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Light shaking reported in SCV after 5.2 magnitude earthquake near San Diego 

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake northeast of San Diego was recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey Monday morning, though there was little to no effect in the Santa Clarita Valley.  The earthquake was first reported at 10:08 a.m. roughly 2.6 miles south of Julian on Monday, causing the USGS to send an alert out to L.A. County residents.  “Earthquake Detected! Drop,

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SCOPE announces watershed education program  

News release  Santa Clarita Organization for Planning and the Environment has announced the start of its grant-funded watershed education program, which is beginning at McGrath Elementary School.  The program will

The city of Santa Clarita is hosting its next Rain Barrel Purchase Program in February. Residents can pre-order up to two rain barrels per household for $40 each plus tax, at city.sc/RainBarrel. Courtesy photo.

Rain barrel program returns Feb. 22 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita is hosting its next Rain Barrel Purchase Program in February.   Residents can pre-order up to two rain barrels per household for $40

Heavy winds expected to continue through Tuesday in SCV

Heavy winds are expected to continue through Tuesday afternoon in the Santa Clarita Valley, weather officials said Monday afternoon, adding that Los Angeles County remains in a Particularly Dangerous Situation

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No-burn alert extended through Wednesday 

News release  The South Coast Air Quality Management District has extended a residential no-burn day alert through Wednesday at 11:59 p.m. for all those living in the South Coast Air

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City, Burrtec offering Christmas tree recycling 

News release  Burrtec Waste Industries has partnered with the city of Santa Clarita to establish three locations for residents to recycle their live Christmas trees this holiday season.   The

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AQMD extends no-burn alert through Saturday 

The South Coast Air Quality Management District has extended its residential no-burn alert to Saturday for all those living in the South Coast Air Basin, which includes the Santa Clarita

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AQMD issues no-burn alert for Friday 

The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued a residential no-burn alert for Friday for all those living in the South Coast Air Basin, which includes the Santa Clarita

Faces of the SCV: A natural with nature 

Standing in front of Placerita Canyon Nature Center’s beehive exhibit — what looks like a tall picture frame with glass on both sides and honeycomb in between, swarming with busy

California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks in Los Angeles on Sep. 25, 2024. Photo by John Fredricks.

Newsom signs bills restricting oil, gas operations 

By Katabella Roberts Contributing Writer  California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday signed a series of bills into law that limit oil and gas operations across the state, prompting criticism from a

A 400-year-old oak tree named Old Glory, is in the beginning stages of becoming a historic landmark after a motion introduced by 5th District Supervisor Kathryn Barger. 091924 Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Old Glory officially named a historic landmark 

One of the most famous trees in the Santa Clarita Valley is officially a historic landmark in L.A. County.  On Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors approved Old Glory, a 400-year-old