Monthly Archives: August 2024
Read more about the article Photos: First annual ‘Laughs for a Cause’
A group of attendees laugh during comedian Steve Mazan's set on Friday night at the Canyon Theatre Guild during the first annual 'Laughs for a Cause' hosted by Soroptimist International of Valencia in Newhall, Calif., on Aug. 2, 2024. Trisha Anas/ The Signal.

Photos: First annual ‘Laughs for a Cause’

The Canyon Theatre Guild filled with bouts of laughter on Friday night to celebrate the Soroptimists International of Valencia's 50th anniversary and for their first annual 'Laughs for a Cause'…

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Read more about the article Swap meet vendors concerned over possible closure  
Despite the hot weather, shoppers still make their way to the Santa Clarita Swap meet and purchase goods ranging from thrift clothes, and toiletries, to toys at affordable prices and simultaneously supporting local vendors. 080424 Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Swap meet vendors concerned over possible closure  

Longtime buyers and sellers are concerned about the potential sale of the Saugus Speedway that would result in the closure of the Santa Clarita Swap Meet.   Christina Evans, former Canyon…

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Read more about the article County gives final OK to city for Hart Park 
The Messicks performs during the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival on Saturday, April 20 at Hart Park. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

County gives final OK to city for Hart Park 

A little over two years after the idea was initially broached, William S. Hart Park is now formally set to be in the hands of the city of Santa Clarita. …

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Read more about the article Detectives waiting for answers in New Year’s Eve murder 
The fatal shooting occurred on the 25700 block of Vista Fairways Drive early Sunday morning in Valencia. Katherine Quezada/ The Signal

Detectives waiting for answers in New Year’s Eve murder 

A reality facing those looking for answers after a Dec. 31 shooting murder in a quiet residential Valencia neighborhood is the same for investigators, suspects and victims: the waiting game. …

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Read more about the article Coroner IDs driver in fatal I-5 crash 
A member of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station Search and Rescue Team surveys a crash. Courtesy art.

Coroner IDs driver in fatal I-5 crash 

Medical examiners with the L.A. County Coroner’s Office released the identity of the driver who was killed in a crash on the southbound lanes of Interstate 5 on Monday afternoon. …

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Read more about the article ‘Silents Under the Stars’ returning to Hart Park 

‘Silents Under the Stars’ returning to Hart Park 

News release   The Friends of Hart Park, joined by the Natural History Museum and Los Angeles County Parks, are pleased to announce the return of their signature event “Silents…

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Read more about the article LASD reports local rise in domestic violence incidents 
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station. Courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita.

LASD reports local rise in domestic violence incidents 

Court records from a Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station investigation demonstrate one of the biggest problems the area is facing in terms of violent crimes: domestic violence.   Local deputies became…

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Read more about the article Three dead, 1 transported following collision on I-5 
A sign in front of the California Highway Patrol office.

Three dead, 1 transported following collision on I-5 

Three people died and one was taken to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital in critical condition following a single-vehicle collision on the southbound lanes of Interstate 5 on Monday afternoon, according…

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Read more about the article 100 years young: SCV resident looks back on a century of life 
Birthday girl Barbara Gertrude Meairs Blakey Stephens is ready to enjoy her Mimi’s Cafe brunch with her closest friends and relatives in celebration of her 100th birthday. 080324 Katherine Quezada/The Signal

100 years young: SCV resident looks back on a century of life 

“I don't feel any older,” Barbara Blakey Stephens said after celebrating her 100th birthday on Saturday.  The birthday girl made sure she looked her best during her birthday brunch at…

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Read more about the article City confirms new diner location set for east side 
A banner hangs outside the Black Bear Diner in Valencia prior to its 2018 grand opening. Signal file photo

City confirms new diner location set for east side 

The city of Santa Clarita’s Planning Division officials confirmed a Northern California restaurant chain recently received the greenlight for a second location on the east side of the city.  Black…

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