Wind blows city tree onto Valencia home
January 9, 2025
A city tree fell and damaged part of a home on the 23100 block of Cerca Drive on Tuesday night due to the high windstorms blowing through Santa Clarita Valley.
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Evacuation warning alert sent out in error
January 9, 2025
An emergency evacuation warning alert that was sent out to L.A. County residents at approximately 4 p.m. Thursday was an error, according to officials. “The recent evacuation alert that was
Canyon’s Eric Kubel keeps improving — to his benefit and his team’s
January 9, 2025
Some high school athletes set examples for teammates with their play. Some do so with their work ethic or their willingness to do whatever their coach asks. Canyon High boys’
Overnight water main break disrupts service
January 9, 2025
Personnel with the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency worked to fix an overnight water main break on Drayton Street in Newhall that impacted residents as far as Karie Lane in
Senators introduce ‘Lock the Clock’ bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent
January 9, 2025
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer A bipartisan group of senators, led by Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, has reintroduced legislation to make daylight saving time permanent year-round. The proposal is opposed by
Updates: Deadly wildfires continue to rage across LA County
January 9, 2025
At least 5 people have died, and nearly 180,000 under evacuation orders. The fires are the most destructive ever to hit LA County. Compiled from Contributing Writers and News Services
Jimmy Carter honored for his life of public service, global peace advocacy
January 9, 2025
By Jackson Richman and Jacob Burg Contributing Writers WASHINGTON — After lying in state at the U.S. Capitol for two days, former President Jimmy Carter was honored with an official state
College Briefs for Jan. 9
January 9, 2025
Local students named to University of Utah summer dean’s list The University of Utah congratulated more than 2,800 students who were named to the summer 2024 dean’s list, including four
Forest Service quickly handles Divide Fire
January 8, 2025
U.S. Forest Service firefighters successfully handled a brush fire initially reported as a half-acre that broke out near Little Tujunga Canyon Road in the Angeles National Forest, according to a
Winds whip up firestorms
January 8, 2025
As much of LA County burns, Hurst and Lidia fires elevate concerns in SCV Santa Clarita Valley residents were encouraged to remain on high alert Thursday but given promise in
Sheriff’s Department, dignitaries dedicate memorial highway to local deputy
January 8, 2025
Capt. Justin Diez of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, sheriff’s deputies, local dignitaries and others honored the life and service of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Jake Kuredjian with
At least 5 dead, 80,000 ordered to evacuate in LA County as wildfires rage
January 8, 2025
Biden approves major disaster declaration for California amid wildfires Compiled from Contributing Writers and News Services Los Angeles residents were fleeing for their lives on Wednesday as blazing wildfires engulfed
Lidia Fire threatens structures near Soledad in Acton
January 8, 2025
The L.A. County Fire Department ordered a full brush-fire response for an incident Wednesday afternoon that was reported to be threatening structures in Acton. The “Lidia Fire” is being reported
At least four local businesses burglarized
January 8, 2025
At least four local businesses were burglarized early Wednesday morning in the Santa Clarita Valley, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department officials said. According to head chef Luca Toumadi of Bella
Fire destroys Yoshinoya in Canyon Country
January 8, 2025
An early-morning fire in a commercial center destroyed the Yoshinoya fast food location at the intersection of Soledad Canyon Road and Sierra Highway on Wednesday morning. L.A. County firefighters were
Hurst Fire updates: SCV evacuation orders withdrawn
January 8, 2025
A fire that started just south of the Newhall Pass in Sylmar late Tuesday night has increased in size to 700 acres as of the latest update available Wednesday, according to
Hurst Fire: Evacuations ordered in Newhall Pass, southern SCV
January 7, 2025
By Signal Staff A new wind-swept brush fire erupted in Sylmar shortly before 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, quickly burning at least 500 acres, forcing freeway shutdowns and prompting evacuation orders affecting
Developer pitches plan for luxury homes in Sand Canyon
January 7, 2025
A developer is looking to put 16 luxury homes on 1-acre lots covering about 29 acres of land in Sand Canyon, according to plans recently submitted to Santa Clarita City
Barger proclaims local emergency for windstorm
January 7, 2025
News release As extremely strong winds continue to pose widespread risk of power outages, wildfires, and other hazards, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger has signed an
Thousands flee massive Palisades Fire fueled by strong winds
January 7, 2025
By Jill McLaughlin Contributing Writer A fast-moving wildfire erupted in the coastal city of Pacific Palisades, about 20 miles west of Los Angeles, destroying homes as Santa Ana winds ripped through