Monthly Archives: January 2023
Read more about the article Elks Riders give back to support Blue Star Ranch
From left, Elks Riders, Lodge 2379 President Randy Marlatt, Sergeant at Arms Troy Mainwaring, Vice President Deana Princiotta and member Raquel Ledesma, right, present a check to wild horse "boss mare"" Mariah and Blue Star Ranch Executive Director Nancy Zhe (hat) at Blue Star Ranch in Santa Clarita on Friday, 010623. Dan Watson/The Signal

Elks Riders give back to support Blue Star Ranch

While inflation is making everything more expensive these days, $1,250 still goes a long way at Blue Star Ranch in Placerita Canyon.  The donation Friday by the Elks Riders for…

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Read more about the article Five SCV schools make state distinguished list
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Five SCV schools make state distinguished list

State Superintendent Tony Thurmond announced on Friday that five local schools have made the state’s distinguished schools list for 2023.   Charles Helmers Elementary and West Creek Academy, in the Saugus…

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Read more about the article Firefighter sentenced to probation for assault conviction
L.A. County Superior Court in San Fernando.

Firefighter sentenced to probation for assault conviction

A Saugus fire captain facing the possibility of four years in prison for an assault conviction was sentenced to two years of formal probation Friday, according to a spokesman for…

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Read more about the article Investigators exploring federal charges in teens’ overdose deaths
Sgt. Jason Viger of the Sheriff's Department's Opioid Overdose Response Task Force discusses the status of several investigations Wednesday inside the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station. Perry Smith/The Signal

Investigators exploring federal charges in teens’ overdose deaths

Sheriff’s Department investigations into the fentanyl-overdose deaths of a 17-year-old girl and an 18-year-old man are both part of work that could wind up in federal court, investigators said this…

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Read more about the article Trevor Bauer ‘no longer part’ of Dodgers after reinstatement
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Trevor Bauer ‘no longer part’ of Dodgers after reinstatement

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced on Friday that pitcher Trevor Bauer “will no longer be part of our organization” in a statement released by the organization.  Bauer, a Hart High…

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Read more about the article Cold weather alert, no-burn alert, a chance of rain for SCV Saturday
A light rain falls on McBean Parkway in Valencia on Saturday, 123122. Dan Watson/ The Signal

Cold weather alert, no-burn alert, a chance of rain for SCV Saturday

A cold weather alert, no-burn alert and a chance of rain are all set for this weekend for Santa Clarita, according to the National Weather Service and South Coast Air…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita’s momentum for growth of film industry continues to roll
Anthony Syracuse, co-owner of LA North, stands in the lobby of one of his sound stage facilities in Santa Clarita. 120222 Dan Watson/The Signal

Santa Clarita’s momentum for growth of film industry continues to roll

A couple of things become obvious after meeting Anthony Syracuse, co-owner of LA North, and touring one of the 16 massive soundstages his company operates in Santa Clarita: 1) He’s…

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Read more about the article Saugus and Castaic finish in scoreless draw  
Ashley Striegel (22) of Saugus and Laila Sadra (16) of Castaic fight for the ball at midfield at Saugus High on Thursday, 010522. Dan Watson/The Signal

Saugus and Castaic finish in scoreless draw  

Eighty minutes couldn’t decide a winner between the Castaic Coyotes girls’ soccer team and the hosting Saugus Centurions on Thursday.   Castaic (5-5-3, 2-2-1) has now finished four games without a…

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Read more about the article Attic fire prompts large response
First responders lined the street in response to a structure fire on the 29800 block of Pine Cone Place in Castaic on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023. Trevor Morgan / The Signal

Attic fire prompts large response

An attic fire on the 29800 block of Pinecone Place in Castaic prompted a large-scale response by the Los Angeles County Fire Department on Thursday.   The fire began at approximately…

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Read more about the article Burglary suspects on the loose
Deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's station respond to a burglary call on the 18300 block of Oakmont Drive in Canyon Country on Jan. 5, 2022. Chris Torres / The Signal

Burglary suspects on the loose

Deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station are searching for two suspects after receiving a call for response to a burglary that occurred on the 18300 block of Oakmont…

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Read more about the article City accepting lifeguard applications
The city of Santa Clarita is seeking candidates to become lifeguards at the eight different pools in the city, which need staff to accommodate the popular summer aquatics programming. Courtesy photo.

City accepting lifeguard applications

News release  The city of Santa Clarita is seeking candidates to become lifeguards at the eight different pools in the city, which need staff to accommodate the popular summer aquatics…

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