Environment

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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,

L.A County Fire Department Acting Assistant Chief Pat Springel answers questions from local homeowners in regard to the Brush Clearance Program Presentation on Saturday at city hall. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Residents get informed on brush clearance program  

Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel had an informational meeting at Santa Clarita City Hall to discuss concerns and provide transparency to local homeowners about the county’s brush clearance program

Press release

Tataviam tribe releases strategy for climate resiliency

News release   The Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians released the Tribal Climate Resiliency Plan, a blueprint for addressing climate in tribal territory.    As global temperatures rise and the

Politics and government

Bills of 2023 | New law aims to boost clean energy

Editor’s note: The Signal is presenting CalMatters’ wrap-up stories on some of the key bills that reached the governor’s desk at the close of the 2023 legislative session. Here’s the

Making a difference, no matter how small  

Santa Clarita community members of all ages participated in National “Make a Difference Day” on Saturday, giving back to various nonprofit organizations and city sites through community volunteer work.  In

Press release

Castaic Lake algal bloom prompts danger advisory

News release  The state Department of Water Resources is urging people to avoid physical contact with water at Castaic Lake until further notice due to the presence of blue-green algae.

Map of the Tau Fruit Fly quarantine area in the Santa Clarita Valley provided by the California Department of Food and Agriculture.

State begins fruit fly eradication 

Local residents have begun receiving notices from the state regarding efforts under way to eradicate the Tau fruit fly from the Santa Clarita Valley.  According to the official notice from