Read more about the article City Council to consider repealing sex offender residency restrictions
Santa Clarita City Hall is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. File photo

City Council to consider repealing sex offender residency restrictions

The Santa Clarita City Council is scheduled Tuesday to consider repealing its sex offender residency restrictions in light of pending litigation and a state Supreme Court ruling. At its upcoming…

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Read more about the article College of the Canyons thrower Jordan Palmer earns trip to state championships in shot put
College of the Canyons freshman Jordan Palmer, pictured here during Oxy Distance Carnival hosted by Occidental College in March, recorded a season-best throw of 14.99m (49’ 2.25”) in the shot put event at the UCLA Rafer Johnson /Jackie Joyner-Kersee Invitational at Drake Stadium. Jacob Velarde/COC Sports Information.

College of the Canyons thrower Jordan Palmer earns trip to state championships in shot put

Records are meant to be broken, and that’s exactly what happened for College of the Canyons thrower Jordan Palmer on Saturday at Riverside City College. Palmer recorded a personal best…

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Read more about the article LA County Fire Department seeks to recruit new team members
A Los Angeles County Firefighter from Station 73 hoses down unburnt grass and brush behind an appartment complex on th 24400 block of Newhall Avenue in Newhall. Cory Rubin/The Signal

LA County Fire Department seeks to recruit new team members

The Los Angeles County Fire Department recently announced new job openings for those who seek to help during emergencies. LACoFD officials posted requirements for the firefighter trainee position, as well…

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Read more about the article Sulphur Springs honors teacher tributes, new foundation
Sulphur Springs Union School District administrative offices. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Sulphur Springs honors teacher tributes, new foundation

Sulphur Springs Union School District board members saluted their teacher tribute honorees and discussed their upcoming young authors day and a new district foundation during their Wednesday night board meeting.…

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SUSD board hears about challenges, recommendations for special education program

Saugus Union School District board members received recommendations regarding special education, mental health, program placement/structure and staffing on Tuesday. During a presentation from Diane D’Elia, SUSD’s director of student services,…

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Read more about the article Be informed, reach out for help, Parent Resource Symposium encourages
Maria Garcia, a local teacher assistant, tries on goggles for the drunken driving simulation on May 8, 2019 at the 9th annual Parent Resource Symposium, which teaches about the dangers of drugs. Tammy Murga/ The Signal

Be informed, reach out for help, Parent Resource Symposium encourages

Parents, children and educators gathered Wednesday at City Hall to engage in an open dialogue about the dangers of drugs during the city of Santa Clarita’s ninth Parent Resource Symposium.…

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Read more about the article West Ranch boys volleyball success continues despite loss
The West Ranch bench celebrates a point against Saddleback Valley Christian in the third game at West Ranch on Wednesday. Dan Watson/The Signal

West Ranch boys volleyball success continues despite loss

West Ranch boys volleyball’s Zack Drake had no hesitation when naming his favorite part of this season. “Definitely going farther than any other team has in West Ranch history,” Drake…

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Read more about the article West Ranch boys volleyball matches deepest playoff run, falls in CIF-SS semifinals
West Ranch defenders Neiko Pittman (8) and Zack Drake (6) knock down a shot by Saddleback Valley Christian at West Ranch on Wednesday. Dan Watson/The Signal

West Ranch boys volleyball matches deepest playoff run, falls in CIF-SS semifinals

Hosting a CIF-Southern Section Division 2 semifinal playoff game on Wednesday, the West Ranch boys volleyball team eyed it’s fourth straight playoff win and ninth straight as it faced off…

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Read more about the article LAPD Street Racing Task Force officers speak at COC
College of the Canyons theater students and alumnus recreate the scene where mother, Lili Trujillo found out that her daughter, Valentina was killed during a street race in 2016. The scene was part of the Street Racing Kills event held at College of the Canyons in Valencia on Wednesday. Dan Watson/The Signal

LAPD Street Racing Task Force officers speak at COC

Officers with the LAPD Street Racing Task Force shared one of their many videos with a college group that gathered Wednesday for a talk on the dangers of street racing.…

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Read more about the article Local Girl Scout troop among top cookie sellers in L.A.
SCV Food Pantry Executive Director Susan Caputo, left, receives a donation from the girl scouts of Troop 2352 at the SCV Food Pantry in Newhall on Wednesday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Local Girl Scout troop among top cookie sellers in L.A.

It’s a sad time of year for those who are down to their last box of Thin Mints, but for Girl Scout troop No. 2352, things are just starting to…

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Read more about the article Big rig wreck blocks I-5 traffic near Castaic
A big rig truck crashed into the divider and was blocking two lanes of traffic on the southbound I-5 near Castaic at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8. Emily Alvarenga/The Signal

Big rig wreck blocks I-5 traffic near Castaic

A big rig crashed on the southbound Interstate 5 freeway shortly after 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, blocking traffic just north of Lake Hughes Road. The container truck reportedly veered to…

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