Read more about the article Multi-vehicle crash backs up traffic on Highway 14 in Canyon Country
A traffic collision involving a big rig and several vehicles causes a traffic jam on the northbound 14 freeway near Via Princessa Thursday, June 20, 2019. Lorena Mejia/The Signal

Multi-vehicle crash backs up traffic on Highway 14 in Canyon Country

A multi-vehicle crash on northbound Highway 14 in Canyon Country blocked all lanes of the freeway, backing up traffic Thursday afternoon. “The call came in as a traffic collision at…

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Read more about the article Two men credited for tackling a would-be robber in botched ATM mugging
Deputies with the SCV Sheriff Station and paramedics stay with suspect at the scene. Courtesy photo, SCV Sheriff's Station

Two men credited for tackling a would-be robber in botched ATM mugging

Two men chased down a would-be thief who allegedly tried to rob a woman at an ATM in Canyon Country are being credited for helping nab the suspect. The incident…

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Read more about the article Senate urges congress to fully fund Individual with Disabilities Education Act
Sen. Scott Wilk

Senate urges congress to fully fund Individual with Disabilities Education Act

State Sen. Scott Wilk celebrated the unanimous passing of Senate Joint Resolution 8 from the Senate floor Wednesday, as he and his peers urge Congress to fully fund the Individuals…

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Read more about the article Residents voice concerns over traffic, overall Orchard Village medical building project
The demolition is being done to make room for a new 41,000-square-foot, two-story medical office building, May 16, 2019. Cory Rubin / The Signal.

Residents voice concerns over traffic, overall Orchard Village medical building project

The Santa Clarita Planning Commission held a public hearing Tuesday for a parcel map change of the Orchard Village medical office building project, and heard some residents’ opposition for the…

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Read more about the article 2018-19 West Ranch Year in Review
West Ranch softball's Alyssa Jauregui is greeted by her teammates at home plate after hitting a home run against Warren in the CIF-Southern Section Division 3 quarterfinals at Warren High School earlier this year. Haley Sawyer/The Signal

2018-19 West Ranch Year in Review

Since its establishment in 2004, West Ranch High School has continued to develop its athletics program into one of the powerhouses in the Santa Clarita Valley.   This past year…

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Read more about the article SCV Chamber’s first Pop-Up Business Expo a success
Guests visit the dozens of booths manned by local businesses at the Santa Clarita Valley Chmber of Commerce's first-ever Pop-Up Biz Expo at California Institute if the Arts Wednesday evening. Cory Rubin/The Signal

SCV Chamber’s first Pop-Up Business Expo a success

About 80 Santa Clarita Valley-based businesses had the opportunity to network Wednesday during a first-of-its-kind, local business exposition launched by the SCV Chamber of Commerce. The Pop-Up Business Expo, sponsored…

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Read more about the article Edison recruits “Wildfire Whisperer” to help prevent wildfires
Tom Rolinski, Southern California Edison's Fire Scientist. Courtesy photo, SCE

Edison recruits “Wildfire Whisperer” to help prevent wildfires

When tech wizard Tom Rolinski goes to work predicting wildfires, he uses the technological equivalent of sniffing the wind, smelling snapped twigs and pressing his ear to the earth. When…

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Vikes boys hoops falls to Calabasas at Maranatha Summer Block Party tourney

In the second day at the Maranatha Summer Block Party Tournament, Valencia boys basketball faced off against Calabasas High School in the winner’s bracket at Maranatha High School on Wednesday.…

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Read more about the article Performing arts summer camp to focus on children with special needs
Children ages 5 and older who are on the autism spectrum or have other developmental disabilities were taught performing arts at last year's summer camp. Courtesy of the Mindful Movement Center for Dance

Performing arts summer camp to focus on children with special needs

Summer camp is an opportunity for children to explore and grow, make new friends and learn new skills — and now there’s an effort by three SCV residents to bring that…

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Read more about the article Discarded jail jumpsuit sparks manhunt in Castaic
A discarded jail jumpsuit triggered a containment and search in Castaic Wednesday afternoon. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Discarded jail jumpsuit sparks manhunt in Castaic

The search for an inmate suspected of having escaped from the Pitchess Detention Center — after a blue jail jumpsuit was found in Castaic — was called off 90 minutes into the…

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Read more about the article Arson suspect ID’d by polka-dot shorts pleads not guilty
A social media post with this photo reportedly helped detectives catch an arson suspect this week. Courtesy of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station

Arson suspect ID’d by polka-dot shorts pleads not guilty

A man arrested on suspicion of arson for an alleged fire-setting at the back of a Ralphs supermarket last week, after allegedly being identified by his bright pink polka-dot shorts…

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