Read more about the article Landfill officials discuss mitigation efforts ahead of Hearing Board 
A bulldozer pushes exposed trash at Chiquita Canyon Landfill in this Signal file photo by Dan Watson.

Landfill officials discuss mitigation efforts ahead of Hearing Board 

Chiquita Canyon Landfill officials this week shared updates on their efforts to lessen the stench wafting from the Val Verde facility — which has generated odors that have been reported as…

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Read more about the article Sinkhole reported on The Old Road, turns out to be broken water main 
A reported sink hole on the intersection of the Old Road and Marketplace Drive on Friday afternoon. Katherine Quezada/ The Signal

Sinkhole reported on The Old Road, turns out to be broken water main 

A sinkhole was reported at 3:25 p.m. Friday near The Old Road and Valencia Marketplace, and it turned out that it was not a sinkhole but rather a broken water…

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Read more about the article <strong>Construction on I-5 to prompt lane closures</strong> 
Trailer trucks are fully stopped at the I-5 North due to construction work and lane closures in October. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Construction on I-5 to prompt lane closures 

Commuters can expect lane closures of northbound Interstate 5 between Highway 14 and Calgrove Boulevard from Jan. 15 to 21 for emergency repairs, according to a release from the Metro…

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Read more about the article SCV Water releases 2024 landscape and gardening workshop schedule
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SCV Water releases 2024 landscape and gardening workshop schedule

News release   The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency has announced its 2024 Landscape and Gardening Workshops, designed to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills to create sustainable, vibrant…

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Read more about the article Hart girls’ soccer blasts Valencia for ninth straight win 
Isa Magee (22) of Hart and Juliette Miller (11) of Valencia go up to head the ball near the goal at Valencia High on Thursday, 011123. Dan Watson/The Signal

Hart girls’ soccer blasts Valencia for ninth straight win 

Hart Indians girls’ soccer dominated its league match at Valencia on Thursday.   The Indians controlled the flow of the game from the jump and won the possession battle with ease…

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Read more about the article Canyon girls’ soccer stuns Saugus 
Elle Yamamoto (20) from Castaic and Chloe Miller (11) from Canyon race towards the ball during a game earlier this season. Katherine Quezada/ The Signal

Canyon girls’ soccer stuns Saugus 

After a gut-wrenching loss at Saugus to start the season, Canyon Cowboys girls’ soccer shocked the Centurions.  Canyon shut out the visiting Saugus Centurions on Thursday, 1-0, avenging its 8-1…

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Mission Opera to present ‘Madama Butterfly’ Feb. 23-25

News release   The nonprofit Mission Opera is scheduled to perform Giacomo Puccini’s classic opera, “Madama Butterfly,” in February at Canyon High School.  The timeless tale of unrequited love, set…

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Read more about the article <strong>The ultimate outdoor adventure: Exploring Placerita Canyon State Park and Nature Center</strong> 
People who visit the Placerita Canyon Nature Center can see different non-releasable bird species and learn more about them. Katherine Quezada/ The Signal

The ultimate outdoor adventure: Exploring Placerita Canyon State Park and Nature Center 

Just outside Santa Clarita city limits and a short drive from Old Town Newhall, visitors can experience the beauty of nature and appreciate the biodiversity just minutes away from the…

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Read more about the article <strong>Henry Mayo chief medical officer resigns</strong> 
Dr. Robert Pretzlaff submitted his resignation as vice president and chief medical officer at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital this week. Courtesy photo.

Henry Mayo chief medical officer resigns 

Dr. Robert Pretzlaff moving to be closer to family, says he couldn’t pass up ‘really exciting’ opportunity  Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital will be looking for a new chief medical officer…

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Read more about the article Cal State faculty union vows to strike over the university’s final pay offer
Jackie Barrett, a student and intern with California Faculty Association, speaks to the crowd during a faculty strike at CSU Pomona on Dec. 4. Photo by Lauren Justice for CalMatters

Cal State faculty union vows to strike over the university’s final pay offer

By Mikhail Zinshteyn CalMatters Writer  The faculty union of the California State University is planning a week of strikes across the 23 campuses, including Cal State Northridge, Jan. 22-26 after the…

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