Yearly Archives: 2020
Read more about the article McKenna recognized for his ‘early career leadership’
Jerrid McKenna (third from left), assistant to the city manager, recognized by the city after being recognized by the International City/County Management Association for outstanding professional achievement. Courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita

McKenna recognized for his ‘early career leadership’

The Santa Clarita City Council honored Jerrid McKenna, assistant to the city manager, on Tuesday for earning a leadership award by the International City/County Management Association.  “Being recognized for this…

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Read more about the article City Council approves change in arts grants rating process
Santa Clarita City Hall is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. File Photo

City Council approves change in arts grants rating process

Arts experts from outside the Santa Clarita Valley will have a say on who and how much grant funding local organizations can receive for community arts programs and services, following…

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Read more about the article Man accused of stabbing detective in the chest returns to court
Scene at the Jack in the Box on Soledad Canyon Road where law enforcement officer was stabbed. Within a few days of the alleged attacks, deputies launched a crackdown in the area. photo by Austin Dave.

Man accused of stabbing detective in the chest returns to court

The trial for a man accused of stabbing a sheriff’s detective continues on into the new year after another mental health assessment has been scheduled for the end of the…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita Homeless task force preps for 2020 count
FILE PHOTO Homeless task force members receive training ahead of the 2020 homeless count on Jan. 21. Tammy Murga/ The Signal

Santa Clarita Homeless task force preps for 2020 count

The Santa Clarita homeless task force is set to deploy a new game plan for the 2020 homeless count in an effort to generate a more accurate tally on the…

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Read more about the article Rules of the road: traffic deputies step up enforcement effort
A West Ranch High School student crosses in front of traffic heading to the High School and Rancho Pico Junior High School on Valencia Blvd. on the first day of school in Stevenson Ranch on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012. Dan Watson/The Signal

Rules of the road: traffic deputies step up enforcement effort

While kids headed back to school, deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station sought to ensure that traffic laws around campuses were being followed. On Monday, four deputies from…

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Read more about the article Minor airlifted by helicopter in Castaic
File photo. Rescue Helicopter 16 of the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Signal Photo, Cory Rubin.

Minor airlifted by helicopter in Castaic

A patient under the age of 18 was transported via helicopter for medical treatment in Castaic on Wednesday. At approximately 1:20 p.m., Marvin Lim of the Los Angeles County Fire…

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Read more about the article Assault with a deadly with weapon suspect taken into custody
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station can be reached by calling 661-260-4000.

Assault with a deadly with weapon suspect taken into custody

An assault with a deadly weapon suspect was taken into custody in Newhall on Wednesday. The call came in at approximately 2:21 p.m. from the 21400 block of Grape Lily…

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Read more about the article Help4Kids raises funds for Saugus
Valencia High School Help4Kids, 'Saugus Strong" , fundraiser wrist bands on Tuesday January 14, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Help4Kids raises funds for Saugus

In an effort to raise funds for the family members of Saugus High School shooting victims, Valencia High juniors Julia Unas and Ayden Reading began a campaign to sell bracelets…

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Read more about the article City Council approves temporary ban on new restaurant drive-thrus
Santa Clarita City Hall is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. File photo

City Council approves temporary ban on new restaurant drive-thrus

New restaurant drive-thrus are temporarily banned in Santa Clarita unless applicants looking to build can demonstrate their projects would not result in an extensive queuing of vehicles, the City Council…

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