Read more about the article ATM skimmers reported at various SCV locations
A photo provided by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department details how some of the scamming machines work.

ATM skimmers reported at various SCV locations

A handful of reports regarding fake hardware and software on ATM/credit machines has resulted in the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station releasing information and tips for residents on how to…

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Read more about the article Deputies detain multiple squatters in Agua Dulce
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Deputies detain multiple squatters in Agua Dulce

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies detained a number of people at an Agua Dulce home being investigated for alleged squatters on the premises Tuesday.   Law enforcement received a call around noon and arrived at the home on the…

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Read more about the article SCV chamber hears about redistricting basics
Peter Warda, vice president of Evolve Business Strategies, which represents the SCV Chamber of Commerce, top, introduces 2020 Citizens Redistricting Commissioner Isra Ahmad during a redistricting basics webinar hosted by the Chamber last week.

SCV chamber hears about redistricting basics

Members of the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce hosted Isra Ahmad, a member of the California 2020 California Citizens Redistricting Commission, on Wednesday for a presentation on redistricting basics.   “These maps are our…

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Read more about the article Fundraiser planned for Dorsey family
Michelle Dorsey stands with her three sons, from left, Logan, Cameron and Carson. Courtesy photo.

Fundraiser planned for Dorsey family

An event designed to raise money for the three sons of Michelle Dorsey, who was stabbed and killed at her Saugus home earlier this month, is set for 5-9 p.m. Friday.   The event, which is being hosted…

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Read more about the article Family, experts talk about domestic violence during COVID-19
Michelle Dorsey stands with her three sons, from left, Logan, Cameron and Carson. Courtesy photo.

Family, experts talk about domestic violence during COVID-19

Michelle Dorsey was planning to file for a restraining order against her estranged husband before he allegedly stabbed her to death earlier this month in the Saugus home she shared with her…

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Read more about the article SCV school districts continue assisting homeless students
Molly Castaneda, a secretary at La Mesa Jr. High School, unloads a cart of donated food in front of Golden Valley High School as part of the "Give a Turkey" event hosted on the campus Sunday afternoon. November 22, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

SCV school districts continue assisting homeless students

A year of economic instability has exacerbated numerous issues across the Santa Clarita Valley, especially for students identified as homeless. Whether living in a vehicle, motel or hotel, or someone…

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Read more about the article Governor recall proponents meet signature threshold
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Governor recall proponents meet signature threshold

Proponents of the effort to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, have met the threshold for verified signatures, California Secretary of State Sherley Weber announced Monday.  County election officials from across the state had verified 1,626,042 signatures — 130,333 over the 1,495,709 signatures required — by the…

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Read more about the article COVID-19: Johnson & Johnson vaccine risks explained
Intensive Care Unit nurse Kathy Brady looks on as Pharmacist, Courtney Mattley, left, draws the first dose of Pfizer BioNTech, Covid-19 vaccine before administering it to Brady at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital in Valencia on Thursday, 121720. Dan Watson/The Signal

COVID-19: Johnson & Johnson vaccine risks explained

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials identified the potential side effects of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine Monday, as the county resumed its usage. This follows the U.S.…

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Read more about the article PHOTO: Firefighters battle garbage truck fire
Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel respond to a garbage truck fire on the 21100 block of Centre Pointe Parkway around 4 p.m. Monday. Firefighters arriving on the scene found a trash truck fully involved in flames, which firefighters were able to contain in nine minutes, according to spokesman Sean Ferguson. Most companies instruct their drivers to drop their load and pull away so as not to damage the truck, leaving firefighters to battle a large rubbish fire, Ferguson explained. April 26, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

PHOTO: Firefighters battle garbage truck fire

Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel respond to a garbage truck fire on the 21100 block of Centre Pointe Parkway around 4 p.m. Monday. Firefighters arriving on the scene found…

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Deputies search for suspect in possible handgun criminal threat

Deputies are searching for at least two suspects following a report that someone had threatened another person in Canyon Country with a gun.   Officials on the scene confirmed that shortly after 3:30 p.m.…

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Read more about the article Caring for your mental health in these times of uncertainty
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Caring for your mental health in these times of uncertainty

By Jennifer Campoy, LCSW Insight Treatment.  During times of adversity, we need to look for “silver linings” and tend to search for “lessons learned.” During the past year’s pandemic, the…

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Read more about the article Strategic thinking, execution planning
The importance of planning and execution in any mission is one of the main themes found in “The Dirty Dozen,” according to veteran and business expert Paul Raggio. PHOTO COURTESY MGM

Strategic thinking, execution planning

By Paul Raggio Co-owner, One True North One of the all-time great World War II movies was the 1967 film “The Dirty Dozen.” The plot centers on a U.S. Army…

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Read more about the article State Farm’s Henry Rodriguez HITS 10 years in business
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State Farm’s Henry Rodriguez HITS 10 years in business

State Farm Insurance Agent Henry Rodriguez is celebrating 10 years of serving the Santa Clarita and surrounding valleys with insurance and financial services.  Rodriguez credits his success to strong team…

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