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FILE PHOTO A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Bicyclist transported following collision  

At least one person was transported to the hospital in unknown condition following a traffic collision involving a bicyclist in Newhall on Thursday afternoon, according to officials.   The incident was reported as a collision involving a pedestrian and was reported on the

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies look for evidence after a shooting on the 22200 block of Park Street in Newhall, Calif., Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. Signal Staff/The Signal

LASD: Teen arrested with gun in Newhall 

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies patrolling an apartment complex frequented by a “generational street gang” arrested a teen on suspicion of drug and gun charges, seizing several weapons from

College briefs

College Briefs for Dec. 4

UAlbany recognizes Epalle for spring dean’s list  The University at Albany has recognized Chareine-Laurel Epalle, of Canyon Country, for selection to the spring 2025 dean’s list.  The dean’s list at the University at Albany recognizes the outstanding academic

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies conduct a felony stop on Decoro Drive and Seco Canyon Road, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Person detained after felony stop in Valencia 

One person was detained after Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies were patrolling the area near Decoro Drive and Seco Canyon Road at around 2 p.m. on Wednesday, according to

Santa Clarita City Hall

Planning upholds denial of self-storage next to Aldi 

A property owner’s request was denied unanimously amid concerns about “spot-zoning” for a proposed change to Santa Clarita’s Lyons Avenue corridor plan, during a city Planning Commission hearing Tuesday at

Congressman-elect Matt Van Epps (R-Tenn.) shook hands with supporters at his victory party in Nashville, Tenn., on Dec. 2, 2025. Photo by Jacki Thrapp.

Van Epps wins Tennessee special election 

By Jacki Thrapp Contributing Writer  NASHVILLE — Republican Matt Van Epps has won the special election for Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District seat.  The former state commissioner and Army helicopter pilot defeated the Democratic nominee, Aftyn

National News

Immigration agents launch operation in New Orleans 

By Bill Pan Contributing Writer  A new round of immigration enforcement has begun in New Orleans, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said.  On Wednesday, the department announced “Operation Catahoula Crunch,” describing it as an

Aimee Bock (C), founder and executive director of the nonprofit organization Feeding Our Future, arrives at the Minneapolis federal courthouse with her attorney, Ken Udoibok (R) in Minneapolis on March 19, 2025. Kerem Yücel/Minnesota Public Radio via AP

How Minnesota’s Somali fraud exploded 

By Janice Hisle Contributing Writer  When 200 federal agents raided dozens of Minnesota homes and businesses on Jan. 20, 2022, policy analyst Bill Glahn took notice. So did a lot of

Press release

Golden Oak Adult School spring registration opens Dec. 8 

News release  Golden Oak Adult School, part of the William S. Hart Union High School District, announced that online registration for the spring 2026 semester begins Dec. 8.   Golden Oak continues its mission to meet the educational

Murder suspect held without bail  

L.A. County Superior Court Judge Pamela T. Usher ordered the suspect to remain held without bail Monday for his trial in the February homicide of a California Institute of the

Signal file photo

Pursuit suspect charged with 2 felonies 

A Palmdale man is due back in court in January for a hearing on felony charges for his alleged involvement in a high-speed pursuit with California Highway Patrol officers that

Burglars hit restaurants over Thanksgiving weekend 

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials confirmed Tuesday there have been no arrests yet in their investigation into a break-in at a family-run Canyon Country restaurant over the holiday weekend.  The