Read more about the article Sheriff’s Station to begin grading this summer
Construction underway on Golden Valley Road for the new Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff Sation being built Wednesday, June 20. Eddy Martinez/The Signal.

Sheriff’s Station to begin grading this summer

The construction of a new Santa Clarita Valley sheriff’s station, which would almost double deputies’ work space, is getting underway this summer, city officials announced. The groundbreaking for the new…

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Read more about the article Castaic bids farewell to retirees
Joined by Gary Medina, a representative from the offices of Rep. Steve Knight, Superintendent Steve Doyle presents a plaque and certificate of recognition to Nancy Waycott, a special education instructional aide for the last 28 years.

Castaic bids farewell to retirees

Castaic Union School District celebrated the five employees who will retire prior to the beginning of next school year at Thursday’s district meeting of the governing board. “Thank you for…

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Read more about the article Castaic budget indicates ‘conservative’ plan
Castaic Union School District Building. Dan Watson/The Signal

Castaic budget indicates ‘conservative’ plan

Castaic Union School District district officials outlined the difficult financial situation facing the district at a governing board meeting Thursday, when it finalized its budget for the 2018-19 school year.…

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Read more about the article Magic Mountain tops USA TODAY’s theme park rankings
Twisted Colossus at Six Flags Magic Mountain was ranked as the country’s second-best roller coaster of 2018 by the readers of USA TODAY. Photo submitted by Six Flags Magic Mountain

Magic Mountain tops USA TODAY’s theme park rankings

The folks at Six Flags Magic Mountain call it the “Thrill Capital of the World.” It’s not just a catchy tagline, either. For the second time in four years, Valencia’s…

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Read more about the article Crackdown on motorcycle safety begins today
LASD Motorcycle deputy prepares for safety enforcement operation. Photo courtesy SCV Sheriff's Station.

Crackdown on motorcycle safety begins today

Beginning today, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting a specialized Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operation in the c ity of Santa Clarita in an effort to lower deaths…

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Read more about the article David G. Lusian – USMC Vietnam War Veteran – Stevenson Ranch Resident
David G. Lusian, USMC Portrait. Courtesy photo

David G. Lusian – USMC Vietnam War Veteran – Stevenson Ranch Resident

Veteran Baseball Cap I recently met David at a City Council public hearing. He was wearing a USMC Vietnam Veterans baseball cap and we immediately struck up a conversation, which…

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Read more about the article Carl Kanowsky: Industry giant steps into boutique wine business
Ryan Hughes, estate manage of the Spire Wine Collection, and the wines poured at the tasting.. Courtesy photo

Carl Kanowsky: Industry giant steps into boutique wine business

In 2016, according to Wine Spectator, Kendall Jackson produced over 4 million bottles of chardonnay and pinot noir. This count does not include other varietals, such as cabernet sauvignon, merlot,…

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Read more about the article Knight introduces legislation to keep families together at the borders
Signal File Photo: Congressman Steve Knight answers questions from constituents during a town hall at Canyon High School on Thursday, June 1, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Knight introduces legislation to keep families together at the borders

Rep. Steve Knight, R-Palmdale, has introduced legislation to prevent future separations of children and parents at the country’s borders, in response to the recent controversy over the Trump administration’s zero-tolerance…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Deputies seize 2,600 small packets of cocaine in Gorman traffic stop
One of the 2,600 bindles of cocaine seized during traffic stop in Gorman. photo courtesy the SCV Sheriff's Station.

UPDATE: Deputies seize 2,600 small packets of cocaine in Gorman traffic stop

Deputies seized 2,600 small packets of cocaine during a traffic stop near Gorman early Thursday, prompting sheriff’s Capt. Robert Lewis to consider bolstering his deployment of deputies to the northern…

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