Read more about the article Report details challenges, remediation attempts at Chiquita 
A trash truck dumps its load at the Chiquita Land Fill in Castaic in 2018. Dan Watson/The Signal

Report details challenges, remediation attempts at Chiquita 

A report from Chiquita Canyon Landfill details Waste Connections’ efforts to reduce the smells that have been plaguing Castaic and Val Verde residents and leading to increasing calls for action…

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Read more about the article <strong>Valencia football field renovation delayed past season opener</strong> 
Replacement of the Valencia High School field is currently in process after continual delays. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Valencia football field renovation delayed past season opener 

Valencia High School’s football field will not be ready in time for the team’s season opener.  The William S. Hart Union High School District announced a delay in the project…

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Read more about the article Solar-panel dispute likely to continue into 2024 
Solar panels have been installed on the hills of Canyon View Estates. Courtesy of Geri Brown.

Solar-panel dispute likely to continue into 2024 

 Anyone hoping for an expedited end to the situation involving a hillside full of solar panels off Soledad Canyon Road shouldn’t hold their breath.  A court official said by phone…

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Read more about the article Ernesto brings moisture, mugginess expected to last until Friday  
Residents could find remnants of the unexpected rain through the droplets left on the cars throughout the city. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Ernesto brings moisture, mugginess expected to last until Friday  

Calling the event “astronomically rare,” weather officials confirmed Wednesday there was a bit of precipitation in the Santa Clarita Valley, and while it wasn’t measurable, it might stick around before…

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Read more about the article Coroner IDs driver who died in truck 
A sign in front of the California Highway Patrol office.

Coroner IDs driver who died in truck 

Medical examiners with the L.A. County Coroner’s Office identified a big-rig driver who died in his truck Tuesday.  California Highway Patrol officers reported finding Gerardo Barragan Prado, 62, of Torrance,…

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Read more about the article Lane change sparks road-rage allegation 
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station on Golden Valley Road.

Lane change sparks road-rage allegation 

A 21-year-old woman who reported a road-rage allegation Monday afternoon to the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station is hopeful that someone who saw something might be able to say something…

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Read more about the article <strong>49-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of attempted murder</strong>
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station on Golden Valley Road.

49-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

A 49-year-old Stevenson Ranch resident was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder 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 HMNH nationally recognized for stroke care
For the 11th year in a row, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award. Courtesy photo.

HMNH nationally recognized for stroke care

News release  For the 11th year in a row, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award…

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Read more about the article Hollywood screening of ‘Empire Strikes Back’ to benefit Will Rogers Foundation
Darth Vader is flanked by two stromtroopers from the 501st legion at Circle of Hope's Vine2Wine fundraiser on Saturday Aug. 20, 2022

Hollywood screening of ‘Empire Strikes Back’ to benefit Will Rogers Foundation

News release  Hollywood’s TCL Chinese Theatre will host a special screening of “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back” on Aug. 30 to raise funds in support of the Will Rogers…

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Olive Branch to perform ‘The Andrews Brothers’ at Newhall Family Theatre

News release  Olive Branch Theatricals and Raising the Curtain Foundation are presenting “The Andrews Brothers,” starting this weekend with performances running through Sept. 2 at the Newhall Family Theatre for…

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Samuel Dixon Family Health Center to hold inaugural cornhole tournament fundraiser

News release  The Samuel Dixon Family Health Center is scheduled Saturday to hold its first-ever Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser.   The fundraiser is set to take place on Saturday from 11…

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Read more about the article SCAA to host Mike Hernandez demo
The Santa Clarita Artists Association is scheduled to feature Mike Hernandez, a plein air painter skilled in gouache, oil and acrylic, in a demo at Barnes and Noble. Courtesy image.

SCAA to host Mike Hernandez demo

News release  The Santa Clarita Artists Association is scheduled to feature Mike Hernandez, a plein air painter skilled in gouache, oil and acrylic, in a demo Aug. 21 at Barnes…

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Read more about the article <strong>2 shopping centers broken into, 8 stores left with shattered glass</strong> 
Doors of Panda Express, Sport Clips Haircuts of Valencia, Robeks and Starbucks were found to be shattered and boarded up due to the burglaries early Wednesday morning. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

2 shopping centers broken into, 8 stores left with shattered glass 

Two shopping centers were broken into and left with shattered glass early Wednesday morning, according to Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials.   According to Sgt. Mark Perkins, a spokesman for…

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