Read more about the article Wind-damaged ‘Madonna Tree’ cut to stump by workers
County Public Works crews cut down 'Madonna Tree' on Sierra Highway after it was damaged by strong Santa Ana winds. Courtesy photo, Rick Rezabek.

Wind-damaged ‘Madonna Tree’ cut to stump by workers

The Madonna Tree on Sierra Highway, so named for the image of the Virgin Mary recognizable by many over the past 10 years, was cut down to a stump Friday…

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Read more about the article Bill limiting interest rates on certain personal loans signed into law
Signal file photo of the state's Capitol building in Sacramento

Bill limiting interest rates on certain personal loans signed into law

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 539, entitled the Fair Access to Credit Act, into law on Thursday, which will cap interest rates at 36% simple interest, for loans between…

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Read more about the article Valencia Acura receives J.D. Power 2019 Dealer of Excellence Certification
Valencia Acura owners Don and Cheri Fleming were recognized by J.D. Power as a recipient of the 2019 Dealer of Excellence certification for providing exceptional customer service. Courtesy

Valencia Acura receives J.D. Power 2019 Dealer of Excellence Certification

Each year, the J.D. Power 2019 Dealer of Excellence Program recognizes a select number of vehicle dealerships across the country for providing exceptional customer service, one of which was Valencia…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Car fire in Newhall Pass Friday morning spurs response
Brush fire sparked by car fire on Sierra Highway Friday morning. Courtesy photo, SCV Sheriff's Station.

UPDATE: Car fire in Newhall Pass Friday morning spurs response

As firefighters continued to battle the Saddleridge Fire from Sylmar to Reseda, a brush fire from a vehicle burning in the Newhall Pass diverted some of their attention on Sierra…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Roads remain closed as Saddleridge Fire continues to burn; 7,542 acres, 13% containment
Fire retardant dropped on Saddleridge Fire. Signal photo, Dan Watson

UPDATE: Roads remain closed as Saddleridge Fire continues to burn; 7,542 acres, 13% containment

UPDATE 3:10 P.M.California Highway Patrol reopened southbound lanes of I-5 to escort drivers through the pass.   “The southbound I-5 freeway is open,”  said CHP Officer Josh Greengard. UPDATE 1:55 p.m.:…

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Read more about the article CLASS is in session: Sulphur Springs kicking off district foundation
Sulphur Springs Elementary students celebrate during an assembly. (Signal File Photo)

CLASS is in session: Sulphur Springs kicking off district foundation

With public school districts around the state facing a 0.8% decline in K-12 public school student enrollment statewide over the last four years, from 6.2 million in 2014-15 to 6.19…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita residents feel the effects of a wind-blown fire
Super Scooper aircraft drops water on flames in the foothills surrounding Santa Clarita as part of the battle against the Saddleridge Fire Friday morning. October 11, 2019. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Santa Clarita residents feel the effects of a wind-blown fire

FIRST RESPONDERS While some Santa Clarita Valley residents remain without power due to wind concerns, county fire officials are closely watching the Saddleridge brush fire, which has left one dead,…

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Read more about the article Unveiling of new Henry Mayo 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

Unveiling of new Henry Mayo 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 Keith L. Craig — U.S. Army — 32-year veteran
Keith Craig sits on a tank while on a meet and greet with soldiers supporting the Trident Juncture mission in Zaragoza, Spain, in 2015.

Keith L. Craig — U.S. Army — 32-year veteran

While Keith L. Craig was in the Army, he never thought he would make a career out of it. “I was always doing only three more years, then getting out,”…

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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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