Read more about the article Saugus man in nationwide meth ring gets prison
Patrick M. Fry,left, and Travis Hills-Garcia, of Santa Clarita, were two of five picked up as part of a national drug trafficking ring in 2018.

Saugus man in nationwide meth ring gets prison

The second of two Saugus men arrested two years ago for involvement in a nationwide meth-trafficking ring has been sentenced in a Pennsylvania court to a prison term of five…

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Read more about the article Family Promise provides holiday joy to 646 people
Santa and Mrs. Claus greet families at Family Promise's Holiday Shopping Event at Valencia United Methodist Church in December. Courtesy photo

Family Promise provides holiday joy to 646 people

By Roché VermaakExecutive Director of Family Promise Families received some early Christmas cheer with help from Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley during its holiday shopping event held recently at…

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Read more about the article Vikings boys hoops hangs on against Saugus
Valencia's Grant Kim (0) and Saugus defender Adrian McIntyre (2) fight for a loose ball. Dan Watson/The signal

Vikings boys hoops hangs on against Saugus

Fans of high school basketball in Santa Clarita could ask for no better way to kick off the Foothill League. As the sun went down and the streetlights came on,…

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Read more about the article Canyon boys soccer escapes with win against West Ranch
Canyon High School defender Jacob Reyes (14) moves in for a kick while challenged by West Ranch's Elijah Beaubien (9), left, and Daniel Bebekien (11), middle. January 07, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Canyon boys soccer escapes with win against West Ranch

Down a goal, Canyon boys soccer battled back and responded by scoring two goals, one in the waning minutes of the contest, against West Ranch to escape with a 2-1…

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Read more about the article Saugus girls hoops beats Valencia for first time in 8 years
Saugus' Riley Phipps (22) drives past Valencia defender Mailey Ballard (2). Dan Watson/The Signal

Saugus girls hoops beats Valencia for first time in 8 years

Saugus girls basketball has gotten a monkey off its back, but it’s been replaced with a target. For the first time in eight years, the Centurions beat Valencia at Valencia…

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Read more about the article Canyon Country traffic stop results in felony arrest
One person was arrested following a traffic stop Tuesday night after it was discovered that he had outstanding felony warrants. January 07, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Canyon Country traffic stop results in felony arrest

A traffic stop in Canyon Country resulted in a felony warrant arrest on Tuesday. The arrest took place near the corner of Whites Canyon Road and Stillmore Street at approximately…

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Read more about the article Arts Commission to share 2020 priorities, plans
Santa Clarita City Hall is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. File photo

Arts Commission to share 2020 priorities, plans

The Santa Clarita Arts Commission is expected to review Thursday the art exhibit schedule for 2020, which includes a section designated for nonprofit organizations to showcase their work in a…

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Read more about the article Six Flags’ newest coaster racing toward opening
West Coast Racers cars race side-by-side during media day at Six Flags Magic Mountain on Tuesday, January 07, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Six Flags’ newest coaster racing toward opening

The wait is nearly over as Six Flags Magic Mountain is set to open its newest roller coaster later this week. West Coast Racers is the world’s first single-track, quadruple-launch…

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Read more about the article Pets fill shelters after the holidays
Shelter of Hope store supervisor Kallista Arreola holds Parker, a dog the organization hopes will soon find a permanent home. December 28, 2019. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Pets fill shelters after the holidays

As the holiday season comes to a close and families take down holiday decor, shelters nationwide are filled with their own guests — actually they’re filled to capacity with surrendered…

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Read more about the article Cold weather alert issued for remainder of the week
Tristan Bordallo, right, and Ryan McAnany bundle up as they walk around downtown Newhall on a cold afternoon on Monday, Feb. 19, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Cold weather alert issued for remainder of the week

County officials are warning residents about an extension to the cold weather alert for the Santa Clarita Valley, which now lasts through the remainder of the week. In a news…

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Read more about the article ‘Tis the season: the cold vs. the flu
Influenza, or flu, and the common cold are both viral infections that are virtually similar, but are ultimately caused by different viruses. Metro Creative.

‘Tis the season: the cold vs. the flu

Influenza, or flu, and the common cold are both viral infections that are virtually similar, but are ultimately caused by different viruses.  The severity of symptoms, treatment options and prevention…

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Read more about the article ‘Stealing is never OK’: Deputies nab suspected computer parts thief
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‘Stealing is never OK’: Deputies nab suspected computer parts thief

Deputies apprehended a theft suspect who was accused of trying to shove gear into his backpack inside the business, according to a release from the SCV Sheriff’s Station. Santa Clarita…

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Read more about the article Suspect allegedly steals transport truck
A suspect reportedly stole a transport vehicle in Newhall on Tuesday. Bobby Block / The Signal

Suspect allegedly steals transport truck

A suspect reportedly stole a transport vehicle in Newhall on Tuesday. The call came in at approximately 1:50 p.m. on the 23700 block of Newhall Avenue. “It was a truck…

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Read more about the article Planning Commission, public to weigh in on proposed Costco, cinema project
The vacant anchor that was formerly Sears at the Westfield Valencia Town Center was set to house a Costco, before those plans were cancelled in April 2021.

Planning Commission, public to weigh in on proposed Costco, cinema project

The public will have an opportunity to weigh in at an upcoming hearing at City Hall on a $100-million investment at Westfield Valencia Town Center that proposes to bring a…

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Read more about the article Big rig overturns on I-5 in Castaic, no injuries
Two big rigs collided on the southbound Interstate 5 Freeway stopping traffic for miles near Templin Highway north of Castaic on Tuesday afternoon, January 07, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Big rig overturns on I-5 in Castaic, no injuries

Two traffic collisions on the southbound lanes of Interstate 5, one involving two big rigs, resulted in bumper to bumper traffic on Interstate 5 in Castaic early Tuesday afternoon.  “We…

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Read more about the article Pilot killed in Newhall plane crash identified
Wayne Richards, 73, of North Hollywood, stands with the plane that he fatally crashed in on Saturday in Newhall. Courtesy photo.

Pilot killed in Newhall plane crash identified

The pilot who died in a plane crash in Newhall on Saturday has been identified by officials at the Los Angeles County Coroner-Medical Examiner’s Office. Wayne Richards, 73, of North…

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