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Barger calls for update on Chiquita Canyon cancer concerns

March 10, 2025 4:34 pm

News release L.A. County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger is advocating for an update from the USC Cancer Surveillance Program to address ongoing community cancer concerns related to Chiquita Canyon Landfill, according to a news release Monday from the supervisor’s office. The program is a state-mandated local agency for monitoring community cancer trends in Los Angeles County and

Vice President JD Vance speaks at the East Palestine Fire Department as he visits East Palestine, Ohio, on Feb. 3, 2025. Pool photo by Rebecca Droke/AFP via Getty Images

Vance visits East Palestine to commemorate 2 years since derailment

February 4, 2025 2:07 pm

SCOPE announces watershed education program

January 28, 2025 2:01 pm

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

January 23, 2025 5:36 pm

Heavy winds expected to continue through Tuesday in SCV

January 20, 2025 3:22 pm

Vance visits East Palestine to commemorate 2 years since derailment

February 4, 2025 2:07 pm

SCOPE announces watershed education program

January 28, 2025 2:01 pm

Rain barrel program returns Feb. 22

January 23, 2025 5:36 pm

Heavy winds expected to continue through Tuesday in SCV

January 20, 2025 3:22 pm

No-burn alert extended through Wednesday

December 31, 2024 1:34 pm

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

City, Burrtec offering Christmas tree recycling

December 31, 2024 1:17 pm

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

AQMD extends no-burn alert through Saturday

December 27, 2024 5:14 pm

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

AQMD issues no-burn alert for Friday

December 26, 2024 4:08 pm

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

The Orlowski’s front lawn in Castaic is filled with low water and drought-resistant plants provided by the SCV Water’s Lawn Replacement Usage on Friday, Dec. 19, 2024. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

SCV Water touts 1M-square-foot lawn reductions

December 25, 2024 4:49 pm

Andre Movsesyan said he and his wife were at home during the pandemic with more time around the house than usual when they decided to become a little closer with

California state bat the Pallid Bat (Antrozous pallidus). Courtesy of Jessi Vannatta.

How SCV’s flying mammals play a crucial role in the ecosystem

December 23, 2024 3:36 pm

Bats are not blind, or only live in caves and suck blood, as pop culture has led us to believe. But they do serve as nature’s silent pest control and

Protesters gather outside a community meeting Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, at Castaic Middle School over the problems at Chiquita Canyon Landfill. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

County sues Chiquita landfill, seeks relief for ‘communities under siege’

December 16, 2024 4:07 pm

Chiquita Canyon Landfill is being sued by L.A. County to address “ongoing environmental and public health hazards caused by the landfill’s operations,” as well as to seek relief for “impacted

Faces of the SCV: A natural with nature

November 29, 2024 7:52 pm

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

Santa Clarita Valley oak trees are being invaded by the Goldspotted oak borer; an insect named for its iridescent black shell with gold spots that burrows underneath the bark of oak trees. Courtesy of Cristhian Mace.

SCV oak trees threatened by invasive goldspotted oak borer

November 18, 2024 6:18 pm

Santa Clarita Valley oak trees are being invaded by the goldspotted oak borer; an insect named for its iridescent black shell with gold spots that burrows underneath the bark of

Protestors and local officials gather at Hasley Canyon Park Tuesday morning for the Chiquita Landfill Press Conference to call on California and Los Angeles to declare a State of Emergency on Oct. 15. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

State of emergency request over Chiquita denied

October 24, 2024 7:57 pm

A bipartisan request made to Gov. Gavin Newsom seeking a state of emergency regarding the situation at Chiquita Canyon Landfill was denied on Thursday. In a Thursday letter to 17

Barger pens letter calling for probe into ‘cancer clusters’ near Chiquita

October 17, 2024 6:08 pm

In response to claims of cancer clusters forming near the Chiquita Canyon Landfill, L.A. County 5th District Supervisor Kathryn Barger wrote a letter Thursday asking for support in investigating those

Sun enters maximum phase, raising geomagnetic storm risk

October 16, 2024 2:15 pm

By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer The sun has reached the solar maximum phase of its 11-year cycle, leading to increased solar activity, and experts anticipate that this phase could continue into

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

Newsom signs bills restricting oil, gas operations

September 26, 2024 3:35 pm

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

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Barger calls for update on Chiquita Canyon cancer concerns

Vance visits East Palestine to commemorate 2 years since derailment

SCOPE announces watershed education program

Rain barrel program returns Feb. 22

Heavy winds expected to continue through Tuesday in SCV

Vance visits East Palestine to commemorate 2 years since derailment

SCOPE announces watershed education program

Rain barrel program returns Feb. 22

Heavy winds expected to continue through Tuesday in SCV

No-burn alert extended through Wednesday

City, Burrtec offering Christmas tree recycling

AQMD extends no-burn alert through Saturday

AQMD issues no-burn alert for Friday

SCV Water touts 1M-square-foot lawn reductions

How SCV’s flying mammals play a crucial role in the ecosystem

County sues Chiquita landfill, seeks relief for ‘communities under siege’

Faces of the SCV: A natural with nature

SCV oak trees threatened by invasive goldspotted oak borer

State of emergency request over Chiquita denied

Barger pens letter calling for probe into ‘cancer clusters’ near Chiquita

Sun enters maximum phase, raising geomagnetic storm risk

Newsom signs bills restricting oil, gas operations

Old Glory officially named a historic landmark

Old Glory set to be recognized as a historic landmark

City Council approves open space land purchase

AQMD issues additional order of abatement for Chiquita Canyon

City seeks volunteers for River Rally Cleanup

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