Read more about the article Traffic collision slows traffic on southbound 5 Freeway
Two ambulances were called to scene of a traffic collision on the southbound 5 Freeway Saturday afternoon. The Signal / Dan Watson.

Traffic collision slows traffic on southbound 5 Freeway

The California Highway Patrol issued a SigAlert for the left two southbound lanes of Interstate 5 in Castaic Saturday afternoon. The two lanes were to be closed for about an…

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Read more about the article Trailer carrying ATVs catches fire on the 5 Freeway
A fire engulfed a travel trailer on northbound Interstate 5 at Hasley Canyon Road Saturday morning. The Signal / Dan Watson.

Trailer carrying ATVs catches fire on the 5 Freeway

A 21-foot travel trailer carrying ATVs caught fire on the northbound lanes of Interstate 5 at Hasley Canyon Road Saturday morning. Los Angeles County Fire Department units dispatched at 10:34…

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Read more about the article LASD reports rise in CCW permits; task force looks to streamline process
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department seal. File Photo

LASD reports rise in CCW permits; task force looks to streamline process

A new Carry a Concealed Weapon, or CCW, unit within the Sheriff’s Department could increase an already rising number of permits issued within Los Angeles County, those familiar with the CCW process said this week.   The new unit…

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Man arrested on suspicion of arson, then assault on officer 2 days after release

A man who was detained last week on suspicion of starting multiple fires in the Santa Clarita Valley was released from custody after the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office rejected…

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Read more about the article Family faces heartbreaking battle with ‘baby Alzheimer’s’
Damian Markham, 2, and his parents, Brittany and Brock play with blocks. 052621. Dan Watson/The Signal

Family faces heartbreaking battle with ‘baby Alzheimer’s’

Around the same time that they would be celebrating Damian Markham’s second Christmas, Newhall resident Brittany Markham and her husband, Brock, started to notice that they were growing increasingly less able to contribute to…

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Read more about the article COC gears up for Grad Walk commencement
College of the Canyons, Valencia Campus is ready for its 2021 commencement. Kev Kurdoghlian / The Signal.

COC gears up for Grad Walk commencement

College of the Canyons will host Grad Walk from June 2-5 to celebrate its 2021 graduates. The new take on commencement is a “personalized graduation experience,” according to Eric Harnish, the college’s public information officer. …

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Read more about the article Planning Commission set to deny proposed Sand Canyon Resort
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on Feb. 26. Dan Watson/The Signal

Planning Commission set to deny proposed Sand Canyon Resort

A resolution officially denying the Sand Canyon Resort will be considered by the Santa Clarita Planning Commission on Tuesday, according to the commission’s agenda released Friday.  The proposed development includes a hotel, inn, villas, spa, restaurants, ballrooms, conference space and…

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Read more about the article Planning Commission will review plans for Central Park expansion
Thousand attend as Wannabe: A Tribute to Spice Girls perform on stage at the first Concerts in the Park at Central Park in Saugus in July 2019. Dan Watson/The Signal

Planning Commission will review plans for Central Park expansion

The Santa Clarita Planning Commission will hear the city’s plans for the third phase of the Central Park buildout Tuesday.   If approved, the 17-acre expansion to the park in Saugus would recommend adding a variety of new amenities. The Santa Clarita City…

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Read more about the article SCV Sports Roundup: A recap of recent sports results
West Ranch senior Corey Cofield (11) jumps to shoot during Tuesday’s playoff game against Adolfo Camarillo High School. The Wildcats won the playoff game, 86-57. 052521. Bobby Block/The Signal

SCV Sports Roundup: A recap of recent sports results

The following summaries were provided by team coaches and/or representatives for some of this past week’s Santa Clarita Valley prep sports action. The Signal thanks all who submitted for helping…

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Read more about the article Saugus girls soccer headed for CIF showdown, qualify for state
Saugus High teammates celebrate as Saugus scores to tie in the final seconds of the game against Downey High School at Saugus High School on Saturday, 052221. Dan Watson/The Signal

Saugus girls soccer headed for CIF showdown, qualify for state

The Saugus High girls soccer team earned another thrilling win, this time with a penalty shootout with Downey to earn a spot in the CIF Southern Section Division II Championship today, with…

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Read more about the article Sheriff, Fire departments respond to series of overdoses at Pitchess
This screenshot of security footage from the Pitchess Detention Center's North County Correctional Facility shows inamtes reacting to a fellow inmate's overdose. Courtesy LASD

Sheriff, Fire departments respond to series of overdoses at Pitchess

Los Angeles County Fire Department officials have transported at least a half-dozen inmates from facilities at Pitchess Detention Center this week for suspected overdoses, several of which Sheriff Alex Villanueva…

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Read more about the article CUSD appoints new Northlake Hills principal
Castaic Union School District governing board appointed Lisa Loscos as principal of Northlake Hills Elementary School during the May 27 special board meeting. Courtesy photo.

CUSD appoints new Northlake Hills principal

The Castaic Union School District’s governing board unanimously voted to appoint a new principal at Northlake Hills Elementary School during a special board meeting Thursday.  Lisa Loscos was appointed as principal at…

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Read more about the article 10 injured as Metrolink train collides with vehicle in Pacoima; AV line delayed
FILE PHOTO. Metrolink train.

10 injured as Metrolink train collides with vehicle in Pacoima; AV line delayed

A Metrolink passenger train collided with an unoccupied vehicle that was broken down on the tracks while traveling southbound in Pacoima Friday morning, causing a delay for the Antelope Valley Line.  The AV 212 line collided with the vehicle on the 11130 block…

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Read more about the article Multiple overdose patients reported at Pitchess
An ambulance transports one of the overdose patients at Pitchess Detention Center on Friday. Photo courtesy of Austin Dave.

Multiple overdose patients reported at Pitchess

At least three drug-related overdoses were reported at Pitchess Detention Center on Friday, adding to the number of medical emergencies the correctional facility has reported this week.   The report of the most recent set…

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Read more about the article Former fire captain gets 32-month sentence in plea deal stemming from high-speed pursuit
Highway Patrol officers wait by the southbound on-ramp of Highway 14 near Golden Valley as a high speed pursuit races towards Santa Clarita from the Palmdale area. February 07, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Former fire captain gets 32-month sentence in plea deal stemming from high-speed pursuit

A former-Los Angeles County Fire Department captain pleaded no contest to two of the 12 charges against him as part of a plea deal that includes more than two years of prison…

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