Read more about the article Bernard F. Ellrodt, Jr. – U.S. Air Force Fighter Pilot – Vietnam Veteran – Saugus Resident
Bernard F. Ellrodt, Jr.

Bernard F. Ellrodt, Jr. – U.S. Air Force Fighter Pilot – Vietnam Veteran – Saugus Resident

  Captain Radio Meeting Santa Clarita Valley’s wonderful Veterans at Valencia’s Corner Bakery is become quite habit forming and their cinnamon rolls are definitely tasty. But naturally they’re forbidden by…

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Read more about the article Brush fire closes Interstate 210 in both directions
A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Brush fire closes Interstate 210 in both directions

Commuters heading back to the Santa Clarita Valley from Pasadena, Glendale or La Canada-Flintridge will be in for a long drive this evening. A fire, dubbed the La Tuna Fire,…

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Read more about the article Newhall Board to review district’s preliminary CAASPP results
The Newhall School District Office. Dan Watson/The Signal

Newhall Board to review district’s preliminary CAASPP results

The district’s preliminary results from the state’s standardized tests are expected to be discussed during the Newhall School District’s Governing Board meeting Tuesday. Based on the Common Core Standards, the…

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Read more about the article Reduce library fines by donating food item
File art. water-permeable pavement installed at library parking lot. Dan Watson Jan 14, 2017

Reduce library fines by donating food item

During the month of September, the Santa Clarita Public Library, in partnership with the Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry, will be bringing back their Food for Fines program which allows…

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Read more about the article Tractors catch fire behind homes in Canyon Country
A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Tractors catch fire behind homes in Canyon Country

Several large tractors caught fire in the hills above Whites Canyon in Canyon Country late Thursday night. The fire was reported to the Los Angeles County Fire Department at 10:41…

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Read more about the article Motor officers cited 53 motorists for speed
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station now has a motorcycle detail of six deputies. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Motor officers cited 53 motorists for speed

On Thursday, the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Traffic Office conducted a speed enforcement operation in the city of Santa Clarita. All five of the force's motor deputies and a traffic…

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Read more about the article Mason Nesbitt: A player worth rooting for
Valencia High graduate Chad Bible was diagnosed with cancer in January. This month he learned that he was cancer free. Courtesy photo

Mason Nesbitt: A player worth rooting for

This was one of those few moments when a reporter could root. When he could stand up off his hands, pump his fists in the air and embrace bias. This…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Water bill clears committee hurdle, onto Assembly floor
Proposed districts if the consolidation of Castaic Lake Water Agency and the Newhall County Water District are finalized via legislation.

UPDATE: Water bill clears committee hurdle, onto Assembly floor

The bill that would create a unified Santa Clarita water district passed through the Assembly Appropriations Committee Friday and will now head to the Assembly floor for its final vote.…

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Read more about the article Rents in Santa Clarita now cost the same as New York City
Houses in the Santa Clarita Valley near Copper Hill Drive. Katharine Lotze/Signal

Rents in Santa Clarita now cost the same as New York City

Santa Clarita rent costs and temperatures both rose steadily in August. Rents increased in the city by 0.6 percent since the last month and 6.6 percent since this time last…

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Read more about the article Cardinals seeking redemption vs. Tigers
The Santa Clarita Christian football team runs onto the field before their game against St. Bernard at Canyon High School. Dan Watson/For The Signal

Cardinals seeking redemption vs. Tigers

Santa Clarita Christian has not beaten South Pasadena High in the past two seasons, and the Cardinals know it. “Our coaches made sure that we definitely don’t take this week…

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Read more about the article Valley Fever cases on the rise throughout LA County
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Valley Fever cases on the rise throughout LA County

Each year since 2009, reported cases of Valley Fever, or Coccidioidomycosis, have increased compared to the year before, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. In 2016…

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Read more about the article Facey breaks ground on Canyon Country medical offices
Facey Medical Group broke ground Wednesday on a new medical office building, due to open next year on the south side of Soledad Canyon Road at Mammoth Lane. Courtesy rendering.

Facey breaks ground on Canyon Country medical offices

Facey Medical Group broke ground Wednesday on a new Canyon Country medical office building on Soledad Canyon Road scheduled to open in the summer of 2018. Construction began in the…

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