Smith outlines tax relief request for businesses transitioning under AB 5
Assemblywoman Christy Smith, District 38 speaks to the crowd after being sworn in at Oak Hills Elementary School in Valencia on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Smith outlines tax relief request for businesses transitioning under AB 5

Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, is part of an effort by Assembly Democrats to call for tax relief in the state budget for small businesses looking to comply with Assembly…

Wilk introduces bill aiming to turn annual budget process to biennial one
State Sen. Scott Wilk (pictured) and other local legislators reconvened Monday for a second year of their two-year session in Sacramento. Courtesy of Scott Wilk

Wilk introduces bill aiming to turn annual budget process to biennial one

In an effort to produce a more efficient and effective legislative budget process, state Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, recently introduced the “Better Budgeting for a Better Future Act.”  Senate…

Veteran group founder ousted in rift over donated home
Elliott Wolfe, Founder of the Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative prepares donated bread for veterans at the Santa Clarita Veteran Center. Dan Watson/The Signal

Veteran group founder ousted in rift over donated home

What began as a simple plan to donate a dream home to a deserving veteran became mired in red tape and legal details, escalating into infighting among members of the…

Blue Star gets a new home
Therapy horse Mariah and Sammy the miniature therapy donkey are lead into the veteran therapy arena by Executive Director Nancy Zhe at the new Blue Star Ranch facility in Santa Clarita on Thursday, February 6, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Blue Star gets a new home

Blue Star Ranch, a nonprofit equine-assisted therapy ranch for veterans, recently moved to a new location, which will allow them to expand their services. “This is our corner of the…

Run to raise money for local boy with a muscle disorder
Santa Clarita Runners and the non-profit Peyton's Project are hosting an event to raise money for Peyton Marquez, who the non-profit is named after. Peyton's Project Facebook.

Run to raise money for local boy with a muscle disorder

To raise money for a local boy suffering from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, the Santa Clarita Runners Club and the nonprofit Peyton’s Project have collaborated to host a “Leap-A-Thon” at College…

Supervisor Barger introduces motion for funding to address coronavirus
Los Angeles County Seal.

Supervisor Barger introduces motion for funding to address coronavirus

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is scheduled Tuesday to consider requesting at least $7.5 million of federal funding that would support the county’s efforts to address the novel…

Deputies respond to possible grand theft at Ulta Beauty
Signal File Photo: Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies respond to a at Ulta on the corner of McBean and Magic Mountain. Feb. 26, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Deputies respond to possible grand theft at Ulta Beauty

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to a possible grand theft at Ulta Beauty on Wednesday afternoon. Deputies responded to reports of a grand theft on the 24200 block…

Escaped prisoner caught by San Diego-area law enforcement
Inmate Christian Ledon, 19, walked away from Acton Conservation Camp. Courtesy of California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Escaped prisoner caught by San Diego-area law enforcement

The inmate who walked away from an Acton Fire Camp was apprehended Wednesday by law enforcement officials in San Diego. In a press release distributed by the California Department of…

Residents evacuated following gas main break
Los Angeles County Fire Department officials and a Southern California Gas employee look towards the gas leak that occurred Wednesday on Matel Road. Dan Watson / The Signal.

Residents evacuated following gas main break

At least two residents have been evacuated following a 2-inch gas main break in Valencia Wednesday. The call came in on the 25900 block of Matel Road at 1:36 p.m.,…

Healing through drums
Expressive Arts Practitioner, Maria Fenelon, left, leads the group of 13 attendees as they tap on their drums during the restorative drum circle held at Remo Inc. in Valencia on Thursday, February 20, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Healing through drums

Expressive Arts Practitioner, Maria Fenelon, leads the group of 13 attendees, the youngest being twelve years old, during the restorative drum circle held at Remo Inc. in Valencia on Thursday,…

One detained following reports of disturbance in Newhall Burger King
First responders arrive at a Newhall Burger King following reports of a disturbance on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020. Gilbert Bernal

One detained following reports of disturbance in Newhall Burger King

One man was arrested following reports of a deputy-involved fight at a Burger King in Newhall on Wednesday morning, according to Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials.  First responders with…

Community: Education in brief

2 local students earn dean's list recognition from George Fox University NEWBERG, Oregon — Two local students were among those who earned dean's list recognition at George Fox University for…

Air Force JROTC gathers for annual Military Ball
Senior cadets of the CA-782nd Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) celebrate at the corps’ Military Ball, held Feb. 9 at the Santa Clarita Activities Center.

Air Force JROTC gathers for annual Military Ball

The members of the CA-782nd Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps gathered at the Santa Clarita Valley Activities Center Feb. 9 to celebrate at their annual Military Ball event. …

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