Read more about the article Brush fire quickly extinguished 
FILE PHOTO A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Brush fire quickly extinguished 

A small brush fire was quickly extinguished on Saturday afternoon in Canyon Country by the Los Angeles County Fire Department.   First responders received reports of a brush fire on the…

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Read more about the article Update: Stolen kitten has been found 
Milo with his brother Winston. Courtesy of Gary Kassan.

Update: Stolen kitten has been found 

Residents’ warm wishes and efforts have resulted in the reunion between 15-week Milo and his brother Winston Saturday morning, according to Gary Kassan from Bulldog Liquidators.  “We got a call…

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Read more about the article Photos: VIA Cocktails & Conversation with Senator Scott Wilk
Councilmember Jason Gibbs, left, Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, center, and Ed Masterson, right, moderate VIA Cocktails & Conversation with Senator Scott Wilk at Margarita's Mexican Grill on Thursday, June 20. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Photos: VIA Cocktails & Conversation with Senator Scott Wilk

Attendees gathered at Margarita's Mexican Grill for VIA Cocktails & Conversation with Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, on Thursday, June 20.

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Read more about the article Trump lawyers file notice on using classified documents in trial 
Former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, next to his lawyer Todd Blanche (R), speaks to the press during his criminal trial at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City on May 21, 2024. Michael M. Santiago/Pool/AFP 

Trump lawyers file notice on using classified documents in trial 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  Former President Donald Trump’s attorneys filed a notice confirming they will use classified materials as part of their defense strategy in his federal documents case.  A…

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Read more about the article Leading from the front: Kuhlman’s tenure with Hart school district built on relationships 
William S. Hart Union School District Superintendent Mike Kuhlman (right) speaks with Assistant Superintendent of Student Services Safety and Wellness Kathy Hunter on Monday at the district office. 051324 Katherine Quezada

Leading from the front: Kuhlman’s tenure with Hart school district built on relationships 

As Superintendent Mike Kuhlman’s time with the William S. Hart Union High School District is coming to a close after 27 years, Erin Wilson had an idea.  Appointed to the…

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Read more about the article Garcia, county discuss frustration over Chiquita Canyon 
Protestors gather in support of shutting down Chiquita Canyon Landfill on Thursday at Hasley Canyon Park. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Garcia, county discuss frustration over Chiquita Canyon 

Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, implored L.A. County officials to declare a state of emergency over Chiquita Canyon Landfill and again asked the state to do the same during a…

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Read more about the article Chiquita reports it accepted 129k tons of trash over annual limit in 2023 
A truck leaves Chiquita Canyon Landfill in Castaic on Tuesday. Dan Watson/ The Signal

Chiquita reports it accepted 129k tons of trash over annual limit in 2023 

Chiquita Canyon Landfill issued a statement Friday acknowledging the facility accepted 129,000 tons more waste than its annual limit in 2023.  The figures were self-reported in an annual report that…

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Read more about the article Post Fire containment grows to 61% 
The Post Fire that originated in Gorman on Saturday is sticking at 15,611 acres as of Tuesday afternoon with 28% containment. Oscar Sol/For The Signal.

Post Fire containment grows to 61% 

  The multiagency response to the Post Fire led to another jump in the size of its containment line, officials said Friday morning.   The news also prompted a shift in…

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Read more about the article Hart district delays field fee hikes 
The sign in front of the William S. Hart Union High School District administrative office. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Hart district delays field fee hikes 

New structure was supposed to take effect July 1, would have raised AYSO fees from $8,400 per season to $154,700, per soccer officials  After receiving concerns from Santa Clarita Valley…

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Read more about the article West Ranch student creates summer science camp 
Rancho Pico students participate in GalaxSea from June 3 to 7. Courtesy of Brandon Chang.

West Ranch student creates summer science camp 

Incoming West Ranch junior Brandon Chang,16, is helping junior high students realize their love for science, one week-long summer camp at a time.  GalaxSea Explorers, a new initiative created by…

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