Read more about the article I-5 lanes to be closed over weekend
Labor Day traffic inches along the northbound I-5 Freeway as viewed from the Hasley Canyon Road overpass in Castaic on Friday, 090222. Dan Watson/The Signal

I-5 lanes to be closed over weekend

The two right lanes of the northbound side of Interstate 5 will be closed over Labor Day weekend for repairs to damage caused by the Route Fire, according to the…

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Read more about the article Route Fire holds at 5,208 acres, containment progresses; freeway open, evacuations lifted
The scorched earth left behind after the Route Fire burned through more than 5,000 acres near the Castaic Lake State Recreation Area on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022. Chris Torres/The Signal

Route Fire holds at 5,208 acres, containment progresses; freeway open, evacuations lifted

By Rylee Holwager, Trevor Morgan and Caleb Lunetta    Signal Staff Writers  The Route Fire in Castaic had burned 5,208 acres and was 56% contained as of Friday evening, with 512…

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Read more about the article Newhall Aquarium sinking, in need of help
Alex Belanger, 2, and his father James watch a Green Moray Eel in his tank at the Newhall Aquarium in Newhall on Saturday, 082722, Dan Watson/The Signal

Newhall Aquarium sinking, in need of help

The Newhall Aquarium and Learning Center needs immediate funding or it won’t last.  A new GoFundMe page for the nonprofit organization on Arch Street indicates a fundraising goal of $75,000…

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Read more about the article Public Health: New Omicron vaccine to be available soon, COVID deaths plateau
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Public Health: New Omicron vaccine to be available soon, COVID deaths plateau

A new COVID-19 booster vaccine targeted toward the Omicron variant, and its sub-variants, is scheduled to be available to Los Angeles County residents on Wednesday.  The announcement, made by Public…

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Read more about the article Man suspected of waving gun at traffic in Newhall
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station on Golden Valley Road.

Man suspected of waving gun at traffic in Newhall

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to a call of a man reportedly waving around a gun and pointing it at traffic near the intersection of Valle De Oro…

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Read more about the article Community at a crossroads
A parent and her child cross the street after school gets out at Sulphur Springs Community Elementary School in Canyon Country, Calif., on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022. Chris Torres/The Signal

Community at a crossroads

Sulphur Springs Community School parents demand more action to mitigate traffic safety hazards  By Jose Herrera  Signal Staff Writer  Student drop-off and pickup can be a hectic experience as parents…

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Read more about the article Two big rigs, two sedans involved in a four-vehicle collision; two transported to hospital
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Two big rigs, two sedans involved in a four-vehicle collision; two transported to hospital

A four-vehicle collision occurring northbound on Interstate 5 and south of Valencia Boulevard resulted in two people being transported to the hospital on Friday afternoon, according to Los Angeles County…

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Read more about the article Deputies seek suspect in assault with deadly weapon
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Deputies seek suspect in assault with deadly weapon

An suspected assault with a deadly weapon occurred on Friday near the intersection of Whites Canyon Road and Via Princessa in Canyon Country, according to first responder radio traffic.   The…

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Read more about the article Recall to begin review of disqualified signatures
George Gascón. Photo courtesy of the District Attorney's Office.

Recall to begin review of disqualified signatures

Leaders of the Recall District Attorney George Gascón campaign announced Thursday that they plan to begin their review of the disqualified signatures next week, in hopes of finding enough evidence…

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Read more about the article West Ranch dominates Antelope Valley 56-7
West Ranch Wildcats teammates William Seidel (22) and Maverick Diaz (2) celebrate together after Diaz returned a kickoff for a touchdown to begin a non-league game against the Antelope Valley Antelopes at Valencia High School football field on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022. Chris Torres/The Signal

West Ranch dominates Antelope Valley 56-7

By Justin Vigil-Zuniga   Signal Sports Writer   West Ranch football (3-0) has everything going right in the preseason following a huge win over Antelope Valley (0-3).   The Wildcats scored on every…

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Read more about the article City officials discuss potential 33-acre park
Vista Canyon Park in Canyon Country is Santa Clarita’s newest park. Courtesy City of Santa Clarita

City officials discuss potential 33-acre park

Although its possible construction and opening is not yet set in stone, the city of Santa Clarita Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission heard this week about the city staff’s…

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