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Homicide officials confirm arrest in 2023 murder 

A Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station official reported the suspect in a 2023 Valencia “cold-case” murder was taken into custody Tuesday.  Vincent Williams, 45, was “arrested this morning” at the

Man dies after being struck on SR-14 

A man has died after being struck by a red Tesla on the southbound lanes of State Route 14 south of Ward Road in Acton on Monday evening, according to a news release by officials with the California

Jackie, famed Big Bear bald eagle, dies 

Jackie, the bald eagle who won the hearts of nest watchers throughout Southern California and beyond, has died.  The Ojai Raptor Center announced that the famed eagle had died Monday morning

Update: City Council races shape up 

Andrea Zito is not a candidate in District 4; Peter Yahiayan qualified for the District 4 race The deadline to file for the Santa Clarita City Council election passed Friday,

Road-rage suspect takes plea deal 

  A 2025 Valencia road-rage incident with a knife that was caught on video and shared on social media led to a conditional plea deal at the San Fernando Courthouse, according to

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CHP: Man in custody after pursuit 

A man was detained after a pursuit resulted in a traffic collision just north of State Route 14 on Monday morning, according to officials with the California Highway Patrol Newhall-area Office.  At

Big rig fire closes northbound I-5   

A big rig fire resulted in multiple lanes shutting down on the northbound Interstate 5 north of Smokey Bear Road on Monday morning, according to officials with the California Highway Patrol

First responders go to a home on the 27000 block of Atwell Lane, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Homicide detectives investigate death at Five Knolls 

The typically quiet neighborhood, Five Knolls, was shaken when multiple Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies rolled up to a home on the 27000 block of Attwell Lane for a potential homicide investigation on Sunday.  Caution tape

The Tasha Fire blazes through Sierra Highway and Neeham Ranch Parkway on Saturday evening. Signal Staff/The Signal

Ridge, Tasha fires still burning 

The Tasha fire was still burning as of 8:24 a.m. on Sunday near Sierra Highway south of Needham Ranch Parkway, according to officials with the Los Angeles County Fire Department.   The fire had burned 20 acres and was about 30% contained as of

Every August 15, National Relaxation Day arrives without fanfare. However, this unofficial holiday offers a welcome invitation to breathe deeply and reclaim a moment of calm. ©iStock

Reclaim a Moment of Calm on Relaxation Day 

Every August 15, National Relaxation Day arrives without fanfare. There are no parades, no official ceremonies — just a gentle reminder to pause. In Santa Clarita, where summer days stretch

As we move away from summer, there are still many activities that give that summer vibe. ©Adobestock

Snatch Back Bits of Summer with These Events 

Across the valley, local institutions have expanded their summer offerings, giving families more ways to enjoy the season without leaving town. For many, these activities have become a welcome alternative