Read more about the article Deputies arrest woman following fight and gun call
One person was detained in the river bed after Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies responded to a fight and a possible a gun near Railroad Avenue and 16th Street in Newhall on Wednesday, 020321. Dan Watson/The signal

Deputies arrest woman following fight and gun call

A woman was arrested Wednesday following reports of a fight and a brandished gun in Newhall, according to law enforcement officials.  Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies received a call…

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Read more about the article Explosion sparks brush fire, sends 3 burn victims to hospital
Firefighters responded to an explosion that sparked a brush fire in Valencia on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021. Caleb Lunetta/The Signal

Explosion sparks brush fire, sends 3 burn victims to hospital

An explosion at a Valencia industrial park sparked a brush fire and sent at least three people to the hospital Tuesday afternoon with critical burns and other injuries. Los Angeles…

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Read more about the article Judge hears arguments in case of deputy DA union vs Gascón
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Judge hears arguments in case of deputy DA union vs Gascón

A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge said Tuesday a decision in the case of the union for county prosecutors against District Attorney George Gascón could come by the end…

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COVID-19: L.A. County surpasses 17K deaths, SCV reaches 24K cases

Los Angeles County and the rest of the state are on the right track, with COVID-19 figures continuing to decline statewide, according to California Department of Public Health officials. “We…

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Read more about the article Community to hold vigil in remembrance of Pedro Roman
SIGNAL FILE PHOTO: Pedro Roman was starting his second year as a football player at Valencia High School when he received his leukemia diagnosis. Photo courtesy of the Roman family.

Community to hold vigil in remembrance of Pedro Roman

Family members of 17-year-old Pedro Roman announced Monday the Valencia High School student died, following a recent relapse of his cancer. Pedro was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in 2019.…

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Read more about the article SCV Water hosts meeting on water-shortage plan
Thomas Chesnutt, a consultant from A&N Technical Services, explains water supply and demand indicators during SCV Water's public meeting for the Water Shortage Contingency Plan. Screenshot

SCV Water hosts meeting on water-shortage plan

In a year when California has only received approximately half its average rainfall, the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency hosted a virtual public meeting to inform residents of the Water…

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Read more about the article California Board of Accountancy disciplines woman who stole from SCV Girl Scouts
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California Board of Accountancy disciplines woman who stole from SCV Girl Scouts

After filing a formal accusation, the California Board of Accountancy recently disciplined a Saugus woman convicted of stealing from a local Girl Scouts troop.   Patricia Guardado, also known as Patricia…

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Read more about the article City to begin new budget process amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on February, 26, 2020, is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. Dan Watson/The Signal

City to begin new budget process amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

Santa Clarita officials are expected Tuesday to offer a first look into the city’s 2021-22 spending plan, which looks at how the city will move forward after more than a…

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Read more about the article Wilk announces scholarships to raise awareness of Armenian Genocide
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Wilk announces scholarships to raise awareness of Armenian Genocide

California high school students looking to increase greater awareness of the Armenian Genocide can enter scholarship contests, state Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, recently announced.  The senator shared that the…

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Read more about the article CIF-Southern Section announces return of high school cross-country competition
Valencia's girls cross-country runner Hailey Kirsch, middle, will join the Saugus girls cross-country team at the CIF State Meet at Woodward Park in Fresno on Saturday.

CIF-Southern Section announces return of high school cross-country competition

Nearly two weeks after announcing its decision to cancel its fall sports championships, California Interscholastic Federation-Southern Section officials announced Monday the return of high school cross-country competitions.  Boys and girls…

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County officials advise residents ‘double down’ on COVID-19 prevention measures

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials announced the county has continued to see a decrease in COVID-19 case numbers and hospitalizations, following a monthslong surge. However, county officials…

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