Read more about the article Fatal crash leaves one dead in Castaic
A CHP officer responds to a report of a fatal crash in Castaic. Dan Watson / The Signal.

Fatal crash leaves one dead in Castaic

A fatal crash was reported in Castaic on Saturday, and left one dead and sent another person to the hospital.  Law enforcement officials said they received the report of the…

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Read more about the article Rain in SCV, snow in Grapevine projected in latest weather forecast
Shoppers huddle under an umbrella, loading groceries into their car, as rain drizzles in the Costco parking lot on Via Princess a in Santa Clarita on Saturday. Dan Watson / The Signal.

Rain in SCV, snow in Grapevine projected in latest weather forecast

Rain is projected for the Santa Clarita Valley over the next week, while snowfall may occur in the Grapevine, according to officials at the National Weather Service. Meteorologists at the…

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Read more about the article Vandalism report ends with arrest following fight between two brothers
Deputies parked on Delight Street following a report of a break-in. Dan Watson / The Signal

Vandalism report ends with arrest following fight between two brothers

Deputies responded to a report of vandalism in Canyon Country on Saturday, which had originally stemmed from a domestic dispute between two brothers, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials said…

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Read more about the article County exceeds 15K COVID-19 deaths as cases continue to roll in
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County exceeds 15K COVID-19 deaths as cases continue to roll in

LA County Public Health released the following updated COVID-19 statistics on Saturday:  ICU available capacity for Southern California as of Jan. 23: 0.0% New COVID-19 cases reported in L.A. County…

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Read more about the article Truck jackknifes, causing delays on I-5
FILE PHOTO A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal.

Truck jackknifes, causing delays on I-5

A Freightliner jackknifed on Interstate 5 on Saturday, causing delays for the entire Newhall Pass.  The call of the disabled big rig came in shortly before noon on Saturday near…

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Read more about the article Weekly Spanish news roundup | Salud pública: hospitalizaciones en el condado disminuyen, pero siguen siendo una preocupación
A Los Angeles Public Health employee attends to a couple as they wait in line for their vaccinations with hundreds of cars at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia on Wednesday, Vaccinations now include people over 65. 012021. Dan Watson/The Signal

Weekly Spanish news roundup | Salud pública: hospitalizaciones en el condado disminuyen, pero siguen siendo una preocupación

Por Tammy Murga y Lauren Budman Si bien los funcionarios del Departamento de Salud Pública del condado de Los Ángeles anunciaron una disminución constante en los casos diarios de COVID-19…

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Read more about the article Innovation grant could offer $126K to six projects looking to address homelessness
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on Feb. 26. Watson/The Signal

Innovation grant could offer $126K to six projects looking to address homelessness

A series of projects brought forth by Santa Clarita Valley-based organizations and agencies to address the local homeless population could soon receive thousands of dollars from the city of Santa…

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Read more about the article Power shutoffs add to challenges facing SCV schools, distance-learners
White clouds billow over Canyon Country as viewed from Oak Crest Drive in Santa Clarita on Friday afternoon, 012221 . Dan Watson/The Signal

Power shutoffs add to challenges facing SCV schools, distance-learners

While the recent power shutoffs by Southern California Edison would frustrate the thousands of residents they affected during normal times, these past few weeks of unreliable electricity during a global…

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Read more about the article Firefighters reach full containment of Towsley Fire
A Los Angeles County Fire Department helicopter assists in controlling the Towsley Fire. Dan Watson / The Signal.

Firefighters reach full containment of Towsley Fire

Firefighters reached full containment of the Towsley Fire on Friday after battling the wind-driven blaze in challenging, mountainous terrain during the week.  The blaze was kept at 185 acres as…

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Read more about the article Waste Management extends biweekly green waste pickup to Feb. 1
FILE PHOTO: Waste Management collects trash and recycling bins on May 26, 2019 in Canyon Country. Emily Alvarenga/The Signal

Waste Management extends biweekly green waste pickup to Feb. 1

Waste Management has extended its temporary residential green waste pickup schedule for its Santa Clarita customers for another week, city officials announced Friday.  The service, which typically occurs every week,…

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Read more about the article Garcia to host virtual town halls on Paycheck Protection Program
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Garcia to host virtual town halls on Paycheck Protection Program

Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, is set to host three virtual discussions on the Paycheck Protection Program, including one in the Santa Clarita Valley.  The discussions are open to small…

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Read more about the article Barger steps in to deny parole of convicted child rapist
File photo. Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger. Dan Watson/The Signal

Barger steps in to deny parole of convicted child rapist

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger said Friday she’s concerned there is a growing trend that the rights of victims of some of the most violent crimes are not being…

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Read more about the article SCV dental surgeon sells practice after more than 40 years
Dr. John Scaramella, DDS, in an examination room with a Dental Cone-Beam Computed Tomography system that creates 3-D images of the teeth and mouth at his office in Newhall on Tuesday, 011220. Dan Watson/The Signal

SCV dental surgeon sells practice after more than 40 years

When Dr. John Scaramella, a dental surgeon, moved to the Santa Clarita Valley in 1978, there were only 18 others in his field.  Now, more than 40 years later, Scaramella…

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