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Lunafest empowers women through filmmaking

Women and men gathered on top of Old Town Newhall’s parking structure Thursday for an evening of drinks and recognition of local leaders in the film industry as part of Zonta’s women’s film

Covid rates down, health officials ask ‘to stay vigilant’

Health officials announced Thursday a continued downward trend across COVID-19-related cases, hospitalization and death rates.   However, they seek to provide more vaccinations as they struggle with an uptick of open outbreak investigations

Gun found after Newhall containment

A gun and clothing believed to belong to two teenage suspects was found following a containment in Newhall on Wednesday.   The containment — which included roadblocks and deputies combing the streets directly

SIGNAL FILE PHOTO: High winds blow palm trees in the Santa Clarita Valley. Dan Watson/The Signal

Red flag, high wind warning in effect for SCV

Santa Ana winds are bringing a red flag warning and high wind advisory to the Santa Clarita Valley through Saturday evening, according to National Weather Service officials. A red flag

Apartment fire reported in Stevenson Ranch

By Caleb Lunetta & Emily Alvarenga Firefighters extinguished a fire in an apartment complex in Stevenson Ranch on Thursday.  The fire was reported on the 25000 block of The Old Road at

Prosecutors seek injunction, allege ‘cronyism’ by Gascón

The union representing Los Angeles County prosecutors filed a lawsuit seeking an injunction against District Attorney George Gascón on Thursday, alleging cronyism and appointments to prominent positions for “ineligible political supporters.”   The petition for a temporary injunction — filed in L.A.

Local leaders honor two sheriff’s deputies

Santa Clarita sheriff’s deputies Estevan Perez and Carmen Gudiel enjoyed an afternoon of recognition for their dedication to public safety from leaders at the local and state level of government.   “It’s a

At least one detained following Newhall containment

At least one suspect was detained Wednesday night in connection to a law enforcement containment procedure in Newhall.    At approximately 6:30 p.m., deputies received reports of a possible person armed

Hart district honors Teachers of the Year

News release   The 16 William S. Hart Union High School District Teachers of the Year for the 2021/22 school year were recognized by the governing board during a recent meeting.  The district Teacher of the Year is Shelley Turski, a science teacher

National Weather Service issues fire weather watch

The National Weather Service issued a fire weather watch on Tuesday, as the Santa Ana winds are forecasted to continue this week.   The fire weather watch will be in effect through Friday for much of