Read more about the article Judge: ‘No media allowed’ for sentencing, victim statements in Dorsey trial
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies investigate a stabbing on Fir Court in Saugus on Thursday, April 15, 2021. Tim Whyte/The Signal

Judge: ‘No media allowed’ for sentencing, victim statements in Dorsey trial

A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge in San Fernando is refusing to allow media in the courtroom during the victim impact statements and sentencing of James Dorsey, the estranged husband who pleaded no contest this…

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Read more about the article Parent town hall focuses on COVID-19 vaccinations for children
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer. Courtesy

Parent town hall focuses on COVID-19 vaccinations for children

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health held a COVID-19 vaccination town hall for parents Tuesday night to update the public about the vaccine information for children.  Debra Duardo, superintendent of…

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Hart student’s painting selected to appear in Congress

Olivia Moon is a junior at William S. Hart High School — and her artwork is headed to the U.S. Capitol.   Moon was named the winner of the 2021 Congressional Art Competition for California’s 25th District. She…

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Read more about the article SCV Water seeks community input on identifying, preparing for natural disasters
Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency

SCV Water seeks community input on identifying, preparing for natural disasters

SCV Water invites community members to provide input on potential natural disaster concerns, such as drought, earthquakes and wildfires, affecting its service area. This community feedback will assist the water agency in…

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Read more about the article Brush fire breaks out in wash near Magic Mountain
Firefighters battle the Rye Fire on Wednesday shortly after it broke out and spread to a quarter-acre. Photo courtesy of Rick McClure

Brush fire breaks out in wash near Magic Mountain

A brush fire broke out near Magic Mountain on Wednesday, according to Los Angeles County Fire Department officials.   The fire was first reported near The Old Road and Rye Canyon…

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Read more about the article Commission recommends denial of Sand Canyon Resort development
A revised conceptual site plan of the Sand Canyon Resort & Spa reviewed by the Santa Clarita Planning Commission at its May 18 meeting. City of Santa Clarita

Commission recommends denial of Sand Canyon Resort development

Plans for the Sand Canyon Resort may be in jeopardy after Tuesday evening, as the city’s Planning Commission held its fourth public hearing on the project since November and is…

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Read more about the article Include Everyone Project SCV announces Flipped Fairy Tales Camp
Fiona Ashe, 7,left, and Kiran Dong, 8, dance during the Superhero Inclusive Performing Arts Summer Camp Showcase held at North Oaks Church of Christ in Canyon Country on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Include Everyone Project SCV announces Flipped Fairy Tales Camp

The Include Everyone Project, a new nonprofit in the Santa Clarita Valley, is hosting its annual summer camp, as they work to embrace those with special needs in their pursuit of…

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Read more about the article PHOTOS | Fatal crash on Highway 138
One person was killed following a collision near the 33000 block of Highway 138 near Pine Canyon Road at about 4 p.m. Monday. Units arriving on the scene found a big rig had collided with a passenger vehicle, according to L.A. County Fire Department Supervising Fire Dispatcher Michael Pittman. “One person did not survive their injuries,” Pittman said. Photo courtesy of Valerie Fierro

PHOTOS | Fatal crash on Highway 138

One person was killed following a collision near the 33000 block of Highway 138 near Pine Canyon Road at about 4 p.m. Monday. Units arriving on the scene found a…

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Read more about the article Barger opposes basic income pilot, county-funded legal aid to undocumented immigrants
SIGNAL FILE PHOTO: Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, representing the 5th District

Barger opposes basic income pilot, county-funded legal aid to undocumented immigrants

Supervisor Kathryn Barger cast the lone votes against a guaranteed basic income pilot program for Los Angeles County and a continuation of county-funded legal aid for undocumented immigrants.   Barger released written statements explaining her positions following the votes taken by the Los County Board of…

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Read more about the article District set to ‘discuss potential courses of action’ on Hart mascot
The William S. Hart Union High School District office

District set to ‘discuss potential courses of action’ on Hart mascot

The William S. Hart Union High School District is set to discuss the Hart High School Indian mascot once again during its Wednesday night governing board meeting, but this time with the…

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Read more about the article Active shooter training held at Castaic Lake
Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies advance together as the team clears a parking lot, looking for shooters near vehicles during an active shooter training exercise involving 100 LASD Sheriff's personnel held at Castaic Lake Recreation Area on Tuesday, 051821. Dan Watson/The Signal

Active shooter training held at Castaic Lake

In an elaborate drill held on the banks of Castaic Lake on Tuesday, approximately 100 men and women of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department participated in an active shooter training, honing…

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