Yearly Archives: 2021
Read more about the article Helicopter airlifts two patients from Vasquez Rocks
The second of two patients is lifted to a Los Angeles County Fire Department helicopter as it heads takes them to the hospital from Vasquez Canyon Natural Areal Park in Agua Dulce on Wednesday, 061621,, Dan Watson/the Signal

Helicopter airlifts two patients from Vasquez Rocks

The Los Angeles County Fire Department airlifted two patients who may have suffered from heat strokes at Vasquez Rocks Wednesday afternoon, according to department officials. Jonathan Matheny, a public information officer with the department, said the…

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Read more about the article Hart baseball loses 2-1 to Millikan in CIF semifinals
A Hart High School player runs to first base during playoff matchup. Signal File Photo

Hart baseball loses 2-1 to Millikan in CIF semifinals

By Ryan Menzie  For The Signal  With Hart High having runners in scoring positions in the top of the sixth, the Millikan Rams made a clutch double play to close out the…

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Read more about the article Newsom visits Six Flags amid state’s reopening
Gov. Gavin Newsom visits Six Flags Magic Mountain on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. Courtesy of Michelle Vega/Supervisor Kathryn Barger's office

Newsom visits Six Flags amid state’s reopening

Gov. Gavin Newsom visited Six Flags Magic Mountain Wednesday to celebrate the state’s reopening. Newsom continued to describe the reopening as California’s first step to coming “roaring back,” adding, “It's…

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Read more about the article Firefighters return to apartment complex, knock down second fire
Firefighters knock down an apartment fire in Newhall on Tuesday, June 16, 2021. Rick McClure/For The Signal

Firefighters return to apartment complex, knock down second fire

Firefighters returned to the scene of an earlier balcony fire at a Newhall apartment complex Tuesday night after the fire reignited.  The first structure fire was reported around 6 p.m. on the…

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Read more about the article Man arrested on suspicion of pointing gun at mechanic who wouldn’t work on car

Man arrested on suspicion of pointing gun at mechanic who wouldn’t work on car

A Washington massage therapist was arrested Monday on suspicion of pointing a firearm at a mechanic who declined to work on his vehicle immediately.   The suspect was traveling northbound on…

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Read more about the article Celebrities, community join in fight to save Santa Clarita boy’s life
Damian Markham, 2, and his parents Brittany and Brock read one of Damian's favorite books. 052621. Dan Watson/The Signal

Celebrities, community join in fight to save Santa Clarita boy’s life

A handful of celebrities, social media influencers and now hundreds of local business owners and community members have joined in to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars to save a…

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Read more about the article Testimony to begin for SCV Grammy Award winner accused of rape

Testimony to begin for SCV Grammy Award winner accused of rape

Testimony is slated to begin Wednesday in the case involving a Santa Clarita Valley-based Grammy Award winner who is accused of raping and/or sexually assaulting at least a half-dozen women.   Noel Fisher, a 42-year-old Stevenson Ranch resident…

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Read more about the article Businesses, residents cautiously celebrate end of COVID-19 restrictions
Visitors to Santa Clarita City Hall pass a sign that states if you have been vaccinated you don't need to wear a mask during your visit. 061521. Dan Watson/The Signal

Businesses, residents cautiously celebrate end of COVID-19 restrictions

For the first time in more than a year, businesses and residents alike across the Santa Clarita Valley were overjoyed at being fully reopened. “I'm absolutely thrilled because we've been…

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Read more about the article Local GOP lawmakers criticize Legislature-approved state budget
Sacramento, State Capitol Building

Local GOP lawmakers criticize Legislature-approved state budget

The state Legislature approved a budget Monday just before its Tuesday deadline to send a budget bill to Gov. Gavin Newsom.  Three Republican legislators who represent parts of the Santa Clarita Valley voted against the budget…

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Read more about the article Garcia, lawmakers request answers from DOJ
Congressman Mike Garcia (R-25) discusses some of his priorities while in office. March 22, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Garcia, lawmakers request answers from DOJ

Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, joined Republican lawmakers Tuesday to denounce the Biden administration’s Department of Justice for denying him and eight congressional colleagues a tour of the El Paso Intelligence Center during their visit to the southern border on May…

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Read more about the article Homicide detectives investigating body found under Canyon Country overpass
Officials from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station await LASD Homicide Bureau detectives at a scene in Canyon Country where a body was found Tuesday. Caleb Lunetta / The Signal

Homicide detectives investigating body found under Canyon Country overpass

A body was found under the Soledad Canyon Road overpass in Canyon Country on Tuesday, prompting a call to Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau detectives.   Officials from the…

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Read more about the article Pride shows through with new LGBTQ organization
From left, Marshal Peralta, Jen Novis and Lauren Peralta display flags of their individual sexuality as they promote the SCV Pride Center for LGBTQ folks and their allies. 061221. Dan Watson/The Signal

Pride shows through with new LGBTQ organization

With a drive and passion for advocating for the LGBTQ community, Marshal Peralta and his wife, Lauren, have started a Pride Center in the Santa Clarita Valley. “I'm trans(gender) and…

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Read more about the article County touts reopening: ‘We can and we should feel joy’
Los Angeles County Seal.

County touts reopening: ‘We can and we should feel joy’

After more than a year of stay-at-home orders amid the pandemic, Los Angeles County celebrated the full reopening of the state Tuesday. “At long last, the day that so many…

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