Read more about the article Kidnapping report turns out to be a false alarm
Deputies can be seen scoping out Valencia Boulevard and The Old Road. Katherine Quezada/ The Signal

Kidnapping report turns out to be a false alarm

A report of a possible kidnapping on Thursday afternoon turned out to be a false alarm, as the man who was reported as having abducted a child was actually the…

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Read more about the article Valencia boys’ soccer draws with Canyon 
Canyon forward Jacob Bertran (9) traps the ball against Valencia defense during the first half of Tuesday's game at Valencia High School. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Valencia boys’ soccer draws with Canyon 

Despite numerous chances on both sides of the field, Valencia Vikings boys’ soccer ended Tuesday’s home league match with the Canyon Cowboys in a draw.  Valencia and Canyon both had…

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Read more about the article No arrest in New Year’s Eve murder  
Detectives were on the scene investigating a fatal shooting that took place early in the morning on Sunday in Valencia. Katherine Quezada/ The Signal

No arrest in New Year’s Eve murder  

A Homicide Bureau official described Sunday’s shooting in Valencia as a murder that’s part of an active and ongoing investigation, with detectives releasing little information regarding motive or a possible…

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Read more about the article Council to discuss Parks Commission vacancy   
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Council to discuss Parks Commission vacancy   

The Santa Clarita City Council is expected to consider naming someone to fill the opening on its Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission at the council’s next meeting Tuesday.   A…

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Read more about the article California Legislature starts 2024 session in big budget hole
A binder for Gov. Gavin Newsom’s revised budget proposal for 2023-24 during a press briefing at the state Natural Resources Agency in Sacramento on May 12, 2023. Photo by Rahul Lal, CalMatters

California Legislature starts 2024 session in big budget hole

By Lynn La CalMatters Writer  After three and a half months at home, California legislators returned to Sacramento on Wednesday for a seven-month session where a budget deficit and the election…

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Read more about the article Apothecary set to reopen in new spot nearly two weeks after strip mall fire 
Remnants from the strip mall fire on Tournament Road on Dec. 23 still remain. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Apothecary set to reopen in new spot nearly two weeks after strip mall fire 

Community members have responded with a show of support in the aftermath of the Dec. 23 strip mall fire on the 25800 block of Tournament Road.   Among the businesses that…

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Read more about the article Another chance of rain expected for the weekend 
Santa Clarita saw rain in the early hours of Wednesday, Jan. 3. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Another chance of rain expected for the weekend 

Rain made another appearance in Santa Clarita in the early hours of Wednesday. There was another 10 to 20% chance forecast for Wednesday evening in the higher elevations, tapering off…

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Read more about the article <strong>SCV Water OKs purchasing recycled water from Vista Canyon</strong>
Completed Vista Canyon water factory. Lorena Mejia/The Signal

SCV Water OKs purchasing recycled water from Vista Canyon

The city of Santa Clarita and the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency entered into an agreement to have SCV Water purchase recycled water from the city for irrigation purposes, according…

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Read more about the article U-Haul report cites California as No. 1 again — for exodus 
The U-Haul Growth Index, a report from the moving giant analyzing more than 2.5 million rental transactions, indicates the Golden State is on the top of the list of places where people have rented equipment to leave.

U-Haul report cites California as No. 1 again — for exodus 

An annual report by one of the country’s largest moving companies again puts California as No. 1 in the nation — for people leaving the state on one-way trips.  Or,…

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Read more about the article Bills of 2023 | Bill signed to limit hand vote counts in elections
Voters submit their ballot electronically in the voting booths at Rio Norte Junior High School in Valencia, Calif., on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. Chris Torres/The Signal

Bills of 2023 | Bill signed to limit hand vote counts in elections

Editor’s note: The Signal is presenting CalMatters’ wrap-up stories on some of the key bills that reached the governor’s desk at the close of the 2023 legislative session. Here's the…

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Read more about the article <strong>Garcia to hold teleconference town hall Thursday</strong> 
Keynote Speaker Congressman Mike Garcia addresses the crowd during the 3rd Annual Guardians 9/11 Patriotic Day Car Show and Breakfast held in The Higher Vision Church parking lot in Valencia on Saturday, 090923. Dan Watson/The Signal

Garcia to hold teleconference town hall Thursday 

Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, is scheduled to host a teleconference town hall on Thursday at 5 p.m. when he will address multiple national security issues and host a live…

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Read more about the article Bills of 2023 | Newsom vetoes bill that would increase stipend to diversify juries
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Bills of 2023 | Newsom vetoes bill that would increase stipend to diversify juries

Editor’s note: The Signal is presenting CalMatters’ wrap-up stories on some of the key bills that reached the governor’s desk at the close of the 2023 legislative session. Here's the…

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Exploring the Unique Advantages of Diabetic and Compression Socks 

Foot health is essential, particularly for those with health concerns like diabetes, neuropathy or circulation issues. Understanding the difference between non-binding diabetic socks and compression socks is vital for making informed foot…

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