Read more about the article Tujunga man arrested in Stevenson Ranch on suspicion of child endangerment
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Tujunga man arrested in Stevenson Ranch on suspicion of child endangerment

A 38-year-old Tujunga man was arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of child endangerment after allegedly passing out under the influence while having supervision of his children. The call was first…

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Darby Kyhl is an engineer at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital. Courtesy

A front line hero of a different kind

Throughout the pandemic, health care workers, such as doctors and nurses, on the front lines of the COVID-19 fight have been dubbed heroes. “While they are dealing with and treating…

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Read more about the article Celebrating 95, quarantine-style
Florence Holmes celebrates her 95th birthday as cars full of friends and family drive past her home in Valencia on Thursday, July 30, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Celebrating 95, quarantine-style

With honks and cheers from their cars, family and friends celebrated longtime Valencia resident Florence Holmes’ 95th birthday in a drive-by fashion on Thursday.  Though from a distance, Holmes was…

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Henry Mayo reports COVID-19 death; L.A. County sees more than 2,500 cases

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital reported one additional death related to COVID-19 Thursday, bringing the total in the Santa Clarita Valley to 46.  This comes as Los Angeles County Public Health…

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Read more about the article LAHSA continues struggle with homeless count
FILE PHOTO From left, Alix Schwartz, 26, Gabby Vera, 27, and Hector Sherman, 30, look at a map next to Valencia Meadows Park as they participate in the annual homeless count on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

LAHSA continues struggle with homeless count

Those working with the Santa Clarita Valley’s homeless population fear the county’s annual count of people in need of housing is once again lower than the actual figure, despite having…

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Read more about the article Man accused of SCV deputy assault awaits charges in Ventura
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Man accused of SCV deputy assault awaits charges in Ventura

A 21-year-old man with a history of theft charges could face substantial prison time before he’s even tried in a hit-and-run assault he’s suspected of committing against a Santa Clarita…

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Read more about the article Growing problem of SCV thefts: Woman arrested on suspicion of grand theft of rental truck
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Growing problem of SCV thefts: Woman arrested on suspicion of grand theft of rental truck

A 39-year-old Encino woman was arrested Thursday in Newhall on suspicion of stealing a Budget rental moving truck — the kind of crime that local law enforcement officials say is…

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Read more about the article One person sent to hospital after reported stabbing
FILE PHOTO A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

One person sent to hospital after reported stabbing

One person was transported to the hospital following reports of a stabbing in Newhall Wednesday night. Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to reports of an assault with a…

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Read more about the article Christian Olmos and Andrea Fleming | A Call for Change in Santa Clarita
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Christian Olmos and Andrea Fleming | A Call for Change in Santa Clarita

On July 20, many of Santa Clarita’s own community organizations and activists came together to release a joint statement to highlight their concerns regarding inaction by the Santa Clarita City…

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Read more about the article 4.2-magnitude earthquake rattles SCV
A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck in the San Fernando Valley, a few miles south of the Santa Clarita Valley around 4:30 a.m. Thursday, July 30, 2020. Courtesy of the United States Geological Survey

4.2-magnitude earthquake rattles SCV

A preliminary 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck in the San Fernando Valley, a few miles south of the Santa Clarita Valley, early Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.  The epicenter…

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Read more about the article Person transported to hospital following deputy-involved fight in Stevenson Ranch
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Person transported to hospital following deputy-involved fight in Stevenson Ranch

A person in a deputy-involved fight was transported to a hospital following an altercation in Stevenson Ranch Tuesday evening, law enforcement officials said.  Los Angeles County Department firefighters responded to…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita council members discuss district-based elections in light of Santa Monica lawsuit
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on February, 26, 2020, is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. Dan Watson/The Signal

Santa Clarita council members discuss district-based elections in light of Santa Monica lawsuit

While the Santa Clarita City Council declared its intention to transition from at-large to district-based elections in March, the switch is no longer a foregone conclusion following a recent Santa…

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Read more about the article Saugus Union School District board president to step down, cites family move
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Saugus Union School District board president to step down, cites family move

Julie Olsen, Saugus Union School District governing board president, announced her plan to step down from the board due to a move out of the district she represents, she confirmed…

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Read more about the article Solar panel lawsuit pushed to April 2021
Solar panels line a hillside in Canyon Country above the Canyon View Estates. The City of Santa Clarita has ordered the removal of these panels. Cory Rubin/ The Signal

Solar panel lawsuit pushed to April 2021

The legal battle between the city of Santa Clarita and property owners Canyon View Limited regarding the 2.5 acres of solar panels on a Canyon Country hillside has extended far…

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