Read more about the article Senate approves Wilk bill to combat CEMEX mine project
State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, presents SB 520 on the floor of the California state Senate on Thursday, April 29, 2021. Photo by Lorie Shelley.

Senate approves Wilk bill to combat CEMEX mine project

State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced Thursday his bill, Senate Bill 520, received the unanimous support of the state Senate. SB 520 would give the public the opportunity to weigh in before the CEMEX sand and gravel mine can proceed. …

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Read more about the article $4 million Valencia con man sentenced to 84 months in prison
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station can be reached by calling 661-260-4000.

$4 million Valencia con man sentenced to 84 months in prison

A Valencia man who defrauded multiple victims out of at least $4 million through the use of forged checks and props was sentenced to seven years in prison Tuesday. Edgardo…

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Read more about the article SCV Chamber thanks local first responders with gift cards, Six Flags tickets
From left to right, Evolve Business Strategies Vice President Peter Warda, Santa Clarita Valley resident Janine Cooper Ayers, Evolve Business Strategies Managing Partner Ivan Volschenk, City of Santa Clarita Mayor Bill Miranda, President, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation President Marlee Lauffer, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation Donor Relations Office Renee Leon, and President & CEO Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Roger Seaver in front of Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital. Photo courtesy of the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce.

SCV Chamber thanks local first responders with gift cards, Six Flags tickets

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce and Santa Clarita Mayor Bill Miranda presented over 1,000 gift cards for first responders to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital representatives on Monday.   The SCV Chamber raised more than $40,000 through its First Responder Gratitude Campaign.  The campaign, with sponsor Sand Canyon Country Club matching up…

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Read more about the article Fundraiser set up for SCV deputy severely injured in crash
Sheriff's deputies investigate the scene of a crash involving a big rig and a motorcycle driven by a sheriff's motor deputy April 28, 2021. Dan Watson/The Signal

Fundraiser set up for SCV deputy severely injured in crash

A fundraiser has been established to support the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputy who was severely injured in a motorcycle-versus-big rig crash on Wednesday.   Shortly after the collision, Los…

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Southern California Edison power lines run through the Santa Clarita Valley. Bobby Block / The Signal

Edison plans grid upgrade completion by fall

Seven electric circuits in Santa Clarita frequently impacted by Public Safety Power Shutoffs, or PSPS, will be improved to reduce the number of power outages triggered by extreme weather events, according to Liz Seelman, a representative for Southern California Edison.  Edison expects to complete the improvements…

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Read more about the article Fire Department downgrades #NorthFire acreage, crews continue to work throughout the day
Firefighters control the backfires they set to control the forward progress of the North Fire near West Hills Drive in Santa Clarita on Wednesday, 042821. Dan Watson/The Signal

Fire Department downgrades #NorthFire acreage, crews continue to work throughout the day

Los Angeles County Fire Department officials downgraded the size of the North Fire from 650 acres to 640 acres early Thursday morning, and by Thursday evening, they announced firefighters had succeeded in increasing containment to 50%.   …

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Read more about the article SCV residents flee homes as North Fire spreads
A family prepares to evacuate as the North Fire approached their home on West Hills Drive in Valencia on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. Emily Alvarenga/The Signal

SCV residents flee homes as North Fire spreads

By Caleb Lunetta and Emily Alvarenga Signal Staff Writers Ash and water from firefighting aircraft fell on the families of Castaic and northern Valencia, as many had to flee or…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Castaic brush fire burns 650 acres; all evacuations lifted
A firefighter prepares to battle the #NorthFire from a backyard on Via Patina in Valencia on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. Emily Alvarenga/The Signal

UPDATE: Castaic brush fire burns 650 acres; all evacuations lifted

By Emily Alvarenga & Caleb Lunetta  Signal Staff Writers  Firefighters battled a brush fire in Castaic Wednesday afternoon that prompted evacuations of nearby homes and businesses by the evening, as it had grown to approximately 650…

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Read more about the article SCV motorcycle deputy injured in collision with big rig
Sheriff's deputies investigate the scene of a crash involving a big rig and a motorcycle driven by a sheriff's motor deputy April 28, 2021. Dan Watson/The Signal

SCV motorcycle deputy injured in collision with big rig

By Kev Kurdoghlian, Emily Alvarenga & Caleb Lunetta  Signal Staff Writers A Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station motorcycle deputy was critically injured in a traffic collision with a big rig in Valencia Wednesday…

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Read more about the article Deputies detain felony suspect in Canyon Country
A Sheriff's deputy returns to her patrol car Wednesday afternoon after taking into custody a suspected felon. Caleb Lunetta / The Signal.

Deputies detain felony suspect in Canyon Country

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies arrested a woman who was wanted on an out-of-state felony warrant in Canyon Country around noon Wednesday.   The suspect, a woman in her late 20s, briefly hid from deputies in a building off Sand Canyon Road, near Live Oak Spring…

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Read more about the article Veterinary Medical Board removes SCV veterinarian’s license
All Creatures Veterinary Center in Newhall.

Veterinary Medical Board removes SCV veterinarian’s license

The Veterinary Medical Board revoked the veterinary license for the operator of three local animal hospitals in a 137-page ruling issued Tuesday. The revocation of the veterinary license for Bhalpal…

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Authorities seek help in finding Santa Clarita man reported missing

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department officials are asking for the public's help in finding 21-year-old Oscar Camas of Canyon Country.   Camas was last seen Wednesday in the early-morning hours at his residence in 27000 block of Solamint Road.   An LASD news…

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