Read more about the article CHP pursuit from Palmdale heads through Santa Clarita (VIDEO)
CHP officers pursue a suspect wanted for drunk driving. A spike strip was deployed and as the suspect fled on two flat tires, sparks flew into the air on the freeway. Photo by Rick McClure.

CHP pursuit from Palmdale heads through Santa Clarita (VIDEO)

A pursuit that began in Palmdale Wednesday over a person suspected of drunken driving headed through the Santa Clarita Valley. The incident began at approximately midnight, when Los Angeles County…

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Read more about the article State approves L.A. County’s variance to reopen, grooming and dine-in service now allowed
Owner, Simon Mee describes the QR menu ordering system and the social distancing table arraignment in the Newhall Refinery dinning room in Newhall on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

State approves L.A. County’s variance to reopen, grooming and dine-in service now allowed

Los Angeles County entered a new phase Friday in its roadmap toward reopening after receiving the state’s green light to open barbershops and hair salons once again and resume in-person…

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TONIGHT: SCV students invited to virtual prom

All Santa Clarita Valley high school juniors and seniors are invited to the SCV’s first-ever “Virtual Prom,” to be held online via Zoom and Facebook tonight, Friday, May 29. The…

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García insta a Newsom a otorgar variaciones para las comunidades en el norte del condado de Los Ángeles

Por Tammy Murga y Lauren Budman Esta edición: García insta a Newsom a otorgar variaciones para las comunidades en el norte del condado de Los Ángeles, revela los planes para…

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Read more about the article Planning Commission reconvenes to discuss Saugus housing proposal
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on February, 26, 2020, is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. Dan Watson/The Signal

Planning Commission reconvenes to discuss Saugus housing proposal

After a monthslong pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Santa Clarita Planning Commission is set to reconvene Tuesday to discuss a 375-housing unit project in Saugus.  Commissioners are expecting…

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Read more about the article Two arrested in Castaic on suspected possession of illegal drugs, guns
Santa Clarita Station Sheriff's Deputies search the interior of a truck in the parking lot of the Bank of America on the Old Road in Castaic on Wednesday, May 27, 20. Dan Watson/The Signal

Two arrested in Castaic on suspected possession of illegal drugs, guns

A detainment in Castaic ended in the arrest of two individuals suspected to be in the possession of drugs, guns and paraphernalia Wednesday evening. Around 5:50 p.m. Wednesday, deputies reportedly…

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Read more about the article Quarantined teens share, help and give back
Shaira Busnawi made signs and wrote letters to thank the health care workers and show the seniors some love at Oakmont. Courtesy

Quarantined teens share, help and give back

As the coronavirus pandemic continues and many extracurricular activities have come to a halt, many Santa Clarita Valley teens are using their newfound free time to give back to their…

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Read more about the article LAHSA discusses plans to house homeless post-pandemic
A check in tent is set up at the entrance of the Super 8 Hotel in Canyon Country on Saturday, April 11, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

LAHSA discusses plans to house homeless post-pandemic

Under Project Roomkey, an estimated 3,000 homeless people have moved from the streets and into hotels and motels during the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal for county homeless officials is now…

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Garcia urges Newsom to grant variance for communities in North L.A. County

After a week in office, Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, has urged Gov. Gavin Newsom to grant a variance for northern communities in Los Angeles County, including Santa Clarita, for…

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Read more about the article Saugus High School substitute teacher arrested on suspicion of oral copulation with student; suspended by Hart District
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Saugus High School substitute teacher arrested on suspicion of oral copulation with student; suspended by Hart District

A Saugus High School substitute teacher has been suspended by the William S. Hart Union High School District after being arrested on suspicion of having oral sex with a student.…

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Read more about the article Helicopter makes safe landing in Canyon Country after reported engine failure
FILE Los Angeles County Copter 16 lands on the side of The Old Road to pick up a camp crew as firefighters work to douse a big rig fire that spread to brush on the northbound interstate 5 freeway near Weldon Canyon Road Tuesday afternoon. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Helicopter makes safe landing in Canyon Country after reported engine failure

A Los Angeles County Fire Department Firehawk helicopter made a safe, emergency landing in Canyon Country after experiencing engine failure during a morning crew swap, officials said.  “One of our…

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Read more about the article Westfield Valencia Town Center reabrirá el 3 de junio
The front entrance to the Westfield Valencia shopping center just hours before the mall announced that it would be closing amid concerns of COVID-19 on March 18, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Westfield Valencia Town Center reabrirá el 3 de junio

Por Tammy Murga y Lauren Budman Esta edición: Westfield Valencia Town Center reabrirá el 3 de junio, detalles para la reapertura de las escuelas y graduaciones son anunciadas y los últimos…

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Read more about the article City Council pauses district-based transition until public gatherings OK’d
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on Feb. 26. Watson/The Signal

City Council pauses district-based transition until public gatherings OK’d

Santa Clarita’s transition from at-large to district-based elections for City Council might not happen in time for November as originally intended, council members discussed Tuesday.  The City Council voted 3-2…

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