Read more about the article Multiple storms pull Northern California out of drought conditions
Drought conditions throughout the state of California from the U.S. Drought Monitor's Jan. 10 report.

Multiple storms pull Northern California out of drought conditions

Nearly 35 percent of California is completely free of drought or dry conditions, according to the latest report from the U.S. Drought Monitor. In just one week, drought conditions significantly…

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Read more about the article Detectives find witness to fatal hit-and-run
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station can be reached by calling 661-260-4000.

Detectives find witness to fatal hit-and-run

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's detectives continue their investigation into a hit-and-run that occurred on December 26, 2016 at approximately 8:40 p.m. A 15-year-old teen was fatally struck in the 27500…

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Read more about the article Rains pound area; minor mudslides, but no road closures reported
Master's University student Russ Newland crosses the street using a temporary bridge during the rain storm on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017. Katharine Lotze/Signal

Rains pound area; minor mudslides, but no road closures reported

Thursday was a day of major rain -- but as of about 1 p.m., only minor weather-related accidents and no road closures around the Santa Clarita area. “It’s been very…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Successful film year in Santa Clarita 2016
Two camera operators film for a local reality show. Dan Watson/Signal

UPDATE: Successful film year in Santa Clarita 2016

Recording another strong year, television and film location filming pumped $33 million into the Santa Clarita economy last year, the city’s film office reported. This is the fourth year in…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Chargers moving to L.A.
Chargers running back Ronnie Hillman runs away from Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Daniel Sorensen, right, on Jan. 1, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

UPDATE: Chargers moving to L.A.

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Chargers are moving to Los Angeles, where they will join the recently relocated Rams in giving the nation's second-largest media market two NFL…

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Read more about the article Mason Nesbitt: A wild start to Foothill play
Valencia High's Zach Hawkins has made seven 3-pointers in two Foothill League games this season. Dan Watson/The Signal

Mason Nesbitt: A wild start to Foothill play

Valencia junior Zach Hawkins couldn’t miss. Five girls soccer teams couldn’t score. A girls basketball team won by 77. Saugus boys hoops knocked off the defending champs by one. It…

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Read more about the article West Ranch hockey braves cold and tourney
The West Ranch hockey team takes a group photo on a Wisconsin pond as part of their Minnesota tournament trip. Courtesy photo.

West Ranch hockey braves cold and tourney

West Ranch High hockey defenseman Cameron Chan felt a sub-degree breeze graze his hair, but he could barely feel his feet. He was standing in full hockey garb on a…

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Read more about the article SCCS’s Moss snags national recognition
In this file photo, SCCS wide receiver Jacob Moss (2) evades Trinity defender Koby Schafer (25). Dan Watson/The Signal

SCCS’s Moss snags national recognition

Santa Clarita Christian senior Jacob Moss appreciated that even though MaxPreps designated him solely as a punter on its Small Schools All-American first team defense, the popular high school sports…

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Read more about the article Probes of two fatal deputy-involved shootings continue in 2017
An officer walks through the scene at Shangri La Drive and Nathan Hill Drive in Canyon Country following an officer-involved shooting on Jan. 13, 2016. (KATHARINE LOTZE/Signal)

Probes of two fatal deputy-involved shootings continue in 2017

Two men were fatally shot last year by deputies of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s station; however, it’s likely to be later this year before the public learns whether or…

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Read more about the article Two of 4 teens arrested in violent Valencia robbery taken to Sylmar
A male suspect is detained in connection with an earlier attempted murder in Valencia. (Austin Dave/The Signal)

Two of 4 teens arrested in violent Valencia robbery taken to Sylmar

At least two of the four teen boys arrested in connection with the stabbing of a convenience store clerk during a robbery in Valencia Tuesday were transferred Wednesday to a…

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Read more about the article Mint Canyon Community School celebrates installation of traffic signal
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger explains to students the importance of the new traffic signal on Education Highway and Sierra Highway in front of Mint Canyon Elementary during an assembly to mark the installation of the signal on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017. Katharine Lotze/Signal

Mint Canyon Community School celebrates installation of traffic signal

A new stoplight is working to improve pedestrian and vehicle safety along a stretch of Sierra Highway in front of Mint Canyon Community School. The installation of the Canyon Country…

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Read more about the article Bouquet Canyon Road is open, for now
A sign on Bouquet Canyon Road near Espuella Drive warns drivers of a possible road closure following a forecast rainstorm in late-October. Katharine Lotze/Signal

Bouquet Canyon Road is open, for now

A “well behaving” creek has led to an open road for canyon residents. Bouquet Canyon Road is open as of noon Wednesday and is anticipated to remain open unless behavior…

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