Read more about the article Family announces death of former Newhall resident, Signal editor
Jonathan Newhall and his wife of 44 years, Barbara Falconer Newhall. Photo by Ásgeir Fotographica

Family announces death of former Newhall resident, Signal editor

The family of Jonathan Newhall, a former Newhall resident and editor of The Newhall Signal during the 1960s, announced he died Friday at the age of 79. Newhall’s family reported…

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SCV sees 100 new COVID-19 cases reported in the past 24 hours

In addition to the latest guidelines, Public Health officials released the following updated COVID-19 statistics Tuesday:  New COVID-19 cases reported in L.A. County in the past 24 hours: 2,091 Total…

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Read more about the article MB2 purchases Mountasia
Mountasia Family Fun Center at risk of closing21516 Golden Triangle Road. Dan Watson/The Signal

MB2 purchases Mountasia

After being shuttered for almost a year due to pandemic restrictions, Mountasia Family Fun Center has been purchased by MB2 Group. Michael Fleming, former general managing partner at Mountasia, announced…

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Read more about the article Magic Mountain to reopen in spring, Supes support quicker reopening of theme parks
Twisted Colossus at Six Flags Magic Mountain was ranked as the country’s second-best roller coaster of 2018 by the readers of USA TODAY. Photo submitted by Six Flags Magic Mountain

Magic Mountain to reopen in spring, Supes support quicker reopening of theme parks

After nearly a year of having its roller coasters and rides shut off, Six Flags Magic Mountain has announced plans to reopen soon, with support Tuesday from the Los Angeles…

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Read more about the article Supes approve ‘hero pay’ ordinance
A poster bearing COVID-19 preventative measures greets shoppers as they enter the Ralphs Super Market in Castaic on Monday morning, March 16, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Supes approve ‘hero pay’ ordinance

Grocery and drug store workers are set to get “hero pay” after the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved the urgency ordinance during Tuesday’s regular meeting. The motion, which…

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Read more about the article Sheriff’s officials investigating crash into Saugus preschool
An ambulance crew fits a stretcher with a child's car seat after a building at La Petite Academy in Saugus sustained damage from a traffic collision. February 22, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Sheriff’s officials investigating crash into Saugus preschool

Three toddlers airlifted from a park after a car drove into their school building in Saugus Monday have been released from the hospital, according to school officials Tuesday. Lydia Cisaruk,…

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Read more about the article Containment set up after suspect runs across freeway
California Highway Patrol officers and Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies set up a containment after the driver of a stolen vehicle ran into heavy brush off the side of southbound Interstate 5, near Templin Highway north of Castaic, on Tuesday, 022421. Dan Watson/The Signal

Containment set up after suspect runs across freeway

Law enforcement personnel arrested a man connected to a suspected vehicle theft who then fled the car on foot and crossed the freeway Tuesday morning.  Officers from the California Highway…

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Read more about the article Newsom announces stimulus checks, grants for Californians
Gov. Gavin Newsom. Courtesy of the Office of the Governor

Newsom announces stimulus checks, grants for Californians

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a comprehensive $7.6 billion stimulus package for California on Tuesday that supports small business and distributes a $600 one-time payment to low-income individuals. The grants for…

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Read more about the article Maria’s Italian Deli set to reopen
SIGNAL FILE PHOTO: Maria's Deli closes its doors after nearly 50 years of serving the Newhall community. October 18, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Maria’s Italian Deli set to reopen

Maria’s Italian Deli in Newhall has plans to reopen in April, following the announcement it would be closing its doors after 47 years in business last year. When the locale’s…

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Read more about the article SCV Water announces extension to comment period, second public meeting
Steve Cole, assistant general manager at the SCV Water Agency, discusses the Saugus Formation Aquifer during a virtual public meeting on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2021. Screenshot

SCV Water announces extension to comment period, second public meeting

The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency has extended its public comment period for the Saugus Formation Aquifer to March 19, with the addition of a second virtual public meeting. The…

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Read more about the article PHOTOS: Vehicle into structure results in only minor injuries
Minor injuries reported after vehicle crashes into a Val Verde home on Monday, Feb. 22, 2021. Bobby Block/The Signal

PHOTOS: Vehicle into structure results in only minor injuries

A vehicle crashed into a home on the 29000 block of Concourse Street in Val Verde on Monday, Feb. 22, 2021. Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel responded to a…

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Read more about the article Hart district wants state, county to prioritize vaccines for educators
A health care worker gets a dose of COVID-19 vaccine at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital vaccination center on Friday, 011520, 011520. Dan Watson/The Signal

Hart district wants state, county to prioritize vaccines for educators

Students in grades seven through 12 can’t yet return to school in Los Angeles County, but William S. Hart Union High School District board members want county and state officials…

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Read more about the article Parents, educators on 1st day back: ‘No tears, just excitement’
Valley View Elementary School Principal Ardrella Hamilton welcomes back students as districts begin to allow cohorts of students back on campus. February 22, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Parents, educators on 1st day back: ‘No tears, just excitement’

Monday marked the first day of in-person instruction for hundreds of Santa Clarita Valley elementary students after nearly a year of remote learning amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.  From seeing…

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Read more about the article Vehicle crashes into school building
Multiple children are airlifted to a trauma center after an SUV crashed through the wall of the La Petite Academy in Saugus Monday afternoon. February 22, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Vehicle crashes into school building

Three toddlers were sent to the hospital after a car drove into a school building in Saugus Monday afternoon. Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel first responded to reports of…

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Read more about the article CHP officers arrest DUI suspect; deputies add stolen-car charge
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station can be reached by calling 661-260-4000.

CHP officers arrest DUI suspect; deputies add stolen-car charge

California Highway Patrol officers arrested a man on suspicion of DUI who was then also arrested on suspicion of driving a stolen car, law enforcement officials said Monday.  CHP officers…

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Read more about the article Child taken to hospital via helicopter following medical emergency
Los Angeles County Fire Department Copter 12 airlifts a child following a medical emergency in Newhall on Monday, Feb. 22, 2021. Bobby Block/The Signal

Child taken to hospital via helicopter following medical emergency

A child was airlifted and taken to an area hospital following a medical emergency in Newhall Monday afternoon.  Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel responded to reports of a medical…

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