Read more about the article <strong>Castaic football hammers Eastside, moves to 3-1 </strong> 
Castaic teammates celebrate Castaic's second touchdown against Eastside High at Canyon High School on Thursday, 090723. Dan Watson/The Signal

Castaic football hammers Eastside, moves to 3-1  

Castaic football Swiss Army knife Paul Lotz plays all over the field for the Coyotes. Lotz exploded as a running back in Thursday’s non-league finale, a home win over the…

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Read more about the article Deputies: Man detained after being found with drugs and baby 
A man was reprtedly detained by Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies on Thursday after being found asleep with drugs and a baby in a car. Courtesy photo.

Deputies: Man detained after being found with drugs and baby 

A man was reportedly detained on suspicion of drug possession near the 7-Eleven on the 28000 block of Bouquet Canyon Road on Thursday morning, according to Deputy Kabrina Borbon, spokeswoman…

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Read more about the article <strong>Schiavo and Wilk’s CEMEX bill passes Senate</strong> 
The sunset is reflected in a pool of water at the proposed Cemex mining site in Canyon Country. Dan Watson/The Signal

Schiavo and Wilk’s CEMEX bill passes Senate 

A bill seen as a key tool to aid in the fight against the proposed CEMEX sand and gravel mine in Soledad Canyon has passed the state Senate and is…

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Read more about the article <strong>COC soccer falls in home opener</strong> 
College of the Canyons forward Alyssa Edwards (8) and Chaffey College midfielder Leslie Adalpe (11) fight for the ball at COC on Wednesday, 090623. Dan Watson/The Signal

COC soccer falls in home opener 

College of the Canyons women’s soccer dropped its first game of the season in Wednesday’s home opener.   The Cougars fell to one of the top teams in the country, the…

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Read more about the article <strong>COVID numbers rise as fall approaches</strong> 
Graph of the recent positive trend of COVID cases in L.A. County from the Los Angeles County Department of Health.

COVID numbers rise as fall approaches 

As the fall and winter months begin to approach, the rates of COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses are on the rise, according to county health officials.   Within the last few…

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Read more about the article Chiquita Canyon community group to host meeting Tuesday 
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

Chiquita Canyon community group to host meeting Tuesday 

The Chiquita Canyon Community Advisory Committee is hosting a meeting 6 p.m. Tuesday to provide an update on the landfill’s problems and the efforts involved to lessen the odors responsible…

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Read more about the article SCAA to host Mike Hernandez Gouache demo at Barnes and Noble
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 Gouache demo at Barnes and Noble

News release  The Santa Clarita Artists Association will feature a free demo from Mike Hernandez, a plein air painter skilled in gouache, oil and acrylic, at its Sept. 18 monthly…

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Deputies: One arrested following fight with crowbar and steel tire jack handle 

A 46-year-old Canyon Country resident was arrested on suspicion of assault likely to produce great bodily injury following an escalated fight on Monday night, according to Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s…

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Read more about the article <strong>58-year-old arrested on suspicion of burglary</strong>
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station on Golden Valley Road.

58-year-old arrested on suspicion of burglary

A 58-year-old West Covina resident was arrested on suspicion of burglary on Sunday, according to Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials.   According to Deputy Kabrina Borbon, a spokeswoman for the…

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Marsha McLean | Beauty Within Our Backyard: Santa Clarita Hiking Challenge

“Look deep into nature and you will understand everything better.” – Albert Einstein  As someone who has fought long and hard to preserve the open spaces in and around our…

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Read more about the article AQMD issues orders for landfill 
A trash truck dumps its load at the Chiquita Land Fill in Castaic in 2018. Dan Watson/The Signal

AQMD issues orders for landfill 

Neither Chiquita Canyon Landfill nor the South Coast Air Quality Management District are sure how to stop the stink that’s prompted hundreds of complaints from Castaic and Val Verde residents,…

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Read more about the article <strong>‘Know Your Zone’ unites first responders and residents in emergency protocol </strong> 
Screenshot of Santa Clarita on the protect.genasys.com website. 090623.

‘Know Your Zone’ unites first responders and residents in emergency protocol  

Emergency evacuation zones within fire hazard severity zones have been established within the “Know Your Zone” campaign announced on Wednesday by the office of L.A. County 5th District Supervisor Kathryn…

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Read more about the article School community discusses gang concerns 
Dozens of attendees join a table discussion session during Annual Hart District Safe Schools Discussion Invitation held at the Santa Clarita Activities Center in Santa Clarita on Tuesday, 090523. Dan Watson/The Signal

School community discusses gang concerns 

School Resource Deputy Andres Rubalcava told parents Tuesday that he sees the beginnings of the activity right down the street from campus as soon as school lets out at Placerita…

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Read more about the article Cancer Society to host Bark for Life Oct. 29
Event attendee Deanna Valenzuela and her therapy dog Gretel participate in the peanut butter licking contest during the American Cancer Society Bark for Life event at the Canyon Country Community Center on Sunday, March 26, 2023. Gretel beat the other dogs participating in the contest to take home the first place trophy. Chris Torres/The Signal

Cancer Society to host Bark for Life Oct. 29

News release   You can celebrate a happy “Howl-o-ween' with your dog at the American Cancer Society’s fundraiser, Bark for Life, presented by Relay for Life of the Santa Clarita…

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