Read more about the article City’s Legislative Committee discussing housing, open space, public safety  
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City’s Legislative Committee discussing housing, open space, public safety  

Decrying the state’s orders for “housing at any cost” and supporting a call to honor a fallen deputy, among other topics, the Santa Clarita City Council’s Legislative Committee met to…

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Read more about the article <strong>CalFire to extend public comment period on Fire Hazard Severity Zones </strong> 
Screenshot of Fire Severity Zones in the Santa Clarita Valley. Source: CalFire.

CalFire to extend public comment period on Fire Hazard Severity Zones  

CalFire will extend the public comment period for the adoption process of the Fire Hazard Severity Zone map through Aug. 9.   According to the Office of the State Fire Marshal,…

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Read more about the article Local auto shop and musician team up to feed homeless 
Barbie Housel, Tim Gobi, Scott Maxon and Lisa Reggio at Mike and Nick's Tire & Service on Monday, 062623. Trevor Morgan / The Signal.

Local auto shop and musician team up to feed homeless 

Tim Gobi, also known as “Dagger,” sat in the corner of an office in Mike and Nick’s Tire & Service as he explained his unlikely partnership with the person whose…

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Read more about the article VIA, Wilk host annual State of the State 
Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita engaging in Q-and-A during the Valley Industry Association State of the State Luncheon Meeting on Friday, June 30, 2023. Habeba Mostafa/The Signal

VIA, Wilk host annual State of the State 

State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, hosted an informal question-and-answer session with the local business community Friday as the Valley Industry Association hosted its annual State of the State event…

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Read more about the article <strong>‘Three Men and a Baby’ win darts tournament in Las Vegas</strong> 
L to R: Daniel Winkler, Tim Burks, John Barila, and Trevor Lynskey

‘Three Men and a Baby’ win darts tournament in Las Vegas 

John Barila, Tim Burks, Trevor Lynskey and Daniel Walker had been playing darts at Marci’s Sports Bar & Grill for some time.   When the National Dart Association’s tournament was coming…

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Read more about the article How Texas shrank its homelessness population — and what it can teach California
A small homeless encampment in Houston, Texas on May 5, 2023. Photo by Jordan Vonderhaar for CalMatters

How Texas shrank its homelessness population — and what it can teach California

By Marisa Kendall  CalMatters Homelessness Writer  LaVoy Darden is looking for someone.   Making the rounds through Houston’s homeless encampments as an outreach specialist for a local nonprofit group, he offers…

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Read more about the article Disabled students graduate with career certificates from ‘Yes I Can’ 
Several students receive their Career Skills certificate at Yes I Can’s ceremony at College of the Canyons’ Performing Arts Center on Monday, 062423. Trevor Morgan / The Signal.

Disabled students graduate with career certificates from ‘Yes I Can’ 

As musician Adin Boyer, who’s on the autism spectrum, got ready at his keyboard, a robotic female voice came over the speakers in College of the Canyons’ Performing Arts Center.  …

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Read more about the article 7.5-acre fire breaks out near Gorman 
An Erickson sky crane makes water drops on a fire that broke out near Gorman on Thursday. Dan Watson/The Signal

7.5-acre fire breaks out near Gorman 

A brush fire was halted after burning 7.5-acres near Gorman Thursday, according to Martin Rangel, supervising fire dispatcher for the Los Angeles County Fire Department.   Rangel said the fire was…

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Read more about the article <strong>Chamber Business Expo returns to unite businesses and consumers </strong> 
Hundreds of attendees crowd the isles at the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber Business Expo held at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on Wednesday, 0627823. Dan Watson/The Signal

Chamber Business Expo returns to unite businesses and consumers  

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce's Business Expo made its return on Wednesday, allowing businesses to once again interact with the community face-to-face at the Hyatt Regency Valencia.    “I…

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Read more about the article Wilk recognizes chamber on Senate floor in honor of 100th anniversary
Sen. Scott Wilk (right) presents a Senate resolution to Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Ivan Volschenk, Board Chair Becki Robb, and Vice President Peter Warda with Sen. Henry Stern (left). Courtesy photo.

Wilk recognizes chamber on Senate floor in honor of 100th anniversary

News release  State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, recognized the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce on the Senate floor Monday in celebration of the chamber’s 100th anniversary.  “In 1923,…

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CTG exec inducted to Court of the Lord Chamberlain

News release  Since before William Shakespeare’s time, the post of the Lord Chamberlain was the royal representative responsible for patronage of the arts. Shakespeare himself was patronized by the Lord…

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