Read more about the article Family loses home in fire after power outage disables water well
Murphy, the Lamon family's dog, looks at his burnt down home on Husk Avenue in Baker Canyon that was destroyed during the Tick Fire. Emily Alvarenga/The Signal

Family loses home in fire after power outage disables water well

When there’s a power outage in a typical residential neighborhood, families lose electricity, but that doesn’t generally affect their water. In more rural areas like Acton, Agua Dulce and parts…

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Read more about the article Community comes together to protest power shutoffs
Agua Dulce resident Wendy Rotoli voices her concerns over Southern California Edison's Public Safety Power Shutoff policies speaks at the Agua Dulce town council meeting Wednesday night. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Community comes together to protest power shutoffs

Dozens gathered at the Agua Dulce Town Council meeting Wednesday to share their stories with representatives from Southern California Edison. For the past month, this community and the surrounding areas…

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Read more about the article Celebration of Life set for Gracie Anne Muehlberger
Two crosses, set up at the Central Park flagpole during the Saugus Strong Vigil Sunday night, honor the memory of two students killed Thursday, Nov. 14, at Saugus High School . Cory Rubin/The Signal

Celebration of Life set for Gracie Anne Muehlberger

A celebration of life honoring 15-year-old Gracie Anne Muehlberger, who died in the Saugus High School shooting Nov. 14, is set for Saturday, Nov. 23.  The event has been scheduled…

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Read more about the article Local elected officials on Newsom’s request for speedy shutdown of Aliso Canyon gas facility
Assemblywoman and former Newhall School District Board Member Christy Smith, speaking at the podium is joined by California State Senator Henry Stern, left, and concerned citizens at the one-year anniversary press conference of the Aliso Canyon blowout held at the entrance of the Aliso Canyon gas storage facility in Porter Ranch on Wednesday, October 24, 2018. Dan Watson/The Signal

Local elected officials on Newsom’s request for speedy shutdown of Aliso Canyon gas facility

Gov. Gavin Newsom has called for an accelerated shutdown of the Aliso Canyon natural gas facility, which received commendation from some local elected officials.  On Tuesday, after Newsom sent a…

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Read more about the article Leona Cox Community School opens sensory garden
Owen Parker, 4, inspects the butterflies as hsi classmates tour the Sensory Garden at Leona Cox Community School on Friday, November 22, 2019. Dan Watson/The Signal

Leona Cox Community School opens sensory garden

Following the shooting that took place on his school’s campus last week, Saugus senior Tyler Nilson did not know if he wanted, or even would be able, to complete his…

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Read more about the article Vehicle fire erupts on 5 Freeway
Los Angeles County Fire Department officials responded to a vehicle fire near the Newhall Pass on Friday. Gilbert Bernal / The Signal.

Vehicle fire erupts on 5 Freeway

Los Angeles City Fire Department officials responded to a vehicle fire near the Newhall Pass on Friday that clogged traffic during the afternoon commute. The call came in originally at…

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Read more about the article Golden Valley’s Justine Dondonay signs NLI
Golden Valley's Justine Dondonay signed her National Letter of Intent to play at the United States Military Academy at West Point on Thursday. Photo courtesy Golden Valley Athletics

Golden Valley’s Justine Dondonay signs NLI

Golden Valley High School held its signing day on Thursday as Justine Dondonay signed her National Letter of Intent to play at the NCAA Division 1 United States Military Academy…

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Read more about the article West Ranch football set for first semifinal appearance in program history
West Ranch Thierry Sirias (8) intercepts a Canyon pass. Dan Watson/The Signal

West Ranch football set for first semifinal appearance in program history

MaxPreps.com and CalPreps have released their score projections for the CIF-Southern Section Division 7 semifinal games, but West Ranch football coach Chris Varner probably won’t look at them. He’d given…

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Read more about the article Frank Humelbaugh — Air National Guard — Korean War Era — Newhall Resident
Air Force veteran Frank Humelbaugh at his home in Santa Clarita. Dan Watson/The Signal

Frank Humelbaugh — Air National Guard — Korean War Era — Newhall Resident

His house is filled with pictures and memories. From top to bottom, wall to wall, there are images of family vacations, stills of the family hanging onto one another, a…

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Read more about the article Free Castaic community Thanksgiving
Volunteers from Castaic Community Church helped serve dinner to the community. Courtesy.

Free Castaic community Thanksgiving

The Castaic Regional Sports Complex is opening its doors Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m to feed the community a Thanksgiving meal free of charge.  This event is presented by…

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Read more about the article SCV detectives investigate 24 school threats in week after shooting
Heavily armed law enforcement personnel escort students to waiting buses as they evacuate Saugus High School following a shooting that killed at least two Thursday morning. November 14, 2019. Bobby Block / The Signal.

SCV detectives investigate 24 school threats in week after shooting

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials are asking residents to be mindful of what they post online after they’ve had to investigate two dozen school threats in the week since…

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Read more about the article SCV’s ‘51 Most Influential’ honored
Richard Budman Signal Publisher/Owner, left , addresses the attendees at the 15th annual 51 Santa Clarita's Most Influential 2019 Luncheon held at Salt Creek Grille on Thursday, November 21, 2019. Dan Watson/The Signal

SCV’s ‘51 Most Influential’ honored

Santa Clarita Valley’s most influential people were honored for their time and efforts in making the community what it is today over lunch on Thursday. Each year, The Signal recognizes…

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Read more about the article Coroner ID’s 2-year-old killed in Stevenson Ranch crash
The wreckage of the collision that took two childrens' lives Monday. Gilbert Bernal / The Signal.

Coroner ID’s 2-year-old killed in Stevenson Ranch crash

Medical examiners with the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office identified Lydia Lopez, a 2-year-old from Bakersfield, as the second child killed in a fiery Stevenson Ranch car crash on Monday.…

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Read more about the article Kathy Hunter named assistant superintendent of educational services
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Kathy Hunter named assistant superintendent of educational services

The William S. Hart Union High School District named Kathy Hunter as the assistant superintendent of educational services for the district during Wednesday night’s board meeting. Hunter, who is currently…

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