Rideshare driver accused of 28 different criminal counts, trial continues

The trial continues for 48-year-old former rideshare driver accused of multiple counts of sexual assault and rape.  Canyon Country resident Nicolas Morales was arrested in February 2019 on suspicion of…

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Read more about the article Call for brush fire leads to discovery of vehicle fire
FILE PHOTO A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Call for brush fire leads to discovery of vehicle fire

An originally reported brush fire near Stevenson Ranch was discovered to be a vehicle fire on Tuesday afternoon, according to Los Angeles County Fire Department officials.  According to Esteban Benitez,…

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Read more about the article Randy Moberg, Mitzi Like-Moberg to be honored with 2023 Silver Spur Award
Randy Moberg and Mitzi Like-Moberg. Courtesy photos.

Randy Moberg, Mitzi Like-Moberg to be honored with 2023 Silver Spur Award

News release   The College of the Canyons Foundation has named Randy Moberg and Mitzi Like-Moberg the recipients of the Silver Spur Community Service Award in recognition of their longtime…

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FYI receives nearly $8,000 from city, county and Zonta to help local foster youth obtain driver’s licenses

News release   In advance of the Thanksgiving holiday, local nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence is giving thanks for several community grants that are enabling local foster youth to prepare, train and…

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Read more about the article Salvation Army SCV kicks off Red Kettle campaign
The Salvation Army Santa Clarita Corps kicked off the Red Kettle campaign with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Light Up Main Street on Saturday. Courtesy photo.

Salvation Army SCV kicks off Red Kettle campaign

Anonymous donor starts the giving season with $10,000 donation  News release   The Salvation Army Santa Clarita Corps kicked off the Red Kettle campaign with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Light…

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Read more about the article Newsom proclaims state of emergency for I-5 repairs
Gov. Gavin Newsom. Courtesy of the Office of the Governor

Newsom proclaims state of emergency for I-5 repairs

State allocates resources due to damage caused by Route Fire  Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency Saturday in Los Angeles County in an effort to expedite and support…

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Read more about the article Supes amend tenants’ protections, Barger votes ‘no’
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Supes amend tenants’ protections, Barger votes ‘no’

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 recently to approve two items related to tenant protections, but Supervisor Kathryn Barger was the lone “no” vote, citing what she…

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Read more about the article COC women’s soccer advances to third round, 2-1, over Pierce
College of the Canyons Cougars forward Ryan Shepherd (6) contest for the ball against a Mt. San Jacinto Eagles player during a CCCAA SoCal Regional Playoff game between COC and the Mt. San Jacinto College Eagles at the COC Soccer Field on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022. Chris Torres/The Signal

COC women’s soccer advances to third round, 2-1, over Pierce

Cougars give head coach Justin Lundin his longest playoff run at the helm  No. 9 College of the Canyons women’s soccer (15-3-4) beat No. 8 L.A. Pierce College (13-3-6) in…

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Read more about the article ‘Share the Love’ fundraiser benefits WiSH Foundation
Dennis Sugasawara, right, hands out skinny margaritas at the Cardenas Legacy Tequila table during the Share the Love event benefiting the WiSH Education Foundation held at Hello Subaru of Valencia on Saturday, 111922. Dan Watson/The Signal

‘Share the Love’ fundraiser benefits WiSH Foundation

The WiSH Education Foundation held a fundraising event titled “Share the Love” at Hello Subaru of Valencia on Saturday night.   The 21-and-over event featured music, dancing, food and spirits for…

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Read more about the article SUV smashes into house in Valencia
A Chevrolet SUV is seen fully buried into a residence the morning after the vehicle barreled into the front of a single-story home yesterday evening near the intersection of Maravilla Court and Alta Madera Drive in Valencia, Calif., on Monday, Nov. 21, 2022. Chris Torres/The Signal

SUV smashes into house in Valencia

An SUV smashed into a house on the 25600 block of Maravilla Court on Sunday, causing significant damage to the home.   The SUV, a silver Chevrolet Suburban, was entirely lodged…

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Read more about the article Local schools organize ‘Give a Turkey Drive’
Principals Shellie Holcombe, left, and Karen Lofgrenfrom Canyon High School load a turkey and fixings for a Thanksgiving meal into a car during the Give a Turkey Drive held at Golden Valley High School on Saturday, 111922. Dan Watson/The Signal

Local schools organize ‘Give a Turkey Drive’

Three high schools, two middle schools and several elementary schools in the Sulphur Springs Union School district banded together on Saturday at Golden Valley High School to deliver a Thanksgiving…

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Read more about the article Barger co-hosts holiday mental health webinar
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger gives her address to the 325 attendees during the 13th Annual State of the County event at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on Wednesday, 050422. Dan Watson?The Signal

Barger co-hosts holiday mental health webinar

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, 5th District, co-hosted a holiday mental health webinar aimed at highlighting mental health issues surrounding the stress of the holiday season.   Barger said some…

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Read more about the article Soroptimist hosts Fashion Show fundraising event
Fashion show model Malia Brauer poses on the runway during the Soroptimist’s 11th Annual ‘Opening Doors to a Brighter Future’ Fashion Show at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022. Chris Torres/The Signal

Soroptimist hosts Fashion Show fundraising event

Soroptimist of Greater Santa Clarita Valley recently hosted its “Opening Doors to a Brighter Future” Fashion show at Hyatt Regency Valencia, a fundraising event for the organization.   The event was…

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