Read more about the article Appeal filed against Costco, luxury cinema project withdrawn
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.

Appeal filed against Costco, luxury cinema project withdrawn

An attorney representing the Santa Clarita Safe and Strong Group that sought to block the Westfield Valencia Town Center’s Patios Connection project has withdrawn its appeal, according to city officials.…

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Read more about the article Castaic solo-vehicle crash sends 2 to hospital
A pickup truck faces the wrong way in the fast lane of the southbound I-5 Freeway causing a traffic jam near the Hasley Canyon road exit in Castaic on Tuesday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Castaic solo-vehicle crash sends 2 to hospital

A solo-vehicle crash in Castaic on Tuesday sent two individuals to the hospital. The crash was first reported to the Los Angeles County Fire Department at 4:35 p.m. on the…

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Read more about the article Department of Aging cautions those over 65 about coronavirus
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Department of Aging cautions those over 65 about coronavirus

As the number of confirmed coronavirus, or COVID-19, cases continues to rise, officials have ordered those over 65 to self-isolate, as they have proven to be statistically more vulnerable to…

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Read more about the article Garbage truck back end opens up in Saugus, covers parking lot in trash
First responders, along with a handful of trucks from Waste Management, respond to an incidental garbage truck dumping occurring near the corner of Seco Canyon Road and Bouquet Canyon Road in Saugus Tuesday. Dan Watson / The Signal

Garbage truck back end opens up in Saugus, covers parking lot in trash

Evidently, when it’s not raining cats and dogs in the Santa Clarita Valley, it’s raining kitty litter and doggie bags. First responders, along with a handful of trucks from Waste…

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Read more about the article Previous directive to close gun shops suspended, other non-essential businesses must close
Richard Nagler, the owner of Adam's Armory, shows his concealed Springfield 1911 Pistol at his gun store in Stevenson Ranch on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Previous directive to close gun shops suspended, other non-essential businesses must close

Speaking as one of the leaders at the Emergency Operations Center, L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said Tuesday afternoon that 1,300 deputies would be transitioned from non-essential posts to posts…

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Read more about the article Additional 128 confirmed COVID-19 cases announced in L.A. County, bringing total to 662
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Additional 128 confirmed COVID-19 cases announced in L.A. County, bringing total to 662

Public Health officials announced Tuesday three more people have died in Los Angeles County due to the coronavirus in the past 24 hours, with a fourth fatality of someone under…

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Read more about the article COVID-19 cases reach 12 in SCV after additional cases reported
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COVID-19 cases reach 12 in SCV after additional cases reported

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital officials confirmed a pair of additional coronavirus, or COVID-19, cases early Tuesday afternoon, bringing the total count to 12 in the Santa Clarita Valley.  Two more…

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Read more about the article Coronavirus: City works with Bridge to Home in transferring homeless shelter to Newhall Community Center
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Coronavirus: City works with Bridge to Home in transferring homeless shelter to Newhall Community Center

In a joint effort to enhance the safety of the local homeless population amid the coronavirus outbreak, Bridge to Home is set to temporarily transfer its homeless shelter to the…

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Read more about the article Deputies arrest man suspected of shooting woman in Stevenson Ranch
Jeremy Hernandez is sought in connection with a shooting in Stevenson Ranch Saturday.

Deputies arrest man suspected of shooting woman in Stevenson Ranch

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials arrested a man Monday on suspicion of attempted murder. In an announcement distributed late Tuesday morning, SCV Sheriff’s Station Spokeswoman Shirley Miller said Jeremy…

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Read more about the article Minor airlifted to hospital after reports of seizure in Canyon Country
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Minor airlifted to hospital after reports of seizure in Canyon Country

A child was airlifted and transported to a hospital after reports of a seizure in Canyon Country on Tuesday morning, fire officials said.  “The call came in at 7:27 a.m.…

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Read more about the article When adventure strikes amid COVID-19 concerns
Wayne and Dianne Crawford visit Iguazú Falls in Brazil as the first stop on their cruise ship, Azamara Pursuit, on March 1, 2020. Courtesy

When adventure strikes amid COVID-19 concerns

When Santa Clarita residents Wayne and Dianne Crawford left home Feb. 23 for an “adventure,” they never imagined their paths would be beset by delays, cancellations and a deadly international…

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Read more about the article Despite trip canceled due to COVID-19; Saugus High yearbook celebrates win
Saugus High School yearbook program editors-in-cheif Ashley Dredge, right, Megan Puettmann, left, and Olivia Tesselaar, middle, along with faculty advisor Darren Thomas will be flying to New York in March to see where their yearbook placed in the Columbia Scholastic Press Crown Award rankings. February 28, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Despite trip canceled due to COVID-19; Saugus High yearbook celebrates win

While they had envisioned to receive the news from New York, the Saugus High yearbook group and their adviser celebrated virtually, amid a global pandemic, placing in the top 50…

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Read more about the article 25th District voters to receive mail ballots, candidates adjust to COVID-19 disruptions
Christy Smith and Mike Garcia head to special election on May 12, 2020. Courtesy photos

25th District voters to receive mail ballots, candidates adjust to COVID-19 disruptions

In an effort to protect public health and safety during the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Gavin Newsom recently announced all voters in the 25th Congressional District should receive a vote-by-mail ballot…

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Read more about the article Total de casos sube a mas de 500 en el condado de Los Ángeles, ordenes para no salir de casa
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Total de casos sube a mas de 500 en el condado de Los Ángeles, ordenes para no salir de casa

Por Tammy Murga y Lauren Budman Funcionarios del Condado de Los Ángeles anunciaron el lunes que están haciendo disponibles las pruebas de COVID-19 para las personas de alto riesgo que…

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Read more about the article SCV businesses react to coronavirus concerns
A customer leaves New Moon Restaurant carrying a to-go container Monday evening. March 23, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

SCV businesses react to coronavirus concerns

As Santa Clarita Valley residents continue to self-quarantine, many local “essential” businesses are doing what they can to remain open. Soapy Suds Car Wash in Valencia just went under a…

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Read more about the article Deputies arrest man suspected of drinking in public and resisting arrest
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station can be reached by calling 661-260-4000.

Deputies arrest man suspected of drinking in public and resisting arrest

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies arrested a Canyon Country man Friday who was suspected of drinking in public and resisting arrest.  The 27-year-old man was booked on misdemeanor charges…

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