Read more about the article ‘A shared responsibility’:  SCV officials hold summer wildfire safety conference
A Los Angeles County Fire Department helicopter demonstrates a water drop during the Summer Fire Safety Press Conference at Towsley Canyon Trailhead on Friday, June 20, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

‘A shared responsibility’: SCV officials hold summer wildfire safety conference

Just a spark.  “It only takes one spark to ignite a wildfire and cause widespread destruction,” Santa Clarita Mayor Bill Miranda said to a gathering of local leaders, first responders…

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Read more about the article City discusses grades and roads 
Cars drive through the intersection of Newhall Ranch Road and Bouquet Canyon Road on June 14, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

City discusses grades and roads 

  A look at the year-over-year numbers from Santa Clarita’s busiest intersections indicates that traffic volumes actually declined last year at several lights, including the most traveled streets, Newhall Ranch…

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Read more about the article VIA luncheon panel discusses workplace safety
Ed Masterson (left) moderates a panel discussion about workplace safety during a luncheon at College of the Canyons in Valencia, June 20, 2025. Michael Picarella/The Signal

VIA luncheon panel discusses workplace safety

The Valley Industry Association hosted a Friday afternoon luncheon at College of the Canyons in Valencia called “Workplace Safety: Protecting People, Preventing Risks.” Panelists spoke about their individual agencies and…

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Read more about the article SCV baseball players earn all-CIF honors 
West Ranch's Nolan Stoll (11) runs to home plate and celebrates with teammates during the sixth inning of Thursday's game against Castaic on March 7. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

SCV baseball players earn all-CIF honors 

Following a championship season for West Ranch as the Wildcats clinched the Foothill League title and won the program’s first-ever CIF Southern Section Division 2 championship, several Wildcats were recognized…

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Read more about the article Canyon Coyotes honor Keller, feed donor 
The Canyon Coyotes 4-H presented two Friend of 4-H Awards at its general meeting on June 2, recognizing Scott Keller and Kruse Feed for their support of the club. Courtesy photo.

Canyon Coyotes honor Keller, feed donor 

News release  The Canyon Coyotes 4-H presented two Friend of 4-H Awards at its general meeting on June 2, recognizing Scott Keller and Kruse Feed for their support of the club. …

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Read more about the article Deputies investigate UPS truck robbery 
Deputies from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station responded to a robbery involving a UPS truck in Valencia on Friday, June 20, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Deputies investigate UPS truck robbery 

No arrests have been made in connection to an incident in which a UPS delivery truck was robbed at The Promenade in Valencia on Friday afternoon.   At approximately 1 p.m.…

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Read more about the article DA files felony charges over alleged cellphone, ID theft   
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DA files felony charges over alleged cellphone, ID theft   

A Lancaster man arrested on suspicion of fraudulently ordering an Apple Watch and iPhone in the name of a man hospitalized with cancer is facing four charges and allegations he…

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Read more about the article 5 takeaways from SCOTUS decision allowing bans on gender procedures for minors 
The Supreme Court in Washington on June 3, 2025. On June 18, the Court issued a major decision in the case United States v. Skrmetti, upholding Tennessee’s ban on so-called “gender-affirming care” for minors, including puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

5 takeaways from SCOTUS decision allowing bans on gender procedures for minors 

By Sam Dorman, Matthew Vadum Contributing Writers  The Supreme Court has issued a major decision upholding Tennessee’s ban on so-called gender-affirming care, such as puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones, for minors.…

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Read more about the article Appeals court rules Trump can keep control of National Guard 
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Appeals court rules Trump can keep control of National Guard 

By Joseph Lord Contributing Writer  A federal appeals court has ruled that President Donald Trump can retain control of the California National Guard, following a legal challenge from Gov. Gavin Newsom…

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Read more about the article Former councilman Kellar receives Hart district’s ‘One Hart Award’
Screenshot of Bob Kellar (left) shaking hands with Aakash Ahuja during the One Hart Award presentation in Canyon Country, June 18, 2025. Courtesy of the William S. Hart Union High School District Screenshot

Former councilman Kellar receives Hart district’s ‘One Hart Award’

Bob Kellar said he got involved with the Santa Clarita Valley community around 1986, and it all began with the rodeo.   During Wednesday’s William S. Hart Union High School District…

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Police Cars for Sale: How Retired Cop Vehicles Offer Value, Durability, and Performance 

When most people think about buying a used car, they picture compact sedans, crossovers, or the occasional family SUV. But there’s another category of vehicle that offers surprising value, performance,…

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