Read more about the article Saddleridge Fire burns more than 4,700 acres, hops I-5 south of SCV; 1 killed, 25 structures lost in San Fernando Valley
This photo, courtesy of @LACoFireAirOps Twitter account, shows the fire growing near Interstate 210.

Saddleridge Fire burns more than 4,700 acres, hops I-5 south of SCV; 1 killed, 25 structures lost in San Fernando Valley

UPDATED AS OF 9:00 A.M. FRIDAY By Signal Staff Editor's note: Coverage of the Saddleridge Fire is continuing this morning and a new, updated story for Friday will be posted…

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Read more about the article Hart girls tennis holds off Golden Valley
Bella Cornejo of Hart competes against Golden Valley at Placerita Junior High on Thursday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Hart girls tennis holds off Golden Valley

As the sun came down on a windy Thursday night in Newhall, the Hart and Golden Valley girls tennis teams continued to fight to the finish. The Grizzlies were able…

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Read more about the article Wind knocks over Canyon Country senior living carport
The tumbling metal fell directly on the back end of Gary James' vehicle, blocking the back passenger-side door and preventing the car from leaving. Photo courtesy of Candice Clark James.

Wind knocks over Canyon Country senior living carport

Canyon Country residents Gary James and Candice Clark James were notified that they had become victims of the blustering winds Thursday after receiving a call from their apartment's management office…

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Read more about the article National Coming Out Day Celebration at COC
Lauryn Kanagi, left, chats with Sarah Fujii, and Sonja Rossi, right, at the National Coming Out Day booth in the cafeteria at College of the Canyons on Thursday, October 10, 2019. Dan Watson/The Signal

National Coming Out Day Celebration at COC

Three organizations came together Thursday to celebrate National Coming Out Day with food, games and conversation at College of the Canyons.  Originally, the event was set to be outside by…

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Read more about the article Outages pose problems for oxygen-need patients
Tree onto an SUV during Thursday's high winds which convinced Southern California Edison to shut off power. Signal photo, Bobby Block.

Outages pose problems for oxygen-need patients

The purposely imposed power outage that left more than 12,000 Los Angeles County residents without power Thursday, including those on the east end of Canyon Country, left at least one…

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Read more about the article Newsom signs Smith’s human trafficking survivors compensation bill
FILE PHOTO Assemblywoman Christy Smith represents the 38th Assembly District, which includes Agua Dulce, Castaic, Santa Clarita, Simi Valley and the northern San Fernando Valley. 08-16-19 BOBBY BLOCK / THE SIGNAL

Newsom signs Smith’s human trafficking survivors compensation bill

Unlike most crime victims, survivors of human trafficking cannot receive compensation from economic losses as a result of the crimes committed against them, but a bill by Assemblywoman Christy Smith,…

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Read more about the article Strong winds topple more than a dozen trees in SCV
Work crews remove broken branches that fell on Lyons Avenue, west of Peachland Avenue Thursday. Signal photo, Jim Holt.

Strong winds topple more than a dozen trees in SCV

It was a busy day for public works crews at the City of Santa Clarita. Here’s their work list as of Thursday evening, according to city spokeswoman Carrie Lujan: Magic…

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Read more about the article Henry Mayo Newhall hospital unveils new patient tower
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital President and CEO Roger Seaver, left, is joined by Craig Peters, Judy Fish, Marlee Lauffer, Don Kimball and Dr. Don Nishiguchi as they cut the ribbon at the unveiling ceremony of the new Patient Tower in Valencia on Thursday, October 10, 2019. Dan Watson/The Signal

Henry Mayo Newhall hospital unveils new patient tower

After nearly 15 years in the making, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital revealed its new patient tower Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tower tour.  Community leaders, Henry Mayo board members,…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: High winds prompt power outages east of Canyon Country, send trees onto roads prompting power outages
Work crews on Soledad Canyon Road at Vilna. Signal photo, Bobby Block

UPDATE: High winds prompt power outages east of Canyon Country, send trees onto roads prompting power outages

Santa Ana winds ripped through the Santa Clarita Valley on Thursday, sending trees onto roadways, cars, trucks and buildings, as Southern California Edison enacted a series of intentional power outages…

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Read more about the article Bench warrant issued for man accused of knifepoint robbery
Suspect booked at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station. photo courtesy, SCV Sheriff's Station.

Bench warrant issued for man accused of knifepoint robbery

A bench warrant has been issued for the arrest of a man who was previously arrested on suspicion of robbery for allegedly robbing a local business at knifepoint in July.…

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Read more about the article Husband and wife charged over alleged road-rage attack on teens
LASD car. Signal file photo.

Husband and wife charged over alleged road-rage attack on teens

A husband and wife from Canyon Country, accused of beating a teenage boy and girl in an alleged road-rage incident last month, were charged by prosecutors Wednesday. Walt Dorsch, 48,…

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Read more about the article Residents to help decide allocation of $1.2M funding
With SCV residents' guidance, the distribution of Community Development Block Grant will possibly go towards affordable housing.

Residents to help decide allocation of $1.2M funding

Through an online survey, Santa Clarita residents will be able to guide the city on where $1.2 million will be distributed among low-income and supportive services. The results from this…

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Read more about the article Islamic Center of SCV hosting Open Mosque day
Local Muslim women catch up at the Eid Carnival/ Skylar Barti The Signal

Islamic Center of SCV hosting Open Mosque day

By Raychel Stewart For The Signal The Islamic Center of SCV is set to host an Open Mosque (Masjid) on Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for members…

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Read more about the article Restaurant hosting drive to help homeless
Friends and family of Our Place BBQ and Soul Food prepare for outreach / Curtesy of Rashina Daniel

Restaurant hosting drive to help homeless

By Kaitlyn Nickerson For the Signal A local barbecue restaurant is hosting the Winter Wonderland Donation Drive to support the Santa Clarita Valley’s homeless population. Organized by Rashina Daniel and…

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Read more about the article Two out-of-town women accused of stealing phones at Six Flags
Deputies respond to reports of theft at Six Flags Magic Mountain. Courtesy photo, SCV Sheriff's Station.

Two out-of-town women accused of stealing phones at Six Flags

Two out-of-town women were arrested Wednesday on suspicion of theft for allegedly stealing cell phones from purses inside Six Flags Magic Mountain. Deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station…

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Read more about the article Avenues Supported Living Services to host ‘Intelligent Lives’ screening
Avenues Supported Living Services is asking the community to provide donations on Giving Tuesday for fuel, which will enable the nonprofit to transport clients to and from work and volunteer positions. Signal file photo

Avenues Supported Living Services to host ‘Intelligent Lives’ screening

By Kaitlyn Nickerson For the Signal A screening of “Intelligent Lives,” a film following the lives of three young adults with intellectual disabilities, is expected to give Santa Clarita Valley…

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