Read more about the article Mother facing competency hearing in April hit-and-run allegation
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Mother facing competency hearing in April hit-and-run allegation

A Palmdale mother arrested in Canyon Country on suspicion that, while driving with her kids in the car, she crashed into another car on purpose, is due back in court…

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Read more about the article SCV Sheriff’s Station participates in Pink Patch Project
Santa Clarita Sheriff's Station dispatcher, Julie Garcia, left, and Detective Cheryl Hartman display pink patches for Breast Cancer Awareness Month at the Santa Clarita Sheriff's Station in Valencia on Thursday, October 15, 2020. Dan Watson/the signal

SCV Sheriff’s Station participates in Pink Patch Project

For the second year, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department personnel were given the opportunity to trade out their regular patches for pink ones for October, in honor of Breast Cancer…

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COVID-19: Public Health reports 22 new cases in SCV, those 12-48 account for 68% of new cases countywide

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health released updated COVID-19 data Monday, while again urging the public to take preventative measures as cases in younger people increase. During a…

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Read more about the article Parents gather to protest distance learning, want schools to reopen
A group of around 10 protesters stands along Orchard Village Road near Meadows Elementary School in Valencia Monday morning to advocate for the reopening of schools for in-person learning. October 19, 2020. Bobbty Block / The Signal.

Parents gather to protest distance learning, want schools to reopen

About a dozen parents and their children gathered at four school locations across the Santa Clarita Valley to protest the campuses’ continued closure Monday morning. Scattered across Valencia High, Saugus…

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Read more about the article Gas main breaks at Canyon Country construction site
A crew from Southern California Gas is dispatched to a construction site in Canyon Country to repair a gas line damaged during routine work. October 19, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Gas main breaks at Canyon Country construction site

Firefighters responded to a gas main break at a Canyon Country construction site Monday afternoon. Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel responded to reports that a main gas line had…

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Read more about the article Former fire captain returns to court to face stalking, evading arrest charges
L.A. County Superior Court in San Fernando.

Former fire captain returns to court to face stalking, evading arrest charges

A schedule for the preliminary hearing of a former Los Angeles County Fire Department captain accused of kidnapping and leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase through the Santa Clarita…

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Read more about the article Head-on traffic collision results in no injuries
Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel responded to reports of a head-on traffic collision on Valencia Boulevard on Monday, Oct. 19, 2020. Bobby Block/The Signal

Head-on traffic collision results in no injuries

A head-on traffic collision in a Santa Clarita parking lot resulted in no injuries Monday afternoon. Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel responded to reports of a multivehicle traffic collision…

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Read more about the article Crash sends one to hospital
One person is transported to the hospital following a traffic collision near the intersection of Bouquet Canyon Road and Magic Mountain Parkway Monday afternoon. October 19, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Crash sends one to hospital

At least one patient was transported to the hospital following a traffic collision in Santa Clarita Monday afternoon. Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel first responded to reports of a…

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Read more about the article DUI investigation shows up on Sheriff’s Station doorstep
Sheriff's Station officials arrested a man on suspicion of DUI after he attempted to park in the station's private lot while presenting signs of being under the influence. Courtesy photo | Sheriff's Station

DUI investigation shows up on Sheriff’s Station doorstep

A Canyon Country man attempting to get a copy of a previous ticket from deputies at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station was arrested instead Saturday night on suspicion of…

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Read more about the article Cement truck overturned on Highway 14
A cement truck overturns on Newhall Ave. near the Highway 14 onramp blocking multiple lanes of traffic at the busy interchange Monday morning. October 19, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Cement truck overturned on Highway 14

An overturned cement truck partially blocked lanes on Newhall Avenue, near the Highway 14 onramp, in Santa Clarita early Monday morning. “We were responding to reports of an overturned cement…

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Read more about the article Collision leaves Lancaster woman dead
Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel respond to the scene of a fatal traffic collision on Highway 14 Sunday evening. October 18, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Collision leaves Lancaster woman dead

A woman was confirmed dead and three others were transferred to nearby hospitals after a Castaic Tow truck collided with a Nissan on the northbound side of Highway 14 in…

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Read more about the article Hart school board to discuss Valencia High School principal, revised curriculum
The William S. Hart Union High School District. Dan Watson/The Signal

Hart school board to discuss Valencia High School principal, revised curriculum

The William S. Hart Union High School District board of trustees is set to approve a candidate as principal of Valencia High School, revise the school curriculum and discuss an…

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Read more about the article COVID-19: Public Health reports 358 new cases countywide, 4 in SCV
COVID-19. Courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control.

COVID-19: Public Health reports 358 new cases countywide, 4 in SCV

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials released the following updated COVID-19 statistics Sunday, noting a low death count is due to reporting delays over the weekend: Countywide COVID-19…

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Read more about the article Maria’s Italian Deli closes but Maria remains hopeful for new chapter
SIGNAL FILE PHOTO: Maria's Deli closes its doors after nearly 50 years of serving the Newhall community. October 18, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Maria’s Italian Deli closes but Maria remains hopeful for new chapter

After 47 years in business, Maria’s Italian Deli in Newhall closed its doors under the operation of its second owners, but Maria Simione, who opened the business and still owns…

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Read more about the article Affordable, family-friendly fall events in the SCV
Riding instructor Jessica Buchanan, left, watches Makayla McLaughlin, 5, as she rides Pete in the Pony Carousel at Gilchrist Farm on Tuesday, 10 0620. Dan Watson/ The Signal

Affordable, family-friendly fall events in the SCV

This year has meant all sorts of canceled plans and modified traditions, but residents can enjoy the perks of the fall season with a variety of family-friendly events that won’t…

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