Read more about the article Smooth transition to new SCV water district expected
Proposed districts if the consolidation of Castaic Lake Water Agency and the Newhall County Water District are finalized via legislation.

Smooth transition to new SCV water district expected

  For Santa Clarita Valley water users, the transition of the water delivery system in place for more than half a century to a new system defined in a bill…

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Read more about the article Saugus Board to appoint members to new district committee
Saugus Union School District office. Dan Watson/The Signal

Saugus Board to appoint members to new district committee

Nine community members are expected to be appointed to the new Surplus Property 7-11 Advisory Committee during the Saugus Union School District Governing Board meeting Tuesday. This new committee will…

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Read more about the article No TV magic in traffic fatality investigations
Santa Clarita Valley sheriff's deputies secure the area around a body on Sierra Highway after a vehicle fatally struck a pedestrian Monday evening. Austin Dave/The Signal

No TV magic in traffic fatality investigations

Most crimes are solved in 48 minutes – if you’re watching television. In contrast to the punchy primetime dramas, it can take weeks for real life investigations to conclude. “It’s…

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Read more about the article Newhall Board to form foundation for Family Theater
The Newhall School District Office. Dan Watson/The Signal

Newhall Board to form foundation for Family Theater

The Newhall Family Theater for the Performing Arts will soon have the backing of a non-profit organization to support and enhance the theater at Newhall Elementary School. Named the “Raising…

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Read more about the article Parking ticket payment plan for low-income Californians now state law
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Parking ticket payment plan for low-income Californians now state law

For low-income Californians, a parking violation will no longer mean breaking the bank. On Friday, Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 503, which will create a parking ticket payment plan…

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Read more about the article C.A.S.T. 4 Kids Event Provides Special Needs Children A Day Of  Boating and Fishing
Cast 4 Kids Katie Flynn with father and volunteers. Courtesy photo

C.A.S.T. 4 Kids Event Provides Special Needs Children A Day Of Boating and Fishing

By Dirk Marks, CLWA   C.A.S.T. for Kids is back, and that’s a very good thing, judging by the smiles on the faces of the ninety special needs and disadvantaged children,…

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Read more about the article Morning house fire in Castaic snuffed out in 6 minutes
A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Morning house fire in Castaic snuffed out in 6 minutes

Firefighters called to a house fire in Castaic early Monday morning remained at the scene for about an hour making sure the fire was extinguished. Firefighters with the Los Angeles…

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Read more about the article SCV in the mix in L.A.’s longshot bid for Amazon’s 2nd HQ
Amazon has named 20 finalists for its second headquarters, including Los Angeles. Courtesy photo.

SCV in the mix in L.A.’s longshot bid for Amazon’s 2nd HQ

This week, when Amazon receives bids from cities around the nation hoping to land the online retailing giant’s second headquarters complex, the Santa Clarita Valley will be among the options.…

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Read more about the article Governor signs bill creating new water agency
Proposed districts if the consolidation of Castaic Lake Water Agency and the Newhall County Water District are finalized via legislation.

Governor signs bill creating new water agency

The way water is acquired and distributed throughout the Santa Clarita Valley changed forever Sunday when Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill creating one new all-encompassing water district for the…

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Read more about the article Local Girl Scout unveils Gold Award project
Katie Bernt reveals her Reckless Driving Memorial bench at Hart Park on Sunday as part of her Girl Scout Gold Award project. Ryan Painter/The Signal.

Local Girl Scout unveils Gold Award project

Katie Berndt put on her khaki vest - dotted with the countless badges, keys and medals she has accumulated over the past 12 years - took a deep breath, and…

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Read more about the article 14th annual Kid Expo draws hundreds of families
Karen Nikolof, representing the Newhall Aquarium, shows a starfish to intrigued families at the 14th annual Kid Expo at Golden Valley High School on Sunday. Ryan Painter/The Signal.

14th annual Kid Expo draws hundreds of families

Over 1,500 people and 60 local vendors gathered in the Golden Valley High School Gymnasium on Sunday for the 14th annual Child and Family Center Kid Expo. The event featured…

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Read more about the article Town hall on healthcare turns into heated dispute
Democrats and Republicans clash outside of town hall held by Congressman Ted Lieu to discusss health care in Stevenson Ranch, Calif. on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2017 Christian Monterrosa/ The Signal

Town hall on healthcare turns into heated dispute

Oak Hills Elementary quickly became the stage of a political debate on Saturday when Congressman Ted Lieu, representative of the 33rd congressional district, paid the residents of the 25th district…

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