Read more about the article Saugus Varsity, JV cheer place in national competitions
The Saugus junior varsity cheer team celebrates after being named the 2020 USA National Champions in Anaheim. // Courtesy photo.

Saugus Varsity, JV cheer place in national competitions

The Saugus cheerleading team took a trip to Anaheim for the United Spirit Association Spirit Nationals over the weekend and came home with some hardware. The varsity squad competed in…

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Read more about the article Meet the men and women of the Santa Clarita Crime Prevention Unit
The zone leaders for the SCV Sheriff's Station Crime Prevention Unit Stand in front maps representing the geographic areas they administer. From left to right: Deputy Brian Rooney, Deputy Karina Cervantes, Lt. Joseph Fender, Deputy Betsy Shackelford, Sgt. Dan Dantice , and Deputy Andy Stowers.

Meet the men and women of the Santa Clarita Crime Prevention Unit

Recognizing the Santa Clarita Valley is comprised of several unique communities with slightly different needs from law enforcement, a unique team equipped to specialize and respond to even the smallest…

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Read more about the article Car fire extinguished in Canyon Country
Firefighters respond to reports of a car fire on Soledad Canyon Road near Highway 14 Wednesday afternoon. February 19, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Car fire extinguished in Canyon Country

A car fire was extinguished Wednesday soon after firefighters arrived on the scene in Canyon Country. The call came in at 3:31 p.m. near Soledad Canyon Road and Highway 14,…

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Read more about the article CHP officer pulls crash victim out of burning vehicle
Traffic on the northbound side of Interstate 5 came to halt Wednesday night following a car fire on the freeway near Calgrove Boulevard. Gilbert Bernal / The Signal.

CHP officer pulls crash victim out of burning vehicle

A California Highway Patrol officer pulled a traffic collision victim out of a burning vehicle on Interstate 5 Wednesday night, according to Los Angeles County Fire Department officials. “We got…

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Read more about the article SCV legislators respond to Newsom’s State of State address
FILE PHOTO Gavin Newsom, candidate for Governor of California speaks at the podium as he is applauded by, from left, wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, Katie Hill, candidate for Congress, Kamala Harris - U.S. Senator and Christy Smith, candidate for Assembly during a campaign rally held at the Newhall Family Theater in Newhall on Saturday, November 3rd, 2018. Dan Watson/The Signal

SCV legislators respond to Newsom’s State of State address

While Santa Clarita Valley legislators applauded Gov. Gavin Newsom’s stand on making homelessness a priority during his Wednesday State of the State address, the solutions offered raised concerns among local…

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Read more about the article Planning Commission OKs extension of TMU’s proposed subdivision
Santa Clarita City Hall is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. File photo

Planning Commission OKs extension of TMU’s proposed subdivision

A proposed subdivision that would ultimately expand The Master’s University, with parking lots and additional housing units, received a two-year time extension by the Santa Clarita Planning Commission on Tuesday. …

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Read more about the article Suspect runs from detainment, prompts search in Newhall
Deputies search the northbound side of Railroad Avenue Wednesday after a suspect reportedly fled from a deputy while the officer was trying to detain him. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Suspect runs from detainment, prompts search in Newhall

Deputies lined the northbound side of Railroad Avenue Wednesday after a suspect reportedly fled from a deputy while the officer was trying to detain him. Deputies attempted to detain the…

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Read more about the article Hart District approves new superintendent contract
Deputy Superintendent Mike Kuhlman was named the superintendent-elect during Aug. 21 board meeting. Caleb Lunetta / The Signal.

Hart District approves new superintendent contract

William S. Hart Union High School District board members unanimously approved the employment contract for the new superintendent of the district during Wednesday’s board meeting. The school district voted 5-0…

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Read more about the article ‘Reno 911!’ cast assists deputies with ‘9 p.m. Routine’
The "Reno 911!" cast stands in front of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station while filming their public service announcement for the "9 p.m. Routine." Photo courtesy of the City of Santa Clarita.

‘Reno 911!’ cast assists deputies with ‘9 p.m. Routine’

The comedy stars of Comedy Central’s “Reno 911!” may play cops on television, but this past week, they helped citizens prevent real crime by spreading awareness about the 9 p.m.…

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Read more about the article 2nd trial ends with hung jury in Gorman manslaughter case
Law enforcement personnel examine a vehicle involved in a fiery crash on Interstate 5 that killed six people. Photo courtesy of Rick McClure

2nd trial ends with hung jury in Gorman manslaughter case

The second trial in a case involving the deaths of six people in a fiery Gorman crash has once again ended in a hung jury. Richard Lopez, 72, is accused…

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Read more about the article Sierra Hillbillies to host Mad Hatters dance
The Sierra Hillbillies Square and Round Dance Club is planning a Mad Hatters dance, beginning at 2 p.m. March 1 in the United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Signal file photo

Sierra Hillbillies to host Mad Hatters dance

News Release Oh, yes: The Sierra Hillbillies invite you to put on your dancin’ shoes and your most spectacular hat for their March 1 celebration and dance with caller Michael…

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Read more about the article Mother demands answers after 7-year-old son falsely accused of packing a gun
Deputies responded to Tesoro Del Valle on Feb. 13.

Mother demands answers after 7-year-old son falsely accused of packing a gun

The mother of a 7-year-old boy attending Tesoro del Valle Elementary School filed a complaint with the Saugus Union School District alleging her son was bullied and falsely accused by…

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Read more about the article Man pleads no contest to gross vehicular manslaughter, driving under the influence
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Man pleads no contest to gross vehicular manslaughter, driving under the influence

A Canyon Country man accused of felony vehicular manslaughter in a crash that killed a 21-year-old Santa Clarita woman earlier this year pleaded no contest to both charges Tuesday. Joshua…

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Read more about the article Memorial March honors World War II soldiers
Argel Cardoniga, paid homage to the Bataan death march that took place April, 9, 1942, by recreating the long strenuous march U.S. and Philippine soldiers were forced to walk nearly 70 miles to a prison camp, Monday, Feb. 10, 2020. Gilbert Bernal/The Signa

Memorial March honors World War II soldiers

After years of hearing about the Bataan Memorial Death March, Argel Cardoniga wanted to complete it. The Santa Clarita Valley resident, a Filipino-American fitness instructor and retired senior manager in federal law enforcement, wanted to honor the memories of those who had marched and died all those years ago — including his grandfather.

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Read more about the article Wilk announces bill aiming to exempt military retirement pay from state income tax
State Senator Scott Wilk speaks at the Child & Family Center board installation at Sand Canyon Country Club Thursday evening. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Wilk announces bill aiming to exempt military retirement pay from state income tax

State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced Tuesday a bill that could change the way military retirement pay is taxed.  Senate Bill 1071, which Wilk jointly authored with Sens. Bob…

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