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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Read more about the article Art Classic celebrates art and connection 
Mary Sullivan and Jennette Albee take a close look at original artworks created by local artists during the SCAA 36th Annual Art Classic held on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026 at The Centre. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Art Classic celebrates art and connection 

The 36th annual Art Classic, hosted by the Santa Clarita Artists Association, brought artists of all ages under one roof once again, to celebrate local art and connection on Saturday at The Centre.   The professionally…

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Read more about the article Walk to End Alzheimer’s 2026  
Hundreds of participants begin the Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Bridgeport Park on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, an initiative aimed to raise funds for research, bring awareness and show support to those battling the disease. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Walk to End Alzheimer’s 2026  

Bridgeport Park turned into a sea of purple on Saturday for the Walk to End Alzheimer's event, hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association, which brought hundreds of people to raise money, awareness and support to those battling Alzheimer’s disease.   Senior Walk Manager Donna Cohen said money raised…

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Read more about the article Man transported following fiery crash 
A law enforcement officer infront of a fiery solo crash that took place in the early hours of Saturday morning, Oct. 10, 2026. Courtesy screenshot.

Man transported following fiery crash 

A 23-year-old man was transported to the hospital in unknown condition following a fiery solo vehicle crash in Canyon Country in the early hours of Saturday morning, according to a…

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Read more about the article Centurions hit offensive stride, 52-21 over Canyon 
Saugus quarterback Zachary Barnes (2) passes the ball to running back Clarence Carlisle (0) during a game against Canyon on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Centurions hit offensive stride, 52-21 over Canyon 

By Matt Lechuga  For The Signal  Saugus found its offensive groove in its 52-21 win over Canyon, scoring on seven straight possessions Friday night at Canyon High School.  The Centurions took an early…

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Read more about the article Frithsmith scores five in Hart football’s dominant win over West Ranch 
Hart wide receiver Matix Frithsmith (4) scores a touchdown during the second quarter of Friday's game against West Ranch at College of the Canyons on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Frithsmith scores five in Hart football’s dominant win over West Ranch 

It’s Matix Frithsmith’s world, and everyone else is just living in it.  The Hart High School senior did it all for the Hawks football team on Friday, running for four touchdowns and catching…

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