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A Christmas tree that was over six feet tall was cut in half and placed curbside for recycling in Castaic on Tuesday, 010923. Dan Watson/The Signal

Tree recycling concludes this weekend 

While the holidays have ended, being mindful of where to dispose of trees has become a yearly conundrum.    Burrtec’s first year providing residential service in the city of Santa Clarita

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City Council OKs parks appointment, contracts  

The Santa Clarita City Council confirmed Tuesday the appointment for an unplanned vacancy on its Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission.  The opening was created by the death of Don

Trailer trucks are fully stopped at the I-5 North due to construction work and lane closures in October. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Construction on I-5 to prompt lane closures 

Commuters can expect lane closures of northbound Interstate 5 between Highway 14 and Calgrove Boulevard from Jan. 15 to 21 for emergency repairs, according to a release from the Metro

CHP’s retail theft team nabs 5  

Organized retail theft seen as growing problem throughout the state as police increase focus  California Highway Patrol officers Thursday touted five arrests and their recovery of more than $60,000 in

County approves updated outdoor dining ordinance 

Restaurants in unincorporated areas can now operate along public sidewalks, streets, alleys so long as public right-of-way is not impeded  The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved the updated

Dr. Robert Pretzlaff submitted his resignation as vice president and chief medical officer at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital this week. Courtesy photo.

Henry Mayo chief medical officer resigns 

Dr. Robert Pretzlaff moving to be closer to family, says he couldn’t pass up ‘really exciting’ opportunity  Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital will be looking for a new chief medical officer

Anxiety Summit geared to help people of all ages 

Residents who have experienced onset symptoms of anxiety are invited to attend Valencia Hills Community Church’s Anxiety Summit on Monday from 1 to 4:30 p.m.  The number of anxiety diagnoses

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Coroner IDs woman found in car  

The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station identified the woman who was found dead Jan. 2 in Valencia in the parking lot of a Big 5 sporting goods store.   Shaniesha Green,