Read more about the article Clerk thwarts theft suspect; deputies make arrest
Santa Clarita Valley deputies arrested a man Monday who they suspect tried to steal from a 7-Eleven in Castaic. Austin Dave | For The Signal

Clerk thwarts theft suspect; deputies make arrest

A 30-year-old Newhall man was arrested on suspicion of trying to steal prophylactics and a bottle of water Monday night from a Castaic convenience store.  A clerk at the 7-Eleven on the 27000…

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Read more about the article SCV Sheriff’s Station continues Memorial Torch Relay tradition
Dozens of Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies take part Thursday morning in the Memorial Torch Run to honor fallen officers. Photo courtesy of Austin Dave

SCV Sheriff’s Station continues Memorial Torch Relay tradition

While the COVID-19 pandemic halted plans for a relay run, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies still gathered Thursday at Jake Kuredjian Park in Stevenson Ranch to honor fallen officers with a…

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Read more about the article CHP pursuit ends in violent crash
First responders work to free two patients trapped in an overturned vehicle on Monday. Photo courtesy of Austin Dave.

CHP pursuit ends in violent crash

A pursuit that began late Monday evening ended in a violent crash and the need for medical transports, according to law enforcement officials.   The call was first reported near Sierra…

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Read more about the article Castaic neighborhood awakes to find graffiti spray painted on property
A professional graffiti remover cleans the letters "BLM" from the steps of someone's home in Castaic. Caleb Lunetta / The Signal.

Castaic neighborhood awakes to find graffiti spray painted on property

A Castaic neighborhood awoke to a number of instances of graffiti spray painted across their driveways, mailboxes and street signs on Monday.   The graffiti included multiple instances of the letters “BLM,” in an…

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Read more about the article Dorsey pleads no contest to all charges in death of estranged wife
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies investigate a stabbing on Fir Court in Saugus on Thursday, April 15, 2021. Tim Whyte/The Signal

Dorsey pleads no contest to all charges in death of estranged wife

The estranged husband accused of killing Michelle Dorsey, 39, in her Saugus home pleaded no contest to five felony charges Monday.   James Dorsey, 42, pleaded no contest, what is essentially treated as a guilty plea,…

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Read more about the article SCV organizations mark National Foster Care Month
A CASA volunteer works with one of the many foster youth in L.A. County. Courtesy of CASA of Los Angeles

SCV organizations mark National Foster Care Month

May is National Foster Care Month, a time to acknowledge the families and professionals who help children and youth in foster care each day.  There are approximately 437,000 children in…

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Read more about the article PHOTOS | Congressman hosts blood drive
Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, joined his team of local volunteers in hosting a blood drive Saturday to support of Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital and City of Hope. In Garcia’s Saturday of Service event for the month of May, the congressman nearly 50 volunteers gave blood at his SCV campaign headquarters. “With the pandemic causing a severe nationwide blood shortage in our hospitals and blood banks, it is more important than ever that we support those in need with our donations,” Garcia said in a prepared statement. Courtesy photo

PHOTOS | Congressman hosts blood drive

Personnel with Houchin Community Blood Bank provided service for the blood drive Saturday. Courtesy photo

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Read more about the article Public Health says mask mandate in effect until June
Officials with the state and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced Thursday that face coverings would be required indoors until at least Nov. 1. Signal file photo

Public Health says mask mandate in effect until June

State and county public health officials announced Monday the health officer order requiring face coverings in most public settings won’t expire before June 15, despite updated guidelines from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. …

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Read more about the article AOC students take 1st, 2nd in investment competition
Academy of the Canyons seniors Dustin Luu (below) and Alexander Patrus (above) won 1st and 2nd place in state investment competition.

AOC students take 1st, 2nd in investment competition

Two seniors at Academy of the Canyons were assigned to participate in the “Stock Market Game” for their economics class, which resulted in them winning first and second place in the state. …

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Read more about the article LASD hosting active shooter drill at Castaic Lake
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputies train during a 2018 active shooter drill. Signal file photo

LASD hosting active shooter drill at Castaic Lake

Sheriff’s Department officials are asking the public to stay clear of Castaic Lake on Tuesday morning due to an active shooter drill that’s being conducted there.  During the drill, people living…

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