Detectives seize weapons and narcotics in early morning operation
In the early morning hours on Tuesday, a trove of COBRA, Special Enforcement Bureau, Animal Control and Department of Child Services personnel were en route to a Canyon Country home…
American Medical Response EMTs and Los Angeles County Fire Department paramedics load a child onto Copter 17 after a near drowning near Rio Norte Junior High School. Austin Dave/ The Signal
Child airlifted to hospital after drowning scare
A child who nearly drowned at a pool in Valencia was airlifted to a hospital Tuesday, after being rescued and then resuscitated by one of the child’s parents. The incident…
Woman found bleeding, unresponsive; ‘huffing’ blamed
A 25-year-old woman found face down, bleeding on a roadway inside a mobile home park, received medical treatment from paramedics and was later taken to a rehab center for treatment…
Hart tennis pulls away from Saugus in second and third rounds
The Saugus boys tennis team hosted Hart on Tuesday afternoon at the midway point in Foothill League play. Saugus was able to win two sets in the first round, but…
West Ranch senior Tristin Clint goes up for the kill in a Foothill League matchup with Hart at Hart High School Tuesday afternoon. Cory Rubin/The Signal
West Ranch boys volleyball keeps perfect record intact against Hart
In the battle for sole possession of first place in the Foothill League, West Ranch boys volleyball and Hart duked it out at Hart on Tuesday. West Ranch had its…
West Ranch's Sara Olsen (1) is mobbed by teammates after hitting an RBI fly-ball to win the game in the eighth inning against Valencia at West Ranch on Tuesday. Dan Watson/The Signal
West Ranch softball stuns Valencia
Tied with Valencia in the bottom of the eighth inning, West Ranch softball’s Sara Olson turned to her team in the dugout before heading to her at-bat. “I got you…
Letters to the Editor
Juanita Fitzgerald | Families: Take Care of Each Other
With a heavy heart I read Mary R. Martin’s letter to The Signal printed on March 22. I can’t believe you are looking to the city to take care of…
Letters to the Editor
Tony Markovich | Be Aware, but Yield to Pedestrians
I just read Richard Myers’ “Pedestrians Share Responsibility” comments in letters to the editor (March 21). My wife and I also grew up in Chicago in the 1950s and 1960s,…
Commentary
Josh Heath | The Importance of Norms, Plus the Rule of Law
One of the common arguments in defense of President Trump is to point to the legality of his actions. Whether one is discussing the Muslim Ban, the recent government shutdown,…
COURTESY INDYCAR
Santa Clarita Valley native makes history at IndyCar Series event
History was made over the weekend, as Santa Clarita Valley native Colton Herta became the youngest driver to win an IndyCar event at the age of 18 years and 359…
Kaiser announces School of Medicine in Pasadena
Kaiser Permanente has announced its school of medicine plans to open in Summer 2020 with a tuition waiver for the first five classes of students. Kaiser officials said in a…
Larry Nolan, founder of Hardcore Fitness, began personal training at age 16. Austin Dave/The Signal
Hardcore Fitness is Santa Clarita’s fastest growing company
The Inc. 5000 list has ranked Hardcore Fitness Boot Camp Santa Clarita’s fasting growing company for the second year running. This year, they were ranked 962 of 5,000 nationwide, reaching…
Mia Lopez assists Blake Schlesinger and Patience Thomas with a CPR demonstration.
COC invites community for first aid lessons
College of the Canyons invites the community to participate in an upcoming first aid class that will allow local residents the opportunity to become fully certified in adult and pediatric…
Senator Scott Wilk of the 21st district.
Senate Bill 333 unanimously passes committee
The Senate Committee on Human Services has unanimously approved Sen. Scott Wilk’s Senate Bill 333, which seeks to address California's homeless crisis If passed, SB 333 will require the Homeless…
Pam Ripling, executive director of Circle of Hope, will retire from her position after eight years on the board. SchlickArt
Circle of Hope leader announces retirement
After eight years with Circle of Hope, Pam Ripling is retiring as the executive director of the local cancer nonprofit.
Signal file photo.
Garage burglary suspect sought
A man working in his garage in Canyon Country, who popped into the house for a second, returned to find a masked man standing in the garage, brandishing a tire…
SEB unit of the LASD. COURTESY PHOTO, LASD.
Animal Control, Child Services part of early morning operation
In the early morning hours on Tuesday, a trove of COBRA, Special Enforcement Bureau, Animal Control and Department of Child Services personnel were en route to a Canyon Country home…
Snow caps the San Gabriel Mountains east of Santa Clarita last December. Katharine Lotze/Signal
City Council to designate Santa Clarita representative for the San Gabriel Mountains Collaborative
One Santa Clarita City Council member may soon join the San Gabriel Mountains Collaborative to contribute to efforts to improve open space and recreational opportunities in the area. The City…
Alleged loot seized in Castaic traffic stop. Courtesy photo, SCV Sheriff Station
Traffic stop yields cache of weapons, replica guns
A probationer in Castaic was allegedly caught with a huge haul of replica firearms, as well as burglary tools, knives and suspected stolen electronics on Saturday afternoon, according to sheriff’s…
West Ranch's Nico Valdez (4) throws to first after tagging second base to get Hart's Brooks Statley (6) out during a Foothill League baseball game at West Ranch on March 17, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal
West Ranch alumnus Nico Valdez set to play baseball at Navy
For former West Ranch shortstop Nico Valdez, playing baseball at the next level is an important goal. Even more important for Valdez is the opportunity to serve his country. After…
