa Clarita Valley, built with love by a local “Santa” and his favorite “elf.” Crafted almost entirely from wood, the array…

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