Read more about the article Deputies respond to report of gunpoint assault in Canyon Country
A deputy inspects a grey Dodge with an air soft gun resting on its roof late Thursday afternoon. Caleb Lunetta / The Signal.

Deputies respond to report of gunpoint assault in Canyon Country

A report of a gunpoint assault in Canyon Country prompted a rapid response from law enforcement officials late Thursday afternoon.   The report of an assault was received shortly after 4 p.m. near…

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Read more about the article Local nonprofit to support COVID-19 relief in India
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Local nonprofit to support COVID-19 relief in India

The International Friendship Center, a Santa Clarita-based nonprofit, recently announced a fundraising campaign to aid India in its effort to combat coronavirus.  Jairaju Sam Gorlla, a Santa Clarita resident and the nonprofit’s president, is from Hyderabad…

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Read more about the article Vehicle slams into side of Canyon Country firehouse
Firefighters investigate the scene of a crash involving a white truck slamming into Fire Station No. 132. Dan Watson / The Signal.

Vehicle slams into side of Canyon Country firehouse

A vehicle reportedly slammed into the side of a Canyon Country firehouse early Thursday morning, but the crash did not result in any injuries.   The traffic collision involving Station 132 was reported…

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Read more about the article Hart district to remain in blended learning for remainder of the year
Placerita Junior High School campus supervisor Patrick Seidenkranz scans in students returning to campus using the district's "Crisis Go" app that allows students to certify that they are free of COVID symptoms. March 29, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Hart district to remain in blended learning for remainder of the year

Santa Clarita Valley public junior high and high school students will remain in the blended learning model — two days a week of in-person instruction — for the remainder of the year, William S. Hart Union High…

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Read more about the article Planning commissioners recommend historic preservation code change
The Pioneer Oil Refinery in Newhall. 012721/ Dan Watson/The Signal

Planning commissioners recommend historic preservation code change

The Santa Clarita Planning Commission voted Tuesday to recommend amending the city’s historic preservation code to allow owners of sites designated historic by the state or the federal government to apply for historic preservation grant funding from the city…

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Read more about the article City previews balanced budget
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on February, 26, 2020, is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. Dan Watson/The Signal

City previews balanced budget

The Santa Clarita City Council convened Tuesday evening to hear an overview of the city’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year.  City Manager Ken Striplin presented the budget’s highlights during the hourlong meeting. …

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Read more about the article Chamber to host State of the County at Six Flags
SIGNAL FILE PHOTO: Supervisor Kathryn Barger speaks during the State of the County address held at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on Wednesday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Chamber to host State of the County at Six Flags

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce announced Wednesday the return of its annual State of the County event to be held in person at Six Flags Magic Mountain. The…

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Read more about the article Two fires reported off Highway 14, Fire Department quickly responds
Los Angeles County firefighters and hand crews responded to a grass fire off the side of northbound Highway 14 near Escondido Canyon Road in Agua Dulce on Wednesday, 050521. Dan Watson/The Signal

Two fires reported off Highway 14, Fire Department quickly responds

First responders were called to the scene of at least two separate brush fire incidents that broke out Wednesday afternoon near Highway 14, one in Newhall and the other in Agua Dulce.  …

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Read more about the article Hoefflin Foundation introduces new activity-based fundraiser for families
In 2019, Sue and Chris Hoefflin welcome attendees to the 26th annual Michael Hoefflin Evening Under the Stars Gala Diner and Charity Auction held at Southern California Innovation Park in Santa Clarita. Their latest effort to support the fight against pediatric cancer is known as Move4MHF. Dan Watson/The Signal

Hoefflin Foundation introduces new activity-based fundraiser for families

The Michael Hoefflin Foundation is hosting its first Move4MHF virtual event, scheduled to take place throughout June.   For the event, there will be a challenge each week to participate in for the…

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