Read more about the article Blade report: Corrosion led to equipment failure in Porter Ranch gas leak
Los Angeles County Superior Court in Santa Clarita. Photo by Dan Watson

Blade report: Corrosion led to equipment failure in Porter Ranch gas leak

The 2015 gas leak in Porter Ranch was caused in part by a well casing that ruptured due to corrosion, according to an independent firm that submitted its findings to…

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Read more about the article Planning Commission to consider new zoning regulations to help increase jobs
A section of wall is lifted into place behind the white tent erected for the special event to announce progress on the The Center at Needham Ranch in Santa Clarita on Tuesday, November 2018. Dan Watson/The Signal

Planning Commission to consider new zoning regulations to help increase jobs

The Santa Clarita Planning Commission is scheduled to look into a proposed plan Tuesday that would allow for enhanced development opportunities with the goal, among others, to create more jobs…

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Read more about the article New Santa Clarita Courthouse tops prioritizing list among judges
The Santa Clarita Courthouse. KATHARINE LOTZE/Signal.

New Santa Clarita Courthouse tops prioritizing list among judges

As part of the Superior Court system’s plans to repair decrepit, old and crumbling courthouses and build new ones, the Santa Clarita Valley is getting a new courthouse. Los Angeles…

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Read more about the article City offering additional public meetings for proposed inclusive playground
Tammy Murga/The Signal Parents of children with disabilities provide developers and the city of Santa Clarita with feedback on a proposed inclusive playground.

City offering additional public meetings for proposed inclusive playground

After first hearing from the public in April, the city of Santa Clarita plans to offer the community another round of public meetings for input on the new inclusive playground…

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Read more about the article Newhall woman gets 3 years probation for being accessory
A sheriff's deputy examines the contents of a backpack on the trunk of a radio car near the scene of a fatal shooting in Canyon Country on July 11, 2017. Austin Dave/The Signal

Newhall woman gets 3 years probation for being accessory

A Newhall woman who confessed to being a member of a gang and who testified that her ex-boyfriend — sentenced to 60 years in prison two weeks ago — shot…

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Read more about the article Deputy presence to increase at La Mesa Jr. High after reported threat
A Los Angeles County Sheriff's car sits in front of of La Mesa Junior High following a threat. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Deputy presence to increase at La Mesa Jr. High after reported threat

La Mesa Junior High School staff discovered a “concerning statement” written on a bathroom wall last week, less than a month after the most recent threat. The school principal sent…

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Read more about the article Safe Rides celebrates a lifesaving legacy
Mayor Marsha McLean presents Edward Herrera a scroll from the County of Los Angeles for his work with Safe Rides at a banquet Sunday afternoon. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Safe Rides celebrates a lifesaving legacy

Many laughs, tears and memories were shared in a small room in the Valencia Hyatt on Sunday as Safe Rides alumni from across the organization’s 32 year history gathered to honor and say goodbye to the program.

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Read more about the article Herta to start 5th at Indy 500
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Herta to start 5th at Indy 500

Coming off of two consecutive DNFs with a lap 50 crash at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach and a lap 17 wreck at the INDYCAR Grand Prix a week ago, Santa Clarita native Colton Herta is looking to add his name to the record books once again, this time at the 103rd Running of the Indianapolis 500.

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Read more about the article SCV residents learn about Warsaw resistance in ‘Who Will Write Our History’
During a previous CBS Film Series, director Suzannah Warlick tells guests about the filmmakers who worked on "Who Will Write Our History," including executive producer Nancy Spielberg, sister of director Steven Spielberg. Signal file photo

SCV residents learn about Warsaw resistance in ‘Who Will Write Our History’

Betsy Klein sat with the other guests who stopped by to watch “Who Will Write Our History” at Congregation Beth Shalom on Sunday. The documentary chronicled the stories of Jewish…

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Read more about the article Silvertones take seniors on ‘A Trip to the Zoo’
The Silvertone Singers presented their premiere show at the new Bella Vida Senior Center on Friday. Ryan Mancini/The Signal

Silvertones take seniors on ‘A Trip to the Zoo’

Music bounced off the walls of the banquet hall at the Bella Vida Senior Center as the Silvertone Singers made their premiere performance at the new center with “A Trip…

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Read more about the article Brittany Foundation receives award from Wilk during annual event
State Sen. Scott Wilk says hello to one of the dogs at the Brittany Foundation, with founder Nancy Anderson walking the grounds with him. Ryan Mancini/The Signal

Brittany Foundation receives award from Wilk during annual event

State Sen. Scott Wilk recognized the Brittany Foundation during its seventh annual chili cook-off and memorial event in Santa Clarita on Saturday. Founder Nancy Anderson received the award for distinguished…

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Read more about the article It’s the time of year to groom your pets
Two-year-old standard poodle, Griswald, left, gets a spring grooming trim from owner Belynda (cq) Raine as mini-poodle Saxby is groomed by professional pet groomer Margie Hathaway at Bark Avenue Dog Grooming in Canyon Country. Dan Watson/The Signal

It’s the time of year to groom your pets

Liz Otis of Castaic has several poodles that require frequent grooming to prevent matting around the ears and all over their bodies. She takes Saxby, 8, and Grizwald, 1, to…

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