Read more about the article Detectives probe tip-jar theft at local coffee shop
A man is captured on security footage taking a tip jar from It’s A Grind Coffee House in Castaic.

Detectives probe tip-jar theft at local coffee shop

When coffee shop owner Brad Lanfranco looks at empty space on the coffee bar counter where the tip jar sat before it was scooped up by a thief Thursday night,…

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Read more about the article City tags homes due to shifting land
Homeowners examine the damage to their backyards Friday, which was caused by shifting land. City officials yellow-tagged the homes, and various homeowners were evacuated from the area.

City tags homes due to shifting land

City inspectors yellow-tagged the homes of multiple Santa Clarita Valley residents Friday as shifting land on a hill near the 1900 block of Terri Drive continued to sink and forced…

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Read more about the article Valencia’s Gould, Lopez advance to last day of CIF State Wrestling Championships
Valencia's Ben Gould works to pin Nidal Farah of Buena High School earlier this year at Valencia High School. Dan Watson/The Signal

Valencia’s Gould, Lopez advance to last day of CIF State Wrestling Championships

Valencia wrestling took half a dozen wrestlers to the CIF State Championships on Thursday. Two are advancing to wrestle on Saturday, the final day of the three-day tournament. Ben Gould…

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Read more about the article COC men’s hoops closes regular season on high note
COC's Jude Agbasi (14) shoots a 3-pointer over L.A. Pierce College defenders at College of the Canyons on Friday. Dan Watson/The Signal

COC men’s hoops closes regular season on high note

In the final game of the regular season for College of the Canyons men’s hoops, the Cougars pulled out all the stops in a 96-62 decisive victory over LA Pierce…

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Read more about the article PHOTO: Officials celebrate Westfield renovations
Chris Kitchen, Vice President of Developmentfor Westfield, center, leads a tour for City of Santa Clarita Mayor Marsha McLean, Santa Clarita City Council Members and City officials as they discuss the planned renovations at the Westfield Valencia Town Center on Wednesday. Dan Watson/The Signal

PHOTO: Officials celebrate Westfield renovations

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Read more about the article Sam Silver — U.S. Army — Cold War-era — Valencia Resident
Silver served as an intelligence specialist in the army before becoming a real estate agent in Santa Clarita, February 21, 2019. Caleb Lunetta / The Signal

Sam Silver — U.S. Army — Cold War-era — Valencia Resident

When you see Sam Silver driving around town in his car, you might think he wears everything about himself on the surface. For instance, the exterior of his car is…

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Read more about the article New York Times bestselling author Lisa See to speak at Newhall Family Theatre
The Newhall Family Theatre for the Performing Arts. Signal file photo.

New York Times bestselling author Lisa See to speak at Newhall Family Theatre

As part of Santa Clarita’s One Story One City program, New York Times bestselling author Lisa See is set to speak at an author event hosted by the Santa Clarita…

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Read more about the article City thanks deputies for achieving ‘lowest crime rate in Santa Clarita history’
City officials and dignataries thank the Los Angeles County Sheriffs for bringing the crime rate down to its lowest levels in the city's 31 year history. Cory Rubin/The Signal

City thanks deputies for achieving ‘lowest crime rate in Santa Clarita history’

Surrounded by a dozen Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station personnel, Mayor Marsha McLean on Friday recognized law enforcement’s efforts in achieving “the lowest crime rate in Santa Clarita history.” “Today…

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Read more about the article Palmdale man arrested in connection with Thursday pursuit
Stolen car suspect complies with orders from California Highway Patrol. Signal Photo, Austin Dave

Palmdale man arrested in connection with Thursday pursuit

A Palmdale man was arrested on suspicion of evading law enforcement Thursday evening, following an hour-long police pursuit that wound through Saugus and Valencia and ended up rolling toward Val…

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Read more about the article New legislation seeks to enhance illegal dumping enforcement efforts
Senator Scott Wilk of the 21st district.

New legislation seeks to enhance illegal dumping enforcement efforts

To protect rural communities from unlawful dumping, Sen. Scott Wilk has introduced Senate Bill 409, which seeks to enhance illegal dumping enforcement efforts. "For too long, high desert and Inland…

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Read more about the article Paul Walker fundraising tribute, moves to Anaheim
FILE PHOTO. Cody Walker, Paul's brother at the first In Memory of Paul Walker Car Hangout/Skylar Barti The Signal

Paul Walker fundraising tribute, moves to Anaheim

Hundreds of Paul Walker fans who jammed the College of the Canyons campus last year for a car memorial service in honor of the actor will now have to drive…

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Read more about the article Shifting land destroys home’s backyard
A large crevice and a toppled planter wall are the result of a land slide that threatens multiple houses on Terri Drive as well as the Trestles housing development below in Canyon Country. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Shifting land destroys home’s backyard

When Stephanie and Luis Estrada stepped into their yard around 8 p.m. Monday night, the couple spotted cracks in a few bricks lining their home. By 7 a.m. the next…

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Read more about the article City Council to consider supporting, opposing several pieces of legislation
Santa Clarita City Hall is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. File Photo

City Council to consider supporting, opposing several pieces of legislation

The Santa Clarita City Council will consider Tuesday whether to support or oppose a handful of bills and resolutions, including the federal St. Francis Dam memorial bill. After the awards…

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