Read more about the article Geotechnical experts hired for land shift
A crew surveys the damage from a land slide behind the 19700 block of Terri Drive in Canyon Country, February 22, 2019. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Geotechnical experts hired for land shift

Within a week of residents first noticing cracks growing in the brick lining their homes, at least five homes that rest at either the top or base of a hill…

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Read more about the article Animal control officers following up on pit bull attack in Castaic
A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Animal control officers following up on pit bull attack in Castaic

Animal control officers are following up on reports of a Castaic dog owner bitten by a pit bull Monday morning. The biting incident happened shortly after 9:45 a.m. when the…

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Read more about the article Gas main broken during construction halts work
Los Angeles County firefighighters responded to reports of a gas main break near the intersection of Seville Way and Via Princessa in Canyon Country Monday afternoon. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Gas main broken during construction halts work

A gas main broken during construction of new homes at the eastern end of Via Princessa prompted a work stoppage and briefly raised concerns for possible evacuations. No evacuations were…

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Read more about the article About 25,000 gallons released when car hits hydrant on McBean
A sedan slammed into a fire hydrant along McBean Parkway south of Valencia Boulevard Monday. The vehicle came to a rest on a small hill off the main roadway. (Credit: NewsSourceLA)

About 25,000 gallons released when car hits hydrant on McBean

About 25,000 gallons of water went into the storm drains Monday after a car hit a fire hydrant near the Facey urgent care facility in Valencia and sent a gusher…

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Read more about the article Chiquita Canyon successfully appeals $5M in fees after county hearing officer ruling
A compactor rolls over the exposed trash at a 200X200 foot "working face" site at the Chiquita Canyon Landfill in Castaic Nov. 2, 2016. As soon as the the trash is spread and compacted it is immediately covered with dirt and the working face site moves forward. This view looks south-west towards the new proposed expansion site, and In the distance is the tall ridge which blocks the land fill from view of surrounding communities. Dan Watson/Signal

Chiquita Canyon successfully appeals $5M in fees after county hearing officer ruling

Chiquita Canyon Landfill no longer has to pay more than $5 million in penalties and fees imposed by Los Angeles County Public Works after the county hearing officer ruled in…

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Read more about the article Fatal crash that killed SCV man near Clear Lake may have been intentional
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Fatal crash that killed SCV man near Clear Lake may have been intentional

A Santa Clarita man was killed Thursday in a traffic collision that happened near Clear Lake, north of Sacramento. California Highway Patrol officers with the Clear Lake Station identified the…

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Read more about the article The man behind the whistle
Mike Nugent displays his plaque for 22 years of service at Boman High School, left, and his award for officiating at the highest level of Women's Jr. College Basketball from the State of California. Dan Watson/The Signal

The man behind the whistle

Mike Nugent, a fixture at Bowman High School for 22 years, retired from teaching four years ago — and is now busier than ever. After 39 years as a prep…

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Read more about the article In the business of beauty
Author John Maly displays his book 'A Beautiful Business : The Maly's Story' at Wolf Creek Restaurant and Brewing Company in Valencia on Friday. Dan Watson/The Signal

In the business of beauty

It was April Fools’ Day in the 1960s when Ken Maly told his wife Marlene he quit his job and was venturing out to start his own business. “She thought…

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