Read more about the article Planning Commission OKs Costco, cinema project
Santa Clarita Valley residents gather to discuss the proposed Patios Connection project at Westfield Valencia Town Center during a city Planning Commission meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020. Emily Alvarenga/The Signal

Planning Commission OKs Costco, cinema project

The city’s Planning Commission approved plans Tuesday for the proposed Patios Connection project at Westfield Valencia Town Center, which includes Santa Clarita’s second Costco and several other new businesses.  The…

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Read more about the article Bunker Hill liquor license suspended
Bunker Hill Bar & Grill shut their doors temporarily as management works to reinstate their license to sell alcoholic beverages in the state of California, Sunday, Jan. 19,2020. Gilbert Bernal/The Signal

Bunker Hill liquor license suspended

The Bunker Hill Bar & Grill in Valencia had its liquor license suspended Thursday following a number of liquor law violations, according to the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.…

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Read more about the article Solar panel ruling: City can inspect Canyon View Estates
Solar panels line a hillside in Canyon Country above the Canyon View Estates. The City of Santa Clarita has ordered the removal of these panels. Cory Rubin/ The Signal

Solar panel ruling: City can inspect Canyon View Estates

The city of Santa Clarita is able to inspect the property containing the 2.5 acres of solar panels on a Canyon Country hillside to help determine whether or not property…

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Read more about the article Senior Center kicks off the ‘Scholar Series’ discussing the Bill of Rights
Professor Lissa Brassfield discusses the importance of the Bill of Rights as part of the "Scholar Series" of educational presentations hosted by the SCV Senior Center at Bella Vida Tuesday afternoon. January 21, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Senior Center kicks off the ‘Scholar Series’ discussing the Bill of Rights

To kick off the “Scholar Series” in the new year, seniors attended the presentation led by Professor Lissa Brassfield, that discussed the importance of the Bill of Rights in the…

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Read more about the article Community gathers to collect trash
11 members of the Castaic community joined Mike Richter to help clean litter alongside The Old Road Sunday morning. Courtesy of Mike Richter.

Community gathers to collect trash

Over a dozen 30-gallon trash bags were filled with litter from The Old Road, Sunday morning by the One Piece at a Time Project, or OPAATP.  “OPAATP is simply a…

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Read more about the article Tick Fire not being treated as arson
A house on the 29500 block of Sequoia Road in Canyon Country burns during the Tick Fire early Friday morning. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Tick Fire not being treated as arson

Arson investigators have said the Tick Fire is not currently considered part of a criminal investigation. The Tick Fire, which took place in the final week of October, burned more…

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Read more about the article Two arrested in connection with attempted murder investigation
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station can be reached by calling 661-260-4000.

Two arrested in connection with attempted murder investigation

Detectives with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station’s Career Offenders, Burglary, Robbery, Assault team, or COBRA, are investigating an attempted murder after a fight broke out Thursday near a 7-Eleven…

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Read more about the article American Cancer Society seeking volunteer drivers in SCV
Road to Recovery in the Santa Clarita are looking for more volunteer drivers. Courtesy of the American Cancer Society

American Cancer Society seeking volunteer drivers in SCV

With only six volunteer drivers in the Santa Clarita Valley, American Cancer Society is seeking volunteer drivers in the area to provide rides with their Road to Recovery program.  “We…

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Read more about the article Homelessness, mental health and school safety: a conversation with Supervisor Kathryn Barger
SIGNAL FILE PHOTO: Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, representing the 5th District

Homelessness, mental health and school safety: a conversation with Supervisor Kathryn Barger

Amidst vital debates going on over a housing crisis, homelessness and a growing need for mental health resources, among a number of statewide issues that are impacting L.A. County and…

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Read more about the article A special need for some special education
Kaye Hansen shares stories about how she helped to create some of the first special education programs in the Santa Clarita Valley. January 14, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

A special need for some special education

Back in the 1960s, there weren’t any special education programs in the Santa Clarita Valley. Instead, special needs children were considered “uneducable” and were only permitted to attend kindergarten. So,…

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Read more about the article City’s planning offers Costco, cinema project site plan
Rendering shows a portion of the proposed Costco as part of the Patios Connection project at Westfield Valencia Town Center. The $100 million investment plans were scuttled not long after they were announced, in part due to the pandemic that followed not long after. Courtesy of Westfield

City’s planning offers Costco, cinema project site plan

The Santa Clarita Planning Commission has released site plans for the proposed Patios Connection project, which includes a new Costco, ahead of a Tuesday public hearing.  Westfield Valencia Town Center’s…

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