Monthly Archives: January 2025
Read more about the article Sheriff’s Department, dignitaries dedicate memorial highway to local deputy 
Local dignitaries, family and others honor Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Jake Kuredjian with the dedication of the Deputy Jake Kuredjian Memorial Highway on Wednesday at the Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Station. Michael Picarella/The Signal

Sheriff’s Department, dignitaries dedicate memorial highway to local deputy 

Capt. Justin Diez of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, sheriff’s deputies, local dignitaries and others honored the life and service of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Jake Kuredjian with…

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Read more about the article At least 5 dead, 80,000 ordered to evacuate in LA County as wildfires rage 
This aerial view from the ABC7 helicopter shows homes burning in the Eaton Fire in Altadena on Wednesday morning, Jan. 8, 2025. Screenshot courtesy of ABC7.

At least 5 dead, 80,000 ordered to evacuate in LA County as wildfires rage 

Biden approves major disaster declaration for California amid wildfires  Compiled from Contributing Writers and News Services  Los Angeles residents were fleeing for their lives on Wednesday as blazing wildfires engulfed…

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Read more about the article Lidia Fire threatens structures near Soledad in Acton 
This camera feed from a peak named "Magic Mountain," west of Acton, shows the smoke from the Lidia Fire shortly after it was reported on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. Photo: ALERTCalifornia.

Lidia Fire threatens structures near Soledad in Acton 

The L.A. County Fire Department ordered a full brush-fire response for an incident Wednesday afternoon that was reported to be threatening structures in Acton.  The “Lidia Fire” is being reported…

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Read more about the article Longest-serving COC employee retires after 44 years 
Mojdeh Mahn. Photo courtesy of College of the Canyons.

Longest-serving COC employee retires after 44 years 

News release  Mojdeh Mahn, associate dean of learning resources and director of The Learning Center at College of the Canyons, remembers the first time she stepped foot on campus as…

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Read more about the article At least four local businesses burglarized
Screenshot from Papa John's security video early Wednesday morning shows a burglar kicking in glass of the front door before going in and removing a safe. Screenshot courtesy of Brian Kawasaki

At least four local businesses burglarized

At least four local businesses were burglarized early Wednesday morning in the Santa Clarita Valley, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department officials said.  According to head chef Luca Toumadi of Bella…

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Read more about the article Fire destroys Yoshinoya in Canyon Country 
L.A. County firefighters responded to the intersection of Soledad Canyon Road and Sierra Highway in Canyon Country for a report of a structure fire on Wednesday morning, Jan. 8, 2025 Maya Morales/The Signal

Fire destroys Yoshinoya in Canyon Country 

An early-morning fire in a commercial center destroyed the Yoshinoya fast food location at the intersection of Soledad Canyon Road and Sierra Highway on Wednesday morning.  L.A. County firefighters were…

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Read more about the article Hurst Fire updates: SCV evacuation orders withdrawn
A fire that started just south of the Newhall Pass in Sylmar late Tuesday night was holding at 505 acres as of the latest update available Wednesday morning, according to Fire Department officials, who had to battle 80 mph winds in their containment efforts. Courtesy

Hurst Fire updates: SCV evacuation orders withdrawn

A fire that started just south of the Newhall Pass in Sylmar late Tuesday night has increased in size to 700 acres as of the latest update available Wednesday, according to…

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Read more about the article Hurst Fire: Evacuations ordered in Newhall Pass, southern SCV 
This ALERTCalifornia camera image from L.A. County Fire Department Camp 9 shows fire on the hillsides between Sylmar and the Santa Clarita Valley on Tuesday night. Photo: ALERTCalifornia

Hurst Fire: Evacuations ordered in Newhall Pass, southern SCV 

By Signal Staff  A new wind-swept brush fire erupted in Sylmar shortly before 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, quickly burning at least 500 acres, forcing freeway shutdowns and prompting evacuation orders affecting…

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Read more about the article Developer pitches plan for luxury homes in Sand Canyon 
Santa Clarita City Hall

Developer pitches plan for luxury homes in Sand Canyon 

A developer is looking to put 16 luxury homes on 1-acre lots covering about 29 acres of land in Sand Canyon, according to plans recently submitted to Santa Clarita City…

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Read more about the article Barger proclaims local emergency for windstorm 
Workers took precautionary measures to trim trees during the high winds in Santa Clarita on Tuesday, Jan. 7. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Barger proclaims local emergency for windstorm 

News release  As extremely strong winds continue to pose widespread risk of power outages, wildfires, and other hazards, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger has signed an…

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Read more about the article Thousands flee massive Palisades Fire fueled by strong winds 
This camera feed from L.A. County Fire Department Helibase 69 Bravo shows the Palisades Fire as it burns out of control on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. Photo: ALERTCalifornia.

Thousands flee massive Palisades Fire fueled by strong winds 

By Jill McLaughlin Contributing Writer   A fast-moving wildfire erupted in the coastal city of Pacific Palisades, about 20 miles west of Los Angeles, destroying homes as Santa Ana winds ripped through…

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Read more about the article County considers life after Chiquita 
The closure of the landfill also prompted residents to again protest outside a county board meeting, once again asking L.A. County 5th District Supervisor Kathryn Barger to declare a state of emergency over the crisis. Courtesy photo/Lindsay Turpin

County considers life after Chiquita 

Now that Chiquita Canyon Landfill in Castaic has been closed due to pollution problems, the L.A. County Board of Supervisors began dealing with how to mitigate the loss of a…

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Read more about the article Windstorms continue to pound LA County  
After the Santa Clarita Valley was buffeted by gusts that exceeded 60 mph Tuesday, many residents remained without power, as the winds were expected to remain strong through Thursday before losing speed Friday, according to the National Weather Service.

Windstorms continue to pound LA County  

After the Santa Clarita Valley was buffeted by gusts that exceeded 60 mph Tuesday, many residents remained without power, as the winds were expected to remain strong through Thursday before…

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