Read more about the article Brush fire erupts in Newhall 
FILE PHOTO A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Brush fire erupts in Newhall 

A 1-acre brush fire erupted at the intersection of Placerita Canyon Road and Sierra Highway in Newhall Wednesday evening, according to radio dispatch traffic.  The fire, which was dubbed the…

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Read more about the article COC athlete plans to ‘firefight like a girl’ 
Samantha Miranda Rodriguez, a two-sport student-athlete at College of the Canyons, is achieving her dream of becoming a firefighter after graduating from COC. Photo courtesy of COC.

COC athlete plans to ‘firefight like a girl’ 

News release  Samantha Miranda Rodriguez, a two-sport student-athlete at College of the Canyons, is ready to redefine what it means to be a firefighter.  At just 21 years old, Rodriguez is…

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Read more about the article LASD: Employee finds store transactions too convenient 
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station. Courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita.

LASD: Employee finds store transactions too convenient 

A call from the manager of a Sand Canyon 7-Eleven launched a Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station investigation into reports of theft from the store by an employee that resulted…

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Read more about the article Additional 2,000 National Guard now deployed in LA 
Federal immigration authorities face off against protesters during an ICE raid at Ambience Apparel in Downtown Los Angeles on June 6, 2025. Photo by J.W. Hendricks for CalMatters

Additional 2,000 National Guard now deployed in LA 

By Melanie Sun Contributing Writer  The 2,000 additional California Army National Guard soldiers requested by President Donald Trump have now been activated in Los Angeles in response to the riots, U.S.…

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Read more about the article Photos: ‘Pop Porsches’
Artist Cary V. Bruecher's art pieces were available for attendees to view during the "Pop Porsches" exhibition at Teacision Art Gallery on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Photos: ‘Pop Porsches’

Attendees brought their classic cars to Teacision Art Gallery on Saturday during the "Pop Porsches" artist reception to view the works of artist Cary V. Bruecher. Bruecher showcased his artistic interpretation of…

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Read more about the article Planning signs off on Newhall Avenue apartments, condos 
The Newhall Avenue Mixed Use Project calls for a 70-unit apartment building; 36 two-story for-rent townhome apartment units across seven buildings; and a single-story, 4,000-square-foot commercial building on an approximately 9.7-acre hillside property at 23755 Newhall Ave.

Planning signs off on Newhall Avenue apartments, condos 

The Santa Clarita Planning Commission recommended approval for 106 apartments and a small retail space in Newhall despite concerns the plan didn’t offer enough for its future residents.   The project…

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Iran’s ayatollah rejects Trump’s call for ‘unconditional surrender’ 

Compiled from news service reports  Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has rejected a call by U.S. President Donald Trump for Iran to unconditionally surrender amid the regime’s aerial war with…

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Read more about the article City to host River of Lights Illumination Ceremony 
"River of Lights," rendering courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita.

City to host River of Lights Illumination Ceremony 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita invites residents to the River of Lights Illumination Ceremony on Wednesday, June 25, at 7:30 p.m. at Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road. …

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Read more about the article Community invited to Walk for Alzheimer’s Kickoff 
Attendees walk past a large, inflatable archway on Saturday morning during the Walk to End Alzheimer's event at Bridgeport Park Oct. 2, 2024. Trisha Anas/ The Signal.

Community invited to Walk for Alzheimer’s Kickoff 

News release  The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting the community to a kickoff event to begin gearing up for the organization’s annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s.  The kickoff is scheduled 5:30-7:30…

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Read more about the article Public agencies to host summer fire safety demonstration 
Deputy Fire Chief Dennis Breshears speaks to the crowd during the L.A. County Summer Fire Safety Press Conference at Towsley Canyon Park on Friday, June 21, 2024. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Public agencies to host summer fire safety demonstration 

News release  As temperatures rise, the city of Santa Clarita, in partnership with the Los Angeles County and public safety agencies, is urging residents to stay prepared and protect their…

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Read more about the article CHP officers detain narcotics suspect from San Bernardino 
California Highway Patrol Newhall-area units engaged in a pursuit of a narcotics suspect from San Bernardino County on Tuesday night, June 17, 2025. Screenshot courtesy of ABC7.

CHP officers detain narcotics suspect from San Bernardino 

California Highway Patrol Newhall-area units detained a narcotics suspect Tuesday night after they engaged in a pursuit originating in San Bernardino County, according to officials.  According to Officer Ramon Kendricks,…

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The Rise in Dental Injuries and Why it is Sometimes Best to Visit a Dentist for Treatment, Instead of an Emergency Room

In recent years, there has been a notable increase in dental injuries, leading many to seek care in hospital emergency departments (EDs). However, for most dental issues, consulting a dentist…

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Matthew H. Fleeger’s Multi-Industry Entrepreneurship Shaped Modern Gulf Coast Western Strategy

Successful leadership in the oil and gas sector often stems from understanding business fundamentals that transcend industry boundaries. Matthew H. Fleeger's journey from medical waste management to indoor tanning franchises…

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