Man accused of killing 6 in Gorman crash pleads no contest; man sentenced for child, domestic abuse

Two men accused of committing crimes in the Santa Clarita Valley were sentenced in court this week.   Richard Lopez  A 74-year-old Walnut man, after two trials ended in hung juries, pleaded…

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Read more about the article Deputies: Suspect, pellet rifle found in homeless encampment
Deputies respond to a report of deputies being fired at by a possible pellet gun in Canyon Country. May 10, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Deputies: Suspect, pellet rifle found in homeless encampment

The man arrested on suspicion of firing a pellet gun at deputies Monday allegedly hid the weapon in his tent at a nearby homeless encampment.   At approximately 6:37 p.m. Monday, an…

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Read more about the article COC students present Saugus Café history to the community
The Original Saugus Cafe and Lounge is the oldest restaurant in Los Angeles County.

COC students present Saugus Café history to the community

College of the Canyons English as a Second Language students participated in a real-world research project coordinated by instructor Jessica Edmond. The students researched historical landmarks in Santa Clarita and presented their findings…

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Canyon High School graduate Kelsi Howard. Courtesy photo

Canyon grad chosen for Television Academy Foundation fellows program

Kelsi Howard, of Santa Clarita, has been selected for the Television Academy Foundation’s prestigious 2021 Summer Fellows program. She is one of just 50 students chosen from across the country…

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Deputy Chad Perrigo leaves the hospital on Tuesday. Photo courtesy of the SCV Sheriff's Station.

Deputy injured in severe crash leaves hospital

A Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputy injured in a severe crash last month was discharged from Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital on Tuesday, according to station officials.   In a video…

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Read more about the article Two-vehicle traffic collision results in two ambulances being called
Traffic backs up for miles as Los Angeles County Fire Department and California Highway Patrol personnel respond to a crash on southbound Highway 14, south of Agua Dulce Canyon Road in Agua Dulce on Tuesday, 051121. Dan Watson/The Signal

Two-vehicle traffic collision results in two ambulances being called

A two-vehicle traffic collision in Agua Dulce resulted in two ambulances being called Tuesday afternoon.   The call was first reported to Los Angeles County Fire Department officials at 12:32 p.m.…

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Read more about the article Saugus man arrested on suspicion of elder abuse, threatening neighbor
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Saugus man arrested on suspicion of elder abuse, threatening neighbor

A Saugus man was arrested on suspicion of elder abuse after he allegedly assaulted his elderly mother and then threatened a neighbor attempting to provide her with shelter, law enforcement…

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Read more about the article One taken into custody on suspicion of shooting at deputies with a pellet gun
Deputies respond to a report of deputies being fired at by a possible pellet gun in Canyon Country. May 10, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

One taken into custody on suspicion of shooting at deputies with a pellet gun

One person has been taken into custody on suspicion of firing upon sheriff’s deputies with a pellet gun in Canyon Country on Monday.   According to officials with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s…

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Work is progressing at the FivePoint Valencia housing development. May 05, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

FivePoint discusses Valencia project developments

New Valencia model homes are expected to hit the market in just a few weeks, with FivePoint CEO Emile Haddad announcing progress on the company’s development of green infrastructure for…

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Read more about the article FDA clears Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children 12-15
Pharmacist, Courtney Mattley displays a vile of the Pfizer BioNTech, Covid-19 vaccine before administering the first dose at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital in Valencia on Thursday, 121720. Dan Watson/The Signal

FDA clears Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children 12-15

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized emergency use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 12-15 Monday. The expansion “is a significant step in the fight against the COVID-19…

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Read more about the article Newsom expands state stimulus, unveils $100 billion recovery plan
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Newsom expands state stimulus, unveils $100 billion recovery plan

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday he’d be expanding the state's economic stimulus program to middle-income families that make up to $75,000.  Under the expanded plan, two-thirds of Californians are set…

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