Read more about the article CHP: ‘Tis the season to drive sober
The California Highway Patrol runs a sobriety checkpoint on the Old Road near Constitution Avenue in Stevenson Ranch on Friday, August 18, 2017. The CHP is reminding everyone to drive safe during the holiday this year. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

CHP: ‘Tis the season to drive sober

The new year is almost here and as the festivities continue, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) wants to remind motorists to celebrate safely and responsibly by designating a sober driver.…

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Read more about the article Guest column: Canyon football alum Drew Wolitarsky reflects on Canyon Country upbringing
This Sept. 10 file photo shows Canyon High graduate and Minnesota wide receiver Drew Wolitarsky celebrating his touchdown against Indiana State in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, file)

Guest column: Canyon football alum Drew Wolitarsky reflects on Canyon Country upbringing

The following is a column by Canyon football alum, former Minnesota Golden Gopher and current Canadian Football League receiver Drew Wolitarsky. In this two-part series, Wolitarsky explores how his youth…

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Read more about the article Trial for alleged ‘Seasoned Bandit’ to start in February
Surveillance photo captured by Chase Bank branch on Lyons of suspect on July 26. The case against the “Seasoned Bandit” is set for trial in a federal courtroom in February, officials said Wednesday.

Trial for alleged ‘Seasoned Bandit’ to start in February

The case against the alleged “Seasoned Bandit” is set for trial in a federal courtroom in February, officials said Wednesday. James Allen Hayes, 55, pleaded not guilty at a U.S.…

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Read more about the article Sheriff’s Deputies increase DUI enforcement during New Year’s weekend
FILE PHOTO: A sobriety checkpoint sign is posted as vehicles are funneled down to one lane at a DUI checkpoint conducted by Santa Clarita Sheriff's Deputies on Lyons Avenue in Newhall on Thursday, July 11, 2013. Dan Watson/The Signal

Sheriff’s Deputies increase DUI enforcement during New Year’s weekend

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department DUI Enforcement Team plans to increase its patrols and checkpoints to stop and arrest alcohol- and drug-impaired drivers during the New Year’s weekend. From…

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Read more about the article Lack of rain brings dry conditions to Southern California
Clouds billow in the distance looking north-west at about noon from Dockweiller Drive in Santa Clarita. The Old Town Newhall Library can be seen, lower right, and the homes of Stevenson Ranch are visible on the hills in Feb. 2017. Dan Watson/The Signal

Lack of rain brings dry conditions to Southern California

A month of below-normal rainfall brought abnormally dry conditions and moderate drought conditions back to Southern California, and the Santa Clarita Valley, this December. A recent report from the National…

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Read more about the article UPDATED: State report: Pilot program shows support for per-mile fee
A sample of about 5,000 California drivers widely supported a pilot program that could pave the way for taxing motorists in Santa Clarita and statewide on a per-mile basis, according to a state report released this month. Nik Samuels | The Signal

UPDATED: State report: Pilot program shows support for per-mile fee

By Andrew Clark | Signal Staff Writer A sample of about 5,000 California drivers widely supported a pilot program that could pave the way for taxing motorists in Santa Clarita…

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Read more about the article City of Santa Clarita welcomes public to Celebration of Local Authors
Since 2014, the Celebration of Local Authors event has been spotlighting local writers and providing residents with the opportunity to meet with authors and explore their work. This year’s event will highlight approximately 40 local authors, all skilled storytellers in genres including children’s, young adult, fiction, non-fiction, self-help and poetry/short story. Courtesy graphic | City of Santa Clarita

City of Santa Clarita welcomes public to Celebration of Local Authors

Numerous talented authors reside in Santa Clarita, and on Saturday, January 13, 2018, you can meet more than 40 of them all under one roof at the fifth annual Celebration…

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Read more about the article D.A. warns seniors about ‘money mule scam’
In the Money Mule Scam, criminals advertise or directly offer their targets lucrative work-at-home jobs as "money-transfer agents." These ads usually state that an overseas company is seeking local representatives to act on their behalf to avoid high transaction charges or local taxes. Courtesy Photo | LADA

D.A. warns seniors about ‘money mule scam’

A new scam that offers the allure of adding to a fixed income has the potential to put otherwise law-abiding senior citizens and any other potential victims on the “naughty…

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