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A sign points to the entrance of Chiquita Canyon Landfill in Castaic. Dan Watson/ The Signal

Chiquita’s request to appeal injunction denied — because there was none 

June 9, 2026 9:34 am

A federal court denied Chiquita Canyon Landfill’s request to appeal orders to add millions to a relocation fund for residents near the landfill last month, on the basis that the landfill hadn’t yet been ordered to fulfill one.  The appeals court ruled that the district court had ordered both the landfill’s owners and L.A. County, which brought the original suit against the landfill in December 2024, to meet and flesh out the terms of the relocation fund, according to a May 27 court filing.   They were

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SCOPE announces watershed education program  

January 28, 2025 2:01 pm

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 

January 23, 2025 5:36 pm

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

January 20, 2025 3:22 pm

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 

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

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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

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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

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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