Read more about the article Man arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty; dogs seized
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Man arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty; dogs seized

One person was arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty after more than 30 dogs were seized from deplorable living conditions in Canyon Country Sunday, according to law enforcement officials. After…

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Firefighters rush to extinguish fully engulfed big rig

Firefighters dispatched a water tender to bring additional firefighting capacity to a fully engulfed big rig on Interstate 5 near Lyons Avenue Monday evening.  According to Los Angeles County Fire Department Capt. Arnold Anolin, they…

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Read more about the article Deputies suspect alcohol involved in Christmas crash
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Deputies suspect alcohol involved in Christmas crash

Law enforcement officials said they believe drunk driving resulted in a Christmas Day crash, with the driver allegedly testing two times over the legal limit.    According to Deputy Natalie Arriaga,…

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Read more about the article COVID-19 testing demand high amid winter surge
People line up in their cars to take a COVID test at Kaiser Permanente Santa Clarita on Monday, Dec. 27, 2021. The line stretched for about a mile down Tourney Road to Magic Mountain Parkway. Chris Torres/The Signal

COVID-19 testing demand high amid winter surge

Following a holiday weekend, long lines could be seen at COVID-19 testing centers across the Santa Clarita Valley Monday. “We are seeing a dramatic increase in demand for COVID-19 testing…

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Read more about the article Amazon truck catches fire in Newhall Pass
An Amazon truck caught fire in the Newhall Pass on Monday, Dec. 27, 2021. Chris Torres/The Signal

Amazon truck catches fire in Newhall Pass

An Amazon truck that caught fire resulted in a SigAlert for truck lanes in the Newhall Pass Monday afternoon. The incident was reported around 4:15 p.m. when the cab of…

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Read more about the article Freeze watch issued, snowfall expected in Grapevine
Cloudy skies and rain hitting Central Park in Santa Clarita. The Signal/Chris Torres

Freeze watch issued, snowfall expected in Grapevine

Following a rainy Christmas holiday in the Santa Clarita Valley, temperatures are set to remain low through the week, with a freeze watch warning issued for the greater SCV, while…

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Read more about the article Two Saugus High students rushed to hospital
A photo of the vehicle involved in a crash that sent two Saugus High School students to the hospital on Wednesday. Photo courtesy of Fox 11

Two Saugus High students rushed to hospital

Two Saugus High School students were reportedly struck by a vehicle near their school on Monday, resulting in both being rushed to the hospital.   The call for the collision was first reported at Alamogordo Road and…

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Read more about the article Holiday returns, shopping continues
According to the National Retail Federation, viewing returns as a lost sale and bad for business is a myth. In-store returns present the retailer with an opportunity to engage the customer and encourage them to make an additional purchase. Chris Torres/The Signal

Holiday returns, shopping continues

Holiday shopping is expected to break records, and projections estimate holiday retail spending reaching $860 billion. Still, holiday returns average 13.3% of all holiday sales, which equals over $100 billion…

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Read more about the article Missing person found, LASD thanks community
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Missing person found, LASD thanks community

Deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department seek the public’s help in locating a man who was last seen Saturday night.    Odeh Fouad Haddad, 67, of Saugus, was last seen Saturday…

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Read more about the article David Hegg | The Business of Peace
David Hegg is senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church and a Santa Clarita resident. "Ethically Speaking" runs Saturdays in The Signal.

David Hegg | The Business of Peace

By David Hegg As you read this, it is either Christmas Day, in which case you should probably be with your family singing carols, drinking eggnog, or cleaning up the…

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Read more about the article The story of the SCV’s ‘Backyard Geographer’
Professor Jeremy Patrich displays some of the collectables seen in episodes of "Backyard Geographer". Dan Watson/The Signal

The story of the SCV’s ‘Backyard Geographer’

By Dan Watson Signal Staff Writer For some, the study of geography might seem as dry as a Santa Clarita Valley summer. But “Backyard Geographer” Professor Jeremy Patrich tries to…

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Read more about the article Jackknifed big rig shuts down truck route
Jackknifed big rig on the southbound Interstate 5. Victor Corral Martinez/The Signal

Jackknifed big rig shuts down truck route

A jackknifed big rig southbound of the Newhall Pass on the Interstate 5 truck route stalled traffic in and around the area and closed the southbound truck route Saturday.  The incident was…

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Read more about the article Deadly weapon suspect remains loose
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Deadly weapon suspect remains loose

An assault with a deadly weapon suspect remains loose following reports of the suspect pointing his black semiautomatic handgun on Sierra Highway and Dockweiler Drive in Santa Clarita around 2:40 p.m.…

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Read more about the article Hart Park hosts inaugural Barnyard Lights Tour
Parks Animal Keeper, Rachael Komulainen, left, introduces Addison Shackellford, 4, and her family to alpaca, Cruella during the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation Barnyard Lights Your at William S. Hart Regional Park on Saturday, 121821. Dan Watson/The Signal

Hart Park hosts inaugural Barnyard Lights Tour

The William S. Hart Regional Park held its inaugural Barnyard Lights Tour, inviting the community to its first Christmas-themed night event.  The event featured Santa with alpacas, barnyard tours, animal feeding…

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