Read more about the article PT Cruiser Bandit still at large
A Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy assists a crime lab technician at the scene of a bank robbery in Valencia on Aug. 10, 2017. Austin Dave/The Signal

PT Cruiser Bandit still at large

  Although FBI agents have yet to officially name a serial bank robbing suspect who has hit four local banks since June, the unofficially-named PT Cruiser Bandit is making a…

Continue ReadingPT Cruiser Bandit still at large
Read more about the article Santa Clarita responds to Charlottesville protest
FILE PHOTO: Alex Wheatley, left, and Muhammad Ayers, right, hold a sign together on the corner of McBean Parkway and Valencia Boulevard in June during a Black Lives Matter protest. KATHARINE LOTZE/Signal.

Santa Clarita responds to Charlottesville protest

Staff Writers Gina Ender and Christian Monterrosa contributed to this story.  Charlottesville, Virginia found itself on the national stage after a weekend filled with political violence. Following the violent protests…

Continue ReadingSanta Clarita responds to Charlottesville protest
Read more about the article Newhall Board to review California Health Kids Survey Report
The Newhall School District Office. Dan Watson/The Signal

Newhall Board to review California Health Kids Survey Report

The Newhall School District Governing Board is expected to review the results of an annual report that provides data to foster positive school climates, prevents barriers to academic achievement and…

Continue ReadingNewhall Board to review California Health Kids Survey Report
Read more about the article Democrat super PAC partners with local activists to protest health care age tax
Claudia Estrada Powell of Planned Parenthood LA addresses the media as protesters gather in front of a truck with a digital billboard near Representative Steve Knight's Santa Clarita offices on Monday, August 14, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Democrat super PAC partners with local activists to protest health care age tax

About 40 protestors marched behind a moving billboard along the perimeter of the parking lot of Congressman Steve Knight’s (R-Palmdale) Santa Clarita office on Monday morning. The billboard featured a…

Continue ReadingDemocrat super PAC partners with local activists to protest health care age tax
Read more about the article David W. Hegg: The paradox of progress
Senior Pastor David W. Hegg delivers a sermon about applying The Bible to one's daily life at a Speaking by Listening Conference at Grace Baptist Church in Santa Clarita. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

David W. Hegg: The paradox of progress

I remember back in my early school days bringing home a progress report. At some point in the semester my teachers felt it was essential for my parents to know…

Continue ReadingDavid W. Hegg: The paradox of progress
Read more about the article Brush fire slows traffic on I-5 near Vista Del Lago
A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Brush fire slows traffic on I-5 near Vista Del Lago

At least seven engines and two helicopters have been dispatched to tackle a two-acre fire that sparked south of Vista Del Lago Road near Interstate 5 Sunday afternoon, according to…

Continue ReadingBrush fire slows traffic on I-5 near Vista Del Lago
Read more about the article UPDATE: Forward progress stopped on fire near Acton
A firefighter waters down any remaining hotspots at a brush fire in Acton on Sunday, August 13, 2017. Christian Monterrosa/ The Signal

UPDATE: Forward progress stopped on fire near Acton

UPDATE 4:59 p.m. Fire is determined to have burned 66 acres and is 75 percent contained. Fire personnel will be on scene until at least 10 p.m. tonight cleaning up.…

Continue ReadingUPDATE: Forward progress stopped on fire near Acton
Read more about the article Perseid meteor shower draws LA County residents to Castaic
Stargazers gather along Templin Highway in Castaic to watch the Perseid Meteor Shower on Saturday, August 12, 2017. Christian Monterrosa/The Signal

Perseid meteor shower draws LA County residents to Castaic

Every year from mid-July to late August, debris in outer space cross paths with Earth. This space debris is a result of the comet “Swift-Tuttle”. If you look towards the…

Continue ReadingPerseid meteor shower draws LA County residents to Castaic
Read more about the article LAPD sergeant, SCV resident wins bronze in darts competition
Sgt. Donald Boon with his son, Christian (left) and Police Chief Beck (right) at the 2017 World Police and Fire Games dart competition on Friday, August 11, 2017 Photo Courtesy of Charlotte Mcintosh

LAPD sergeant, SCV resident wins bronze in darts competition

A Valencia resident, Sergeant Donald Boon commutes to Los Angeles everyday to serve in the LAPD. In his free time, Boon puts down the gun and picks up a dart.…

Continue ReadingLAPD sergeant, SCV resident wins bronze in darts competition
Read more about the article Time for boating at Castaic Lake
Joseph Felix, inspects the boat of Daniel Zohar and Shelly Cohen at Castaic Lake on Saturday. All boats entering Castaic lake are required to be inspected. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Time for boating at Castaic Lake

The quagga mussels have flourished in places such as Lake Mead and Castaic Lake does not want their own pristine waters to fall victim. As a result, every single vessel…

Continue ReadingTime for boating at Castaic Lake