Christmas Cookie Cravings
As a child I remember sitting impatiently at the kitchen table waiting for my tray of cutout sugar cookies to decorate. My favorite cookie cutters were the angel and the…
Sunday Signal
Don’t think potato latkes are just for Hanukkah
By Donna Erickson Signal Contributing Writer “When the calendar turns to December, we’re a blended family as far as holiday traditions go,” said professional caterer and mom, Carole Blumenberg Garrigos.…
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Castaic woman 1 of 3 charged in alleged extortion, attack on transgender woman
Prosecutors named two new defendants, including a Castaic woman, Thursday in connection with an alleged attack on a transgender woman that took place in October 2019. Margarita Valencia, aka “Inquieta”…
SCV Sheriff's Station deputies investigate following after a gunshot victim was rushed to the hospital from a Canyon Country residence Monday. November 30, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.
Deputies ID suspect in alleged domestic violence shooting in Canyon Country
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies named the suspect in an alleged domestic violence shooting Monday in Canyon Country. SCV deputies responded to a call from the 16600 block of…
How Does the Body Remove Radiation?
In our world, there are multiple sources of radiation that all living beings have evolved to withstand. The human body has mechanisms to process radiation naturally. On a regular day,…
John Boston | Looking Back at the Best Thing I’ve Ever Done
I’m in the midst of an interesting life, filled with luck and adventures, triumphs and a few tragedies, the latter all curiously survivable. I’ve yet to master the fortune thing,…
Alan Ferdman | Thrill of Victory, Agony of Defeat
I am sure several of you remember weekly TV editions of, “The Wide World of Sports.” Plus, if you are one of the many who played sports themselves, I am also…
Letters to the Editor
Gary Freiburger | Baker Column Cherrypicked
I must respond to Brian Baker’s guest commentary, “The Great American Mask Scam” (Dec. 2). Mr. Baker refers to “the science” and lists multiple scientific articles that, he claims, support…
Wearing her daughter's favorite cowboy boots, Cassandra Parks, mother of Elena Kramer displays a shadow box of sports memorabilia belonging to Kramer, 19, who was killed in a car crash on Bouquet Canyon Road. DAN WATSON
County to settle Bouquet Canyon-crash lawsuit for $6M
A yearslong legal battle for the family of Elena Lorraine Kramer, a 19-year-old killed in a 2016 single-car crash on Bouquet Canyon, is expected to end soon, according to next…
College of the Canyons
COC board holds special closed meeting for Van Hook evaluation
College of the Canyons’ governing board members conducted a special closed session meeting Thursday, which had been canceled the day before, to evaluate Chancellor Dianne Van Hook’s performance. No official…
College of the Canyons' McKenzie Stoehr (4) drives down the court against Bakersfield defender Janayye Herron (21) at COC on Wednesday. Dan Watson/The Signal
COC announces no fall sports
College of the Canyons student-athletes won’t be participating in fall sports, COC officials announced Thursday, following statewide concern over rising COVID-19 diagnoses. “This is a decision that was not entered…
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on Feb. 26. Watson/The Signal
Santa Clarita could soon have more control over accessory dwelling units
California law governs many aspects related to the development of accessory dwelling units in neighborhoods, also known as “granny flats,” but Santa Clarita could attain more local control on characteristics,…
The Santa Clarita Courthouse. Signal File Photo
Criminal, juvenile case deadlines extended amid COVID-19 surge
Trials for Los Angeles County courts will see another extension due to the spike of COVID-19 cases, according to an order issued by the presiding judge of the county court…
Gov. Gavin Newsom. Courtesy of the Office of the Governor
UPDATE: Newsom announces regional stay-at-home order amid COVID-19 surge
Original story posted: 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 3 Most recent update: 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3 Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a new regional stay-at-home order Thursday, aimed at getting residents…
The family of Noah Englerth, 21, of Castaic, is seeking information regarding his whereabouts. Courtesy LASD
Detective seeking leads in Castaic man’s disappearance
A detective from the Sheriff’s Department’s Missing Person Unit is trying to help a close-knit Castaic family find a loved one who’s been missing since Nov. 1, he said Thursday.…
Kitchen Manager Joe Delgado takes down the sides of the outside dining tent at Mimi's Cafe in Valencia on Thursday, 120320. Dan Watson/The Signal
Judge orders L.A. County to provide evidence on outdoor dining ban lawsuit
After imposing a temporary ban on outdoor dining, Los Angeles County health officials have to prove in court how it poses a significant risk for COVID-19 transmission, according to a…
L.A. County again reports all-time high COVID-19 figures
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials announced a record-breaking number of daily COVID-19 cases, as well as hospitalizations, Thursday amid an ongoing surge. More than 7,800 COVID-19 cases…
Traffic signals are out on Sierra Highway at Education Highway in Canyon Country on Thursday, 120320. Dan Watson/The Signal
Power shut-offs continue in SCV amid Red Flag conditions
Some Santa Clarita Valley residents were without power Thursday morning, while others remained under consideration for power shut-offs amid Red Flag conditions. Southern California Edison officials announced earlier in the…
Getting Your Website Designed on a Budget – Top 7 Pitfalls to Look for in 2021
Getting your business website ready for your business can be an exciting experience. However, most small business owners do not have unlimited budgets, so they need to look for cost-effective…
Veterinarian Balpal Sandhu is accused of 41 causes for discipline at his three animal clinics, including the All Creatures Veterinary Center in Newhall.
Testimony portion of SCV veterinarian’s trial wraps up
The 17th and final day of testimony in the trial of Balpal Sandhu, who’s accused of negligent practices at his veterinary facilities in the Antelope and Santa Clarita valleys, wrapped…