Read more about the article Health inspectors check Castaic senior building after pest complaints, pool closure
Reports of bedbugs at the non-licensed apartment building on Castaic Road surfaced this week when tenants complained to public health officials about closure of the pool.

Health inspectors check Castaic senior building after pest complaints, pool closure

Public health inspectors, following up on at least a half-dozen complaints about rodent infestation, bedbugs and a faulty elevator from tenants of the Castaic Lake Senior Living Apartments, went door…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita’s homeless count increases; experts say estimate is well below actual figure
Dozens of volunteers watch the instruction video during the L.A. Homeless Count briefing held at The Centre in Santa Clarita on Tuesday night. Dan Watson/The Signal

Santa Clarita’s homeless count increases; experts say estimate is well below actual figure

The 2019 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count reported Santa Clarita’s homeless population at just more than 250, but members of the local community task force say the count is significantly…

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Read more about the article Off the SCV’s beaten paths
Honda Talon UTV is one of the (Utility Task Vehicles) on display at Ken & Joe's Motorcycle Dealership in Santa Clarita on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Off the SCV’s beaten paths

The true motorbike and off-road riders understand why most bikes and gear shops tend to be closed on Sundays on Mondays. “Our industry has always been closed Sundays and Mondays,…

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Read more about the article Get on the SCV Amateur Radio Club’s wavelength
From left to right, Steve Ioerger, Tom Turner and Mike van Norman attempt to make contact with individuals through ham radio during the W6JW Santa Clarita Radio Club Field Day at the Castaic Lake Water Agency on Saturday, June 24, 2017. Samie Gebers/The Signal

Get on the SCV Amateur Radio Club’s wavelength

Every June since 1933, more than 40,000 amateur radio operators nationwide operate ham radios from remote locations, and this year, members of the Santa Clarita Amateur Radio Club are once…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Child airlifted to hospital after near drowning
Rescue helicopter personnel place child into Copter 18. Signal photo, Dan Watson.

UPDATE: Child airlifted to hospital after near drowning

A child who suffered a near-drowning a Bridgeport pool late Friday afternoon was airlifted and taken to Northridge Hospital Medical Center Paramedics with the Los Angeles County Fire Department were…

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Read more about the article How to survive the sweltering, summer heat
Dan Watson Zack Williams, 18 months, opens the valve to spray a stream of water on swimmers around him at the City of Santa Clarita Aquatics Center in Santa Clarita on Wednesday. 061715

How to survive the sweltering, summer heat

School’s out for much of the Santa Clarita Valley and that means that summer’s almost here. Temperatures have already reached the triple digits, sparking multiple brush fires in the area.…

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Read more about the article Signal extends invitation to all former and current employees
Peter Smith of the Signal leads the Signal's parade entry at the 4th of July Parade in Newhall. Cory Rubin/ The Signal

Signal extends invitation to all former and current employees

All past and current employees of The Signal are invited to ride on the Signal float in the Santa Clarita Valley Fourth of July Parade to help celebrate The Signa's…

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Read more about the article DA’s Office warns of scammers involved in vehicle collisions
Officials investigate the scene of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 126 near Chiquito Canyon Road in Val Verde on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

DA’s Office warns of scammers involved in vehicle collisions

The financial fallout of a vehicle collision can spiral into becoming a victim of fraud, according to a new warning issued on Friday from the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s…

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Read more about the article Injured deputy taken to hospital after minor crash
A Los Angeles County Sheriff's Motorcycle Unit is loaded into an ambulance following a collision with a vehicle at the intersection of Rye Canyon Road and Avenue Scott in the Valencia Industrial Center Friday afternoon. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Injured deputy taken to hospital after minor crash

A motorcycle deputy with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department was taken to the hospital mid-afternoon Friday, following a vehicle collision in Valencia. The crash happened around 2:35 p.m. at…

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Read more about the article Soroptimist International hosting board installation next month
The Soroptimist International of Greater Santa Clarita Valley's outgoing board members (pictured) will be recognized next month at the nonprofit's installation ceremony. Photo courtesy of SIGSCV

Soroptimist International hosting board installation next month

A local chapter of an international philanthropic group is hosting a ceremony to welcome its new leadership for the coming year. The Soroptimist International of Greater Santa Clarita Valley, or…

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Read more about the article Car hits tree in Bridgeport, then hits pole
SCV Sheriff's Deputy inspects the damage of a car into a tree at the Bridgeport Marketplace. Signal Photo, Lorena Mejia.

Car hits tree in Bridgeport, then hits pole

An ambulance was called for a motorist whose car hit a tree, then a pole, at Bridgeport Marketplace Friday morning. The solo-vehicle traffic collision happened shortly before 10 a.m. off…

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Read more about the article Castaic Kids: Seven teachers returned to teach at the same school district they attended
Castaic Union School District employees, back row from left, Bryahna Alvarez, Miquela Moreno, Samantha Maxey, April Riley and Mallory Jones. Seated, left, Brian Malette and April Mailander pose with vintage Castaic year books at the Castaic Union School District Board Room on Tuesday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Castaic Kids: Seven teachers returned to teach at the same school district they attended

If you ask them if they went to Castaic Union School District schools, they unanimously nod their heads. If you ask them if their parents still live in Castaic, they…

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Read more about the article Motorcycle crash sends one to hospital
SCV Sheriff's deputies on scene of a motorcycle versus vehicle collision in Canyon Country Friday morning. Lorena Mejia/The Signal

Motorcycle crash sends one to hospital

A motorcycle crash sent one person to the hospital Friday morning after colliding with a vehicle in Canyon Country. Around 8:25 a.m., first responders were dispatched to a call of…

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Read more about the article 2018-19 Golden Valley Year in Review
Golden Valley heads onto the field prior to a scrimmage against Crescenta Valley at Harry Welch Stadium. Cory Rubin/ The Signal

2018-19 Golden Valley Year in Review

While Golden Valley High School didn’t have any teams reach the playoffs this year, many of its athletes had tremendous individual seasons and put up phenomenal performances. The boys and…

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