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County wary of rise in metal thefts 

After seeing a surge of metal and construction-material thefts in recent years, 5th District L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger authored a motion recently to call for a crackdown, particularly ahead

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Pursuit suspect takes plea deal 

A judge granted a two-year mental health diversion program to a Los Angeles man facing felony charges of fleeing from California Highway Patrol officers and taking a car without the

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Pursuit suspect takes plea deal 

A judge granted a two-year mental health diversion program to a Los Angeles man facing felony charges of fleeing from California Highway Patrol officers and taking a car without the

Rape suspect held to answer  

Palmdale man accused of sexual assaulting SCV resident in Palmdale, Valley resident in SCV  A Palmdale man pleaded not guilty Monday to two rape charges in connection to allegations by two women who testified

Store assault prompts warning from victim  

An alleged evening-time sexual assault at a popular Valencia grocery store last week prompted a warning from the victim about situational awareness, especially for someone who may feel vulnerable.  The

CHP still seeking leads in February hit-and-run 

A representative from the California Highway Patrol Newhall-area Office indicated Thursday the agency has not made an arrest in the investigation into a Feb. 27 fatal hit-and-run crash.  Alejandro Covarrubias,

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Pursuit suspect ordered to treatment program 

An Antelope Valley judge gave a defendant a second chance at a diversionary program in connection with his arrest near a Soledad Canyon Road trailhead following a pursuit on Jan. 30, 2025.  Kevin Alexis

LASD: Charges presented for investigation into photos of body bags  

L.A. County Sheriff’s Department officials confirmed Thursday that a case was presented to the L.A. County District Attorney’s Office for a senior LASD official who was placed on administrative leave due to allegations that he illegally photographed the body bags containing the victims of a Monterey Park explosion that

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies’ investigation into local narcotics sales led to a bust that resulted in the seizure of more than 38 pounds of drugs in the San Fernando Valley on Wednesday morning. Screenshot from SCV Sheriff's Station social media post.

Deputies: Over 38 pounds of narcotics seized 

By Signal Staff   Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies’ investigation into local narcotics sales led to a bust that resulted in the seizure of more than 38 pounds of drugs in the

Cars leave the Oak Tree Gun Club after reports of an attempted suicide, Tuesday, March, 17, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

LASD: Suicide reported at gun club 

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials responded Tuesday afternoon to a report of a suicide at the Oak Tree Gun Club.   L.A. County Fire Department officials reported that paramedics were dispatched to