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Schiavo’s housing permit bill passes Assembly 

News release   A bill by Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, aiming to expedite housing construction has passed the state Assembly and awaits consideration in the Senate.  Tthe Expediting State Housing

Firefighters extinguish a vehicle fire in Saugus on April 9, 2025. Kelly Ingram (Nishimoto)/The Signal

No injuries in Saugus car fire  

A vehicle caught fire in a Saugus neighborhood on Wednesday afternoon, but no injuries or transports were reported and arson is not suspected, according to first responders.  Firefighters were dispatched

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Theft suspects face hearing next week 

A preliminary hearing for a couple accused in a string of thefts, including incidents aimed at retailers like Target, is scheduled for next week, according to court records.  Santa Clarita

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City to host meetings on landscape fee hikes 

 News release  The city of Santa Clarita is scheduled to host four informational meetings to discuss proposed increases to the landscape maintenance district assessments for three zones in Saugus, including portions

COC Valencia campus

COC board to hear update on campus safety 

The College of the Canyons governing board is set on Wednesday to receive an update from college officials on the status of the campus safety department and its collaboration with

Senior home makes appearance in bankruptcy court 

Two active wage-fraud claims, a wrongful termination suit, a recently settled wrongful-death lawsuit and two pending elder-abuse complaints are among the legal problems facing a local senior living home.  Legal