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LASD takes over fire investigation 

There were some “Closed” signs hung abruptly Monday afternoon on Main Street after a fire destroyed practically an entire block that had been at the heart of the city’s revitalization efforts on Main

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.

‘The heart of Main Street’ burns

Three-alarm fire destroys Newhall Refinery and The Main Theatre; blaze burns multiple businesses on an entire block of Main Street By Signal Staff  A three-alarm commercial fire destroyed The Newhall

Besides the beach for swimming, surfing and exploring, Leo Carrillo State Beach has tide pools, reefs and coastal caves. Adobe Stock photo

Go Underground with These Caves and Caverns 

When exploring Southern California, you may be mostly drawn to the rivers, lakes, beaches and mountains. But, there are other areas to explore within those locations that are underground.   According

LASD seeks to locate woman last seen in Newhall 

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is requesting the public’s help in locating a missing woman last seen on Friday in the Newhall area of the Santa Clarita Valley.   Xochiti “Gabby” Casillas, 48,

LASD data: Violent crime up, property crime down  

The L.A. County Sheriff’s Department released crime data for the first six months of 2026, which shows that violent crimes have stayed up nearly 18% over the previous year, while property crimes have seen a

City Council to take up design standards  

Residents asking for affordable-housing policy, e-bike regulations or the Bouquet Canyon Road closure will have to wait until at least September for Santa Clarita City Council action, based on the agenda released this

Rover fire prompts evacuation warnings in Agua Dulce/Acton area 

A vehicle fire reported on the northbound side of State Route 14 near Escondido Canyon Road between Acton and Agua Dulce quickly spread to the brush and briefly threatened structures on Friday afternoon before forward progress was stopped, according to officials.   Dubbed the Rover

SCV murder cases making way through courts 

In addition to a long-awaited hearing next week for those seeking answers in the shooting of Devin Marshall, there are a handful of murder trials related to Santa Clarita Valley

City hosts roller rink preview tour

The city of Santa Clarita held a preview tour of its newest indoor skating facility, The Rink Sports Pavilion, on Thursday just a few months ahead of its anticipated grand opening scheduled for early October.   The smell

Commission, residents question traffic plan for Belcaro 

Sand Canyon residents aired out concerns for hours Tuesday on the new Belcaro senior-housing community proposed for Sand Canyon, at Lost Canyon Road.  At the end of the project’s second hearing, the Santa Clarita Planning Commission ordered staff to

Knights of Columbus host 9th annual car show 

The Knights of Columbus’ ninth annual car show on Friday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Newhall brought car enthusiasts together for a celebration rooted in culture, community and family history.  

Former Saugus District board member Rose Koscielny dies  

Rose Koscielny, a former Saugus Union School District board member who served for two decades before retiring in 2016, died last week. She was 74.   Saugus district governing board member Christopher Trunkey announced her death at the start of

FILE PHOTO A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Person found dead in Newhall 

A person was pronounced dead at the scene of a reported medical emergency in a Newhall shopping center on Tuesday, and officials believe the death was by suicide.  Preliminary information on the incident indicated that deputies were dispatched to the 23000 block