Read more about the article Woman accused of murder in wrong way crash ordered to stand trail
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Woman accused of murder in wrong way crash ordered to stand trail

A local woman facing multiple criminal charges, including murder, in connection with a fatal wrong-way traffic collision in January 2018, was ordered to stand trial in the new year. Nicole…

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Read more about the article SCV Water opens six new wells near Bakersfield, uncorking “banked” water for SCV
SCV Water Agency board members pose in front of the well and pumping system unveiled in Bakersfield Monday, left to right are Vice President Maria Gutzeit, President Bill Cooper and Vice President Gary Martin. Courtesy Photo, Kathie Martin, spokeswoman for the SCV Water Agency.

SCV Water opens six new wells near Bakersfield, uncorking “banked” water for SCV

Under an agreement to “bank” water outside of the Santa Clarita Valley, local water officials opened six new wells near Bakersfield this week, giving them direct immediate access to the…

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Read more about the article Canyon Country store workers credited for drunk driver tip
SCV Sheriff's deputy processes booking papers for man accused of DUI. Courtesy photo, SCV Sheriff's Station.

Canyon Country store workers credited for drunk driver tip

Local sheriff’s deputies are today crediting alert store workers for having reported a driver suspected in drinking. On Tuesday around 4:15 p.m., staffers on Soledad Canyon Road noticed a man…

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Read more about the article Water main break shuts down all Newhall Ranch Road eastbound lanes
SIGNAL FILE PHOTO: A water main break in Valencia is causing lane closures and traffic delays as crews work to stop water from spilling onto the streets Wednesday. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Water main break shuts down all Newhall Ranch Road eastbound lanes

A water main break in Valencia is causing lane closures and traffic delays as crews work to stop water from spilling onto the streets Wednesday. The break occurred between Avenue…

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Read more about the article Beware the Dark Realm opening night
Beware the Dark Realm, an award-winning haunted house, transforms a Santa Clarita home into a terrifying medieval castle Saturday night while raising funds for the Child & Family Center. October 12, 2019. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Beware the Dark Realm opening night

Visitors lined up outside the award-winning Beware the Dark Realm attraction, a house haunt riddled with eerie scenery and jump scares, Saturday night for a scary and exhilarating experience. Beware…

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Read more about the article County CEO announces retirement for early 2020
Los Angeles County CEO Sachi A. Hamai is retiring. SCV News.

County CEO announces retirement for early 2020

Los Angeles County’s chief executive officer, Sachi A. Hamai, announced her retirement on Tuesday. To allow time for Board of Supervisors to choose her successor, her retirement is set to…

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Read more about the article One hurt in early morning fiery crash in Leona Valley
A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

One hurt in early morning fiery crash in Leona Valley

One person was injured and rushed to hospital in the Antelope Valley following a fiery two-car crash in Leona Valley early Wednesday morning. The traffic collision happened shortly after 6:30…

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Read more about the article Water heads find groundwater advisers, still accepting applications
FILE PHOTO. E-15 Water Well in Valencia CA, April 25 2018. Eddy Martinez/The Signal.

Water heads find groundwater advisers, still accepting applications

Water officials who are struck with the task of hammering out a plan to manage Santa Clarita Valley groundwater and have been looking for seven people to serve as the…

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Read more about the article LAPD motorcycle officer suffers minor injuries in morning crash
California Highway Patrol officer are investigating a report of a LAPD motorcycle officer who was involved in a collision on Highway 14, near Newhall Ave. Gilbert Bernal/The Signal

LAPD motorcycle officer suffers minor injuries in morning crash

A Los Angeles Police Department motorcycle officer suffered minor injuries and was taken to the hospital Wednesday morning following a traffic collision on State Route 14, near the Newhall Avenue…

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Read more about the article LASD sheriff vehicle found burning near shooting range near jail
This Signal file photo shows Pitchess Detention Center.

LASD sheriff vehicle found burning near shooting range near jail

A sheriff’s vehicle found burning near Pitchess Detention Center Wednesday morning sparked a small brush fire near the jail’s shooting range. Just before 7 a.m., first responders were called to…

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Read more about the article Radio on Stage: Newhall Family Theatre foundation holds first production
Actors from left, Marlowe Weisman, Oliver Georgiou and Janelle Sonenburg perform in the old-time radio show - "The Man with Bogart's Face" at the Newhall Family Theater for Performing Arts in Newhall on Saturday, October 12, 2019. Dan Watson/The Signal

Radio on Stage: Newhall Family Theatre foundation holds first production

In a historic night with history on stage, the Newhall Family Theatre and its supporting foundation Raising the Curtain put on a theatrical rendition of “The Man with Bogart’s Face”…

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Read more about the article Hart District to discuss letter about superintendent search, transparency
The William S. Hart Union High School District office

Hart District to discuss letter about superintendent search, transparency

The William S. Hart Union High School District’s governing board is set to discuss a letter addressing allegations of an open-meeting law violation with respect to its recent search for…

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Read more about the article Newsom signs Smith’s higher education opportunity bill
Attendees walk near the dozens of information booths surrounding the Honor Grove during the College of the Canyons Welcome Day event at College of the Canyons Valencia campus on Friday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Newsom signs Smith’s higher education opportunity bill

More high school students in the Santa Clarita Valley and across the state will be able to enroll in summer community college courses after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill…

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Read more about the article Valencia’s Ashley Song earns medalist again, West Ranch remains in first
Valencia girls golf's Ashley Song places a tee at Hansen Dam Golf Course earlier this season. Haley Sawyer/The Signal

Valencia’s Ashley Song earns medalist again, West Ranch remains in first

Valencia girls golf’s Ashley Song shot even-par on Tuesday to win the fifth Foothill League meet of the season at The Oaks Club at Valencia. Song was only slightly familiar…

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Read more about the article SCV Sheriff’s officials talk crime, how to engage in their crime-reducing efforts
J-Team Intervention Specialist Travis Sabadin stands next a display of drug paraphernalia as he describes the challenges facing parents and children though drug use in Santa Clarita during the Valley Industry Association's October luncheon held at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on Tuesday, October 15, 2019. Dan Watson/The Signal

SCV Sheriff’s officials talk crime, how to engage in their crime-reducing efforts

About 100 local business leaders gathered Tuesday to learn how they can partner with law enforcement to help keep the community safe by being their “eyes and ears,” as Santa…

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Read more about the article West Ranch girls volleyball inches closer to undefeated league season with win over Valencia
West Ranch senior Allison Jacobs goes up for the kill in a Foothill League matchup with Valencia at West Ranch High School Tuesday evening. Cory Rubin/The Signal

West Ranch girls volleyball inches closer to undefeated league season with win over Valencia

As the Valencia volleyball team took the floor at West Ranch High School for pregame warmups, polka music blasted through the speakers. “It’s just kind of a thing we do…

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