Yearly Archives: 2022
Read more about the article Kids raise money for Make-a-Wish with lemonade stand
Leialoha Batgirl Carlos, 8, Kara Zor-El Carlos, 6, and Ben Joo, 4, put up a free Zoa Energy Drink Zero Sugar and lemonade stand in front of the fountain at Stevenson Ranch Parkway and Holmes Place in Stevensons Ranch, Calif., on Sunday, July 31, 2022. The Carlos family started the lemonade stand to collect donations for the Make-A-Wish Foundation in an effort to raise $100,000 as part of the Black Adam Fitness Challenge fundraiser. Chris Torres/The Signal

Kids raise money for Make-a-Wish with lemonade stand

Two siblings attempted to raise funds (with a little help from their dad) for the Make-a-Wish foundation by setting up a lemonade stand at the corner of Stevenson Ranch Parkway…

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Read more about the article Photographers Association brings winning images to Newhall Library
Santa Clarita Valley Photographers Association Treasurer, Mel Carll, left, and President Kevin Karzin discuss the photos on display at a reception held at the Old Town Newhall Library in Newhall on Friday, 072922. Dan Watson/The Signal

Photographers Association brings winning images to Newhall Library

After spending 30 years in accounting, Mel Carll was burned out. One day he decided to just quit and commit to what made him happy: photography. Ten years ago, Carll…

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Read more about the article 27th annual River Rally cleanup returns Sept. 17
Environmental Services Staff member Lindsay Schmandt, left, hands out gloves and trash bags to some of the thousands of attendees at the River Rally:2021 in the Santa Clara river bed near Soledad Canyon Road and Sierra Highway in Canyon Country on Saturday, 091821. Dan Watson/The Signal

27th annual River Rally cleanup returns Sept. 17

News release  Volunteer registration is now open for the 27th annual River Rally Clean-Up and Environmental Expo on Saturday, Sept. 17, from 8 to 11 a.m. This year, volunteers will…

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Read more about the article Legendary stuntmen are best of friends
Jack Lilley, left, and Walter Scott share stories and talk about their long careers and life together as friends in the stunt industry on a hot July morning outside Lilley’s Canyon Country home. Michael Picarella/The Signal

Legendary stuntmen are best of friends

The two friends couldn’t really remember how and when they met. Their friendship’s been such a constant in their lives that they said they might as well have always known…

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Read more about the article Vehicle engulfed in flames on Highway 126
Los Angeles County firefighters spray water on a big rig semi trailer who's rear wheels caught fire on the westbound Highway 126 near The Old Road overpass in Castaic on Tuesday, 080222. Dan Watson/The Signal

Vehicle engulfed in flames on Highway 126

A big-rig truck was fully engulfed in flames on Tuesday on the westbound Highway 126 overpass of Interstate 5, according to Henry Narvaez, spokesman for the Los Angeles County Fire…

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Read more about the article California Firefighters Memorial honors 82 firefighters, including Tory Carlon
Firefighters hold flags during the California Firefighters Memorial Ceremony in Sacramento. The ceremony honored more than 80 firefighters who died in the line of duty. Courtesy of California Fire Foundation

California Firefighters Memorial honors 82 firefighters, including Tory Carlon

More than 80 firefighters were honored at the California Firefighters Memorial Ceremony in Sacramento on Saturday. The ceremony inducted those who died in the line of duty to the list…

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Read more about the article PHOTOS: SCV residents Nerf it out at Fair Oaks Park
Participant Jake Marquez, 6, gets ready to fire his Nerf gun during a Garage Nerfer’s League Nerf War event at Fair Oaks Park in Canyon Country, Calif., on Saturday, July 23, 2022. Chris Torres/The Signal

PHOTOS: SCV residents Nerf it out at Fair Oaks Park

Participant Keagan Conroy, 9, leads his team from the starting line during a Garage Nerfer’s League Nerf War event at Fair Oaks Park in Canyon Country, Calif., on Saturday, July…

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Read more about the article Man arrested on suspicion of striking victim with machete
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station on Golden Valley Road.

Man arrested on suspicion of striking victim with machete

A man was arrested Saturday in Newhall after he reportedly swung at another man multiple times with a machete, hitting him at least once, according to law enforcement officials.   The…

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Read more about the article Man arrested on suspicion of possessing stolen handgun, meth
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station on Golden Valley Road.

Man arrested on suspicion of possessing stolen handgun, meth

A man was arrested on Friday after deputies say they found him in possession of not only methamphetamine, but a stolen handgun as well, according to law enforcement officials.   The…

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Read more about the article Mayor: County should allow lawsuit to run its course before choosing site
Sign on Bouquet Canyon Road for Camp Scudder and Camp Scott. 062421. Dan Watson/The Signal

Mayor: County should allow lawsuit to run its course before choosing site

Mayor Laurene Weste re-emphasized her opposition on Monday to the reopening of Camp Scott to house the county’s most violent, male juvenile offenders — a statement coming just days before…

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Read more about the article Deputies: Man lied after saying rifle was pulled on him during fight
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department seal. File Photo

Deputies: Man lied after saying rifle was pulled on him during fight

A man was arrested Saturday after he allegedly lied to deputies, saying that during a fight another man pulled a rifle on him in Newhall, according to law enforcement officials.  …

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Read more about the article Gov. Newsom proclaims state of emergency in response to monkeypox
Gov. Gavin Newsom. Courtesy of the Office of the Governor

Gov. Newsom proclaims state of emergency in response to monkeypox

News Release  As orthopoxvirus, or monkeypox, cases continue to rise throughout the country, Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency to support California’s response to the virus.  According to…

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