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Man arrested on suspicion of identity theft 

A 35-year-old Palmdale man was arrested on suspicion of identity theft and violating parole after Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies enforced a traffic stop on his vehicle on Sand

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

Gas leak reported in Saugus 

A gas leak was reported on the 19300 block of Laroda Lane around 12:50 p.m. on Monday, according to officials with the Los Angeles County Fire Department.  The call of

Cary Quashen runs a snake-removal service and operates The Snake School, a dog-training program that teaches rattlesnake avoidance. Courtesy Photo

Beware. Rattlesnake Activity is On the Rise 

It’s that time of year and rattlesnake activity is spiking on popular trails. One local expert says the community should prepare for even more encounters in the weeks ahead.  For

Julian’s fall identity is synonymous with the apple season and thus it offers U-pick experiences, cider tastings and seasonal baked goods. It also offers heritage walking tours and historic sites tied to the town’s Gold Rush past. ©iStock

Towns Offering More Experiences for Fall Fun 

As summer fades and temperatures begin their gradual slide, small towns within a short drive of the Santa Clarita Valley are rolling out targeted fall tourism campaigns designed to attract

Emily Fire gets quick knockdown  

A small, 1-acre fire, dubbed the “Emily Fire” was burning near the freeway in light to medium fuels along State Route 14 just north of Soledad Canyon Road in Canyon

Dancers accompanied the drum circle during the Heart of Tataviam Pow Wow at Hart Park on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Heart of Tataviam hosts 32nd annual pow wow 

With previous years’ events marked by weather ranging from a heavy downpour to Saturday’s triple-digit heat, the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians held its 32nd annual Heart of Tataviam

A man was detained after a call went out about a kidnapping on Challenger Way and Avenue J in Lancaster with the suspect and the victim fleeing the scene in a 2011 silver Kia Forte on Saturday afternoon. Signal Staff/The Signal

Kidnapping suspect detained on I-5 

A man was detained after a call went out about a kidnapping on Challenger Way and Avenue J in Lancaster with the suspect and the victim fleeing the scene in

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The Signal to host candidate forums 

The Santa Clarita Valley Signal is hosting candidate forums at the Canyon Theatre Guild on Tuesday and Wednesday, giving the public a chance to hear from local candidates as Los

Ayala joins LA Metro board 

Hailing it as a historic day for Santa Clarita, Mayor Pro Tem Patsy Ayala was sworn in Thursday as the city’s first representative on the board of the Los Angeles