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Canyon Country man pleads no contest in fatal hit and run
A Canyon Country man arrested in the traffic death of teacher Rob Bennett pleaded no contest today to one count each of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and hit and…
Mail thieves dump 7 bags of stolen mail, ransack business mailboxes
The US Postal Service is investigating three recent incidents of mass mail thefts including seven discarded garbage bags full of mail and the ransacking of two “neighborhood mailbox” units resulting…
Home of fatal stabbing recalled as troubled by neighbors, deputies
Neighbors recall the home in which stabbing victim Maria Acevedo lived - and died suddenly Monday - as a home apparently troubled by domestic strife. Acevedo, 56, whose family runs…
Santa Clarita City Hall
Planning commission delays hotel vote
Eight years of stagnation over a proposed hotel at McBean Parkway and Valencia Boulevard continued Tuesday night, as the Santa Clarita Planning Commission delayed approval of a five-story, 134-room plan…
Golden Valley's KJ Maduike outruns a tackle during the first half of the Grizzlies homecoming game at Canyon. Katharine Lotze/Signal.
Fast forward: Running backs take on larger roles
West Ranch High’s Jake Rice was a lightly used wide receiver last season. Golden Valley High’s KJ Maduike was a backup. Valencia High’s Moises Haynes was on junior varsity. Canyon…
Coach’s Corner: West Ranch v-ball’s Brandon Pank
In 2014, Brandon Pank took over as head coach for a West Ranch volleyball team that had gone 8-15-2 overall and 4-6 in the Foothill League the season prior. This…
SCV local part of Team USA
Hunter Greene, a Stevenson Ranch resident who attends Sherman Oaks High of Notre Dame, flew south for the fall. He’s currently in Monterrey, Mexico, representing his country on the USA…
Gary Horton: Everything’s coming up ‘Rosies’ for Hillary
There’s no need to go further than the end. As illogical as this sounds, it’s true. There is simply no reason for any presidential candidate to raise a personal feud…
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Our View: Vote Barger for supervisor
All Santa Clarita Valley residents qualified to vote Nov. 8 have a choice for county supervisor between Kathryn Barger, longtime chief of staff for Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich, and Darrell…
SCV Voices: Guest Commentary
Victor Lindenheim: Measure M is a good deal
Supervisor Michael Antonovich is to be commended for ensuring that L.A. County Measure M, as proposed, includes a fair return on investment for Santa Clarita Valley communities. About two years…
“When Man to Man is Wolf” exhibit piece at College of the Canyons student art gallery. COC courtesy art
COC Library opens student art gallery with animated documentary
Students at College of the Canyons are paying tribute to the spirit and life of one Holocaust survivor. With its inaugural exhibit of “When Man to Man is Wolf,” COC’s…
Shell gas station on Lyons Avenue. Dan Watson/Signal
Los Angeles County gas prices on the rise this week
Hold onto your wallet Californians, gas prices are on the rise. The average gasoline price in Los Angeles County rose 5.7 cents per gallon in the past week, according to…
USPS post worker.
USPS will not deliver mail on Columbus Day
The United States Postal Service will halt its regular mail delivery service Oct. 10 in observance of Columbus Day. Priority Mail Express will be delivered during the holiday, but regular…
Pitchess prisoner transfer postponed again
For the second time in two weeks, the County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday postponed a vote authorizing $5.6 million to contract out services for 320 mentally ill inmates, who…
Santa Clarita Sheriff's Deputies stand outside of a home on Castille Lane in Saugus during an investigation. Austin Dave/Signal
UPDATE: Arrest made in fatal stabbing of woman in Saugus
Homicide Investigators have made an arrest in the fatal stabbing of a woman in Saugus Monday afternoon. Jesse Lucatero, 24, was booked on a murder charge in the fatal stabbing…
Kevin Buck: Trump’s political malpractice
Presidential debates have the potential to make or break the candidacies of those seeking the most powerful elected office in the world. Before the first debate in this election the…
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Our View: Fox for SUSD board
Two remarkably qualified candidates have stepped forward to join the race for the lone open Saugus Union School District seat on the November ballot. The two would bring different backgrounds…
Stern is the best for 27th Senate District
Thank you to The Signal for your endorsement of Henry Stern for state Senate District 27. I have volunteered for Henry Stern for a year. During that time, I’ve seen…
Santa Clarita Councilman, and candidate, TimBen Boydston (foreground, facing camera) at a recent debate.
Boydston for City Council: He listens
I’m voting for TimBen Boydston in the upcoming Santa Clarita City Council election. Here’s why: Whenever I contact the City Council with a question or concern, either in person or…
Drone ordinances need to be revisited
With Santa Clarita’s restrictive drone laws, R/C enthusiasts have essentially been kicked out of the public square. I understand and agree with the importance of protecting people who use our…
