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Children from fatal Christmas Day crash identified  

Los Angeles County Medical Examiner officials have identified the two minors who were pronounced dead after a fatal traffic collision on Interstate 5 near Vista Del Lago on Thursday afternoon.  Jorge Preciado, 9, and

Deputies and firefighters were on the scene at Ridge Route Road in Castaic in response to a gas line explosion on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Gas pipe rupture cause still under investigation 

The cause of the gas pipe rupture is still under investigation after the pipe broke off and released debris, dirt and gases in Castaic on Saturday evening, according to a news release posted Monday on the Southern California

Firefighters responded to a water rescue at the South Fork Trailhead near the intersection of Magic Mountain Parkway and Railroad Avenue on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Water rescue: Four pulled from flooded riverbed 

Four adults were rescued after being trapped by floodwaters in the middle of the riverbed near Railroad Avenue and Magic Mountain Parkway on Wednesday morning, according to officials with the Los Angeles County Fire Department.  The call came out at 10:24 a.m.,

Neighborhoods near Placerita Canyon saw several inches of rain during the atmospheric river storm on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Storm soaks SCV heading into Christmas

Santa Clarita Valley residents were advised to be careful on this wet Christmas holiday, after rain soaked the valley on Wednesday and, after a bit of a break, was expected to resume on Christmas Day, according to National Weather Service officials. 

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Man ID’ed after fatal Aquatic Center incident 

Los Angeles County Medical Examiner officials have identified the man who was pronounced dead after a medical emergency call at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center Monday on the 20800 block of Centre Pointe Parkway in Canyon Country.  Frazier Bailey,

Laurene Weste, mayor of Santa Clarita, helps light the menorah at the Hanukkah at the Mall celebration at Valencia Town Center in Valencia, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

‘The light keeps shining’  

Community celebrates Menorah lighting on Hanukkah’s 8th night  The final night of Hanukkah was celebrated with a menorah lighting, Jewish music and camaraderie at Valencia Town Center on Sunday evening.  The evening was illuminated by a large menorah that

Man dies at Aquatic Center

A man was pronounced dead after suffering a medical emergency at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center on the 20800 block of Centre Pointe Parkway on Monday afternoon, according to officials with the Los Angeles County Fire Department.  Firefighters received the

A landscape photo of the children's and Sanctuary choirs at the Grace Baptist Church's "God With Us" annual Christmas concert at Grace Baptist in Valencia, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Photos: Grace Baptist Church Christmas concert

Grace Baptist Church hosted its annual Christmas concert with the theme this year being “God With Us” on Sunday evening. The orchestra and various choirs performed Christmas music for the

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Combat Radio hosts 15th annual Christmas event at Salt Creek Grille  

Combat Radio recently hosted its 15th annual Christmas event to help children experiencing homelessness or other difficulties at Salt Creek Grille.  This year’s event had about 300 children who got to experience the “magic” of the event, said organizer Ethan Dettenmaier.

Phil Flock (L), director of photography, Clint Lilley (C), director, and Tanner Conant (R), camera assistant, get ready to set up the next shot on the set of "The Geisha and The Gunfighter." Photo courtesy of Clint Lilley.

Clint Lilley wins award at Los Angeles film festival 

Clint Lilley, son of stuntman Jack Lilley, has continued the family legacy in the entertainment industry after winning “Best Western Film,” and other awards for his film at the Independent Shorts Awards in Los Angeles in October.  Lilley’s short film “The Geisha

Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel observe the damage after the structure fire at the 29100 block of Flowerpark Drive in Canyon Country, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Structure fire still under watch  

The Flowerpark Incident has been on fire watch since Saturday evening due to a potential rekindling of flames, according to officials with the Los Angeles County Fire Department.  The fire