Read more about the article Local stuntman creates program to help native youth spread their wings
Cross Anderson, 8, sword fights with stuntman Blake Pocquette, left to right, during the Spread Your Wings program’s stunt training. Courtesy

Local stuntman creates program to help native youth spread their wings

Santa Clarita resident and Hollywood stuntman Blake Pocquette has teamed up with teen actor Max Purget to create a program aimed at helping Native American youth realize their potential. The…

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Read more about the article Fire captain arrested on suspicion of assault following July 3 punch
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Fire captain arrested on suspicion of assault following July 3 punch

A Los Angeles County Fire Department captain was arrested on suspicion of assault following an altercation in Stevenson Ranch earlier this month. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office confirmed Wednesday to…

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Read more about the article Officials warn of dry season, remind residents of Ready! Set! Go!
Firefighters battle the Needham Fire on Thursday. Bobby Block / The Signal

Officials warn of dry season, remind residents of Ready! Set! Go!

After several fires in the Santa Clarita Valley this past week, everyone from utility representatives to fire officials to meteorologists is reminding residents that, due to unusually dry weather during fire season, they should have their Ready! Set! Go! plans ready…

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Sign on Bouquet Canyon Road for Camp Scudder and Camp Scott. 062421. Dan Watson/The Signal

Mayor addresses committee regarding Scott, Scudder

Mayor Bill Miranda spoke directly with the committee recommending the transfer of juvenile offenders to Camps Scott and Scudder on Wednesday, saying the move required more environmental impact reports and public outreach. …

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Read more about the article City establishes financing agency for workforce housing projects
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on February, 26, 2020, is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. Dan Watson/The Signal

City establishes financing agency for workforce housing projects

The city of Santa Clarita recently moved one step closer toward introducing workforce housing in the city.   The Santa Clarita City Council authorized city staff last week to enter into an agreement with the California Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA), which issues bonds to help finance…

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Read more about the article Art exhibit: castles, cottages and countrysides
"To the Manor Born," by Laurie Morgan. Morgan will have a solo exhibit Sept. 1-30 at FastFrame. Courtesy photo

Art exhibit: castles, cottages and countrysides

Award-winning artist Laurie Morgan will have a solo art exhibit Sept. 1-30 at FastFrame, 24204 Valencia Blvd., with an artist’s reception 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 11.  "Highland Farm," by Laurie Morgan. Courtesy photo “This…

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Read more about the article SCV organization raising funds for local foster youth
Twins Jessica, left, and Kaylin Mai, right, discuss their time volunteering with Tidings for Teens. July 18, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

SCV organization raising funds for local foster youth

Tidings for Teens is collecting funds for its annual shopping event that gives underserved youth in the foster care system the chance to shop for new clothes ahead of the…

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Henry Mayo reports 2 COVID-19 deaths; county reports more than 2,500 cases

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital announced two additional deaths related to COVID-19 Wednesday, as Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials reported 2,551 new COVID-19 cases countywide — 20 times…

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Read more about the article Driver dies, passenger transported following rollover crash
California Highway Patrol officers respond Wednesday afternoon to a fatal vehicle over the side of Highway 14, north of Escondido Canyon Road in Acton. July 21, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Driver dies, passenger transported following rollover crash

California Highway Patrol officers responded to a fatal single-vehicle collision Wednesday, after a 2006 Toyota Tacoma truck veered off Highway 14 and rolled down an embankment.   The driver, a 38-year-old man…

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