Chlidren learn swimming techniques from the lifeguards during the "World’s Largest Swim Lesson" at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center on Thursday, June 26, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

SCV under extreme heat warning  

The Santa Clarita Valley is expecting one of the hottest heat waves of the summer this week, and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is urging residents to take precautions to stay safe as triple digits are expected.   According to National Weather Service Meteorologist Kristan Lund, temperatures will reach triple digits as early as Wednesday and could be

The city of Santa Clarita has designated its public library branches, including the Valencia Library (above) as cooling centers to offer residents a place to cool off during the heat wave expected today through Sunday. Photo courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita.

Forecast projects heat wave, possible rain 

Whether a fan of fairly intense heat or light rain, the Santa Clarita Valley’s five-day weather forecast has something for everyone.  On Friday and Saturday, the SCV is expecting temperature

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Rain expected to clear up by Friday 

Showers are expected to linger Thursday before clearing up for a “nice, warm weekend,” according to a meteorologist with the National Weather Service’s Los Angeles office.  However, after Sunday, the

Residents in Santa Clarita saw rain Friday afternoon on April 5, 2024. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Light to moderate rain expected in coming week 

With unpredictable weather taking place in Southern California in recent months, light precipitation is expected from Friday until Thursday in Santa Clarita, according to Ryan Kittell, meteorologist with the National

Heavy rain and fog was seen at the southbound Interstate 5 Thursday morning on Feb. 13, 2025. Maya Morales/ The Signal

Road conditions, crashes snarl morning commute 

Conditions on rain-slicked freeways jammed up the morning commute Thursday, with a big-rig crash impacting traffic on both State Route 14 and Interstate 5, causing delays for commuters through the

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Three days of rain expected this week 

Rain is coming back to the Santa Clarita Valley this week, starting on Wednesday with some light showers, according to the National Weather Service.   Residents should be expecting rainfall to

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Four days of rain expected this week 

Wet weather is headed to the Santa Clarita Valley this week and residents should plan for light to moderate rain conditions, according to the National Weather Service.  The highest potential

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

Winds expected to pick up over weekend in SCV 

Winds anywhere from 30 to 40 mph were expected Saturday in the Santa Clarita Valley, weather officials said.  According to Robbie Munroe, a meteorologist for the National Weather Service, those

Windstorms continue to pound LA County  

After the Santa Clarita Valley was buffeted by gusts that exceeded 60 mph Tuesday, many residents remained without power, as the winds were expected to remain strong through Thursday before

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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