Read more about the article Nitric acid spill in Valencia causes full evacuation at Quest Diagnostics
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Nitric acid spill in Valencia causes full evacuation at Quest Diagnostics

A nitric acid spill at Quest Diagnostics in Valencia resulted in a full evacuation of the lab’s building on Tuesday.   The call was first reported at 8:18 p.m. on the…

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Read more about the article One booked on suspicion of assault of a peace officer following Henry Mayo fight
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One booked on suspicion of assault of a peace officer following Henry Mayo fight

One person was booked on an assault of a peace officer charge after deputies became involved in a fight with an allegedly drunk suspect at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital on Monday evening …

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Read more about the article Law enforcement, community attend memorial for Deputy Michael Churney
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department conducts a flag-folding and presentation ceremony on stage for LASD motor deputy Michael Churney during a memorial for Churney held at Real Life Church in Valencia on Tuesday, 040621. Dan Watson/The Signal

Law enforcement, community attend memorial for Deputy Michael Churney

Gathered together in the sanctuary at Real Life Church, a coalition of law enforcement personnel, friends and family said goodbye to Deputy Michael Churney during his memorial service on Tuesday.   Churney, a…

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Read more about the article Anti-CEMEX bill heads to Senate floor
State Sen. Scott Wilk (pictured) and other local legislators reconvened Monday for a second year of their two-year session in Sacramento. Courtesy of Scott Wilk

Anti-CEMEX bill heads to Senate floor

State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, received unanimous and bipartisan support from his Senate colleagues in the Appropriations Committee for Senate Bill 520, which he coauthored with Assemblywoman Suzette Valladares, R-Santa Clarita.  The bill allows the public to comment on large mining projects — like the…

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Read more about the article LASD anticipates body cameras in SCV by end of summer
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LASD anticipates body cameras in SCV by end of summer

Sheriff’s officials anticipate deploying body-worn cameras at the new Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station by the end of summer, according to an email statement provided Tuesday from the Sheriff’s Information Bureau.   Camera deployment is “completely dependent” on meeting the anticipated construction completion date in May and “(ensuring) the network…

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Read more about the article Senior Center’s slate of April events announced
Dog Frankie begs for attention as Leslie Wenke, left, and Linda Davies join 60 cars as they listen as the Doc Rock-it band performs classic 80's rock on stage during the in-your-car Valentines Day dance party held at the Bella Vida Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center in Santa Clarita on Saturday, 021321. Dan Watson/The Signal

Senior Center’s slate of April events announced

The Bella Vida Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center has announced its lineup of drive-in events for April, which seniors can attend from the safety of their vehicles. Car concert Have…

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Read more about the article Water pipeline replacement campaign begins
Crews from SCV Water dig up sections of Decoro Drive to replace a 1,500-foot section of underground pipe. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Water pipeline replacement campaign begins

Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency broke ground Monday on a three-month-long water pipeline replacement project on Decoro Drive between Blueridge Drive and Bidwell Lane.  Four large mainline breaks have scarred Decoro Drive between Blueridge and Vista Delgado drives in Valencia over the last year, according…

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Read more about the article Newsom announces plans to fully reopen state by June
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Newsom announces plans to fully reopen state by June

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday a plan to fully reopen California's economy by June 15 — if vaccine and hospitalization numbers remain stable. The move would eliminate the state’s four-tiered…

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Read more about the article Deputy-involved fight reported at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital
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Deputy-involved fight reported at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital

A deputy-involved fight was reported at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital on Monday evening.  The call of the incident was received by deputies around 7:30 p.m. that a person inside the hospital had allegedly become confrontational…

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Read more about the article Man arrested on suspicion of breaking into ex’s home
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Man arrested on suspicion of breaking into ex’s home

Deputies arrested a man early Friday morning on suspicion of breaking into his ex’s home in an attempt to commit burglary.   At approximately 5 a.m. deputies responded to the 31300 block of Quail Valley Road…

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