Read more about the article Local Cub Scouts place flags on Fourth
Connor Carden, Liam Mallick and Benjamin Sommer, Cub Scouts in Pack 494, plant flags in their neighborhood for Independence Day on Sunday, July 4, 2021. Courtesy of Kimberly Carden Pack 494 Historian and Tiger Den Leader

Local Cub Scouts place flags on Fourth

With no Fourth of July parade to march in, Cub Scout Pack 494 still wanted to find a way to show their patriotism, and did just that by planting American…

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Read more about the article City embarks on Patriotic Tour for Fourth of July
The Mejia family celebrates their first-place win in the city of Santa Clarita's house decorating contest with City Council members and contest judges on Sunday, July 4, 2021. Emily Alvarenga/The Signal

City embarks on Patriotic Tour for Fourth of July

The city of Santa Clarita took its Fourth of July celebrations on the road Sunday, touring the SCV to visit some local residents at home as part of the city’s…

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Read more about the article PHOTOS | Vehicle catches fire on northbound Highway 14
Los Angeles County firefighters mop up at the scene of a single vehicle that caught fire on northbound Highway 14, near Escondido Canyon Road in Acton, on Saturday, 070321. Dan Watson/The Signal

PHOTOS | Vehicle catches fire on northbound Highway 14

Los Angeles County firefighters mop up at the scene of a single vehicle that caught fire on northbound Highway 14, near Escondido Canyon Road in Acton, on Saturday, 070321. Dan…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Tumbleweed fire increases to 50% containment
A Boeing Chinook CH-47 helitanker makes a water drop on the Tumbleweed Fire burning near Interstate 5 in Gorman on Sunday, July 4, 2021. Rick McClure/For The Signal

UPDATE: Tumbleweed fire increases to 50% containment

The Tumbleweed fire, which erupted on the southbound side of Interstate 5 in Gorman on Sunday, remained at 1,000 acres with 50% containment as of Monday evening.  Los Angeles County firefighters responded to the 10-acre fire around 1:30 p.m.…

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Read more about the article Fourth of July celebrations blast off in SCV once again
Santa Clarita residents tailgate in the Westfield Valencia Town Center parking lot as they await the fireworks show on Sunday, July 4, 2021. Emily Alvarenga/The Signal

Fourth of July celebrations blast off in SCV once again

After more than a year stuck at home and sans much celebration, Santa Clarita Valley residents gathered Sunday to watch as fireworks lit the night sky. Last year’s Fourth of…

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Read more about the article Brush fires ring SCV on Fourth
A shed burns on Dale Road in the Dulce Fire in Agua Dulce on Sunday, July 4, 2021. Courtesy of Austin Dave

Brush fires ring SCV on Fourth

Two brush fires were reported near the Santa Clarita Valley Sunday within minutes of each other, threatening structures and prompting calls for evacuations.  By late Sunday afternoon, forward progress had been halted on one of the…

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Read more about the article Creating community with car clubs
Buzzy Wieman backs his 1963, 15 window Volksgagen Samaba van into an empty spot amid the dozens of pre-1978 classic cars on display at the Show and Shine car show held at Route 66 Classic Grill in Canyon Country on Saturday, 050821. Dan Watson/The Signal

Creating community with car clubs

By Kev Kurdoghlian  Signal Staff Writer  The Santa Clarita Valley loves its cars. Car clubs, car shows, drives and more are regular outings for many residents.   Combined, the car culture…

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Read more about the article The Spirit of America Lights Up the Night Sky
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on February, 26, 2020, is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. Dan Watson/The Signal

The Spirit of America Lights Up the Night Sky

“And the rockets’ red glare… The bombs bursting in air…Gave proof through the night…That our flag was still there.” Although the tradition of setting off fireworks to celebrate Independence Day…

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