Yearly Archives: 2019
Read more about the article Santa Clarita recognized for its road preservation program
The Construction Management Association of America's SoCal chapter awarded the city of Santa Clarita with a 2019 Project Achievement Award for its annual overlay and slurry seal program. Courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita

Santa Clarita recognized for its road preservation program

The city of Santa Clarita recently received a 2019 Project Achievement Award for its overlay and slurry seal program, officials announced Thursday. The Construction Management Association of America’s Southern California…

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Read more about the article Hemp bill clears the Senate Appropriations Committee
Senator Scott Wilk of the 21st district.

Hemp bill clears the Senate Appropriations Committee

Senate Bill 153 cleared the Senate Appropriations Committee on Thursday, meaning the industrial hemp-related measure will now head to the Senate floor for consideration. The bill, which is authored by…

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Read more about the article Foothill League softball well-represented at NCAA Tournament
03/01/2019 Oklahoma vs Oregon State softball. Photo by Ty Russell

Foothill League softball well-represented at NCAA Tournament

Foothill League softball season may be coming to a close, but the league’s alumni will be making countless appearances in the NCAA Division 1 Tournament, which begins with double-elimination regionals…

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Read more about the article Businesses support proposal for streamlining city regulations
Progress continues on Center at Needham Ranch in Newhall as viewed from Sierra Highway on Wednesday. The development is an example of how new construction is helping to attract new quality jobs to the area, according to business officials. Dan Watson/The Signal

Businesses support proposal for streamlining city regulations

The Santa Clarita Valley business community is expressing support for new zoning rules the city hopes will help streamline development and reach its goal of “providing two jobs per every…

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Read more about the article Burglars at hair salon make off with rolls of pennies, dimes and nickels
Shattered glass litters the floor of Great Clips hair salon burglarized Tuesday. Abandoned safe in background. Signal photo, Lorena Mejia

Burglars at hair salon make off with rolls of pennies, dimes and nickels

Burglars who smashed the shop glass of a hair salon in Valencia overnight escaped, allegedly, with rolls of pennies, dimes and nickels after failing to find other cash. The Great…

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Read more about the article It’s an ideal time for controlled burns — cool temps, no wind
A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

It’s an ideal time for controlled burns — cool temps, no wind

If you saw smoke or smelled smoke around the Santa Clarita Valley this past week and wondered why you saw no mention of a brush fire, it’s because firefighters jumped…

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Read more about the article “Regular” rain day sees plenty of crashes across SCV
Firefighters at the scene of blown transformer on Keaton Street. Signal photo, Lorena Mejia.

“Regular” rain day sees plenty of crashes across SCV

A motorist was hurt and taken to the hospital after their vehicle rolled over several times on Highway 14, as thousands of commuters made their way through a soggy Santa…

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Read more about the article Smith chairs committee’s wildfire informational hearing
Drift smoke from regional wildfires makes its way into the Centre Pointe area of Santa Clarita Thursday afternoon. Austin Dave/The Signal

Smith chairs committee’s wildfire informational hearing

The Joint Legislative Committee on Emergency Management, which is chaired by Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, held an informational hearing Tuesday to analyze the best firefighting practices as the state…

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Read more about the article Morning commute rain causes 2 separate collisions at Newhall Ave exit
Rainy morning commute caused vehicle rollover near Newhall Ave exit. Lorena Mejia/The Signal

Morning commute rain causes 2 separate collisions at Newhall Ave exit

The rainy morning commute has caused two separate collisions near the Newhall Avenue exit and northbound Highway 14. Fire officials received a call around 7:45 a.m. regarding a silver vehicle…

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Read more about the article Canyons men’s swimmer Rowdy Feather closes out career with bang
College of the Canyons sophomore Rowdy Feather competes in the 200-yard backstroke during the Western State Conference (WSC) Championships hosted by the Cougars at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center from April 18-20. Jesse Muñoz/COC Sports Information

Canyons men’s swimmer Rowdy Feather closes out career with bang

Deciding to attend College of the Canyons two years ago, Cougars men’s swimmer Rowdy Feather wasn’t sure if he was going to continue his swimming career after graduating high school.…

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Read more about the article College scholarship recipients, donors gather for recognition reception
Southern California Edison STEM Scholarship reciient Brett Saucedo, left, meets with Anna Frutos-Sanches during the 2019 Scholarship Donors Reception held at the Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center at College of the Canyons Valencia campus on Wednesday. Dan Watson/The Signal

College scholarship recipients, donors gather for recognition reception

Recipients of the College of the Canyons Foundation scholarships, and the donors who helped make them possible, gathered in the on-campus University Center on Wednesday for a reception at the…

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