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Sales tax rate drops

As of Sunday, state residents began saving a bit on sales and use taxes. The statewide tax rate decreased one-quarter of one percent (0.25%) from 7.50 percent to 7.25 percent.

Child hit by truck in Acton

A child in Acton was airlifted to the hospital Monday after being hit by a truck. The incident happened shortly after 12:15 p.m. Monday on the 32900 block of Listie

Acton’s Man of Steel

If you are looking for “edgy” art,  Bill Herndon, 83, of Acton is your man.  He is a custom knife-maker. Herndon’s passion for creating art in steel began at his

6 years ago today, SCV saw snow

The Santa Clarita Valley got a dusting of powder six years ago today. Share your memories and photos from that day in the comments! Here’s our original story from Jan.

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I-5 reopens following shutdown

New Year’s Eve plans were delayed after the 5 Freeway was shutdown in both directions along the Grapevine area due to a snowstorm Saturday night, California Highway Patrol officials said.

Bring a new mindset to the New Year

2017 is here. It’s time to review, renew and refresh not just how your business is doing but how business is being done. Here are six critical areas to consider.

Live, from the Placerita Canyon Nature Center

Rain did not deter a small group of children and parents from visiting some of the interesting, live inhabitants of the Placerita Canyon Nature Center on Saturday. Volunteer Roger McClure described

SCV brings in the British New Year

Confetti filled the air at Rose & Crown British Restaurant Saturday afternoon as people were spilling out the door to bring in the British New Year. The place was packed

New Year: a time for resolutions

The New Year is about to begin. This is the time of year people make resolutions and think about how to improve. The New Year is an important time to

Vehicle overturned in Canyon Country

A vehicle overturned at Soledad Canyon Road near River Circle in Canyon Country Saturday evening. The incident was reported at 5:21 p.m. No other vehicles were involved in the collision

UPDATE: Flash flood watch issued for SCV

Rain has started to fall in the Santa Clarita Valley and is expected to continue Saturday night. As a result, The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch

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Southbound Interstate 5 blocked near Bakersfield

Dense fog on Interstate 5 near Bakersfield resulted in a multi-vehicle collision blocking all lanes of the Southbound Interstate 5. A fatality has also been reported among the injuries. Those

Ken Dean: One small act of kindness

In the article “Serving the needs of the homeless” published in last week’s Saturday Signal, Silvia Gutierrez and Hunt Braly wrote: “The reasons for becoming homeless vary from person to