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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Read more about the article Missing cat garners community effort 
Milo with his brother Winston. Courtesy of Gary Kassan.

Missing cat garners community effort 

Gary Kassan from Bulldog Liquidators is requesting the public’s help in locating 15-week-old Milo, a gray and white kitten with tiger stripes and spotting, who was stolen from the establishment…

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Read more about the article City, county host summer fire safety event  
Sheep and goats graze in a new initative to eliminate brudh fires during fire season at the L.A. County Summer Fire Safety Press Conference at Towsley Canyon Park on Friday, June 21. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

City, county host summer fire safety event  

The city of Santa Clarita, in partnership with the L.A. County Fire Department, held a  Summer Fire Safety Press Conference on Friday morning aimed to educate residents about the mitigation…

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Read more about the article California business and labor make a deal on workplace violation lawsuits 
The kitchen at VBurger in Long Beach. Photo by Pablo Unzueta for CalMatters  

California business and labor make a deal on workplace violation lawsuits 

By Jeanne Kuang  CalMatters Writer  For years, California businesses have tried to repeal a unique state labor law that allows workers to sue their bosses over alleged workplace violations and…

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Read more about the article SCV Water honored by Government Finance Officers Association  
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SCV Water honored by Government Finance Officers Association  

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency announced it has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation award for its FY 2023/24 & FY 2024/25 Biennial Budget from the Government Finance…

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Read more about the article Photos | Celebrating Sweden: City holds third installment of ‘Celebrate’ series
Maidie Karling, left, dressed in a Swedish costume, dances a Swedish Hambo dance with Zachary Holman during the Celebrate: Sweden event held at the Canyon Country Community Center in Canyon Country on Friday, 061424. Dan Watson/The Signal

Photos | Celebrating Sweden: City holds third installment of ‘Celebrate’ series

Gallery: Photos by Dan Watson/The Signal

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