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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Read more about the article Local Resident Creates New After School Program to Benefit SCV High School Students
Jake Kelfer of Valencia, author of Elevate Beyond. Courtesy photo

Local Resident Creates New After School Program to Benefit SCV High School Students

Back when I was at Valencia High School, I had dreams of going to the University of Southern California. Everything I did in high school was to elevate myself and…

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Read more about the article CTG Gallery Features Olga Kaczmar’s Art
Newhall resident and artist, Olga Kaczmar, pictured with a portion of her prolific collection of art. Courtesy photo

CTG Gallery Features Olga Kaczmar’s Art

Santa Clarita Artists Association member, Olga Kaczmar, presents a one-woman show at Canyon Theatre Guild (CTG) throughout January and February. The display of artwork will include landscapes, florals, people portraits,…

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Read more about the article John Paladin, Esq.: Hearing needed for Chiquita Canyon Landfull
A compactor rolls over the exposed trash at a 200 x 200 foot "working face" site at the Chiquita Canyon Landfill in Castaic in 2014. As soon as the the trash is spread and compacted it is immediately covered with dirt and the working face site moves forward. This view looks south-west towards the new proposed expansion site, and In the distance is the tall ridge which blocks the land fill from view of surrounding communities. Dan Watson/Signal

John Paladin, Esq.: Hearing needed for Chiquita Canyon Landfull

Editor’s note: The following letter was addressed to county Regional Planning official Richard Claghorn, Department Of Regional Planning Zoning Permits North Section, and copied to The Signal for publication. Dear…

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