Read more about the article UPDATE: ‘Text 911’ feature now in place at SCV Sheriff’s Station
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station can be reached by calling 661-260-4000.

UPDATE: ‘Text 911’ feature now in place at SCV Sheriff’s Station

Santa Clarita residents now have “another tool in the 911 toolbox,” officials said Monday, with the launch of a new text-to-911 service. The effort, which was introduced this past week…

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Read more about the article PHOTOS: Military Honor Christmas tree lighting brightens up Newhall
Vietnam Veteran, Dick Jeffery, invites the crowd to stand for the national anthem at the 12th Annual Military Honor Christmas Tree Lighting at the Veterans Historical Plaza in Newhall, Calif. on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Christian Monterrosa/ The Signal

PHOTOS: Military Honor Christmas tree lighting brightens up Newhall

The 12th Annual Military Honor Christmas tree lighting brought back the shining lights to the Veterans Historical Plaza on Saturday night. Local leaders and singers gathered at the small plaza…

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Read more about the article Valencia vehicle burglary suspects arrested during unrelated robbery investigation
Heavily armed sheriff’s search for a suspect in Valencia, Calif. on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2017. Christian Monterrosa/ The Signal

Valencia vehicle burglary suspects arrested during unrelated robbery investigation

Santa Clarita deputies arrested two vehicle burglary suspects in Valencia who allegedly attempted to break into a car parked in the middle of a police operation for an unrelated robbery…

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Read more about the article Lowe’s holds second annual Emergency and Safety Awareness Event
Santa Claus mingles with the crowd in front of the Hazardous Materials unit on Saturday. Ryan Painter/The Signal.

Lowe’s holds second annual Emergency and Safety Awareness Event

The Golden Valley Lowe’s parking lot looked more like an episode of "CSI" on Saturday morning than it did a suburban strip mall. Rows of spaces were roped by taught…

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Read more about the article Three suspects arrested for car theft and possession of drugs in Newhall
A sheriff's patrol car blocks access to Ridge Route Road near Templin Highway late Friday night following the discovery of a man's body. Austin Dave/The Signal

Three suspects arrested for car theft and possession of drugs in Newhall

Deputies arrested three suspects on Tuesday, Nov. 28, for taking a vehicle without an owner’s consent, possession of access cards, and possession of methamphetamine and heroin for sales, according the…

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Read more about the article County rankings put Stevenson Ranch on top
A landscape overlooks Central Park and the Santa Clarita Valley on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

County rankings put Stevenson Ranch on top

Los Angeles County ranked Stevenson Ranch ahead of Castaic, and then, Santa Clarita, in a look at cities and unincorporated communities this week.   A county report released Wednesday ranked…

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Read more about the article Pharmavite expanding local operations
Pharmavite executives were joined by local elected officials as they cut the ribbon Wednesday on a 229,000 square-foot facility on Witherspoon Parkway that will help streamline operations for the maker of vitamins and nutritional supplements. Courtesy photo.

Pharmavite expanding local operations

Pharmavite, maker of vitamins and nutritional supplements, is expanding its Santa Clarita operations. The company, which sells its products under the Nature Made brand name, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday…

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Read more about the article Do you support legal recreational and/or medicinal sale of marijuana in Santa Clarita?
A sheriff's deputy thumbs through bagged quantities of marijuana at the scene of a drug bust in Canyon Country in 2016. Austin Dave/The Signal

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Read more about the article Valencia embraces ride to CIF final despite loss to Oaks Christian
Valencia's Josh DeNeal embraces a teammate after a 20-19 loss to Oaks Christian on Friday at Valencia. Christian Monterrosa/The Signal

Valencia embraces ride to CIF final despite loss to Oaks Christian

As the clock ticked down at Valencia High School on Friday in the CIF-Southern Section Division 2 championship game, each player on the Vikings sidelines had a different way of…

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Read more about the article Valencia comes up short to Oaks Christian in CIF-SS Division 2 final
Mykael Wright carries the ball into the end zone at the CIF-SS Division 2 championship game at Valencia on Friday. Christian Monterrosa/The Signal

Valencia comes up short to Oaks Christian in CIF-SS Division 2 final

By Jon Stein For The Signal A matchup headlined by its two explosive offenses, ended up decided largely by the play of its two defensive lines. Both Valencia and Oaks…

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Read more about the article Remarkable Golden Valley turnaround overshadows loss in Division 6 final
DJ Turner (20) stiff-arms a player from Bishop Garcia Diego during the CIF Division 6 finals at Canyon High School on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Remarkable Golden Valley turnaround overshadows loss in Division 6 final

Shortly after its loss to Bishop Diego in the CIF-Southern Section Division 6 final, Golden Valley’s captains approached midfield to accept the runner-up plaque from CIF officials. As cameras flashed…

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Read more about the article Golden Valley falls to Bishop Diego in CIF-SS Division 6 final
Golden Valley players look dejected as the team loses in the CIF Division 6 finals against Bishop Garcia Diego at Canyon High School on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. Golden Valley lost 37-6.

Golden Valley falls to Bishop Diego in CIF-SS Division 6 final

Alex Valladares/For The Signal The Golden Valley found itself trailing by two scores late in the second half of the CIF Southern Section Division 6 final at Canyon High. But…

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Read more about the article Benefits for new water agency staffers reviewed
A water tank owned by the Castaic Lake Water Agency (CLWA) sits above Central Park in Saugus on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency is expected to employ between 215 and 218 people. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Benefits for new water agency staffers reviewed

More than 215 employees of Santa Clarita Valley’s new water agency are not likely to notice any significant change when their positions at SCV’s water wholesaler and SCV’s oldest water…

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Read more about the article Accused street racer gets probation, fines and community service
File photo: Tire marks cover the road on Constellation Road in Valencia, near where actor Paul Walker was killed in a car crash on Nov. 30, 2013. A recent street racing operation in the area recently netted more than 100 arrests, many of which were addressed in court Thursday. Katharine Lotze/Signal

Accused street racer gets probation, fines and community service

A 32-year-old cook from Canyon Country is the third man accused of taking part in an illegal street race to receive a probationary sentence and ordered to do community service.…

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Read more about the article Olsen apologizes after release of private text messages
FILE PHOTO: Saugus Union School District Governing Board member Julie Olsen addresses topics facing the district during a candidate forum on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2017.

Olsen apologizes after release of private text messages

After a series of her private text messages were leaked to the public on social media and a WordPress account earlier this month, Saugus Union School District trustee Julie Olsen…

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Read more about the article Valencia resident directs documentary about inspirational women
Sally Colón-Petree poses for a picture outside of The Signal office in Canyon Country on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Valencia resident directs documentary about inspirational women

Through her original documentary, director and Valencia resident Sally Colón-Petree hopes to inspire audiences to use their voices, skills and passions to make a small difference throughout the world. Her…

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