Monthly Archives: December 2022
Read more about the article Four local teams move onto second round in the Classic at Damien 
Canyon guard Lincoln Phillips (2) defends Valencia guard Kai Davis (1) on a fast break in the first quarter of a Foothill League game at Canyon High School on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022. Valencia defeated Canyon 65-47. Chris Torres/The Signal

Four local teams move onto second round in the Classic at Damien 

Round one of the Damien Classic boys’ basketball tournament is in the books and all four Santa Clarita Valley participants have advanced in their respective divisions.  The tournament draws 112…

Continue ReadingFour local teams move onto second round in the Classic at Damien 
Read more about the article SCV teams shine in first round of Hart Holiday classic
Deon Lopez (2) of Golden Valley High shoots and scores against Van Nuys High defenders at Hart High School on Tuesday, 122722. Dan Watson/The Signal

SCV teams shine in first round of Hart Holiday classic

Santa Clarita teams went undefeated in the opening, play-in round of the Hart Holiday Classic on Tuesday.   The hosting Indians, Golden Valley and Castaic all added a win on Tuesday…

Continue ReadingSCV teams shine in first round of Hart Holiday classic
Read more about the article SCV Sheriff’s Station accepting applications for Explorer Program
LASD badge

SCV Sheriff’s Station accepting applications for Explorer Program

News release   The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station is now accepting applications for the Explorer Program.  The Deputy Explorer Program is a career development and educational program, open to…

Continue ReadingSCV Sheriff’s Station accepting applications for Explorer Program
Read more about the article LASD: Suspect sought in rape allegation
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station on Golden Valley Road.

LASD: Suspect sought in rape allegation

A detective with the Sheriff’s Department’s Special Victims Unit confirmed Tuesday a suspect sought on suspicion of rape has been wanted since September.  On Aug. 31, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s…

Continue ReadingLASD: Suspect sought in rape allegation
Read more about the article Saugus man arrested on suspicion of stealing from Walmart
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station on Golden Valley Road.

Saugus man arrested on suspicion of stealing from Walmart

A Saugus man was arrested Saturday on suspicion of grand theft of approximately $965 worth of merchandise from the Stevenson Ranch Walmart, according to law enforcement officials.  Santa Clarita Valley…

Continue ReadingSaugus man arrested on suspicion of stealing from Walmart
Read more about the article Arts Commission discusses plans for new year
Dancers Delaney Rhoads and Amber Mistic spin as their dresses light up during the Senses Block Party on Main Street in Old Town Newhall, Calif., on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2022. Chris Torres/The Signal

Arts Commission discusses plans for new year

  Roughly six years into a 10-year Arts Master Plan for Santa Clarita, members of the city’s Arts Commission met recently to discuss plans for 2023 and to discuss the progress…

Continue ReadingArts Commission discusses plans for new year
Read more about the article Canyon Country man arrested on suspicion of resisting lawful detention
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department seal. File Photo

Canyon Country man arrested on suspicion of resisting lawful detention

A Canyon Country man was arrested Saturday morning on suspicion of felony resisting lawful detention by force, according to law enforcement officials.   Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies received a…

Continue ReadingCanyon Country man arrested on suspicion of resisting lawful detention
Read more about the article Buried treasure: California politicians stash $35 million in leftover campaign cash
Illustration by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters; iStock

Buried treasure: California politicians stash $35 million in leftover campaign cash

By Alexei Koseff and Ben Christopher CalMatters Politics Writers  It has been nearly eight years since Bill Lockyer held elected office in California.  For more than four decades, he climbed the…

Continue ReadingBuried treasure: California politicians stash $35 million in leftover campaign cash
Read more about the article Deputies preventively detain man poised to jump off bridge
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station on Golden Valley Road.

Deputies preventively detain man poised to jump off bridge

A man was reportedly attempting to jump off a bridge in Santa Clarita on Tuesday morning, but Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies were able to take him into their…

Continue ReadingDeputies preventively detain man poised to jump off bridge
Read more about the article The supply of COVID antivirals is increasing, but many patients aren’t using them
Coronavirus. Courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control

The supply of COVID antivirals is increasing, but many patients aren’t using them

By Ana B. Ibarra  CalMatters Health Writer  As California gears up for a winter of respiratory illnesses, health officials and providers often reference one encouraging factor — the greater availability…

Continue ReadingThe supply of COVID antivirals is increasing, but many patients aren’t using them
Read more about the article Former animal stars find new purpose
Nursing home resident Jack Macibbon, 85, says hello to Buckshot the Pony during the Hollywood Hoofbeats Animal Rescue visit to the Santa Clarita Post-Acute Care Center in Newhall, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 26, 2022. Chris Torres/The Signal

Former animal stars find new purpose

Newly formed local nonprofit Hollywood Hoofbeats held an event on Monday in an effort to give retired film industry animals a new purpose while also educating the public about them.  …

Continue ReadingFormer animal stars find new purpose