Read more about the article City Council votes unanimously; Laurene Weste named mayor
City of Santa Clarita outgoing Mayor Bill Miranda, left, hands the gavel to Incoming Mayor Laurene Weste in the City Council Chambers on Tuesday, 121421. Dan Watson/The Signal

City Council votes unanimously; Laurene Weste named mayor

For the sixth time since she first joined the dais in 1998, Laurene Weste listened Tuesday night as her fellow council members once again chose her to represent the city…

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Read more about the article L.A. County set to vote on final redistricting map
Proposed final map for the Los Angeles County districts. Courtesy of the L.A. County Citizens Redistricting Commission

L.A. County set to vote on final redistricting map

Following a special meeting earlier this week, the Los Angeles County Citizens Redistricting Commission has announced that it is ready to move forward Wednesday with a vote on whether to…

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Read more about the article Stern rolls out roadmap to close Aliso Canyon
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Stern rolls out roadmap to close Aliso Canyon

Following news that the California Public Utilities Commission had voted to approve an increase in the capacity at the Aliso Canyon natural gas storage facility, Sen. Henry Stern, D-Los Angeles,…

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Read more about the article Felony narcotics suspect detained following pursuit, containment
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Felony narcotics suspect detained following pursuit, containment

A felony narcotics suspect led deputies on a brief foot pursuit in Canyon Country before being apprehended Tuesday. The incident was first reported around 3 p.m. near the intersection of…

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Read more about the article Henry Mayo reports 2 COVID-19 deaths
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Henry Mayo reports 2 COVID-19 deaths

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital reported two additional deaths related to COVID-19 Tuesday as the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health continues to warn of a winter surge. The deaths…

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Read more about the article Vikings girls soccer dominates scoreless Falcons
Emily DiSilverio, 22, scores a header off a cornerkick during the second half of a girls soccer match between Valencia High School and Palmdale High School at Valencia, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 14, 2021. DiSilverio gave the Vikings a 2-0 lead. Chris Torres/The Signal

Vikings girls soccer dominates scoreless Falcons

Valencia girls soccer (1-1-2) dominated Palmdale High School (4-1) on Monday, winning 2-0 in a home nonleague matchup.   Jackie Victorio set the Vikings up for success early on with a…

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Read more about the article Woman arrested on suspicion of elder abuse
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Woman arrested on suspicion of elder abuse

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies arrested a Canyon Country woman on suspicion of elder abuse on Dec. 8.   According to Deputy Natalie Arriaga, spokeswoman for the SCV Sheriff’s Station, deputies responded…

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Read more about the article Rainfall brings flooding, crashes to SCV
Rainfall floods Lyons Avenue on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021. Dan Watson/The Signal

Rainfall brings flooding, crashes to SCV

By Victor Corral Martinez  Signal Staff Writer  As an early-winter storm brought some welcome rainfall to the Santa Clarita Valley on Tuesday, no major incidents were reported by midday, though…

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