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College Briefs for Jan. 9

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 

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  

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

At least four local businesses burglarized

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

L.A. County firefighters responded to the intersection of Soledad Canyon Road and Sierra Highway in Canyon Country for a report of a structure fire on Wednesday morning, Jan. 8, 2025 Maya Morales/The Signal

Fire destroys Yoshinoya in Canyon Country 

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

Workers took precautionary measures to trim trees during the high winds in Santa Clarita on Tuesday, Jan. 7. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Barger proclaims local emergency for windstorm 

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

County considers life after Chiquita 

Now that Chiquita Canyon Landfill in Castaic has been closed due to pollution problems, the L.A. County Board of Supervisors began dealing with how to mitigate the loss of a

Windstorms continue to pound LA County  

After the Santa Clarita Valley was buffeted by gusts that exceeded 60 mph Tuesday, many residents remained without power, as the winds were expected to remain strong through Thursday before

Brush fire breaks out north of Santa Clarita 

A quarter-acre brush fire north of Santa Clarita broke out Tuesday afternoon near the intersection of San Francisquito Canyon Road and Dry Gulch Road, according to L.A. County Fire Department

A recalled SKIL 40V 5Ah battery, model BY8708-00. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Company sued over fire risk of lithium batteries 

By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer  Power tools manufacturer Chervon North America is facing a class-action lawsuit from a customer citing the safety risk posed by a battery he purchased, which was