Read more about the article Coroner identifies man killed after gravel truck overturns
California Highway Patrol officers investigate after a gravel truck crashed into a ditch on Sierra Highway on Monday, June 7, 2021. Courtesy of Oscar Sol

Coroner identifies man killed after gravel truck overturns

Medical examiners with the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office identified Aristeo Limon Jr., 52, of Azusa, as the man killed in a solo-vehicle crash Monday.  California Highway Patrol officers received reports of a…

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Read more about the article Board of Supervisors to discuss possible changes to school deputy contracting process
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Board of Supervisors to discuss possible changes to school deputy contracting process

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is set to discuss and vote Tuesday on a possible change to the way in which school districts contract with the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department.   School boards,…

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Read more about the article 10-year-old child sustains injury during suspected DUI arrest, man faces child endangerment charges
A man is arrested on suspicion of crashing his car while under the influence of alcohol and with a 10-year-old child in the car with him. Austin Dave / The Signal

10-year-old child sustains injury during suspected DUI arrest, man faces child endangerment charges

A 50-year-old Panorama City man was arrested on suspicion of injuring a 10-year-old child during a DUI-related traffic stop Saturday.   At approximately 11 p.m. deputies responded to a report of…

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Read more about the article Cal/OSHA updates COVID-19 workplace guidance
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Cal/OSHA updates COVID-19 workplace guidance

As the state prepares to reopen fully next week, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials discussed the continued importance of mask mandates. Cal/OSHA, the state's workplace safety agency,…

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Read more about the article L.A. County unveils new wildlife mural at Vasquez Rocks
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger recognizes artist Aaron Morse at a ribbon cutting ceremony for a mural he created at Vasquez Rocks Monday morning. June 07, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

L.A. County unveils new wildlife mural at Vasquez Rocks

Los Angeles County officials gathered at Vasquez Rocks Monday morning for the unveiling of the county’s newest mural, which pays homage to local plant and animal species. “Vasquez Rocks Natural…

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Read more about the article Major Impact Theater hosts drive-in fundraiser
Maureen Spindt, left, introduces Bob Erio and Martin, left to right, after a performance at Major Impact Theater's third annual Cupid’s Crush Dinner/Dance fundraiser at Bella Vida on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020. Emily Alvarenga/The Signal

Major Impact Theater hosts drive-in fundraiser

Major Impact Theater is hosting Red Light Under the Stars, a drive-in event to fundraise for the nonprofit this month. The nonprofit theater troupe strives to give adults with disabilities…

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Read more about the article Deputies respond to reported robbery
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies respond to reports of a robbery near a Chase Bank branch on Newhall Ranch Road Monday. June 07, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Deputies respond to reported robbery

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to reports of a robbery outside of a bank Monday afternoon.  The incident was reported on the 28000 block of Newhall Ranch Road around 3…

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Read more about the article City: Temporary outdoor dining not set for ‘abrupt closure’
Restaurant guests enjoy an outdoor dining experience at Olive Terrace in Valencia Monday afternoon. November 23, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

City: Temporary outdoor dining not set for ‘abrupt closure’

Santa Clarita restaurants may be able to keep temporary outdoor dining setups past the state’s full reopening next week, city of Santa Clarita officials announced Monday. City officials had previously…

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Read more about the article Changing perceptions, one swing at a time
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Changing perceptions, one swing at a time

The Alternative Baseball Organization, a baseball program for those on the autism spectrum and with similar special needs, is looking to expand into the Santa Clarita Valley. The nonprofit provides…

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Read more about the article Overturned gravel truck results in one fatality
California Highway Patrol officers investigate after a gravel truck crashed into a ditch on Sierra Highway on Monday, June 7, 2021. Courtesy of Oscar Sol

Overturned gravel truck results in one fatality

A gravel truck driving into a ditch and overturning resulted in the death of one person Monday morning in Canyon Country, according to law enforcement officials.   At approximately 8:03 a.m., officials…

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Read more about the article David Hegg | When Feeling Good, Isn’t
David Hegg is senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church and a Santa Clarita resident. "Ethically Speaking" runs Saturdays in The Signal.

David Hegg | When Feeling Good, Isn’t

By David Hegg  The academic study of ethics is about as practical as you can get, unless it becomes merely academic. Ethics is the study of cultural norms, of standards…

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Read more about the article Emergency response called for injured hiker
Los Angeles County Fire Department Helicopter 15 transports an injured hiker at Towsley Canyon Sunday. June 6, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Emergency response called for injured hiker

Santa Clarita Valley search and rescue teams and an L.A. County Fire Department helicopter were deployed to an injured hiker in Towsley Canyon on Sunday morning.  Fire Department personnel responded to reports of…

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