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Where to find the flu vaccine in the Santa Clarita Valley
The county’s Department of Public Health put out an alert Wednesday to urge residents to go get the flu shot, even though the flu season has been in full swing…
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Woman insane at time of brother’s fatal shooting
A Canyon Country woman who in October pleaded no contest to second-degree murder in the shooting death of her brother two years ago was insane at the time of the…
Shoppers pass by the yet-to-open Northeast Valley Health Corp. clinic in Newhall. The clinic is scheduled to open next month, but a proposed moratorium on natural gas hookups may delay the opening. Andrew Clark/The Signal
Legislators, healthcare and business groups decry gas moratorium
The Northeast Valley Health Corp. is facing an unexpected hurdle in opening their Newhall clinic next month: no natural gas. The community health center’s leadership was one of several legislators,…
A vial of brine (salt solution) collected after it was extracted from the chloride in the water during the osmosis process. Dan Watson/Signal archives
Sanitation board reconvenes after hiatus
Officials elected to govern the operation of Santa Clarita Valley’s sewer system get down to business next week after nearly a two-month hiatus. The last time members of the Santa…
Crime Blotter: Saugus
01/03/18 Vehicle Burglary – 26500 block of Bouquet Canyon Road The victim parked his vehicle at the above location and left $10,000 in US currency inside his glove box. When…
SCV’s new water agency elects a second vice president
Board members of Santa Clarita Valley’s new water agency elected longtime board member R. J. Kelly to be their second vice president Tuesday as the agency continues to unfold as…
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Castaic Board considering resolution calling for fair funding for public schools
Following the direction of the California School Boards Association (CSBA), the Castaic Union School District is expected to adopt a resolution Thursday asking for the full and fair funding of…
Suspect in detective stabbing pleads not guilty in court
The Canyon Country man accused of stabbing a sheriff’s detective at a fast-food restaurant Monday morning pleaded not guilty Wednesday to the charges filed against him. Donald Chinchilla, 21, appeared…
Castaic Union School District Building. Dan Watson/The Signal
Castaic Board to honor district’s Teachers of the Year
Four teachers from each the Castaic Union School District schools are expected to be recognized as “Teachers of the year” during the Castaic Governing Board meeting Thursday. The annual California…
From left to right, Superintendent Catherine Kawaguchi, California Credit Union Community Development Coordinator Mariam Nasiry, Teacher Olivia Pateno, Principal Roni Andrus and Office Staff member Lisa McNerney at Mint Canyon Community School on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018. Courtesy photo
Sulphur Springs District recognizes employees at Mint Canyon
Two employees at Mint Canyon Community School received a special goodie bag Tuesday when they were recognized for their exemplary efforts at the elementary school. Mint Canyon Teacher Olivia Pateno…
Santa Clarita City Hall
Council officially purchases 176 acres of open space
The Santa Clarita City Council unanimously approved on consent Tuesday evening the purchase of 176 acres of open space between Tesoro Del Valle and San Francisquito Road that will cost…
Crews work on a set at the Walmart parking lot in Canyon Country on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal
Santa Clarita touts more growth in filming
The city of Santa Clarita saw an increase in location filming in 2017 with the Film Office reporting 556 film permits and 1,385 location film days, which generated an estimated…
FILE PHOTO A worker from Southern California Edison works to restore power in Saugus on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal
Power out in Saugus after electrical vault fire
Lights are out in the Saugus area after an above ground electrical vault caught fire, according to a fire official and the Southern California Edison website. The Los Angeles County…
The Newhall Family Theatre for the Performing Arts. Signal file photo.
Newhall Family Theatre seeks board members for nonprofit foundation
Editor's Note: The incoming foundation board for the Newhall Family Theatre is expected to create its own meeting dates and times during its formation. The Newhall Family Theatre for the…
Scene at the Jack in the Box on Soledad Canyon Road where law enforcement officer was stabbed. Within a few days of the alleged attacks, deputies launched a crackdown in the area. photo by Austin Dave.
Stabbing suspect ordered to court
The Canyon Country man accused of stabbing a sheriff’s detective at a fast food restaurant Monday remains in custody without bail, slated to appear in court. Donald Chinchilla, 21, was…
Olga Sitting on T.H.’s motorcycle back in 1983. Courtesy photo
So I Stole His Motorcycle
By Olga Kaczmar, Newhall Community Contributor One year when both of us were poor, I made an agreement with ex-boyfriend T.H. that I would buy him a used motorcycle…
Girl Scout Troop 6592, pictured with Denise Tomey (far right). Courtesy photo
Local Girl Scout Troop Dedication Ceremony of the”River of Hope” at Carousel Ranch
By Denise Tomey, Santa Clarita Contributor On Wednesday, December 14, Girl Scout Troop 6592 officially dedicated their Silver Award project - a literal “River of Hope” to the children…
‘Reflections of the Mission’ by Frank Lennartz. Courtesy photo
Oil Painting Demo at Barnes & Noble
By Olga Kaczmar, Newhall Community Contributor Frank Lennartz will demonstrate oil painting at the Jan. 15, 2018 meeting of the Santa Clarita Artists Association (SCAA). This event is free,…
L-r, Harley Zugbaum and Cheryl Jones from SCV Child and Family Center and Peg Marrone from Delta Kappa Gamma. Courtesy photo
Delta Kappa Gamma Donates Gift Cards to local Organizations
By Penni Perrault, Valencia Community Contributor SCV Child and Family Center was the recipient of over $500 in gift cards for their clients from the local chapter of Delta…
Since 2014, the Celebration of Local Authors event has been spotlighting local writers and providing residents with the opportunity to meet with authors and explore their work. This year’s event will highlight approximately 40 local authors, all skilled storytellers in genres including children’s, young adult, fiction, non-fiction, self-help and poetry/short story. Courtesy graphic | City of Santa Clarita
A Celebration of Santa Clarita Authors
By Councilmember Bob Kellar Books are a Uniquely Portable Magic ~Stephen King Reading gives us a place to go when we have to stay where we are. Lucky…
