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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% 

October 12, 2026

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

A trip to Big Bear will provide reliable displays this year. ©iStock

Where to Find the Colors This Fall 

October 11, 2026

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

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 

October 11, 2026

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

Purple Walk 2026 welcomes hundreds 

October 10, 2026

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

Art Classic celebrates art and connection 

October 10, 2026

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

Walk to End Alzheimer’s 2026  

October 10, 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

Man transported following fiery crash 

October 10, 2026

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

City rolls out The Rink  

October 9, 2026

Hundreds turned out Friday to celebrate the opening of The Rink, the city’s multipurpose arena situated beside the Santa Clarita Sports Complex on Centre Pointe Parkway.   Mayor Laurene Weste called

Danny Fire halted at 150 acres 

October 9, 2026

The Danny Fire, which broke out in Gorman and caused traffic jams along Interstate 5 north of the Santa Clarita Valley and prompted evacuation orders on Thursday afternoon, was halted at 150 acres and is at 29% containment as of

Vehicle fire impacts southbound commute 

October 9, 2026

So much for that Friday morning light commute through the Santa Clarita Valley.  A vehicle fire slowed the southbound commute on State Route 14 Friday morning.  A tree-trimming truck caught

The badge for a California Highway Patrol officer

Fatal crash under investigation by CHP  

October 9, 2026

California Highway Patrol officers with the Newhall-area Office are investigating a fatal crash that happened Thursday afternoon, according to a spokesman for the agency.  Officers began receiving alerts from motorists

Council candidates take questions 

October 8, 2026

The Santa Clarita City Council has an election on the books that’s guaranteed to bring new names and faces to City Hall, with two incumbents not seeking re-election — and