Read more about the article Big Rig catches fire in Castaic, honeydew melons burn
Charred contents spill onto the roadway from a burned big rig. Signal photo by Austin Dave.

Big Rig catches fire in Castaic, honeydew melons burn

A big rig loaded with honeydew melons caught fire in Castaic late Thursday afternoon. Just before 5 p.m., California Highway Patrol officers received reports from motorists of a truck on…

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Read more about the article SCV transportation surveys go live
Pedestrians cross the tracks after Metrolink's new Tier 4 locomotive stalls and blocks the intersection at an event to show off the train in Newhall, Calif. on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. Christian Monterrosa/ The Signal

SCV transportation surveys go live

Santa Clarita Transit is working on its next transportation development plan, which means it needs to gather community feedback. Anyone interested in helping can take the transit department’s community survey,…

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Read more about the article City’s app prompts praise from residents
Santa Clarita City Hall is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. File photo

City’s app prompts praise from residents

The city of Santa Clarita has a handy way to ensure it can promptly respond to community issues. Residents have been able to use the city’s mobile application to alert…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Pair accused of stealing from lockers and cars at LA Fitness gyms
Loot seized in case against pair accused of stealing from gym patrons. photo courtesy SCV Sheriff's Station.

UPDATE: Pair accused of stealing from lockers and cars at LA Fitness gyms

A 29-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman face several felony and misdemeanor criminal charges after a series of thefts were reported from the lockers and parked cars of LA Fitness…

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Read more about the article At least 975 acres of Whittaker-Bermite land cleared for ‘unrestricted use’
Empty dump trucks pull into a soil treatment area to pick up clean dirt as viewed on tour of the clean-up efforts of the Whittaker/Bermite site in Valencia in October. Dan Watson/The Signal

At least 975 acres of Whittaker-Bermite land cleared for ‘unrestricted use’

When the dust at the Whittaker-Bermite site settles and 18 years of cleanup comes to a close by year’s end, about 1,000 acres will be available to developers for “unrestricted…

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Read more about the article Tony Matthess | Whatever Age You Are, Ride a Bike Like You’re 20
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Tony Matthess | Whatever Age You Are, Ride a Bike Like You’re 20

This is not an article about steroids, anti-inflammatories, or testosterone injections. I’m 70-plus, and I used to ride a mountain bike up some pretty steep terrain and ride a road…

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Read more about the article Alan Ferdman | SCV Water Missteps on State Fine, Matt Stone ‘Picks Up’ the Ball
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Alan Ferdman | SCV Water Missteps on State Fine, Matt Stone ‘Picks Up’ the Ball

I would like to acknowledge and show my appreciation for Matt Stone’s letter to the editor published last Saturday (July 21). It is admirable, Mr. Stone realizes the best way…

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Read more about the article 2017-18 Signal Sports Awards: Female Athlete of the Year
Mariah Castillo of Saugus runs the 3200-meter run at the CIF Southern Section Masters meet at El Camino College in Torrance, Calif. on May 26. © Katharine Lotze/Special to the Signal

2017-18 Signal Sports Awards: Female Athlete of the Year

Despite excelling in cross country and track and field, Saugus’ Mariah Castillo doesn’t ever seem to tire of training, competing or running. “I never really get tired of competing and…

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Read more about the article Child Rights and You America to host Arts and Movement Carnival
CRY America is hosting a carnival to raise money for children who might be in need//Courtesy art.

Child Rights and You America to host Arts and Movement Carnival

The international, nonprofit organization, Child Rights and You, or CRY America, is hosting an Arts and Movement Carnival in Valencia to raise money to help children who might be in…

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Read more about the article Heat alert for Santa Clarita Valley extended through next week
FILE PHOTO: A bee flies away from a trio of sunflowers in a garden on Walnut Street in Newhall on Thursday, August 24, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Heat alert for Santa Clarita Valley extended through next week

By Tammy Murga |  Signal Staff Writer Triple-digit weather steady into next week and wildfires raging throughout the state have extended a heat alert and caused "unhealthy" air quality for…

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Read more about the article Stepping up during blood shortage
After issuing an emergency call for blood and platelet donors in early July, the American Red Cross continues to face a severe blood shortage.

Stepping up during blood shortage

The American Red Cross continues to face a severe blood shortage despite issuing an emergency call for blood and platelet donors in early July, prompting a College of the Canyons…

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Read more about the article 2017-18 Signal Sports Awards: Most Exciting Player of the Year
Hart dual-sport athlete CJ McMullen broke the Indians’ single-season sack record in football and placed sixth in discus at the CIF state meet. Courtesy Stephanie Shrout

2017-18 Signal Sports Awards: Most Exciting Player of the Year

By Natalie Gilmore For The Signal   Earning the ‘Most Exciting Athlete’ title came as no surprise to anyone who knows Hart’s football and track and field grad CJ McMullen.…

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