Read more about the article Firefighters handle Agua Dulce brush fire
A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Firefighters handle Agua Dulce brush fire

Los Angeles County firefighters battled half-acre brush fire that grew to about an acre in the Agua Dulce area, near Highway 14, Wednesday morning.  “We were dispatched at 8:34 a.m.,…

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Read more about the article New art show to feature ‘Portals’
“Beyond that Gate” is among the many paintings that will be on display in the gallery at the Canyon Theatre Guild in Old Town Newhall, beginning Aug. 1.

New art show to feature ‘Portals’

Local artist Naomi Young will showcase her vibrant and inspiring artwork in a new exhibit entitled “Portals” that features gateways, openings, doors and windows in acrylics, oil, pastel and watercolor. …

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Read more about the article Bill Miranda: Beach Bus, Summer Trolley service are back and better than ever
Santa Clarita City Councilman Bill Miranda

Bill Miranda: Beach Bus, Summer Trolley service are back and better than ever

Don’t let the hot summer weather and high gas prices stop you from exploring Santa Clarita and Southern California this season. You can get around town and around the region…

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Read more about the article Trinity purchases 9-acre campus, building
Trinity Classical Academy administrators stand in front of the recently purchased location on Kelly Johnson Parkway in Valencia. Lorena Mejia/The Signal

Trinity purchases 9-acre campus, building

Trinity Classical Academy officials recently announced the $14.8 million purchase of the school’s facility located at its present campus in the Rye Canyon Business Park in Valencia. The campus was…

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Read more about the article County Supervisors approve motion to enhance proactive fire response in high-risk areas
Fire officials at the scene of a quarter-acre grass fire in the wash underneath Valencia Boulevard. Lorena Mejia/The Signal

County Supervisors approve motion to enhance proactive fire response in high-risk areas

At-risk homeless encampments in riverbeds and wildland areas are not uncommon throughout the region, but some have caused fires, putting individuals experiencing homelessness and surrounding communities in danger.  But efforts…

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Read more about the article Containment set up after gun call in Canyon Country
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies set up a containment on the 19100 block of Delight St. in Canyon Country after a gun call Tuesday evening. Emily Alvarenga/The Signal

Containment set up after gun call in Canyon Country

A containment was set up in Canyon Country after Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies received reports of a domestic dispute between a husband and wife and it was thought…

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Read more about the article City Council approves Dockweiler Drive extension design contract
Santa Clarita City Hall is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. File photo

City Council approves Dockweiler Drive extension design contract

The Santa Clarita City Council voted Tuesday to move forward with the design stages for the Dockweiler Drive extension project, following concerns raised about public safety, traffic and noise by…

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Read more about the article Firefighters respond to small spot fire
A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Firefighters respond to small spot fire

Los Angeles County Fire Department officials responded to a small spot fire on the 20300 block of Adriana Place, near Via Princessa, Tuesday evening.  The initial call came in at…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Attorneys declare candidacy for state Senate
Signal file photo of the state's Capitol building in Sacramento

UPDATE: Attorneys declare candidacy for state Senate

Two local attorneys have declared their candidacies for the state Senate 21st District seat, which is currently represented by Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita. Workers’ rights attorney and Democrat Kipp…

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Read more about the article Los Angeles man suspected of carjacking, felony evading returns to court
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputies set up a containment after a dark Honda Accord collided with a silver Honda Civic following an alleged carjacking and pursuit. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Los Angeles man suspected of carjacking, felony evading returns to court

A man from Los Angeles, who reportedly stole a car and led deputies on a foot chase last year, returned to court Tuesday. Anthony Archuleta, 35, stands accused of violating…

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Read more about the article Local cancer patient hosting blood drive
Addison, 8, is fighting leukemia and has the power of community - and unicorn love - mobilizing behind her. She has received multiple unicorn plush gifts since her diagnosis in October. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Local cancer patient hosting blood drive

Since October, 8-year-old Addison Rivera has been fighting acute lymphatic leukemia, a type of blood cancer. It was because of this that her mother, Cassandra, realized the importance of donating…

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Read more about the article Suspected Valencia murderer returns to court
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies canvass the area surrounding a murder scene in Valencia on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017. Austin Dave/The Signal

Suspected Valencia murderer returns to court

A man accused of strangling his boyfriend in a Valencia home returned to court Tuesday. Christian Ortiz, 23, is charged with the murder of Brayan Rodriguez, 20, whose body was…

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Read more about the article Henry Mayo awarded achievement award for seventh consecutive year
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital.

Henry Mayo awarded achievement award for seventh consecutive year

For the seventh consecutive year, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital received an award recognizing its commitment to the care of stroke patients. According to the American Stroke Association, which is a…

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Read more about the article Garcia announces nearly $250,000 raised in first quarter
Saugus resident Mike Garcia announced Tuesday that he seeks to become the next representative of California's 25th Congressional District.

Garcia announces nearly $250,000 raised in first quarter

Republican 25th Congressional District candidate Mike Garcia announced Tuesday he raised nearly $250,000 in his first reporting period of the campaign Garcia said in a news release he hopes to…

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Read more about the article Bridge to Home receives donation from local Girl Scout
9-year-old Dakota Holguin, a Junior Girl Scout in Troop No. 1936, donated 100 hygiene kits to Bridge to Home. Courtesy of Alina Holguin

Bridge to Home receives donation from local Girl Scout

When 9-year-old Dakota Holguin, a Junior Girl Scout in Troop No. 1936, was deciding what kind of service project to do for her Bronze Award, it was an easy decision…

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Read more about the article Valencia baseball ‘pushing the envelope’ this summer
Valencia's Trevor Segraves (28) reaches for the throw at second base against a Tesoro baserunner #9 at Valencia on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Valencia baseball ‘pushing the envelope’ this summer

Valencia baseball has a phrase for the summer: Push the envelope. Specifically, when it comes to taking bases. If they reach a certain number of bases, the Vikings will be…

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Read more about the article Suspect reportedly dropped pants, fondled himself in local business
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station

Suspect reportedly dropped pants, fondled himself in local business

A man was arrested Monday after walking into a business, located in Canyon Country, and fondling himself in front of a female employee, according to Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station…

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