Read more about the article Man accused of murdering uncle returns to court
Detectives Ralph Hernandez and John Carlin, of the Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau, leave missing man Will Cierzan’s home in February 2020. Bobby Block/The Signal

Man accused of murdering uncle returns to court

Daniel Cierzan, 25, of Saugus, pleaded not guilty at his formal arraignment Thursday, after being held to answer on one count of murder in connection to his uncle’s disappearance in…

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Read more about the article Newhall School District asks for more leniency on mask policies
SIGNAL FILE PHOTO: Bridgeport Elementary students walk to their classrooms on the first day of school on Wednesday, August 9, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Newhall School District asks for more leniency on mask policies

Newhall School District board members voted unanimously Tuesday to ask the California Department of Public Health to provide new face-covering guidance to give the district discretion over whether to make…

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Read more about the article Final rosters for Tokyo Olympics include a handful of SCV athletes
The Santa Clarita Valley will be well-represented in the Olympics this summer. The Opening Ceremony is set to take place very early today, July 23, 2021, in Japan. From left: Kyle Ensing is participating in his first Olympics; Allyson Felix is competing in her fifth Olympic Games; David Smith will be competing in his third; and Abbey Weitzeil is competing for the second time. Courtesy photos

Final rosters for Tokyo Olympics include a handful of SCV athletes

By Ryan Menzie For The Signal    With the 2021 Tokyo Olympics getting underway, the final rosters are set and athletes across the country are ready to begin competition and represent the USA at today's Opening Ceremony — including some of the Santa Clarita…

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Read more about the article Supervisors announce substitute motion for Camps Scott, Scudder
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Supervisors announce substitute motion for Camps Scott, Scudder

A substitute motion put into the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors agenda Tuesday moves forward with developing a plan for Camps Scott and Scudder in Saugus, but also asks for community…

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Read more about the article Atkins delays resigning from SCV Water board
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Atkins delays resigning from SCV Water board

Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency board member BJ Atkins told The Signal Thursday he has delayed his plan to resign from the board, due to construction delays on a house he is building outside of the agency’s jurisdiction.  Atkins, whom…

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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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