Read more about the article Photos: Valencia Town Center’s ‘Back-to-School Bash’
Olive, 6, Banner, 4, and Polly Quesada enjoy balloon animals during the Valencia Town Center "Back-to-School Bash" on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Photos: Valencia Town Center’s ‘Back-to-School Bash’

As residents are preparing for the new school year, families attended Valencia Town Center's "Back-to-School Bash" on Saturday. Children stocked up their new bags with school supplies, enjoyed various snacks,…

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Read more about the article Canyon Fire: Containment stays at 28% 
The burnt brush from the Canyon Fire near the county line along Hasley Canyon in Castaic on Aug. 8, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Canyon Fire: Containment stays at 28% 

The Canyon Fire has stayed at 28% containment and 5,370 acres as of 9:49 a.m. Saturday, according to a release by the L.A. County Fire Department.  All evacuation orders have…

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Faces of the SCV: Caricature artist goes from Chipotle to ‘South Park’ 

Jason Gabriel If you’ve been to the Senses Block Party, the Cowboy Festival or other Santa Clarita city events, you’ve probably seen Jason Gabriel drawing caricatures of guests.  The California…

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Read more about the article The Time Ranger | The Very First Patients at Henry ‘Hold the’ Mayo … 
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The Time Ranger | The Very First Patients at Henry ‘Hold the’ Mayo … 

Santa Clarita nuclear holocausts? Yup. A rather tacky “Nuts & Bolts” party? Mmm-hmmm. Outlaws? An entire passel. One of my favorite phrases to annoy my lady friends: “Farmerettes?” Amen boy…

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Read more about the article Shelter open for Canyon Fire evacuees 
From left: Scott Kwiatrowski and Shawn Sangeladji of the American Red Cross unload cots for the evacuation center at College of the Canyons in Valencia, Aug. 7, 2025. Michael Picarella/The Signal

Shelter open for Canyon Fire evacuees 

An evacuation shelter opened Thursday at College of the Canyons’ east gym in Valencia to assist those displaced by the Canyon Fire.  According to Tim Honadel, director of International Services…

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Read more about the article EmPATH offers new help for patients in crisis 
The EmPATH unit is a very “noninstitutional” environment by design, White said, with recliner chairs, and an atmosphere that offers patients free access to activities, food or therapy, for example. Courtesy

EmPATH offers new help for patients in crisis 

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is completely rethinking care for patients experiencing mental health crises, officials confirmed this week, leaving service providers excited for a service one expert called “historic.”  An…

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Read more about the article City praises new historical designation  
“La Puerta” is now officially a Point of Historical Interest.

City praises new historical designation  

Santa Clarita City Councilwoman Marsha McLean said she was wearing “the biggest smile” after the state’s Historical Resources Commission made things official Friday: “La Puerta” is now officially a Point…

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Read more about the article County Health Department issues air quality advisory  
The burnt brush from the Canyon Fire near the county line along Hasley Canyon in Castaic on Aug. 8, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

County Health Department issues air quality advisory  

Unhealthy air quality has been declared for residents in the Santa Clarita Valley due to the Canyon Fire, which has burned 5,370 acres as of Friday afternoon, according to a…

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Read more about the article SCV Water honored by Government Finance Officers Association  
The SCV Water logo, located in Saugus, Calif. on Jan. 27, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

SCV Water honored by Government Finance Officers Association  

News release   The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency announced it has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association for its Annual…

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Read more about the article Israel plans full military control of Gaza, Netanyahu says 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a news conference in Jerusalem, on Sep. 2, 2024. Pool photo by Ohad Zwigenberg/AFP via Getty Images

Israel plans full military control of Gaza, Netanyahu says 

By Evgenia Filimianova Contributing Writer  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that Israel plans to establish full military control over the Gaza Strip, with the goal of eventually transferring…

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Texas Governor aims to remove absent Democrats with emergency petition to state high court 

By Darlene McCormick Sanchez Contributing Writer  In a rare move aimed at bypassing a lengthy court battle, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott petitioned the state Supreme Court to remove a state Democratic…

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