Monthly Archives: January 2023
Read more about the article Reversal of fortune: Gov. Newsom outlines plan to deal with budget deficit
Gov. Gavin Newsom unveils his budget proposal for the 2023-24 fiscal year during a press briefing at the California Natural Resources Agency in Sacramento on Jan. 10, 2023. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters

Reversal of fortune: Gov. Newsom outlines plan to deal with budget deficit

By Alexei Koseff CalMatters Government Writer  California will delay some spending commitments, reverse recent budget resiliency measures and shift funding sources to limit the amount of cuts it has to make…

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Read more about the article Woman treated for injuries after crashing into light post
First responders assess the scene after a car crashed into a light post Sunday evening. Oscar Sol/ The Signal

Woman treated for injuries after crashing into light post

A driver crashed into a light post Sunday night in Newhall, according to L.A. County Fire Department officials.  The crash happened around 8:30 p.m. at the intersection of Valle Del…

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Read more about the article Deputies investigating fatal freight train collision involving pedestrian
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies respond to a report of a pedestrian versus train incident at the Via Princessa Metrolink Station in Canyon Country, Calif., on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal

Deputies investigating fatal freight train collision involving pedestrian

A Union Pacific freight train struck and killed a pedestrian shortly after 3 p.m. Monday in the 19200 block of Via Princessa in Canyon Country, according to officials.  Santa Clarita…

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Read more about the article Macy’s Christmas Eve robbery suspect detained
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station on Golden Valley Road.

Macy’s Christmas Eve robbery suspect detained

A 29-year-old Canyon Country man was arrested on Thursday in connection with a suspected robbery that took place at the Westfield Valencia Town Center Macy’s on Christmas Eve, according to…

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Read more about the article City invites residents to Martin Luther King Jr. Day Unity Walk
The city of Santa Clarita and the Santa Clarita City Council invite the community to come together for a Unity Walk in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Central Park on Monday at 9 a.m. Courtesy photo.

City invites residents to Martin Luther King Jr. Day Unity Walk

News release  The city of Santa Clarita and the Santa Clarita City Council invite the community to come together for a Unity Walk in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.…

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Read more about the article West Ranch boys’ basketball nabs spot on CIF Open Division watchlist
West Ranch forward James Evans (5) drives in the lane in the first quarter of a Foothill League game against Valencia High School at the Valencia High School gymnasium on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. West Ranch defeated Valencia 72-64. Chris Torres/The Signal

West Ranch boys’ basketball nabs spot on CIF Open Division watchlist

West Ranch boys’ basketball is not just leading the Foothill League, but is also one of the top teams in the entire Southern Section, according to the CIF’s latest round…

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Read more about the article LASD: Shooting during celebration of life under investigation
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies investigate the scene of a shooting that happened in a garage on Prairie Lane on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023. Oscar Sol/For The Signal

LASD: Shooting during celebration of life under investigation

By Trevor Morgan and Perry Smith  A celebration of life turned violent Saturday after a shooting left three wounded in Canyon Country.  Three people were hit by gunfire after a…

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Read more about the article NWS: Flash flood warning issued for SCV, flood watch issued.
The Bouquet Creek flows with rainwater during a heavy rainstorm pouring over Santa Clarita near Santa Clarita United Methodist Church in Saugus, Calif., on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal

NWS: Flash flood warning issued for SCV, flood watch issued.

Residents of the Santa Clarita Valley were issued a flash flood warning from the National Weather Service on Monday at 3:20 p.m. and it was to be in effect until…

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Read more about the article City Council to host another CVRA settlement talk in closed session
A map proposed by the plaintiffs suing Santa Clarita City Council over an alleged California Voting Rights Act violation.

City Council to host another CVRA settlement talk in closed session

Santa Clarita City Council members are hosting another closed session discussion Tuesday on the settlement of a lawsuit over an alleged California Voting Rights Act lawsuit.  The city announced a…

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Read more about the article Deputies: Woman stabbed to death identified as girlfriend of man killed by LASD
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Unit and Santa Clarita Valley Sheriffs Station law enforcement officials investigate a deputy-involved shooting from this morning in relation to a fatal stabbing that occurred overnight near the intersection of Bouquet Canyon Road and Spunky Canyon Road on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal

Deputies: Woman stabbed to death identified as girlfriend of man killed by LASD

The Sheriff’s Information Bureau has identified a woman who was stabbed to death near the Bouquet Canyon Reservoir on Sunday morning as Sheila Ashley, the girlfriend of Alon Foster —…

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Read more about the article Hart soccer survives late Canyon push, wins 2-1 
Hart senior Maxx Merlo (14) and Canyon junior Marcus Toney (7) get physical while competing for the ball in the second half of a Foothill league match at Hart’s Fiscus Field in Newhall, Calif., on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023. Hart defeated Canyon 2-1. Chris Torres/The Signal

Hart soccer survives late Canyon push, wins 2-1 

Hart Indians boys’ soccer remains undefeated in league play after a 2-1 win over the visiting Canyon Cowboys on Thursday.  Hart (12-1, 5-0) has now won 11 straight matches and…

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Read more about the article West Ranch soccer ties with Golden Valley 
Ian Cruz (27) of Valencia and Valentino Gonzalez (14) of Golden Valley go after a pass at Golden Valley on Tuesday, 010323. Dan Watson/The Signal

West Ranch soccer ties with Golden Valley 

 West Ranch Wildcats boys’ soccer picked up its third league draw of the season in a scoreless affair with the visiting Golden Valley Grizzlies.  The Grizzlies (5-5-4, 1-3-2) won the…

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Read more about the article Indians’ soccer hammers Cowboys, 4-0 
Hart captain Alexis Nguyen (15) smiles as she pushes the ball upfield in the first half of a Foothill League match against Golden Valley High School at Fiscus Field in Newhall, Calif., on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. Hart defeated Golden Valley 10-0. Chris Torres/The Signal

Indians’ soccer hammers Cowboys, 4-0 

Hart Indians girls’ soccer shut out its third straight Foothill League opponent on Thursday, with a 4-0 victory over the hosting Canyon Cowboys.  It didn’t rain during the game but…

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Read more about the article Shooting in Canyon Country sends three to hospital
Deputies from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station respond to a shooting that occurred on the 28800 block of Prairie Lane in Canyon Country on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023 Oscar Sol / The Signal

Shooting in Canyon Country sends three to hospital

A shooting on the 28800 block of Prairie Lane in Canyon Country at approximately 10:20 p.m. Saturday sent three people to the hospital, according to Bernard Peters, supervising fire dispatcher…

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