Man arrested on suspicion of criminal threats, battery after threatening a family 

A 74-year-old man from Valencia was arrested on suspicion of criminal threats and battery around noon Saturday at the 25400 block of Town Center Drive in Valencia, according to Deputy…

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Read more about the article CHP: Man arrested on suspicion of hit and run after allegedly forcing vehicle off highway 
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CHP: Man arrested on suspicion of hit and run after allegedly forcing vehicle off highway 

California Highway Patrol officers tracked down and arrested a 52-year-old Los Angeles man on Friday on suspicion of felony hit and run after he allegedly forced a vehicle carrying a…

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Second traffic collision on Whites Canyon Road, Ashboro Drive in matter of days 

A woman was extricated from her vehicle and detained by sheriff’s deputies after a single-vehicle traffic collision on Whites Canyon Road and Ashboro Drive in the early hours of Sunday…

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Read more about the article Deputies: Man arrested on suspicion of arson, vandalism 
A man was arrested on suspicion of vandalism of $400 or more and arson on property at the Habebe Cafe and Hookah Lounge on Saturday night, Monday, May 19, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Deputies: Man arrested on suspicion of arson, vandalism 

A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of arson of property and vandalism costing $400 or more on the 31500 block of Castaic Road on Saturday night, according to Deputy…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Off-duty deputy killed, 3 hurt, in San Francisquito Canyon Road Crash 
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UPDATE: Off-duty deputy killed, 3 hurt, in San Francisquito Canyon Road Crash 

California Highway Patrol officers are investigating a multicar crash on a rural road in Saugus that resulted the death of a 21-year-old sheriff’s deputy Monday afternoon, according to CHP and…

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Read more about the article Assembly passes child protection bill after outcry, restores felony provision 
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Assembly passes child protection bill after outcry, restores felony provision 

Compiled from CalMatters reports and news releases  In the state Legislature, an open rebellion sometimes does wonders.   On May 1, Assemblywoman Maggy Krell, a first-year Sacramento Democrat, publicly defied…

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Read more about the article White House voices confidence in government doctors after Biden cancer diagnosis 
President Joe Biden in Washington, on Nov. 7, 2024. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

White House voices confidence in government doctors after Biden cancer diagnosis 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the administration is voicing confidence in the White House Medical Unit and professionals at Walter Reed National Military Medical…

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Read more about the article Bessent warns tariffs will go back up for nations that do not negotiate in ‘good faith’ 
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks to reporters outside the White House in Washington on April 9, 2025. Photo by Travis Gillmore.

Bessent warns tariffs will go back up for nations that do not negotiate in ‘good faith’ 

By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer  Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday that reciprocal tariffs could return to the levels set by President Donald Trump on April 2 if trading partners…

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Read more about the article Seely’s 2 homers send Saugus baseball to second round of playoffs 
Saugus' Zackery Seeley (18) runs to third base during the sixth inning of the first round of the CIF Southern Section Division 4 playoff game against Da Vinci at Saugus High School on Friday, May 16, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Seely’s 2 homers send Saugus baseball to second round of playoffs 

SCV playoff baseball roundup: West Ranch, Castaic, Valencia, Trinity all join Saugus in moving on to second round  Saugus High School junior Zack Seeley knew where the ball was going…

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Read more about the article Schiavo camps overnight near landfill to draw attention to crisis 
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Schiavo camps overnight near landfill to draw attention to crisis 

News release  Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, camped outside for 24 hours next to the 90-acre underground fire at Chiquita Canyon Landfill to shine a light on the ongoing public health…

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Read more about the article Nurse with African roots recalls life journey into health care  
Valencia resident Ian Otinga fulfilled his childhood dream in Kenya of becoming a nurse. Photo courtesy of Kaiser Permanente.

Nurse with African roots recalls life journey into health care  

News release  Growing up in a poor village in the East African nation of Kenya, Valencia resident Ian Otinga recalls his family emphasizing the importance of helping the less fortunate…

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Read more about the article CHP: Man arrested on suspicion of DUI after brief pursuit 
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CHP: Man arrested on suspicion of DUI after brief pursuit 

A 59-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of DUI after California Highway Patrol officers tried to make an enforcement stop on State Route 14 northbound at Soledad Canyon Road at 1…

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Read more about the article Photos: Blue Breeze Band at the SCV Senior Center
Saxophone player Tim Anderson (left) and trumpet player Tyrone Griffin (right) play to the crowds for the concert series at Bella Vida at the SCV Senior Center in Canyon Country, Saturday, May 17, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Photos: Blue Breeze Band at the SCV Senior Center

The SCV Senior Center hosted its May concert, Blue Breeze Band, as a part of their concert series at Bella Vida on Saturday night. Formed in 2005, Blue Breeze Band plays…

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Read more about the article $8,900 Rolex watch reported stolen from Town Center business  
A man steals a $8,900 Rolex watch and was caught on camera at Fast Fix Jewelry and Watch Repairs at the Valencia Town Center, Saturday, May 17, 2025. Photo courtesy of Fast Fix Jewelry and Watch Repairs.

$8,900 Rolex watch reported stolen from Town Center business  

A Rolex watch valued at $8,900 was reported stolen from a local business inside the Valencia Town Center mall on Thursday, according to the business owner and officials with the…

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Read more about the article Step Into Spring – Don’t Let Varicose Veins Stop You 
Regular exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, elevating your legs when possible and avoiding prolonged sitting or standing are all helpful steps to avoid varicose veins. ©ADOBESTOCK

Step Into Spring – Don’t Let Varicose Veins Stop You 

As the cold of winter fades, spring brings a fresh sense of renewal — and for many, it’s the first time in months they’ll be showing off their legs again.…

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