Read more about the article Longtime resident’s ‘helipod’ helps Fire Department fight Bike Fire 
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Longtime resident’s ‘helipod’ helps Fire Department fight Bike Fire 

As the Bike Fire rapidly grew in size within the first 45 minutes of the initial call, first responders were gearing up for the battle against the blaze.  And local…

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Read more about the article ‘Bike Fire’ containment at 81%, all roads open 
Residents in the area get ready per evacuation warnings of the "Bike Fire" on the 16400 block of Cambria Estates Lane in Canyon Country, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

‘Bike Fire’ containment at 81%, all roads open 

A brush fire, dubbed the “Bike Fire,” prompted evacuation orders in the area near Sand Canyon on Cambria Estates Lane on Sunday afternoon amid erratic winds and a threat to…

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Read more about the article City to talk about Main Street ‘fire recovery’ 
Firefighters battle the blaze that destroyed The Newhall Refinery restaurant on Main Street in the early hours of Monday, Aug. 24, 2026. Signal staff photo.

City to talk about Main Street ‘fire recovery’ 

Santa Clarita city staff members have a handful of ideas to pitch to the Santa Clarita City Council to give Main Street a slightly more inviting aesthetic, after a fire…

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Read more about the article Judge bars deportation of illegal immigrant shot by ICE in NY 
A man is detained after a shooting involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in New York City on Oct. 8, 2026, in this screengrab obtained from a video. Handout via Reuters

Judge bars deportation of illegal immigrant shot by ICE in NY 

By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer  A federal judge barred the Trump administration from deporting a Dominican immigrant who was shot by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent during a targeted…

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Read more about the article Federal agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home 
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) prepares for a TV interview on Capitol Hill in Washington on Jan. 7, 2026. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Federal agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home 

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer  Federal agents on Monday searched the home of Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., as part of a criminal investigation, according to two people familiar with the matter…

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Read more about the article City, Hart district partner to expand pickleball access  
The city of Santa Clarita has partnered with the William S. Hart Union High School District to make eight new pickleball overlay courts at Placerita Junior High School available for community use on Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Courtesy photo.

City, Hart district partner to expand pickleball access  

News release   Santa Clarita residents now have eight more pickleball courts to enjoy on the weekends. The sport has ranked as the fastest-growing sport in the United States for…

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Read more about the article ‘Bike Fire’ containment holds at 68% 
Superscoopers drop water onto the "Bike Fire" on the 16400 block of Cambria Estates Lane in Canyon Country, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

‘Bike Fire’ containment holds at 68% 

The Bike Fire, which mapped at roughly 172 acres, first sparked around 1:20 p.m. Sunday on the 16400 block of Cambria Estates Lane in Canyon Country has been 68% contained…

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Who Is Actually Standing at Your Door: How Pest Control Technicians Get Screened, Licensed and Trained 

When a pest control technician arrives for a service visit, most homeowners open the door without thinking twice.   The technician may walk through the kitchen, check under sinks, look in…

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Read more about the article ‘Bike Fire’ prompts evacuations in Sand Canyon 
Bike Fire, Sand Canyon, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. Oscar Sol/The Signal.

‘Bike Fire’ prompts evacuations in Sand Canyon 

A brush fire prompted evacuation orders in Sand Canyon on Sunday afternoon amid erratic winds and a threat to structures.  “The fire is now 200 acres with a rapid rate…

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Read more about the article Where to Find the Colors This Fall 
A trip to Big Bear will provide reliable displays this year. ©iStock

Where to Find the Colors This Fall 

It’s that time of year when residents begin watching familiar trails, creek beds, and neighborhood streets for the earliest hints of fall color. While the Valley’s chaparral landscape doesn’t produce…

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Read more about the article Visit Mt. Baldy for Hiking, Camping, Scenery 
Top of the Notch Restaurant is located at the top of chair 1 and offers a beautiful view. Photo courtesy Mt. Baldy Resort

Visit Mt. Baldy for Hiking, Camping, Scenery 

Who knew that Mt. Baldy offered more than just winter fun? Mt. Baldy, less than two hours from the Santa Clarita Valley, offers great hiking trails, off-grid tent camping with…

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Read more about the article Urban Wildlife Encounters on the Rise in SCV 
The Santa Clarita Valley sits at the intersection of several natural corridors, including the Santa Susana Mountains, the Angeles National Forest and the San Gabriel foothills. Increased wildlife is attributed to ongoing urban expansion, seasonal wildlife behavior, drought-related pressures and long-term habitat recovery following wildfires in surrounding mountain ranges.

Urban Wildlife Encounters on the Rise in SCV 

Residents in Saugus, Canyon Country and Stevenson Ranch are reporting more frequent sightings of bobcats and coyotes moving through residential streets, landscaped greenbelts and open-space edges — a trend wildlife…

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Read more about the article Purple Walk 2026 welcomes hundreds 
Over 300 people were anticipated to participate during the Child & Family Center’s 5K Purple Walk aimed to raise awareness of domestic violence on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Purple Walk 2026 welcomes hundreds 

Every October, the Child & Family Center’s headquarters becomes a gathering place for unity, support and encouragement during its annual 5K Purple Walk, an event honoring survivors of domestic violence.  On Saturday, more…

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