Monthly Archives: February 2023
Read more about the article City to unveil map of proposed council districts next week
As part of the remedy for the alleged violation, the map creates a district with a Latino plurality, or one in which Latinos make up the largest demographic. That district, labeled as No. 1 on a proposed map provided to The Signal by the plaintiffs’ attorney, is scheduled to be on the ballot in November 2024. Courtesy Scott Rafferty

City to unveil map of proposed council districts next week

Ahead of a series of hearings expected to shape the future of local politics, a joint map is expected to be shared with the public next week that offers a…

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Read more about the article City gets another nod for safety amid uptick in crime rate
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

City gets another nod for safety amid uptick in crime rate

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department crime numbers indicate that the number of Part-I crimes in the Santa Clarita Valley went up 13.6%, while the countywide rate increased 12.3% in 2022. …

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Read more about the article Campbell Hall girls hoops cuts Trinity’s season short 
Trinity Clasical Academy players head back on the court after a time out against Simi Valley at Newhall Church of the Nazarene on Friday, 121622. Dan Watson/The Signal

Campbell Hall girls hoops cuts Trinity’s season short 

Trinity Knights girls’ basketball had its playoff run cut short on Wednesday night after a CIF Division 3A road game at Campbell Hall.  The Knights played tight defense and held…

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Read more about the article SCVi Charter School students host an ‘Ecosystem Museum’
SCVi Charter School students host their presentations for their ecosystems projects at the school on 021723. Rylee Holwager/The Signal.

SCVi Charter School students host an ‘Ecosystem Museum’

SCVi Charter School third and fourth grade students played host to their “Ecosystem Museum” on Friday, displaying dozens of projects depicting ecosystems in California.   Tara Gonzales, a third- and fourth-grade…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Three-vehicle collision results vehicle fire on Highway 14
Tow man Omar Murillo cleans up the scene of a car fire on the northbound 14 freeway just north of the Placerita Canyon Road on ramp in Newhall, Calif., on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal

UPDATE: Three-vehicle collision results vehicle fire on Highway 14

A three-vehicle collision on Highway 14 resulted in a vehicle fire and traffic delays after the incident blocked the northbound No. 1 and carpool lane for approximately 20 minutes, according…

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Read more about the article ‘Free to Be Me’ festival returns March 11
The Free to Be Me Festival returns to the Canyon Country Community Center on Saturday, March 11. Courtesy photo.

‘Free to Be Me’ festival returns March 11

News release   The city of Santa Clarita has announced the return of the Free to Be Me Festival to the Canyon Country Community Center (18410 Sierra Highway) on Saturday, March…

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Read more about the article Schiavo introduces bill aimed at postpartum parental and infant support
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Schiavo introduces bill aimed at postpartum parental and infant support

News release   Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, announced the introduction of Assembly Bill 608, aimed at supporting women, newborns and families in the first year after childbirth.   While current…

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Read more about the article Valencia High School celebrates Black History Month with panel of empowering speakers
Professor Parthia Dunham speaks to the students and faculty gathered for the Black History Month Panel event at Valencia High School on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal

Valencia High School celebrates Black History Month with panel of empowering speakers

In honor of Black History Month, Valencia High School’s Black Student Union and wellness program played host to a panel of speakers on Thursday at the school to inspire the…

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Read more about the article Two fatal crashes prompt SIG alerts, heavy traffic
Looking north upon southbound I-5 traffic from the Lyons Avenue overpass on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023. Dan Watson / The Signal

Two fatal crashes prompt SIG alerts, heavy traffic

Two fatal crashes in the San Fernando Valley prompted SIG alerts and heavy traffic on the Interstate 5 Friday morning, forcing commuters coming and going from the Santa Clarita Valley to…

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Read more about the article Sheriff’s deputies investigate copper thefts
A Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputy responds to a reported backflow theft at Teagle Optometry in Santa Clarita near Magic Mountain Parkway and McBean Parkway.

Sheriff’s deputies investigate copper thefts

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials confirmed deputies are investigating the theft of several copper water pipes from Teagle Optometry and Advanced Vision Care Optometry sometime between Saturday and Monday.  …

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