What Is EMISS and How It’s Transforming Spine Care Today

Endoscopic Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (EMISS) is a groundbreaking advancement in spine care. Utilizing specialized instruments and endoscopic cameras, EMISS substantially reduces tissue disruption. This technique contrasts with traditional open…

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Read more about the article Firefighters battling brush fire near Frazier Park
Firefighters responded to a brush fire that broke out near Frazier Park on Thursday. Screenshot courtesy of Alert California.

Firefighters battling brush fire near Frazier Park

Firefighters from both the Kern County Fire Department and the U.S. Forest Service responded to a brush fire that broke out near Frazier Park on Thursday afternoon, according to social…

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Read more about the article Heat advisory for SCV  
Young children dash into 51-degree icy waters during the 13th annual Polar Plunge on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center in Canyon Country. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Heat advisory for SCV  

The Santa Clarita Valley is under a heat advisory due to forecasted high temperatures on Friday, according to a Los Angeles County Department of Public Health release.   According to the…

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Read more about the article Making a splash: West Ranch freshmen swimmers look to lead new era
West Ranch freshman Emma Hussein competes for the Wildcats during the 2025 campaign. Photo courtesy of Rob Arimoto.

Making a splash: West Ranch freshmen swimmers look to lead new era

The West Ranch Wildcats swim team had a dominant season, taking the Foothill League title for both the girls and the boys.  But the future could be even brighter with…

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Read more about the article ‘Angel Art’ out of the ashes 
Krishna Thangavelu with her “Angel Sunrise” piece, a painting she created gaining inspiration from her ocean view when she lived in Palisades. May 15, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

‘Angel Art’ out of the ashes 

Artist displays her works saved from Palisades Fire   When Krishna Thangavelu saw a large tree on fire near her home, she quickly made the decision to evacuate.   Grabbing as many…

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Read more about the article The final climb over the hill: Castaic High class of 2025 graduates  
Castaic graduating seniors toss their caps into the air during the Castaic High School commencement ceremony at College of the Canyons on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

The final climb over the hill: Castaic High class of 2025 graduates  

View a list of the graduates here. Resilience and perseverance were used to describe the 278 Castaic High School senior graduates Wednesday evening as they closed the chapter on their…

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Read more about the article Woman gets 10 years in crash that killed 3 
Taylor Shani Roberson was behind the wheel July 3 when her 2010 Toyota Camry missed a curve in the road at a high rate of speed near The Old Road and Parker Road and crashed into a tree.

Woman gets 10 years in crash that killed 3 

A San Fernando Superior Court judge sentenced a 20-year-old Redlands woman to state prison Wednesday as part of a negotiated plea deal for her conviction in a DUI crash that…

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Read more about the article VIA to host ‘Workplace Safety’ event on June 20 
Attendees listen to Kim Lear's keynote at the 2025 VIA Workforce Development Conference at the Hyatt Regency Valencia, Thursday, May 15, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

VIA to host ‘Workplace Safety’ event on June 20 

Santa Clarita residents are invited to attend the Valley Industry Association event, “Workplace Safety: Protecting People, Preventing Risks,” on Friday, June 20, from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the…

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Deputy Trevor Kirk, pictured in an online fundraising page set up in his name. Courtesy

Kirk attorney hopeful on sentencing  

A federal judge ruled Wednesday that a Valencia man convicted of deprivation of rights under the color of law will face sentencing for a misdemeanor at his hearing next week,…

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Read more about the article Good Samaritan springs to action in residential fire 
Pablo Marin attempts to extinguish a house fire that broke out in Canyon Country on May 29,2025. Photo courtesy of Vanessa Barron.

Good Samaritan springs to action in residential fire 

Pablo Marin heard two senior ladies screaming for help and crying as they rushed out from a burning home in Canyon Country on Thursday afternoon.   The abrupt sound caught his…

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Read more about the article West Ranch pitcher nominated for national athlete of the week 
West Ranch pitcher Hunter Manning (10) throws a pitch during the sixth inning of the CIF Southern Section Division 2 quarterfinal playoff game against Sultana at West Ranch High School on Friday, May 23, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

West Ranch pitcher nominated for national athlete of the week 

West Ranch High School senior Hunter Manning has been nominated for the High School on SI National Boys Athlete of the Week after recording a no-hitter in last week’s playoff…

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Read more about the article Photos: Tip- a-Cop
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station Deputy Juan Ayala (front) and Deputy Keith Wells on their way to distribute pizza to California Pizza Kitchen customers on May 22, 2025 during a fundraiser to support the Special Olympics of Southern California in Valencia, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Photos: Tip- a-Cop

Sheriff deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station served pizza for customers last week at California Pizza Kitchen in Valencia for the "Tip-a-Cop" fundriaser aimed to support athletes with…

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