Read more about the article 3D printable guns debate heats up
Richard Nagler, the owner of Adam's Armory, shows his concealed Springfield 1911 Pistol at his gun store in Stevenson Ranch on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

3D printable guns debate heats up

A temporary restraining order delaying the online publication of blueprints for 3D-printed guns is making national headlines, drawing reactions from both sides of the aisle in Santa Clarita. On July…

Continue Reading3D printable guns debate heats up
Read more about the article At least 40 people treated, 8 hospitalized, for exposure to airborne irritant in Castaic
Firefighters debrief outside a building near the 28000 block of Franklin Parkway in Castaic Tuesday morning. Austin Dave/The Signal

At least 40 people treated, 8 hospitalized, for exposure to airborne irritant in Castaic

Eight people were taken to the hospital late Monday night after they and 32 others were exposed to an airborne chemical irritant at an industrial company in Castaic. The incident…

Continue ReadingAt least 40 people treated, 8 hospitalized, for exposure to airborne irritant in Castaic
Read more about the article Dick Cesaroni | Illegal Immigrant Military Veterans Should Gain U.S. Citizenship
Letters to the Editor

Dick Cesaroni | Illegal Immigrant Military Veterans Should Gain U.S. Citizenship

Subject: Deported U.S. Military Veterans First off, I just want to state that I am a lifelong Republican, a native of Southern California and a veteran of the United States…

Continue ReadingDick Cesaroni | Illegal Immigrant Military Veterans Should Gain U.S. Citizenship
Read more about the article North Hills man arraigned on pursuit charge
Detective Elliot Uribe and Deputy Jonathan Wilson search a white Toyota Celica as Deputy Javier Guzman makes his way to the front of the car after a pursuit ended on Newhall Avenue at 15th Street near Hart High School on Aug. 3. Austin Dave/The Signal

North Hills man arraigned on pursuit charge

An unemployed North Hills man arrested Friday after he was pursued through Newhall by deputies who had been staking out a fast food restaurant was scheduled to appear in court…

Continue ReadingNorth Hills man arraigned on pursuit charge

Two Foothill League baseball players compete at Connie Mack World Series

Although temperatures have been nearing 100 degrees in Farmington, New Mexico, the heat is perceived very differently to two Santa Clarita Valley baseball players as they compete at the Connie…

Continue ReadingTwo Foothill League baseball players compete at Connie Mack World Series
Read more about the article WriteGirl, nonprofit that builds girls’ writing skills, seeks local volunteers
Katie Geyer (left) pictured with two mentees of WriteGirl, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit that focuses on strengthening teen girls' writing skills. Courtesy Photo

WriteGirl, nonprofit that builds girls’ writing skills, seeks local volunteers

By Tammy Murga Signal Staff Writer   Katie Geyer, former Santa Clarita Valley resident and Signal reporter, believes there's power behind writing. From covering the tireless work of local nonprofits…

Continue ReadingWriteGirl, nonprofit that builds girls’ writing skills, seeks local volunteers
Read more about the article 2018-19 Football Camp Series: West Ranch High School
West Ranch's quarterback Weston Eget hands the ball off to Ryan Camacho in hopes of gaining some yards Monday, Aug. 6 Eddy Martinez/The SIgnal.

2018-19 Football Camp Series: West Ranch High School

Sitting in the driver’s seat of a black Mini Cooper, West Ranch quarterback Weston Eget sat talking to a teammate as they were the last two players to leave practice…

Continue Reading2018-19 Football Camp Series: West Ranch High School
Read more about the article Two City Council candidates pull out, as many as 14 in race
Santa Clarita City Hall is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. File Photo

Two City Council candidates pull out, as many as 14 in race

As of Monday, 11 challengers have filed papers with the state to run in the race to unseat three Santa Clarita City Council incumbents up for reelection. Councilman Bill Miranda,…

Continue ReadingTwo City Council candidates pull out, as many as 14 in race
Read more about the article Puppies trained to become guide dogs practice public transit etiquette in Central Park
Pam English, a volunteer at Guide Dogs of America, helps train her five-month-old puppy, Zion, how to properly enter a bus for the first time at Central Park on Saturday, August 4, 2018. Tammy Murga/The Signal

Puppies trained to become guide dogs practice public transit etiquette in Central Park

By Tammy Murga Signal Staff Writer   Zion, a 5-month-old golden retriever puppy, boarded an empty bus for the first time on Saturday. Quietly, yet attentively, she made her way…

Continue ReadingPuppies trained to become guide dogs practice public transit etiquette in Central Park
Read more about the article Setting a date for prelim put off again for man accused of strangulation murder
Crime scene tape marks the perimeter of a murder investigation in Valencia on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017. Austin Dave/The Signal

Setting a date for prelim put off again for man accused of strangulation murder

A man accused of strangling his boyfriend in Valencia was scheduled to set a date for his preliminary hearing next month, almost a year after his arrest. Christian Alexander Ortiz,…

Continue ReadingSetting a date for prelim put off again for man accused of strangulation murder