Monthly Archives: August 2019
Read more about the article SCV crime plunges by nearly 24% since last year
Santa Clarita Mayor Marsha McLean thanks several Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies: Mario Acosta, left, Tanner Sanchez and Chris Morgan, right, for their work in reducing the number of intoxicated drivers on the road. SCV-wide, crime is down by nearly a quarter, per Sheriff’s Department statistics.

SCV crime plunges by nearly 24% since last year

Crime in the Santa Clarita Valley — both violent crime, such as assaults, and property crimes, such as burglaries — are down by an unprecedented 24% compared to last year, and the SCV’s top cop points to dedicated deputies and a vigilant community as the reasons for the change.

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Read more about the article An exclusive behind the scenes look at filming in Santa Clarita
Santa Clarita City Hall is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. File Photo

An exclusive behind the scenes look at filming in Santa Clarita

Santa Clarita offers filmmakers a diverse landscape that can double for almost anywhere in the world, which is why Hollywood frequently comes calling to shoot movies, TV shows, commercials and much more in our City.

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Read more about the article Gibbon Conservation Center holds ape art painting party
Primate care specialist Jodi Kleier feeds one of the Conservation Center's gibbons. Bobby Block / The Signal

Gibbon Conservation Center holds ape art painting party

While the subjects of their paintings swung in their cages around them, dozens of amateur artists attended the Gibbon Conservation Center's “Ape Art Painting Party” Saturday. After purchasing their $45…

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Read more about the article Firefighters called to oven fire in two-story apartment complex
Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel responded to a residential fire at a two-story apartment building in Newhall on Saturday. Dan Watson / The Signal.

Firefighters called to oven fire in two-story apartment complex

https://www.facebook.com/signalscv/videos/2394771197467517/ Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel responded to a residential fire at a two-story apartment building in Newhall on Saturday. The call came in at 4:45 p.m. on the…

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Read more about the article STREAM hosts Back 2 School Bash in Westfield parking lot
Youngsters climb over a wall as they navigate an obstacle course during a ZTag, electronic tag game at the S.T.R.E.A.M. (Science Technology- Reading-Engineering-Arts- Manufacturing) Kids Expo held in the Westfiled Valencia Town Center parking lot on Saturday. 082419 Dan Watson/The Signal

STREAM hosts Back 2 School Bash in Westfield parking lot

STREAM Kids Expo, a nonprofit designed to challenge kids, held its Back 2 School Bash for kids in the Westfield Valencia Town Center parking lot Saturday. According to STREAM founder,…

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Read more about the article Traffic Collision leads to firearm, drug arrest
A traffic collision Monday ended with Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies arresting the driver of the vehicle, allegedly for being in possession of heroin and a loaded firearm. Courtesy photo.

Traffic Collision leads to firearm, drug arrest

A traffic collision Monday ended with Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies arresting the driver of the vehicle, allegedly for being in possession of heroin and a loaded firearm. Robert…

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Read more about the article Canyon can’t get going against Crespi
Canyon senior Sam Nguyen runs the ball in the season opener against Crespi at Harry Welch Stadium Friday night. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Canyon can’t get going against Crespi

By Nate GrahamFor The Signal A new chapter began in the storied history of Canyon football on Friday night. A program that has not seen a winning season in six…

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Read more about the article West Ranch football starts season off right against Nordhoff
West Ranch teammates Nick Aquino (15) and John Collier (51) sack Nordhoff quarterback Noah Koester (3) in the first quarter at Valencia High School. Dan Watson/The Signal

West Ranch football starts season off right against Nordhoff

Hitting the ground running in their first game of the 2019-20 season, West Ranch football proved why they should not be taken lightly this year as they hosted Nordhoff at…

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Read more about the article Highlands Elementary PFO holds back-to-school Western picnic
Sierra Silbor, a 1st grader at Highlands Elementary, feeds a goat at the Highlands Elementary School Western Picnic. Caleb Lunetta / The Signal.

Highlands Elementary PFO holds back-to-school Western picnic

Two weeks after the start of school, the Highlands Elementary Parent Faculty Organization held a back-to-school Western picnic Friday night at Gilchrist Farm. The event, which was free for all…

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Read more about the article Valencia sisters donate life-saving kits to local schools
(LEFT TO RIGHT) Superintendent-elect Mike Kuhlman, Dr. Regan Lawrence, Maci Lawrence, Castaic High School Principal Melanie Hagman, Cambria Lawrence, Dr. Bud Lawrence and Chief Administrative Officer Collyn Nielsen stand with the “Keep the Pressure” kits Friday. Courtesy photo.

Valencia sisters donate life-saving kits to local schools

Santa Clarita sisters Cambria and Maci Lawrence, along with their parents Dr. Bud and Regan Lawrence, donated a number of life-saving medical kits to the William S. Hart Union High…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Stubborn fire near Valencia industrial park extends mop up, jams traffic
Firefighters got a quick handle on a brush fire along Interstate 5 near Avenue Stanford on Friday, Aug. 23, 2019. Bobby Block/The Signal

UPDATE: Stubborn fire near Valencia industrial park extends mop up, jams traffic

Firefighters were expected to remain until 6 p.m. at the scene of a brush fire that encroached on Valencia’s industrial area shortly after noon Friday, fire Capt. Tony Imbrenda said. …

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Read more about the article Val Verde residents concerned about landfill heard in court Friday
A trash truck dumps its load at the Chiquita Land Fill in Castaic in 2018. Dan Watson/The Signal

Val Verde residents concerned about landfill heard in court Friday

Lawyers representing members of the Val Verde Civic Association were in court Friday over the county’s decision to approve permitting for the Chiquita Canyon Landfill. The association is suing Los…

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