Read more about the article City leaders voice support for lawsuit challenging new bail policies 
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City leaders voice support for lawsuit challenging new bail policies 

A dozen cities upset by the court’s emergency bail order, which essentially eliminates cash-bail requirements for felonies with bail amounts listed at $50,000 or less, are suing to seek an…

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Read more about the article Barger announces grants for residents impacted by Chiquita Canyon  
A compactor rolls over the exposed trash at a 200 x 200 foot "working face" site at the Chiquita Canyon Landfill in Castaic in 2014. As soon as the the trash is spread and compacted it is immediately covered with dirt and the working face site moves forward. This view looks south-west towards the new proposed expansion site, and In the distance is the tall ridge which blocks the land fill from view of surrounding communities. Dan Watson/Signal

Barger announces grants for residents impacted by Chiquita Canyon  

In what is called a “first step” to help those afflicted by a sulfurous stench emanating from Chiquita Canyon Landfill, 5th District Supervisor Kathryn Barger announced how residents can get…

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Read more about the article Brief fire closes second floor of Macy’s 
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies investigate a report of a theft at the Macy's at the Valencia Town Center. Oscar Sol/ For The Signal

Brief fire closes second floor of Macy’s 

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies said there was no criminal investigation associated with a brief fire reported at the Macy’s at the Valencia Town Center on Monday.  Firefighters confirmed…

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Read more about the article <strong>Ex-Dodger Trevor Bauer settles defamation suit against sexual assault accuser</strong> 
Trevor Bauer

Ex-Dodger Trevor Bauer settles defamation suit against sexual assault accuser 

Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher and Hart alumnus Trevor Bauer has settled his defamation suit against the San Diego woman who accused him of sexual assault — without any money…

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Read more about the article Caltrans roadwork causes 2-hour I-5 backup
Trailer trucks are fully stopped at the I-5 North due to construction work and lane closures in October. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Caltrans roadwork causes 2-hour I-5 backup

Paving work that began Monday on Interstate 5 north of Castaic caused lengthy backups in the northbound lanes, with stopped traffic reported as far south as Valencia Boulevard.  According to…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita residents who are doctors — and also sisters — discuss pride in their roots during Hispanic Heritage Month
Drs. Herminia Amezcua and Ivey Semenez, Santa Clarita residents who practice medicine at Kaiser Permanente Antelope Valley, say their Hispanic roots have had a strong positive influence on their lives. Courtesy photo.

Santa Clarita residents who are doctors — and also sisters — discuss pride in their roots during Hispanic Heritage Month

By Terry Kanakri, Courtesy of Kaiser Permanente  For Santa Clarita residents Herminia Amezcua and Ivy Semenez, two physicians who are also sisters practicing medicine at Kaiser Permanente in the Antelope…

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Read more about the article Celebration time: Scenes from Madre Oaxacan’s grand opening
President, Ivan Vasquez, left, joins in the Dance of the Devils before the ribbon cutting of Madre Oaxacan Restaurant and Mezcaleria in Valencia on Saturday, 091623. Dan Watson/The Signal

Celebration time: Scenes from Madre Oaxacan’s grand opening

Elder, Fidel Gomez burns sage as he performs the blessing of Madre Oaxacan Restaurant and Mezcaleria in Valencia on Saturday, 091623. Dan Watson/The Signal President, Ivan Vasquez, left, joins in…

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Motorcyclist killed Sunday on San Francisquito Canyon Road  

California Highway Patrol officials confirmed one man is dead after crashing his motorcycle Sunday night on San Francisquito Canyon Road.   CHP investigators said the motorcyclist, identified by the L.A. County…

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Read more about the article Veterans Collaborative hosts inaugural job fair 
Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative hosts its inaugural vertans job fair at College of the Canyons. Katherine Quezada/ The Signal

Veterans Collaborative hosts inaugural job fair 

Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative hosted its inaugural free veterans' job fair at College of the Canyons on Friday.   Attendees had the opportunity to connect with local companies looking to…

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Read more about the article Hart Park hosts 29th annual Pow Wow 
John Velasquez dances in Apache regalia during the Hart of the West Pow Wow held at William S. Hart Park in Newhall on Saturday, 093023. Dan Watson/The Signal

Hart Park hosts 29th annual Pow Wow 

Rain or shine made no difference to the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians, as they still carried on the 29th annual Hart of the West Pow Wow at Hart…

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Read more about the article <strong>OLPH’s 79th Barbecue Weekend: A feast of fun, food and community spirit</strong> 
Rides at the Our Lady of Perpetual Help BBQ-Fiesta. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

OLPH’s 79th Barbecue Weekend: A feast of fun, food and community spirit 

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Santa Clarita came alive with vibrant festivities as it celebrated its 79th annual barbecue weekend. This community event offered a cornucopia of live…

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Read more about the article <strong>Road Kings flips pancakes and leadership</strong> 
Road Kings original member, Jim Miles, left and president Karen Arellano chat before the Road Kings Pancake Breakfast held at the Don Redding Museum in Newhall on Saturday, 093023. Dan Watson/The Signal

Road Kings flips pancakes and leadership 

Members of the Burbank Road Kings left behind their cars for pancakes on Saturday at the Don Redding Museum, an event spearheaded by their first female president Karen Arellano.   Pancake…

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Read more about the article <strong>Fighting Against ‘The Game’: COC inspires action at Human Trafficking Prevention Summit</strong> 
Nonprofit organizations giving information to attendees on their work to stop human trafficking. Katherine Quezada/ The Signal

Fighting Against ‘The Game’: COC inspires action at Human Trafficking Prevention Summit 

Kia Dupclay was 15 years old when she fell victim to “the game,” or as most of society knows it, human trafficking.   She was on her way to a friend’s…

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Read more about the article <strong>Four-vehicle collision closes multiple lanes on I-5</strong> 
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Four-vehicle collision closes multiple lanes on I-5 

A four-vehicle collision resulted in multiple lane closures on Saturday afternoon, according to California Highway Patrol Newhall officials.   According to Officer Josh Greengard, a spokesman for CHP Newhall, at approximately…

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