Read more about the article County unveils homeless numbers
A homeless encampment that was erected inside private property in the hills behind the 23600 block of Diamond Place. Cory Rubin/The Signal

County unveils homeless numbers

Despite continual county efforts to curb the slide of citizens into homelessness, the latest report released Tuesday shows the number of homeless people in Los Angeles County jumped by 12%…

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Read more about the article Two-vehicle Castaic crash sends vehicle into tree
A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Two-vehicle Castaic crash sends vehicle into tree

Two vehicles collided at a Castaic intersection Wednesday night, sending one of the vehicles crashing into a pole and trapping at least one of the occupants. Shortly before 9:15 p.m.,…

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Read more about the article Condor cam captures development of newborn chick
California condor #262, father to condor chick #980, both of which are featured in the 2019 live streaming Condor Cam. Viewers from around the world can watch the family in their wild nest on a livestreaming Condor Cam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzWptm-0ILsrrCredit: USFWSr

Condor cam captures development of newborn chick

If you live in the Santa Clarita Valley and are still waiting to catch a glimpse of a California condor, even though you live on the doorstep of the condor…

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Read more about the article Mental health day to help veterans and their families
Albert Rodriguez, left, and Ernie Trevizo carry the flags as they lead a group as part of the Veteran Services Collaborative's Memorial Day Backpack Walk on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Mental health day to help veterans and their families

The Santa Clarita Valley Veteran Services Collaborative is hosting its first Veteran & Family Mental Health Day, “Pathways to Empowerment,” on Saturday, June 15. The “mental health day,” which is…

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Read more about the article Woman accused of murdering girlfriend appears in court
Officials investigate the scene of a fatal stabbing in the Vista Del Canon neighborhood in Santa Clarita. Austin Dave/The Signal

Woman accused of murdering girlfriend appears in court

A woman accused of stabbing her girlfriend to death in 2017 appeared briefly — as she’s done at least five times before — for a pretrial hearing in San Fernando…

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Read more about the article Five SCV products selected in third day of MLB First-Year Player Draft
Valencia grad Cole Kleszcz was drafted by the New York Mets in the 33rd round of the MLB First-Year Player Draft. Photo courtesy Azusa-Pacific University

Five SCV products selected in third day of MLB First-Year Player Draft

The 2019 MLB First-Year Player Draft came to a close as rounds 11-40 were announced on Wednesday. On the third day of the draft, five players that were selected were…

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Read more about the article 23rd annual ‘Heart of the West’ to benefit special needs therapy programs
Hundreds of attendees look on as Sebastian Velona demonstrates his riding skills on Annabelle at the 19th Annual Heart of the West, "Home at Last" event held at Carousel Ranch in Santa Clarita on Aug. 29, 2015. Dan Watson/The Signal

23rd annual ‘Heart of the West’ to benefit special needs therapy programs

Carousel Ranch, a nonprofit that offers equestrian therapy and vocational training for children and young adults with disabilities, is expecting a sellout crowd for their 23rd annual Heart of the…

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Read more about the article COC Fire Technology students receive scholarships
Fire Technology Program students pose with a check from Edison International.

COC Fire Technology students receive scholarships

Edison International awarded 10 College of the Canyons students who are studying fire technology with $1,000 scholarships each in an effort to help the students pay for tuition, books and…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita School of Performing Arts to host showcase
Andrew Costello, Raj Ramroop and Daniel Brockert (left to right) practicing "Good Cop, Bad Cop," a comedy scene, before the showcase on Tuesday, June 11. Courtesy of Marina Anderson

Santa Clarita School of Performing Arts to host showcase

The Santa Clarita School of Performing Arts is inviting residents to join them for its first-ever Showcase on Tuesday evening. The school, which offers classes to anyone 3 years old…

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Read more about the article Hill speaks on National Defense Authorization Act
Congresswoman Katie Hill, right, meets WW2 U.S. Army Air Corps Veteran Lee Shulman before the Memorial Day Backpack Walk in Newhall on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Hill speaks on National Defense Authorization Act

As the House Armed Services Committee prepares to receive this fiscal year’s National Defense Authorization Act, Rep. Katie Hill, D-Agua Dulce, released a statement Wednesday that discussed the thousands of…

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Read more about the article Man accused of child endangerment, DUI, in Newhall hit and run crashes
Damaged car in Tuesday night hit and run involving 4 to 5 hit vehicles. Photo courtesy, SCV Sheriff's Station.

Man accused of child endangerment, DUI, in Newhall hit and run crashes

An 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of child endangerment and driving under the influence of drugs following an incident Tuesday night in which several parked cars were hit while…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: FedEx truck fire sparks brush fire near Lake Hughes Road
A Fed Ex Truck burns on the southbound 5 Freeway north of Lake Hughes Road in Castaic on Wednesday. Dan Watson/The Signal

UPDATE: FedEx truck fire sparks brush fire near Lake Hughes Road

https://youtu.be/YhFx19Se91w Video by Dan Watson/The Signal By Jim Holt & Tammy Murga Signal Staff Writers Firefighters were dispatched to a brush fire off the southbound lanes of Interstate 5, just…

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Read more about the article Newest public art sculpture inspires to ‘imagine’
Australian artist Emma Anna at the unveiling ceremony of her sculpture entitled "Imag_ne" on permanent display at the Valencia Library in Valencia on Wednesday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Newest public art sculpture inspires to ‘imagine’

Most artworks limit you at simply starring from a distance, but the newest public art sculpture in Santa Clarita allows art aficionados to be a part of the piece. On…

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Read more about the article Firefighters rapidly extinguish Sierra Highway blaze
Firefighters responded quickly to a brush fire on Sierra Highway and Golden Valley Road early Wednesday afternoon. Lorena Mejia/ The Signal

Firefighters rapidly extinguish Sierra Highway blaze

More than 100 fire personnel responded to a brush fire on Sierra Highway and Golden Valley early Wednesday afternoon. “The call came in at 12:26 p.m. and crews arrived at…

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Read more about the article Copter rescues injured hiker in Towsley Canyon
SIGNAL FILE PHOTO: A hiker was rescued near Ed Davis Park in Towsley Canyon late Wednesday morning. Lorena Mejia/ The Signal

Copter rescues injured hiker in Towsley Canyon

First responders rushed to rescue an injured hiker near the Ed Davis Park in Towsley Canyon late Wednesday morning. “The call came in as an injury at 10:34 a.m. off…

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