Read more about the article Legacy marches on: Sheriff’s recruits honor fallen deputy
Los Angeles County Sheriff recruits of Class 443 begin their colors run in honor of 4 fallen comrades, Deputies Kuredjian, Pelino , March, and Hamson, on December 27, 2019. Photo by Jamie Araki, for The Signal

Legacy marches on: Sheriff’s recruits honor fallen deputy

On a cold December morning, dozens of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department recruits listened to words spoken by the widow of Deputy David March. “My goals are simple. I will…

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Read more about the article Newhall man accused of shooting deputy returns to court
Deputies work to secure the scene in the 21300 block of Bottletree Lane in Newhall, Calif. where one of their colleagues was shot. Ryan Painter/The Signal.

Newhall man accused of shooting deputy returns to court

A Newhall man accused of shooting a sheriff’s deputy in the neck in 2017 returned to court Monday and is expected to have another hearing date later this month. Monolito…

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Read more about the article Deputy involved in traffic collision, no injuries reported
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Deputy involved in traffic collision, no injuries reported

Officials with the Los Angeles County Fire Department were called to a deputy-involved traffic collision Thursday night. According to Fire Department officials, the call came in from the Sheriff’s Department…

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Read more about the article Canyon Country house fire prompts emergency response
A firefighter looks on as his colleagues work to a clear an attic fire from a home. Caleb Lunetta / The Signal

Canyon Country house fire prompts emergency response

A house fire in Canyon Country prompted an emergency response from multiple agencies Thursday night. The call, which came in at 6:59 on the 19000 block of Azure Field Drive,…

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Read more about the article Longtime county spokesman announces plan to step down
County official Tony Bell is retiring after an 18-year career with the county.

Longtime county spokesman announces plan to step down

Tony Bell, assistant chief deputy and communications director for county Supervisor Kathryn Barger, is retiring from his current position at the end of January, after 18 years of service to…

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Read more about the article SCV Water Agency: ‘Average’ snowpack is good news
Officials with the California Department of Water Resources Snow Surveys and Water Supply Forecasting Section, measure snow depth Thursday. DWR photo by Ken James

SCV Water Agency: ‘Average’ snowpack is good news

State water officials trekked through the snow in the Sierra Nevadas on Thursday and found an “average” amount of snow — not too little, and not more than usual. The…

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Read more about the article First SCV baby of 2020 continues family tradition
Mother, Melanie Ruth with daughter Eloise Iris Ruth, the first baby born in 2020 at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital in Valencia on Thursday, January 02, 2020

First SCV baby of 2020 continues family tradition

A Santa Clarita Valley tradition continued Wednesday when the first baby born at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital was a girl delivered by a woman who grew up in the SCV…

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Read more about the article Wildcats QB selected for Under Armour All-America Camp
West Ranch quarterback Walker Eget (2) fakes a handoff to Bryce Buchanan (24) in the first quarter at Valencia High on Nov. 1. Dan Watson/The Signal

Wildcats QB selected for Under Armour All-America Camp

In late December, Walker Eget thought the direct message he received on Twitter from ESPN national recruiting analyst Gerry Hamilton was fake. “At first I didn’t believe it,” the West…

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Read more about the article The underdog goes nose-to-nose
Cynologist John Anthony waves flags as he step over Crixus of Gaul to distract him after giving the command to stay during training at Redemption Road K-9, A Working Dog Company in Agua Dulce. Dan Watson/The Signal

The underdog goes nose-to-nose

When John Anthony saw Crixus of Gaul for the first time, the barely 5-week-old puppy was in terrible shape.  Not only was “goofy-looking” Crixus tiny and malnourished, but he was…

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Read more about the article Jerry Peterson — U.S. Army — Vietnam veteran — Acton resident
Vietnam Veteran Jerry Peterson stands beside his customized truck decorated with patriotic decals and stickers at the Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Canyon Country. January 02, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Jerry Peterson — U.S. Army — Vietnam veteran — Acton resident

Vietnam veteran Jerry Peterson has always been extremely patriotic, so much so that his truck is decked out with a number of stickers and decals. After local sign shop Feathers…

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Read more about the article Monthly community talent competition debut
The City of Santa Clarita are hosting monthly talent shows at The MAIN in Newhall. Courtesy.

Monthly community talent competition debut

On the fourth Thursday of each month, the city of Santa Clarita is hosting an ongoing talent competition called “You’re the Best” at The Main, where members of the community…

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Read more about the article State to measure snowpack, recalculate water allocation
John King, water resource engineer, of the California Department of Water Resources, Snow Survey Section, conducts the second snow survey of the 2019 season at Phillips Station in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. photo courtesy DWR.

State to measure snowpack, recalculate water allocation

Local water planners told last month the SCV is getting 10% of the state water allocated to them are now hoping state officials find lots of snow Thursday when they…

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