Castaic 19-year-old accused of rape returns to court
A Castaic 19-year-old who was arrested on suspicion of rape returned to court on Wednesday, receiving a future date to appear before a judge once again. The suspect, Andrew Pennington,…
2016 FILE ART_This six-week-old tortoiseshell kitten at the Los Angeles County Animal Care Center in Castaic. 073016 DAN WATSON
Petition proposes no-kill animal shelter in Santa Clarita
In May 2015, Santa Clarita resident Kiza Hilton informally proposed a no-kill animal shelter to be run by the city Santa Clarita. She said the City Council members she approached…
SIGNAL FILE PHOTO: Students and parents walk through campus at Castaic High School's first Back to School Night Tuesday. Cory Rubin/The Signal
Deputies: No arrests, no gun found after fight at Castaic High
After a fight between students at Castaic High School on Thursday, sheriff’s deputies received a report that one of the students’ parents pointed a gun at another parent — but…
A homeless person huddles under a tarp and plastic sheeting on the sidewalk on The Old Road in Castaic during a heavy rain on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021. Dan Watson/The Signal
Homeless woman in Castaic charged on suspicion of disturbing the peace
A homeless woman in Castaic was charged Thursday on suspicion of disturbing the peace, according to law enforcement officials. The woman in question had been the subject of some controversy…
SCAA to host Fantastical Flora artists’ reception
News release The public is invited to an opening reception at the Santa Clarita Artists Association Gallery for an exhibit titled “Fantastical Flora,” which includes a series of mixed media pieces…
Zonta Empower Hour to focus on forced childhood marriage
News release The Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley’s Empower Hour is scheduled noon Feb. 5 to feature Sara Tasneem, a child bride at age 15. Now a survivor, she advocates against child/forced marriage and violence against women and girls. Tasneem was…
Santa Clarita Councilwoman Laurene Weste
Laurene Weste | To a Healthier – and Brighter – 2022 in Santa Clarita
It is a great honor to serve the residents of Santa Clarita as a member of the City Council. I am also humbled to be selected to serve as mayor for 2022 and work collaboratively to set…
Hart’s Laney Grider, 4, drives to the basket during a conference basketball game between the Hart Indians and West Ranch Wildcats at the Hart High School gymnasium on Monday Jan. 24, 2022. The Indians won 48-38. Chris Torres/The Signal
Prep sports roundup: soccer, basketball
The following summaries were provided by team coaches and/or representatives for some of this week’s Santa Clarita Valley prep sports action. The Signal thanks all who submitted for helping get…
Buyr is Transforming online shopping bottom line for retailers and brands!
The importance of the internet is widely known to every retailer and brand worldwide. Various brick-and-mortar businesses are joining the online league to generate more profits. Of course, you need…
The Pillars of the Pat Smith WestPac Era
Pat Smith’s WestPac tenure as CEO has been marked by expansive development and a focus on architectural artistry that’s long been Smith’s signature. In this article, we’ll focus on a few of WestPac’s most…
4 Tips for First-Year University Students
First-year in university is one of the most confusing moments for students. You are coming from a system where you were regarded as a senior but are now a junior.…
Who are the oldest NFL players of all time?
Sports are enduringly popular around Santa Clarita and this is certainly true when it comes to football. With sides such as the LA Rams and the LA Chargers to get behind, this…
Getting Your Wardrobe Ready for Summer: What You Will Need for 2022
After the long, cold days stretching from November to December, the weather looks brighter and warmer. Your thick sweaters and coats are no longer practical for the summer days ahead.…
Volunteers sought to build trail
News Release Santa Clarita Valley Trail Users are looking for volunteers to help build a section of the scenic Coast to Crest trail in Newhall on Saturday. The Crest to Coast…
Congressman Mike Garcia (R-25)
Congressman, sheriff hold joint town hall for residents, media
In a joint town hall for residents and media, Rep. Mike Garcia and Sheriff Alex Villanueva discussed multiple issues facing the residents of the 25th Congressional District, from crime, to…
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department seal. File Photo
Deputies: A gun, ammunition, variety of drugs found on Canyon Country suspects
Deputies with the Juvenile Intervention Team, or J-Team, reported finding suspects in possession of a loaded firearm as well as various narcotics in Canyon Country on Tuesday. The arrest stems…
Coronavirus. Courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control
L.A. County recognizes two-year anniversary of COVID-19
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health recognized the two-year anniversary of the first county case of COVID-19 on Wednesday, while also reporting 20,866 new positive cases and 91…
Congressman Mike Garcia, left, presents Vietnam Veteran, Dan Bradley with his father Paul Bradley's WWll medals at the Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative in Santa Clarita on Wednesday, 012622. Dan Watson/The Signal
76 years later, veteran receives father’s World War II medals
Many individuals view the flag and see the beauty of what it means to be an American; many who see the flag are reminded of the troops who gave the…
An American Flag is buffeted by high winds on The Old Road on Saturday, 012222. Dan Watson/The Signal
Weekend high winds continue for SCV, Edison says it has no PSPS plans
The Santa Clarita Valley will continue experiencing gusty Santa Ana winds Thursday night through Friday afternoon, but public safety power shut-offs are not expected. According to the National Weather Service, the winds will be…
Letters to the Editor
Duane Smith | The Death of Lawlessness
Two years ago, I took one of my daughters to Venice Beach, for her 15th birthday. Venice is ground zero for the eclectic energy and culture that makes L.A. one…
