Read more about the article Fire Department responds to motorcycle crash on Soledad and Bouquet
A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Fire Department responds to motorcycle crash on Soledad and Bouquet

The Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to reports of a vehicle vs. motorcycle incident Monday at the intersection of Bouquet Canyon Road and Soledad Canyon Road. “We received a…

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Read more about the article TMU Insider: Pitcher Robert Winslow inks pro deal with Mariners
TMU grad Robert Winslow signed with the Seattle Mariners on Saturday. Photo by Tony Berru

TMU Insider: Pitcher Robert Winslow inks pro deal with Mariners

Robert Winslow went to bed Thursday believing his baseball career was over. The MLB Draft had passed earlier in the week without The Master's University right-hander and Saugus grad hearing…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Firefighters snuff out brush fire near Castaic
A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

UPDATE: Firefighters snuff out brush fire near Castaic

Firefighters responded to reports of a brush fire north of Castaic shortly after 1:35 p.m. Monday and by 2 p.m. the fire was out. Firefighters with the Los Angeles County…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita Valley Quilt Guild shows off their homespun art
Linda Buesching stand in front of the a quilt being raffled off by the Santa Clarita Quilt Society at their quilt and fabric art exhibition. Matt Fernandez/ The Signal

Santa Clarita Valley Quilt Guild shows off their homespun art

WIllaim S. Hart Hall in Hart Park became a homey, artistic exhibition hall when the Santa Clarita Valley Quilt Guild set up their second quilting and fabric arts exhibition. Linda…

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Read more about the article Expert offers tips for rattlesnake encounters
The Southern Pacific Rattlesnake (black, left) is the only venomous snake in Santa Clarita. Matt Fernandez/ The Signal

Expert offers tips for rattlesnake encounters

While snakes might be a threat to the family pet, they’re also essential to the local ecosystem, and most don’t pose a threat without provocation, according to a local wildlife…

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Read more about the article Construction worker breaks wrist after falling in trench
Fire officials arrive on scene of a construction site to assist a worker who fell in a trench and suffered from a broken wrist Monday morning. Lorena Mejia/The Signal

Construction worker breaks wrist after falling in trench

Fire crews were dispatched to a call of a rescue Monday morning, which was prompted by a construction worker falling in a trench, according to officials. The call came out…

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Read more about the article Arson detectives investigate Sierra Fire
Fire crews work to put out one of two spot fires along Sierra Highway near Placerita Canyon Rd. in Newhall on Monday morning. Lorena Mejia/The Signal

Arson detectives investigate Sierra Fire

A fire has burned about an acre of brush alongside Sierra Highway between Placerita Canyon Road and Golden Valley Road in Newhall. Around 9:40 a.m. Monday, fire crews responded to…

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Read more about the article Sky Fire reaches 100 acres with 70% containment, Six Flags to reopen
Guests at Hurricane Harbor watch as clouds swarm the park as the Sky Fire grows nearby. Courtesy photo: Darcy Hoek

Sky Fire reaches 100 acres with 70% containment, Six Flags to reopen

By Lorena Mejia & Jim Holt Signal Staff Writers Fire crews in Santa Clarita worked through the night into Monday morning to put out hot spots from the “Sky Fire,”…

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Read more about the article Capt. Lewis is passionate about family, job and the SCV
Capt. Robert Lewis in his office at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station in Valencia. Dan Watson/The Signal

Capt. Lewis is passionate about family, job and the SCV

Robert Lewis was named captain of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station on April 4, 2017. He replaced Sheriff’s Capt. Roosevelt Johnson who was promoted to commander. Lewis is a…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Sloan Incident fully contained
A water-dropping helicopter flies past homes at the top of Sloan Canyon Road in Castaic on Sunday. Dan Watson/The Signal

UPDATE: Sloan Incident fully contained

By Ryan Mancini Signal Staff Writer Los Angeles County firefighters responded to a 2-acre brush fire, called the Sloan Incident, at the 29000 block of Barringer Road near Sloan Canyon…

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Read more about the article Spelunking California’s cool caves and caverns
The Lake Shasta Caverns are a network of caves located near the McCloud arm of Shasta Lake in California. It was formerly named Chalk Cave and Baird Cave, named after Spencer Fullerton Baird.

Spelunking California’s cool caves and caverns

California spends a lot of time, and money, bragging to the outside world about its giant trees, miles of beaches and “must see” theme parks. However, there’s one natural wonder…

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Read more about the article Why shelter cats make purrfect pals
Volunteer Sheila Cannon, right, and domestic shorthaired female, Ally in the Cat Habitat at the Castaic Animal Care Center in Castaic. Dan Watson/The Signal

Why shelter cats make purrfect pals

Puma steals hearts with his stealth good looks and independent nature. Dublin, a former mom, loves everyone she meets -- people, other cats and even dogs. Ranger loves to play…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Sky Fire now at 20% contained, Six Flags closed until Monday
Guests at Hurricane Harbor watch as clouds swarm the park as the Sky Fire grows nearby. Courtesy photo: Darcy Hoek

UPDATE: Sky Fire now at 20% contained, Six Flags closed until Monday

UPDATE 6:30 p.m. While fire officials have not yet called for a 100% knockdown of the Sky Fire, supervisor Flores said the fire is contained and will be monitored into…

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Read more about the article David Hegg | We’ve Stopped Taking Umbrage; Let’s Start
David Hegg is senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church and a Santa Clarita resident. "Ethically Speaking" runs Saturdays in The Signal.

David Hegg | We’ve Stopped Taking Umbrage; Let’s Start

By David Hegg I have come to believe if you say something outrageous loud enough and often enough people come to believe it. Over time even the most illogical, nonsensical…

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