Read more about the article King Fire burns 577 acres, 40% containment 
An Alert California mountaintop camera shows the King Fire as of approximately 6:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025. Courtesy of Alert California.

King Fire burns 577 acres, 40% containment 

The King Fire erupted early Thursday near Gorman and was burning south toward Castaic as the morning commute got under way.  The fast-moving fire was first reported on the 45100…

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Read more about the article ‘Secret Sanity’ opens Aug. 22 in Old Town Newhall 
The Big Sandwich Theatre Company is presenting “Secret Sanity,” opening Aug. 22 at The Main. Courtesy photo.

‘Secret Sanity’ opens Aug. 22 in Old Town Newhall 

News release  The Big Sandwich Theatre Company is presenting “Secret Sanity,” the fifth installment in its series of original full-length comedic plays written by Wade Bradford and Christopher Flowers, opening…

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Read more about the article Mayor calls for planning review of Hartwell 
Developer Jason Tolleson told the Planning Commission on Tuesday that the fee was negotiated with an unspecified City Council member, who passed it along to the city manager.

Mayor calls for planning review of Hartwell 

Santa Clarita Mayor Bill Miranda has called for a controversial Main Street condo plan to head back to the Planning Commission, after city staff said the plan was going to…

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Read more about the article SCAA Gallery steps away from concrete realities with ‘Abstracted’  
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SCAA Gallery steps away from concrete realities with ‘Abstracted’  

News release  The Santa Clarita Artists Association Gallery is showcasing the group art show, “Abstracted,” through Sept. 21, with a free opening reception scheduled 5-8 p.m. Saturday.  “Abstracted” is an…

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Read more about the article Hart district celebrates record AP participation, achievement 
William S. Hart Union High School District headquarters.

Hart district celebrates record AP participation, achievement 

News release  The William S. Hart Union High School District has gained significant achievements in its Advanced Placement program, demonstrating an increase in both student participation and academic success in…

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Read more about the article Environmentalists appeal approval of Trails in Lyons Canyon 
The project is looking to fulfill a major need for housing in the region by putting 510 homes west of The Old Road and south of Sagecrest Circle near Stevenson Ranch, according to developer Jonathan Frankel, who also said there will be dozens of “attainably priced” homes, at the July 30 hearing.

Environmentalists appeal approval of Trails in Lyons Canyon 

A local environmentalist group Tuesday announced its appeal of the Department of Regional Planning’s approval of more than 500 homes in the unincorporated west side of the Santa Clarita Valley. …

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Read more about the article Catalytic converters etched with traceable ID for free 
Frank Shin, a Taskforce for Regional Auto-Theft Prevention detective, prepares to work on an attendee's car at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station Catalytic Converter Etching Event in Valencia, Saturday, July 19, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Catalytic converters etched with traceable ID for free 

Members of the community can get catalytic converters on their vehicles etched with a traceable identification number by law enforcement between 8 a.m. and noon on Saturday at Santa Clarita…

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Read more about the article CC standoff suspect held to answer 
The suspect is transported from the scene via ambulance at the conclusion of the standoff on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024. Tyler Wainfeld/The Signal.

CC standoff suspect held to answer 

Deputy Richard Wyatt testified that he remembered hearing his partner telling somebody to drop a knife, before he saw Carl Wayne Pruett emerge from behind some bushes swinging a large…

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