
From the City Manager: Commitment to addressing homelessness
By Ken Striplin Santa Clarita City Manager When we reflect on the success and growth of Santa Clarita over the past year, we cannot forget the strides we have made…
By Ken Striplin Santa Clarita City Manager When we reflect on the success and growth of Santa Clarita over the past year, we cannot forget the strides we have made…
In two separate incidents, pedestrians were struck by vehicles over the past two days. The first incident involved one pedestrian transported to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle…
News release The city of Santa Clarita has taken a step forward in protecting public safety during power outages by installing a new hydrogen fuel cell backup power system at the…
We got a news tip the other day. It said sheriff’s deputies — with dogs — were searching for SOMETHING on Hillcrest Parkway in Castaic. We called the local…
The year 2021 proved historic for our country and community, filled with many challenges and successes. In 2022, I remain committed in my efforts to fight for the people of…
Well, that was predictable. In her latest rant and obsession with all things Donald Trump, Lois Eisenberg (Jan. 9) calls the event of Jan. 6, 2021, an “insurrection” and tries…
Being that California has been in a state of drought, we should all be grateful for the recent deluge of rain we had for a couple of days at the…
So how are all you saddlepals settling in on this new 2022 idea? New Year’s resolutions intact? Still sporting that steely-eyed stare toward the distant horizon of goals to be met, worlds to conquer —…
While hospitalizations and deaths around Los Angeles County continue to rise, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital reported Friday two new COVID-19 patient deaths in the last 24 hours, bringing their total…
A man and woman believed to be living as transients in Canyon Country were arrested Thursday while they were in possession of counterfeit money, burglary tools and stolen items, according…
Caltrans recently honored the city of Santa Clarita with a statewide award for a Saugus-area traffic system that keeps both student-pedestrians and commuters safe on the road. The award, announced…
Investigators with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Arson and Explosives Detail reported Friday that preliminary evidence for a structure fire at a Newhall strip mall last weekend suggests the…
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Emergency Department nurse Emma Jerrain said there’s one day through the COVID-19 pandemic she remembers distinctly: Dec. 27, 2020. “We were holding 35 in-patients, 25 of those…
News release Assemblywoman Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Santa Clarita, announced that her legislation to create a sales tax holiday for back-to-school supplies for parents, students and teachers passed the Assembly Committee on…
By Signal Staff Local legislative representatives issued mixed reactions this week after Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled his proposed 2022-23 state budget, acknowledging the inclusion of some measures they described as…
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…
Between my ears in that small kingdom of the Writing Netherworld, I’m visited by many creatures, some friendly, some insistent. When I was a young man, Jim Murray was my…
Is COVID ID racist? In order to get the vaccine for COVID-19, you are required to show ID. Once this is done you get a card that proves you’re vaccinated.…
Why would allow a cartoon (Jan. 5) showing a donkey and an elephant with “Let’s go Brandon”? We all know what that really says. Have you no conscience? Richard Smykle…
As a Vietnam combat-wounded Marine veteran, I can tell you firsthand that the difference in the way all veterans are treated now is light years ahead of how we were…