Santa Clarita Elks to host veterans, first responders appreciation day

News release  Community members are invited to join in expressing gratitude for veterans and first responders at the free Veterans and First Responders Appreciation Day, sponsored by the Santa Clarita…

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Saugus wide receiver Khai Ky-yeith (11) weaves through Moorpark defenders at College of the Canyons on Friday, 082622. Dan Watson/The Signal

Week three football preview 

There were plenty of lopsided games in week two with a handful of tough losses by local teams.   The majority of Santa Clarita Valley teams are putting together strong preseasons…

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Read more about the article Independence Day Classic supports cross country teams
Race director Carl Pantoji presents checks to local high school coaches. Photo courtesy of Kara Petersen.

Independence Day Classic supports cross country teams

News release   This past Fourth of July, the Santa Clarita Runners Club sponsored its annual Independence Day Classic. Almost 700 participants donned red, white and blue spirit wear to…

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Read more about the article Castaic brush fire jams I-5, forces evacuations
L.A. County Fire Department hand crews respond to the #RouteFire in Castaic on Wednesday. Dan Watson / The Signal

Castaic brush fire jams I-5, forces evacuations

By Caleb Lunetta, Rylee Holwager & Jose Herrera  A brush fire broke out in Castaic on Wednesday, burning thousands of acres near Interstate 5 and Lake Hughes Road, prompting closures…

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Read more about the article SCV sheriff’s deputies hold memorial for fallen colleague
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station Captain Justin Diez, center, speaks as family members, left, of fallen SCV Deputy Hagop "Jake" Kuredjian attend a memoral in Stevenson Ranch on the anniversary of Kuredjians death in 2001. 083122. Dan Watson/The Signal

SCV sheriff’s deputies hold memorial for fallen colleague

Over 20 years after Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Hagop “Jake” Kuredjian was killed in Stevenson Ranch in the line of duty, his former colleagues and family continued to keep…

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Read more about the article CHP Newhall to conduct DUI checkpoint for holiday weekend
The California Highway Patrol runs a sobriety checkpoint on the Old Road near Constitution Avenue in Stevenson Ranch on Friday, August 18, 2017. The CHP is reminding everyone to drive safe during the holiday this year. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

CHP Newhall to conduct DUI checkpoint for holiday weekend

California Highway Patrol, Newhall Office officials announced Wednesday they would be conducting a DUI checkpoint in the local area heading into the holiday weekends.   In a press release distributed by…

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Read more about the article Canyon Country man arrested on suspicion of possession of firearms and narcotics
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station on Golden Valley Road.

Canyon Country man arrested on suspicion of possession of firearms and narcotics

A Canyon Country resident was arrested as a convicted felon in possession of firearms and narcotics on Tuesday afternoon, according to Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials.   According to Deputy…

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Read more about the article Board of Supervisors to levy taxes for voter-approved Measure E bonds
Attendees gather before the ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the Don Takeda Canyon Country Science Center in Canyon Country on Wednesday, 120121. Dan Watson/The Signal

Board of Supervisors to levy taxes for voter-approved Measure E bonds

In 2016, SCV residents passed a bond measure to fund Santa Clarita Community College District projects  The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution to levy taxes…

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Read more about the article Board of Supervisors extends support to restaurants in unincorporated communities
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Board of Supervisors extends support to restaurants in unincorporated communities

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to extend all conditional use permits issued to restaurants in the unincorporated communities by 18 months.   The motion authored by 5th…

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Read more about the article LASD to honor deputy who died in fatal shootout in Stevenson Ranch
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies stand watch at a memorial for slain SCV Sheriff’s Deputy Hagop “Jake” Kuredjian Monday morning. August 31, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

LASD to honor deputy who died in fatal shootout in Stevenson Ranch

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies will stand guard at Deputy Hagop “Jake” Kuredjian’s memorial located at Poe and Stevenson Ranch parkways for a 24-hour watch, and hold a memorial…

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