County, city react to Newsom’s $1.4B proposal to tackle homelessness
FILE PHOTO Gavin Newsom, candidate for Governor of California speaks at the podium as he is applauded by, from left, wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, Katie Hill, candidate for Congress, Kamala Harris - U.S. Senator and Christy Smith, candidate for Assembly during a campaign rally held at the Newhall Family Theater in Newhall on Saturday, November 3rd, 2018. Dan Watson/The Signal

County, city react to Newsom’s $1.4B proposal to tackle homelessness

City of Santa Clarita and Los Angeles County officials expressed appreciation for Gov. Gavin Newsom’s latest push to tackle homelessness across California, which includes a proposed $1.4 billion plan for…

SCCS boys soccer fights battle of endurance
Santa Clarita Christian School's Gavin Kostjuk (7) takes the ball towards goal the against Heritage Christian defenders Justin Horrell (8) and Erick Martinez (10) on Wednesday. Dan Watson/The Signal

SCCS boys soccer fights battle of endurance

It has been 23 days since the Santa Clarita Christian School boys soccer team has played. On Wednesday, the Cardinals hosted Heritage Christian at Central Park in their first game…

Castaic opposes new gas station development
Ben Steckler, entitlement manager with Fiedler Group, right, presents plans for a proposed gas station development in Castaic to members of the Castaic Area Town Council during a public hearing on Monday, Jan. 6, 2020. Emily Alvarenga/The Signal

Castaic opposes new gas station development

Due to current zoning laws, the Castaic community is fighting an uphill battle as they oppose the development of another gas station, according to Los Angeles County officials. Castaic residents…

Saugus teacher recognized for heroism during shooting
Kaytie Holt stands with Maglite inventor Anthony Maglica and American Tactical Defense co-owner Bryan McKenrick after receiving her recognitions Tuesday. Courtesy photo.

Saugus teacher recognized for heroism during shooting

The Saugus High School teacher who helped save a victim of November’s deadly shooting at the school was recognized for her heroism this week. A tactical company that trains teachers…

Hundreds remember Gary Condie at memorial in Valencia
Family members sit in the front row in front of the casket of Gary Condie during his memorial to an overflow crowd held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Later-day Saints in Valencia on Wednesday, January 8, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Hundreds remember Gary Condie at memorial in Valencia

He earned the title of the Santa Clarita Valley Man of the Year and died after giving generously to the community for many years.  But at Gary Condie’s funeral on…

LAPD officer charged with brandishing gun in Valencia road rage incident
Deputies from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station responded to reports of a road rage incident on Copper Hill Drive Saturday evening. December 14, 2019. Bobby Block / The Signal.

LAPD officer charged with brandishing gun in Valencia road rage incident

A Los Angeles Police Department officer was charged Tuesday with brandishing a gun during a road rage incident in Valencia last month, according to officials. Georgeta Buruiana, 38, of Saugus,…

Youth groups offer numerous community benefits
Mayor Pro Tem Cameron Smyth came to show his support at the anniversary picnic for the Muslim Youth of Santa Clarita. Matt Fernandez/ The Signal

Youth groups offer numerous community benefits

The transitioning period a small child faces on the path to being a teenager can be difficult. Between family, schooling and socializing, it is a delicate and crucial time for…

Deputies investigate report of Walmart robbery
Deputies respond to reports of a robbery at the Walmart on The Old Road in Stevenson Ranch Wednesday afternoon. January 08, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Deputies investigate report of Walmart robbery

Deputies are investigating a report of a robbery at the Stevenson Ranch Walmart on Wednesday afternoon. The call, according to Lt. Ethan Marquez of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station,…

Man accused of lewd acts upon a child pleads not guilty, returns to court
Deputies are investigating a report of an adult possibly touching a child in an inappropriate manner at the Westfield Valencia Town Center on Friday. Dan Watson / The Signal

Man accused of lewd acts upon a child pleads not guilty, returns to court

A man accused of lewd acts upon a child at the Valencia mall pleaded not guilty in court last week. He returns to court Thursday for a preliminary setting. Andres…

Trucker charged with six counts of vehicular manslaughter returns to court
Law enforcement personnel examine a vehicle involved in a fiery crash on Interstate 5 that killed six people. Photo courtesy of Rick McClure

Trucker charged with six counts of vehicular manslaughter returns to court

A trucker charged with the killing of two women and four young children three and a half years ago returned to court Tuesday, and his retrial was continued until Jan.…

Sheared hydrant on Soledad Canyon Road + VIDEO
An unidentified driver of an unknown vehicle collided with a fire hydrant causing water to flood Soledad Canyon Road as morning commuters traveling westbound were brought to a crawl as SCV Water crews worked to handle the situation, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020. Gilbert Bernal/The Signal

Sheared hydrant on Soledad Canyon Road + VIDEO

A sheared fire hydrant led to an extra downpour on Soledad Canyon Road, between Whites Canyon Road and Camp Plenty, on Tuesday morning, after a car ended up on the…

Saugus man in nationwide meth ring gets prison
Patrick M. Fry,left, and Travis Hills-Garcia, of Santa Clarita, were two of five picked up as part of a national drug trafficking ring in 2018.

Saugus man in nationwide meth ring gets prison

The second of two Saugus men arrested two years ago for involvement in a nationwide meth-trafficking ring has been sentenced in a Pennsylvania court to a prison term of five…

Family Promise provides holiday joy to 646 people
Santa and Mrs. Claus greet families at Family Promise's Holiday Shopping Event at Valencia United Methodist Church in December. Courtesy photo

Family Promise provides holiday joy to 646 people

By Roché VermaakExecutive Director of Family Promise Families received some early Christmas cheer with help from Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley during its holiday shopping event held recently at…

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