Yearly Archives: 2019
Read more about the article Purchasing ammunition? Background checks now required
Handguns are on display at Adam's Armory in Stevenson Ranch on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017. The Proposition 63 provisions coming into effect on January 1, 2018 are new laws for convicted criminals to turn over their firearms and tighter controls for internet ammunition sales. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Purchasing ammunition? Background checks now required

As California continues its rollout of The Safety for All Act of 2016, new ammunition laws went into effect Monday that requires anyone in California to undergo a background check…

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Read more about the article Having garage door issues? Valencia resident warns homeowners to learn about new law before making a move

Having garage door issues? Valencia resident warns homeowners to learn about new law before making a move

Homeowners looking to install or replace their garage door opener must now include a battery backup or face civil penalties under a new California law that took effect Monday.  Senate…

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Read more about the article 2018-19 Signal Sports Awards: Female Athlete of the Year
Shyann Franklin was named the 2018-19 Signal Sports Female Athlete of the Year. Eddy Martinez/The Signal.

2018-19 Signal Sports Awards: Female Athlete of the Year

For Golden Valley dual-sport athlete Shyann Franklin, senior year couldn’t have ended any better.  It concluded on such a high note that Franklin is still riding a wave of emotion…

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Read more about the article Cold case warms, then cools
Signal file photo The search for CalArts student Constance Marsh was called off in April 1974. In December of that year, her skull was found near Texas Canyon Road.

Cold case warms, then cools

When Detective Richard Lopez was recently handed an old photo carried around these past 45 years by CalArts students who remember with fondness their friend and fellow student artist Connie…

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Read more about the article Deputies try to issue warning to driver, discover drugs, cash and a pipe
Deputies try to issue warning to driver, discover drugs, cash and a pipe. Photo courtesy of SCV Sheriff's Station.

Deputies try to issue warning to driver, discover drugs, cash and a pipe

After attempting to stop a driver in Newhall over a traffic violation, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies reportedly discovered a stash of drugs, cash and paraphernalia. In a Facebook…

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Read more about the article Congresswoman sits down with The Signal
Congresswoman Katie Hill, right, in The Signal Ed-Board meeting on Tuesday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Congresswoman sits down with The Signal

Rep. Katie Hill, D-Agua Dulce, visited The Signal Tuesday to host a conversation with The Signal’s editorial board and discuss the work she’s completed during her first few months as…

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Read more about the article Detectives investigating Newhall jewelry shop burglary
Detectives continued their investigation Tuesday at a jewelry repair shop in Newhall following reports of burglary. Lorena Mejia/ The Signal

Detectives investigating Newhall jewelry shop burglary

Detectives continued a weekend investigation Tuesday searching for suspects in connection to reports of a burglary at Jewelry Repair Center on Friday night.  The suspects took a cash register carrying…

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Read more about the article Man charged with grand theft auto after Ferrari reported stolen
Deputies recover a Ferrari on June 29 and arrest Cristian Trabanino following reports of the stolen vehicle from an SCV home. Courtesy of the SCV Sheriff's Station

Man charged with grand theft auto after Ferrari reported stolen

A 22-year-old man who was arrested Saturday morning on suspicion of stealing a Ferrari in Canyon Country was found in violation of his probation for previous auto theft, according to…

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Read more about the article Valencia Jazz & Blues Concert Series gets a Latin infusion
Tony, left and Donna Iglesias dance as The Tom Nolan Band entertains for the 19th year at the Valencia Jazz & Blues Concert Series held at the Westfield Valencia Town Center on Friday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Valencia Jazz & Blues Concert Series gets a Latin infusion

The 20th annual Valencia Jazz & Blues Concert Series continues Friday, featuring the Susie Hansen Latin Band this week. This free summer concert series features various national and international musicians…

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Read more about the article Airsoft gun prompts quick response by deputies
Deputies search the belongings of two suspects after a report of a person with a gun behind Valencia Neurology Medical Group on Lyons Avenue in Newhall. Lorena Mejia/The Signal.

Airsoft gun prompts quick response by deputies

A report of a person with a gun in Newhall prompted deputies to respond quickly to the scene Tuesday. Around 11:10 a.m., deputies were called to the 23900 block of…

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Read more about the article Registration now open for 2019 Santa Clarita Marathon
Hundreds begin their trek at the starting line on Magic Mountain Parkway for the Santa Clarita Marathon and Half Marathon Sunday morning. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Registration now open for 2019 Santa Clarita Marathon

Registration is now open for the 2019 Santa Clarita Marathon, the city announced Monday.  The marathon, an official qualifying race for the Boston  is scheduled to take place Saturday, Nov.…

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Read more about the article Jackknifed semi truck causes traffic delays
First responders work to remove two semi trucks after a traffic collision jackknifed one of them on the 14 freeway near the Soledad Canyon Road exit on Tuesday morning. Lorena Mejia/The Signal

Jackknifed semi truck causes traffic delays

A traffic collision involving two semi trucks on Highway 14 is currently causing major traffic delays Tuesday morning. Around 6:15 a.m., first responders were dispatched to a crash on the…

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Read more about the article 2018-19 Signal Sports Awards: Male Athlete of the Year
Kai Wingo was named the Signal's 2018-19 Male Athlete of the Year. Eddy Martinez/The Signal.

2018-19 Signal Sports Awards: Male Athlete of the Year

Standing out in the sport of track and field in the ultra-competitive Foothill League can be difficult. The league is stacked with talent in all areas, from sprinters to long-distance…

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Read more about the article Barger, McLean latest guest conductors for Metrolink
Los Angeles County 5th District Supervisor Kathryn Barger recites lines that will be used as part of Metrolink's Guest Conductor Program.

Barger, McLean latest guest conductors for Metrolink

Local Metrolink riders may soon notice familiar voices announcing station stops and safety messages during their commuting experience.  Santa Clarita Mayor Marsha McLean and Los Angeles County Fifth District Supervisor…

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