Read more about the article Jackie, famed Big Bear bald eagle, dies 
Jackie the bald eagle. Photo courtesy of Ojai Raptor Center.

Jackie, famed Big Bear bald eagle, dies 

Jackie, the bald eagle who won the hearts of nest watchers throughout Southern California and beyond, has died.  The Ojai Raptor Center announced that the famed eagle had died Monday morning…

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Read more about the article SCV Water appoints Steve Cole as general manager 
The SCV Water logo, located in Saugus, Calif. on Jan. 27, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

SCV Water appoints Steve Cole as general manager 

News release  Effective Aug. 1, the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency board of directors appointed Steve Cole as general manager following the retirement of Matt Stone.   As general manager, Cole oversees agency operations to ensure reliable delivery and effective management of its water supplies for the Santa Clarita…

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Read more about the article Road-rage suspect takes plea deal 
First responders were dispatched to an assault with a deadly weapon at the intersection of Baywood Lane and McBean Parkway, Monday, Sept. 15, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Road-rage suspect takes plea deal 

  A 2025 Valencia road-rage incident with a knife that was caught on video and shared on social media led to a conditional plea deal at the San Fernando Courthouse, according to…

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Read more about the article COC receives $728K Rebuilding Nursing Infrastructure grant 
The Santa Clarita Community College District has been awarded $728,226 through the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office Rebuilding Nursing Infrastructure Grant Program. Courtesy photo.

COC receives $728K Rebuilding Nursing Infrastructure grant 

News release  The Santa Clarita Community College District has been awarded $728,226 through the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office Rebuilding Nursing Infrastructure Grant Program, reinforcing the college’s commitment to addressing…

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Read more about the article ‘Tasha’ fire knocked down, fires near SCV almost contained 
The Tasha Fire blazes through Sierra Highway and Neeham Ranch Parkway on Saturday evening. Signal Staff/The Signal

‘Tasha’ fire knocked down, fires near SCV almost contained 

Multiple fires in and around the Santa Clarita Valley were nearing the end as of Monday afternoon, according to the Watch Duty app and L.A. County Fire Department personnel.  The Tasha fire near Sierra Highway south of Needham…

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Read more about the article Homicide detectives investigate death at Five Knolls, victim identified  
First responders go to a home on the 27000 block of Attwell Lane, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Homicide detectives investigate death at Five Knolls, victim identified  

The typically quiet neighborhood, Five Knolls, was shaken when multiple Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies rolled up to a home on the 27000 block of Attwell Lane for a…

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Read more about the article Pentagon asks manufacturers for plans to boost weapons production 
U.S. Air Force airmen secure the AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon Instrumented Measurement Vehicle 2 as it is loaded under the wing of a B-52H Stratofortress at Edwards Air Force Base on Aug. 6, 2020. Giancarlo Casem/U.S. Air Force

Pentagon asks manufacturers for plans to boost weapons production 

By Melanie Sun Contributing Writer  The Pentagon is pushing ahead with rebuilding the defense industrial base by asking weapons manufacturers to share plans for how they will increase weapons production and…

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Read more about the article Homicide detectives investigate death at Five Knolls 
First responders go to a home on the 27000 block of Attwell Lane, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Homicide detectives investigate death at Five Knolls 

The typically quiet neighborhood, Five Knolls, was shaken when multiple Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies rolled up to a home on the 27000 block of Attwell Lane for a potential homicide investigation on Sunday.  Caution tape…

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