Read more about the article L.A. County reels as fires still burn 
Destruction caused by the Palisades fires lines neighboorhoods near Los Angeles, Calif., on Jan. 9, 2024. Photo by John Fredricks.

L.A. County reels as fires still burn 

Leaders took pointed questions and officials urged residents to be vigilant about potential evacuation orders Thursday as L.A. County and the city of Los Angeles prepared for a third day…

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Read more about the article SCV escapes countywide devastation  
There were two wildfires near Santa Clarita’s borders throughout Wednesday, which were still threatening structures Thursday, according to fire officials. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

SCV escapes countywide devastation  

As brush fires burned more than 1,000 acres immediately surrounding the city of Santa Clarita, the evacuation orders for land just north of the Newhall Pass remained in place as…

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Read more about the article Wind blows city tree onto Valencia home 
A home on the 23100 block of Cerca Drive was taped off due to a tree falling and damaging part of the home on Tuesday night. Jan. 9, 2025 Maya Morales/The Signal

Wind blows city tree onto Valencia home 

A city tree fell and damaged part of a home on the 23100 block of Cerca Drive on Tuesday night due to the high windstorms blowing through Santa Clarita Valley. …

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Read more about the article Photos: Shirley O’Connell turns 103
O’Connell poses for photos during her birthday celebration at Atria Senior Living on Thursday, Jan. 9. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Photos: Shirley O’Connell turns 103

Having met celebrities throughout her life, it was only natural for Shirley O'Connell to joke with the residents at Atria Senior Living if they wanted an autograph from her during…

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Read more about the article Canyon’s Eric Kubel keeps improving — to his benefit and his team’s 
Canyon High senior holds up a commemorative ball after recently becoming the seventh boy in the history of the Canyon basketball program to reach 1,000 career points. Courtesy photo.

Canyon’s Eric Kubel keeps improving — to his benefit and his team’s 

Some high school athletes set examples for teammates with their play. Some do so with their work ethic or their willingness to do whatever their coach asks.  Canyon High boys’…

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Senators introduce ‘Lock the Clock’ bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent 

By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer  A bipartisan group of senators, led by Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, has reintroduced legislation to make daylight saving time permanent year-round. The proposal is opposed by…

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Read more about the article Updates: Deadly wildfires continue to rage across LA County 
A map shows the locations of the wildfires in and around Los Angeles as of 7:20 a.m. Pacific time on Jan. 9, 2025. Illustration via MapTiler.

Updates: Deadly wildfires continue to rage across LA County 

At least 5 people have died, and nearly 180,000 under evacuation orders. The fires are the most destructive ever to hit LA County.  Compiled from Contributing Writers and News Services …

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Read more about the article Jimmy Carter honored for his life of public service, global peace advocacy 
Members of the public pay respects to the flag-draped casket of former President Jimmy Carter in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda in Washington on Jan. 8, 2025. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

Jimmy Carter honored for his life of public service, global peace advocacy 

By Jackson Richman and Jacob Burg Contributing Writers  WASHINGTON — After lying in state at the U.S. Capitol for two days, former President Jimmy Carter was honored with an official state…

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Read more about the article 20 local artists showing in ‘Signature You’ exhibit 
"Mission Retreat" by Cecily VanPuyvelde. Courtesy image.

20 local artists showing in ‘Signature You’ exhibit 

News release  The Santa Clarita Artists Association Gallery will showcase its first art show of 2025, “Signature You,” running Jan. 17 through Feb. 16, with a free opening reception 5-8 p.m.…

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Read more about the article Home Cellar Part 1: White Wines 
A home cellar (or simple cool storage spot) also allows people who like mature wines to store them in better conditions than at most retailers, where temperatures fluctuate. Adobe Stock image.

Home Cellar Part 1: White Wines 

By Dan Berger Contributing Writer  If you appreciate wine, you probably go to retail wine stores each time you need a bottle or two for dinner or an upcoming party.  But…

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Read more about the article Forest Service quickly handles Divide Fire 
U.S. Forest Service firefighters successfully handled a brush fire initially reported as a half-acre that broke out near Little Tujunga Canyon Road in the Angeles National Forest, according to a post on X by the agency sent at 8:51 p.m. Wednesday. Courtesy

Forest Service quickly handles Divide Fire 

U.S. Forest Service firefighters successfully handled a brush fire initially reported as a half-acre that broke out near Little Tujunga Canyon Road in the Angeles National Forest, according to a…

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