Read more about the article Supes approve funding to improve parks in SCV
A new inclusive play area was opened to the public Saturday morning at Canyon Country Park. January 25, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Supes approve funding to improve parks in SCV

Over $1.2 million in funding has been approved by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Tuesday, to improve two parks in the Santa Clarita Valley.  Del Valle Park and…

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Read more about the article Castaic to discuss a single-family development
Castaic residents meet to hear plans for a proposed gas station development in Castaic during a public hearing on Monday, Jan. 6, 2020. Emily Alvarenga/The Signal

Castaic to discuss a single-family development

A public hearing to discuss a proposed development for the 30900 block of Stone Creek Road in Castaic is slated for March 2 at the Castaic Area Town Council Land…

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Read more about the article Multiple persons trapped in rollover crash near Pinetree
A rollover crash involving multiple vehicles in a residential neighborhood near Pinetree Community School prompted a response from firefighters and law enforcement on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020. Caleb Lunetta/The Signal

Multiple persons trapped in rollover crash near Pinetree

A rollover crash involving multiple vehicles in a residential neighborhood near Pinetree Community School prompted a response from firefighters and law enforcement Thursday morning.   Los Angeles County Fire Department officials…

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Read more about the article Car fire on Interstate 5 results in one arrest
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.

Car fire on Interstate 5 results in one arrest

After a man allegedly fled an enforcement stop Wednesday night that resulted in a car fire south of Calgrove Boulevard, he was arrested on suspicion of felony evading arrest, causing…

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Read more about the article Truck Fire on Interstate 5 stops traffic, prompts hazmat response
A commercial truck caught fire causing traffic delays Wednesday morning. Courtesy Caltrans.

Truck Fire on Interstate 5 stops traffic, prompts hazmat response

A truck fire on the southbound lanes of Interstate 5 near Vista Del Lago has caused traffic delays, according to Officer Dion Conley of the California Highway Patrol. Firefighters responded…

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Read more about the article SCV celebrates national Love Your Pet Day
Colleen Lange sits with "Milo" a shepard mix she adopted and trained. February 19, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

SCV celebrates national Love Your Pet Day

Feb. 20 was National Love Your Pet Day, a day dedicated to humans’ furry, scaled or feathered friends.  Pet ownership is a big part of Santa Clarita’s culture, and to…

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Read more about the article Near misses while being pulled over
A Santa Clarita Valley sheriff's deputy watches for speeding motorists on Copper Hill Drive. SIGNAL FILE PHOTO

Near misses while being pulled over

Ed. note: The names of some of the innocent (and a few guilty) parties have been changed to protect their identity.  Your heart starts to race as you see those…

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Read more about the article Saugus girls hoops hopes dashed by Fairmont Prep
Jason Conn draws up a play during a timeout. Dan Watson/The Signal

Saugus girls hoops hopes dashed by Fairmont Prep

Saugus girls basketball’s 45-43 loss to Fairmont Prep in the CIF-Southern Section Division 2AA quarterfinals was a game of seconds. With 30 seconds left in the game, Monique Febles released…

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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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