Read more about the article Vehicle fire breaks out on I-5 and Highway 14 interchange 
Firefighters douse a fully involved vehicle fire on Highway 14 on July 19, 2023. Oscar Sol / The Signal.

Vehicle fire breaks out on I-5 and Highway 14 interchange 

A car fire broke out on Highway 14, south of the Newhall Avenue off-ramp on Thursday, according to Giovonni Sanchez, spokesman for the Los Angeles County Fire Department.   Sanchez said…

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Race for the 27th District: Garcia leads in fundraising, Whitesides has more cash on hand 

The Federal Election Commission has released the second-quarter campaign finance totals for candidates in 27th Congressional District race that show incumbent Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, leading the money race.  …

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Read more about the article Film revenues take hit; county to consider help 
The city of Santa Clarita enjoys facilitating commercials, TV and feature films, an addition to streaming shows. Long-running shows such as “NCIS,” which has been filming in Santa Clarita for more than a decade, have the largest impact. Courtesy Santa Clarita Film Office.

Film revenues take hit; county to consider help 

In light of the ongoing strikes by the unions representing actors and writers, 5th District Supervisor Kathryn Barger is authoring a motion meant to help the local businesses that rely…

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Read more about the article LASD suspects July 4 shootings are connected; cases continued
Personnel with the Los Angeles County Fire Department treat a gunshot victim at the scene of a shooting before midnight July 4, 2023, in the 24200 block of Arch Street in Newhall. Courtesy photo

LASD suspects July 4 shootings are connected; cases continued

A Homicide Bureau official with the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department confirmed Thursday their attempted-murder case for a July 4 Canyon Country shooting is connected to the investigation into a shooting…

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Read more about the article Country singer channels California 
Wise-Hawkins on the set of her music video, "Island Time." Photo courtesy of Marie Wise-Hawkins.

Country singer channels California 

West Coast meets country: Marie Wise-Hawkins is bringing the sound of home to the ears of Nashville — and beyond.  Raised in Santa Clarita, Wise-Hawkins has been performing since a…

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Read more about the article <strong>Stevenson Ranch resident arrested on suspicion of elder abuse</strong> 
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station on Golden Valley Road.

Stevenson Ranch resident arrested on suspicion of elder abuse 

A 23-year-old Stevenson Ranch resident was arrested on suspicion of elder abuse on Tuesday, according to Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials.   According to Deputy Kabrina Borbon, a spokeswoman for…

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Read more about the article ‘Coming Home’ exhibit opens July 28 at SCAA 6th Street Gallery
Artist Tobi Beck, working in her studio. Courtesy photo.

‘Coming Home’ exhibit opens July 28 at SCAA 6th Street Gallery

News release  “Coming Home,” an exhibit featuring Tobi Beck, is scheduled to open July 28 and run through Aug. 6 at the Santa Clarita Artists Association 6th Street Gallery in…

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Read more about the article <strong>The world of fantasy through the eyes of an author and tarot card reader</strong> 
Fantasy author Terry Bartley, right, interviews guest, Intuitive Spirit Guide, Branden Lyesmith during Bartley's pod cast entitled Writers Are Fans at The Open Book in Canyon Country on Wednesday, 071223. Dan Watson/The Signal

The world of fantasy through the eyes of an author and tarot card reader 

The world of fantasy extends into many mediums – movies, video games, books, etc. - captivating audiences from different backgrounds for many reasons: The overall storytelling, the ambiance, the mysticism,…

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FIFA Women’s World Cup Stream 2023: how to watch live in US, Canada, UK, NZ via online Women’s World Cup

The FIFA Women’s world cup 2023 gets underway this week as 32 teams will be contesting to win the biggest prize in the game. The tournament will be jointly hosted…

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Read more about the article Two-woman art show opens in Newhall  
Lynda Frautnick, left, and Patty Haft at the opening reception of their art exhibition, "2 Artsy Chicks," on July 15, 2023. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Two-woman art show opens in Newhall  

Two is always better than one.    With that in mind, “2 Artsy Chicks,” a gallery exhibition created by artists Patty Haft and Lynda Frautnick, is now open at the…

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Read more about the article LA County courts announce changes to bail system 
The entrance to the Los Angeles County Superior Court courthouse in Valencia.

LA County courts announce changes to bail system 

The nation’s largest trial court system announced this week another more permanent move toward reducing its reliance on a cash-bail system.  Presiding Judge Samantha Jessner announced the new bail system…

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Read more about the article Shadowbox Studios project moves on to council  
Jeff Weber of Shadowbox Studios discusses his outreach efforts on behalf of the project Shadowbox is proposing for parts of Newhall and Placerita Canyon in April. Perry Smith/The Signal

Shadowbox Studios project moves on to council  

Buoyed by a recommendation for approval, Shadowbox Studios on Tuesday discussed its efforts to work with city planners and its neighbors in the company’s effort to put a full-service film and…

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