Read more about the article Newsom declares heat emergency amid historic heat wave
Gov. Gavin Newsom. Courtesy of the Office of the Governor

Newsom declares heat emergency amid historic heat wave

As the Santa Clarita Valley enters a heat wave that National Weather Service meteorologists said is here to stay, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an emergency heat proclamation Monday to reduce…

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Read more about the article Firefighters respond to drowning child call in Santa Clarita
A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Firefighters respond to drowning child call in Santa Clarita

Los Angeles County firefighters arrived at the 27000 block of Wellsley Way in Santa Clarita after receiving a call about a drowning child on Saturday.  The Los Angeles County Fire…

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Read more about the article New locator signs help trail users share location with emergency responders
City installs 658 markers across all city trails to easily convey hikers, cyclists locations during emergencies. Courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita

New locator signs help trail users share location with emergency responders

With a new emergency location system installed across 94 miles of trails, hikers and cyclists will now be easier to find during emergencies. The city of Santa Clarita recently installed…

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Read more about the article City shares tips on how to prepare for an emergency, training course registration to open soon
Flooding of Iron Canyon. photo by Katharine Lotze, The Signal.

City shares tips on how to prepare for an emergency, training course registration to open soon

With the winter season well underway, residents could soon see severe weather conditions. The city of Santa Clarita recently shared tips on how to prepare for an emergency, and announced…

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Read more about the article L.A. County Fire conducts ventilation, fire attack drills in Canyon Country
Los Angeles County firefighters conducted drills last week on the property set to be demolished March 20 by the city in Canyon Country.

L.A. County Fire conducts ventilation, fire attack drills in Canyon Country

Story by Perry Smith | Photos by Austin Dave Sawing and venting to save lives were among the skills practiced by L.A. County firefighters as they trained on soon-to-be-abandoned structures…

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Read more about the article Officials: If you can speak, don’t text your 911 emergency
Day shift watch deputy Michelle Roberts works at the dispatch office at the Santa Clarita Sheriff's Station in Valencia on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Officials: If you can speak, don’t text your 911 emergency

The 911 dispatchers at the Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Station haven’t yet received an emoji on their newly introduced 911 text-messaging system. However, countywide, officials are reporting common misunderstandings with the…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: ‘Text 911’ feature now in place at SCV Sheriff’s Station
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station can be reached by calling 661-260-4000.

UPDATE: ‘Text 911’ feature now in place at SCV Sheriff’s Station

Santa Clarita residents now have “another tool in the 911 toolbox,” officials said Monday, with the launch of a new text-to-911 service. The effort, which was introduced this past week…

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Read more about the article Road crews assess storm damage as city eyes repair funds
Swift flood waters washed away a driveway on Iron Canyon Road in Sand Canyon. (Austin Dave/The Signal)

Road crews assess storm damage as city eyes repair funds

With Gov. Jerry Brown declaring a state of emergency in the wake of the recent winter storms that hammered California, Santa Clarita road crews were in the field on Tuesday…

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