Deputy saves the life of a choking inmate, inmates applaud
A deputy saved the life of an inmate on the weekend — not from a fight, a stabbing, or some other violent act — but from choking on food at…
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Law raising age to 21 for shotgun, rifle sales passes state Senate
A California law raising the age to buy a shotgun or rifle from age 18 to 21 passed the Senate on May 29. Now it heads to the Assembly for…
car window shattered by deputy who rescued dogs from locked car. photo courtesy of the SCV Sheriff's Station.
Witnesses of pets in hot cars encouraged to call law enforcement
Since it took effect in early 2017, a California law that allows citizens to legally smash car windows to save pets trapped in hot, parked cars hasn’t seen much exercise,…
Signal File Photo.
CHP hands out 33 speeding citations Saturday
California Highway Patrol officers of the Newhall Station cracked down on speeders Saturday, handing out 33 citations and issuing a half-dozen warnings. A total of 33 citations and six written…
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‘Coffee with Castaic Town Council’ meetings to begin
The Castaic Area Town Council will begin holding regular coffee meetings with their constituents at It’s a Grind Cafe from 5-7 p.m. All will be at the same location and…
Castaic Area Town Council members sit at a meeting on April 18, 2018, in this Signal file photo.
Castaic Council member resigns
Castaic Area Town Councilman Jim Idleman resigned from his position via email Sunday. Council member Jeff Preach claimed at the end of the May 16 meeting that Idleman, who represents…
First Assistant Chief Michel Moore named next LAPD Chief of Police.
SCV’s Michel Moore named LAPD Chief of Police
Mayor Eric Garcetti named SCV resident Michel R. Moore the next Los Angeles Police Department Chief of Police. Garcetti made the announcement at a press conference in Los Angeles Monday…
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Air quality warning issued for Santa Clarita Valley
Air quality will be unhealthy for sensitive individuals in East San Gabriel Valley and Santa Clarita Valley on Tuesday, according to the South Coast Air Quality Management District. The county’s…
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California Institute of the Arts.
CalArts campus investigated as precaution after tweet
Administrators at CalArts shut the college campus down Monday to “err of the side of caution,” allowing local sheriff’s deputies to investigate, after school officials noticed a “possible threat” posted…
Citizenship, Presidential and other awards were given to the sixth-graders who exemplified model behavior, great grades and outstanding character throughout the year.
Einstein Academy and students say farewell
The Albert Einstein Academy hosted its final promotion on Friday as the school honored its sixth-grade students who will move on to middle school in the coming year. Parents and…
UPDATE: Boy, 13, missing from home in Agua Dulce found
The son of LAPD Lt. Lou Vince, a contender for the June 2016 primary who earlier today sought the public’s help today in locating the boy, has been found. Vince…
US Postal Service participates in hiring job fairs
News release issued by the US Postal Service. The Los Angeles District of the United States Postal Service will participate in two upcoming job fairs in June to…
Santa Clarita City Hall is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. File Photo
“Heads up” Safety Campaign to address bicycle safety in 2018
News release issued by the city of Santa Clarita Following an 11 percent decline in annual collision rate, 47 percent drop in pedestrian-involved accidents and zero pedestrian…
Paul Butler, Newleaf Training and Development. Submitted photo
The lost art of customer service?
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