Messy process precedes appointment to Castaic Council
Jeff Preach, a newly sworn-in member of the Castaic Area Town Council, called it “a back-door coup.” John Kunak, another Council member, said it was nothing of the sort, that…
Joe Herrington
Western storyteller Joe Herrington uses personal tales to inspire lessons of honor, integrity
Canyon Country resident Joe Herrington is known for his authentic campfire stories about rugged cowboy personalities with characters “as solid as steel.” The western storyteller and cowboy poet has made…
A compactor rolls over the exposed trash at a 200 x 200 foot "working face" site at the Chiquita Canyon Landfill in Castaic in 2014. As soon as the the trash is spread and compacted it is immediately covered with dirt and the working face site moves forward. This view looks south-west towards the new proposed expansion site, and In the distance is the tall ridge which blocks the land fill from view of surrounding communities. Dan Watson/Signal
County moves to issue landfill notices in Spanish, complainers pleased
After filing a civil rights complaint alleging the county failed to notify Spanish-speaking residents about the planned expansion of Chiquita Canyon Landfill, some of the issues in question have now…
Canyon Country woman arrested for attempted murder
A 22-year-old Canyon Country woman was arrested Wednesday night on suspicion of attempted murder in relation to an incident directed at her two-year-old daughter. Abigail Arnold was arrested by deputies…
Proposed site of Newhall Ranch development, looking southeast on state Route 126 in Castaic. Dan Watson/The Signal.
Castaic Council voices approval of Newhall Ranch project, despite Chiquita worries
The Castaic Area Town Council has given its second endorsement to part of the controversial Newhall Ranch housing development – but the board was split, with opponents voting “no” due…
Two tangled big rigs shut down southbound I-5 truck route for 12 hours
Southbound morning commuters were joined Thursday by truck drivers who, normally, would have taken the truck route but who were rerouted after two huge trucks collided near the tunnel. All…
Window-kicking woman sentenced to 60 days
A Pennsylvania woman accused of kicking out the window of a sheriff’s car was sentenced to 60 days in jail, placed on probation and told to pay for the damaged…
Reward offered in hit-and-run death of girl in Canyon Country
LOS ANGELES COUNTY – The Board of Supervisors will be asked to approve a motion by Supervisor Kathryn Barger establishing a $20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and/or…
Houses in the Santa Clarita Valley near Copper Hill Drive. Katharine Lotze/Signal
Annual home sales increase while condominium sales decrease in 2016
Total home sales in the Santa Clarita Valley increased in 2016 compared to 2015 figures, while total condominium sales decreased for the year during the same time period, according to…
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Pilot killed in plane crash ID’d as Bear Valley Springs resident
Investigators picking through the wreckage of a small plane crash discovered near Lake Hughes Wednesday have identified the pilot killed in the crash as 56-year-old Fredrick Espiau. And neighbors are…
Fire Dept. warns of rising water in county rivers
The Los Angeles County Fire Department issued a video warning for those living in local waterways including streams, washes, rivers. In the video posted to Twitter at 5:35 p.m. Wednesday,…
Sen. Scott Wilk
Wilk bill battles synthetic drugs
State Sen. Scott Wilk on Wednesday announced a measure to regulate so-called synthetic recreational drugs in California – something he called “a growing threat to our children and our communities.’’…
Santa Clarita City Councilman Bill Miranda.
Council: Miranda appointment not reaction to diversity questions
Just months removed from settling a lawsuit that alleged Santa Clarita’s at-large voting system denies Latinos a fair voice, the city lost its lone Latino Council member when Dante Acosta…
Start Your New Year with a Laugh… at the Canyon Theatre Guild
By Rosemary Moffat, Canyon Theatre Guild All 37 of Shakespeare’s Plays in 97 Minutes? Yes! When Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield of the Reduced Shakespeare Company decided to…
City of Santa Clarita City Hall
New councilman to begin transition into City Council
Now that he’s getting a new job, Bill Miranda needs to get busy leaving an old one, and perhaps cutting business ties to clients in still another of his gigs.…
College of the Canyons guard Jacob Lilley, pictured here vs. Ventura College on Jan. 5, continues to play at a high level for the Cougars. Last Friday vs. L.A. Harbor Lilley finished with a final stat line of 17 points and 10 assists and has now scored 15 or more in three of the last five games. Photo courtesy of COC Sports Information
COC Insider: Cougars men’s hoops on a roll
The College of the Canyons men’s basketball team will head into Saturday’s Western State Conference opener at the Cougar Cage riding a five-game win streak and looking to get above…
Dr. Gene Dorio
Gene Dorio: Stay involved, candidates
Congratulations to Bill Miranda for being chosen Tuesday night to fill the empty Santa Clarita City Council seat. I have known Bill and his wife, Virginia, for more than 25…
Valencia wrestling locks up league for second consecutive year
The Valencia High wrestling team won a Tri-Valley League dual against Fillmore High, 57-12, Wednesday night at Peterson Grapplers in Valencia. With the victory, the Vikings claimed their second league…
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West Ranch's Maya Evans leads the student section at halftime. Photo courtesy Phoebe Melikidse
West Ranch student with leukemia honored at basketball game
It was halftime and West Ranch High boys basketball was leading Hart by 14 points. The Wildcats student section, dubbed “The Pack,” was already bustling, but when Pack leader and…
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