Read more about the article Stolen gun, fake money and drugs for sale seized by special Sheriff’s team
Items seized allegedly from man arrested by the Summer Crime Enforcement Team. photo courtesy the SCV Sheriff's Station.

Stolen gun, fake money and drugs for sale seized by special Sheriff’s team

A new sheriff’s patrol team has been put together for the summer and, wasting little time, made an arrest Thursday, seizing a loaded stolen gun, fake money and drugs. Each…

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Read more about the article David Barragan — U.S. Navy veteran — Vietnam-era — Canyon Country resident
U.S. Navy veteran David Barragan. Dan Watson/The Signal

David Barragan — U.S. Navy veteran — Vietnam-era — Canyon Country resident

Not every veteran can say they found their passion through their time in the military, but David Barragan is certainly among them. “It was a blessing because it really steered…

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Read more about the article Saugus High officials deem no threat made against school, still take precautions
Signal file photo.

Saugus High officials deem no threat made against school, still take precautions

In an email distributed to parents Thursday, Saugus High School Principal Vincent Ferry informed parents that a rumor had been circulating about a school threat, but it was deemed to…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Firefighters cool trailer of exploding ammunition at jail site
This Signal file photo shows Pitchess Detention Center.

UPDATE: Firefighters cool trailer of exploding ammunition at jail site

Ammunition heard going off inside mobile trailer at the gun range of the Pitchess Detention Center kept firefighters responding to a fire at a safe distance. Shortly after noon, firefighters…

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Read more about the article Detective Gregg solves dog-napping of stolen Schnauzer named Greg
Det. Gregg Yokoyama holds recovered miniature Schnauzer, Greg. Photo courtesy, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station.

Detective Gregg solves dog-napping of stolen Schnauzer named Greg

As if it wasn’t rewarding enough for Detective Gregg Yokoyama to make a 100-mile round trip to return a stolen dog to its rightful owner, when he held the miniature…

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Read more about the article Firefighters carry out “controlled burn” near Castaic
A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Firefighters carry out “controlled burn” near Castaic

Smoke coming from Tapia Road near the Castaic Animal Shelter is from a controlled burn being carried out by the Los Angeles County Fire Department, fire officials said. A controlled…

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Read more about the article Janine Prado named city’s Recreation and Community Services director
Longtime city staffer Janine Prado named director of Santa Clarita's Recreation and Community Services. Courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita

Janine Prado named city’s Recreation and Community Services director

With more than 10 years of experience in the department, the city of Santa Clarita has selected Janine Prado as the new director of Recreation and Community Services. The longtime…

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Read more about the article City Council approves construction stages for new sheriff’s station, waste management rate increase
A group photo of all the dignataries in attendance at the groundbreaking for the new Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station on Golden Valley Road in Canyon Country on Wednesday. Cory Rubin/The Signal

City Council approves construction stages for new sheriff’s station, waste management rate increase

The Santa Clarita City Council on Tuesday approved steps for onsite construction of the new Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, and passed a waste management services rate increase. Council members…

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Read more about the article Johnson commands Hart offense in 7-on-7 passing tournament
Hart quarterback Zach Johnson prepares for a pass during a passing tournament at Hart High on Wednesday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Johnson commands Hart offense in 7-on-7 passing tournament

The Hart football team certainly passed the eye test as they played host for a 7-on-7 passing tournament on Wednesday afternoon. The Indians looked sharp on offense and defense as…

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Read more about the article Meza steps up for GV football; Gallagher for Saugus at 7-on-7 tournament
Golden Valley quarterback Austin Garcia throws during a passing tournament at Hart High on Wednesday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Meza steps up for GV football; Gallagher for Saugus at 7-on-7 tournament

Golden Valley football’s Carlos Meza may have competed in track and field in the spring, but all he could think of was football. “I’m excited for this, we’ve all been…

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Read more about the article Bowman community, parents celebrate graduates
The 2019 Bowman High School graduating class enter the College of the Canyons stadium for the fiftieth Bowman High School commencement ceremony on Wednesday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Bowman community, parents celebrate graduates

Bowman High School’s community and parents celebrated the class of 2019 — which was also the 50th Bowman graduating class — during the school’s graduation ceremony Wednesday. In a ceremony…

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Read more about the article Nursing students receive traditional pins in ceremony
Nursing students receive traditional pins in ceremony. Lorena Mejia/The Signal

Nursing students receive traditional pins in ceremony

In front of a supportive crowd comprised of family, friends and supporters, College of the Canyons nursing students celebrated the reception of their traditional nursing pins Wednesday in the Santa…

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Read more about the article Environmentalists sue supervisors over Centennial housing project
Site west of Neenach where more than 19,000 homes are proposed in Centennial Specific Plan. photo for the Signal by Jeff Zimmerman

Environmentalists sue supervisors over Centennial housing project

Citing trampled wildflowers and flourishing wildfires, an environmentalist group filed a lawsuit this week against the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors for having approved the construction of more than…

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