Read more about the article Local fire stations offer sandbags to residents
FILE PHOTO: Santa Clarita resident Ray Real makes sandbags in front of Fire Station 123 on Sand Canyon on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017, in anticipation of Friday's storm that will bring a predicted six inches of rain to the area. Katharine Lotze/Signal

Local fire stations offer sandbags to residents

As the first major storm of the season hit the Santa Clarita Valley Monday, local fire stations were offering free sandbags and sand to residents to protect their properties. According…

Continue ReadingLocal fire stations offer sandbags to residents
Read more about the article Hart District may receive additional support following Dashboard results
FILE PHOTO: Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Hart District may receive additional support following Dashboard results

Editor’s Note: This is the final story in a series looking at how Santa Clarita Valley school districts performed on the fall 2017 release of the California School Dashboard. The William…

Continue ReadingHart District may receive additional support following Dashboard results

UPDATE: Law enforcement official stabbed in Canyon Country expected to make full recovery; suspect in custody

https://youtu.be/tIXhczScAw8 Updates status of detective; identity of suspect in custody An unprovoked attack on an LASD detective who was stabbed in a fast food restaurant in Canyon Country on Monday…

Continue ReadingUPDATE: Law enforcement official stabbed in Canyon Country expected to make full recovery; suspect in custody
Read more about the article National Weather Service issues storm and flash flood warnings for northern LA areas
Dark, muddy water rushes down the canyon under Lake Hughes Road north of Castaic Lake on Oct. 15, 2015 after a heavy downpour caused a flash flood that washed out many sections of the canyon roads in the Angeles National Forest, and a section of northbound Interstate 5 near Fort Tejon. KATHARINE LOTZE/Signal.

National Weather Service issues storm and flash flood warnings for northern LA areas

The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning in the Los Angeles and Ventura areas on Sunday afternoon as well as a flash flood warning for areas affected by…

Continue ReadingNational Weather Service issues storm and flash flood warnings for northern LA areas

Coroner officially IDs the four dead in Friday’s murder-suicide in Saugus

https://youtu.be/kmHWudp3TyQ The coroner’s office identified on Saturday morning the victims in the suspected triple-murder-suicide of a family that took place inside a home on the 28800 block of Startree Lane…

Continue ReadingCoroner officially IDs the four dead in Friday’s murder-suicide in Saugus
Read more about the article House garage catches fire early Sunday morning
Firefighters asses the damage after a garage catches on fire in Saugus, Calif. on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. Christian Monterrosa/ The Signal

House garage catches fire early Sunday morning

Firefighters responded to a house fire on the 27000 block of Wellston Drive in Saugus on Sunday morning at around 3:30 a.m after flames and smoke were seen coming out…

Continue ReadingHouse garage catches fire early Sunday morning
Read more about the article Defense, 3-pointers earn SCCS win over Valencia
Santa Clarita Christian's Caden Starr looks for a player to pass against Valencia at the War on the Floor Showcase at Pierce College on Saturday. Haley Sawyer/The Signal

Defense, 3-pointers earn SCCS win over Valencia

Each time a Santa Clarita Christian boys basketball player drained a 3-pointer, the entire Cardinals bench stood up in celebration. SCCS nearly spent more time standing than sitting on Saturday…

Continue ReadingDefense, 3-pointers earn SCCS win over Valencia
Read more about the article Foothill League coaches predict the College Football National Championship
Signal file photo

Foothill League coaches predict the College Football National Championship

The College Football Playoff National Championship kicks off on Monday and everyone has a solid prediction as to who will win – including all six of the Foothill League football…

Continue ReadingFoothill League coaches predict the College Football National Championship
Read more about the article New Republican headquarters opens in Canyon Country
Assemblyman Dante Acosta walks out of the new 38th Assembly District Republican Headquarters in Canyon Country, Calif. on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018. Christian Monterrosa/ The Signal

New Republican headquarters opens in Canyon Country

The Republican headquarters for the 38th Congressional district officially opened its doors on Saturday ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. Santa Clarita residents ready to get on the political battlefield…

Continue ReadingNew Republican headquarters opens in Canyon Country
Read more about the article Castaic Sports Complex snow day delights youngsters
Despite 70 degree temperatures, kids and families came out in droves to experience a little bit of winter at the Castiac Sports Complex’s snow on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2018 in Castiac, Calif.

Castaic Sports Complex snow day delights youngsters

Despite a forecasted high of 73 degrees, children and families of all ages were able to enjoy a brief moment of winter - practically a foreign concept to many of…

Continue ReadingCastaic Sports Complex snow day delights youngsters

UCLA basketball alum Bob Webb taking reigns of SCVi boys hoops program

At this point in his career, former UCLA basketball player Bob Webb isn’t surprised when some high school players are unaware of John Wooden’s resume. Webb played under Wooden for…

Continue ReadingUCLA basketball alum Bob Webb taking reigns of SCVi boys hoops program