Yearly Archives: 2023
Read more about the article Schiavo’s pregnancy center bill prompts press conference, apology demand
Canyon High School students Jade Rodriguez (right) and Celine Sanchez speak to Mark Fortier about services available at SCV Pregnancy Center during the SCV Youth Project's Game of Life event on Monday, April 29, 2019. Tammy Murga/ The Signal

Schiavo’s pregnancy center bill prompts press conference, apology demand

A bill authored by Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, that aimed to raise awareness about pregnancy centers in California has died in the appropriations phase, but Schiavo’s stance has alarmed local…

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Read more about the article Val Verde man arrested on suspicion of weapons charges  
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriffs Station deputies speak to the possible detained suspect while responding to a report of a male pointing a shotgun at a passerby at the intersection of Val Verde Road and San Martinez Road in Val Verde, Calif., on Monday, May 22, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal

Val Verde man arrested on suspicion of weapons charges  

A 42-year-old Val Verde man was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and other felony charges Monday, according to Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials.   At approximately…

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Read more about the article SCV Water announces new communications manager 
Kevin Strauss, former communications specialist with the city of Santa Clarita, is now moving from Santa Clarita City Hall to its Central Park, where the agency’s business offices sit at the top of a hill. Courtesy

SCV Water announces new communications manager 

The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency announced the hiring of its new communications manager this week.  Kevin Strauss, former communications specialist with the city of Santa Clarita, is now moving…

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Read more about the article Officer arrested on suspicion of domestic violence  
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station. Courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita.

Officer arrested on suspicion of domestic violence  

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies arrested a Los Angeles Police Department officer on suspicion of a felony charge of corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant.  Shay Vandeventer, a…

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Read more about the article Man arrested on suspicion of domestic violence, dissuading witness charges 
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station. Courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita.

Man arrested on suspicion of domestic violence, dissuading witness charges 

A Stevenson Ranch man was arrested Sunday on suspicion of a felony witness intimidation charge, according to Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials.  At approximately 4:30 p.m., deputies responded to…

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Read more about the article City expected to take over water factory 
Visitors and dignitaries gather for the ribbon cutting ceremony of the Vista Canyon project, five-story, 613 parking space parking lot in Canyon Country on Tuesday morning, October 27, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

City expected to take over water factory 

Calling the move another “milestone” in moving forward for the Vista Canyon development, the city is expected to take control of a water-recycling plant at Tuesday’s City Council meeting.   The…

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Read more about the article <strong>Cub Scouts go on adventure at Valley Trails Ranch</strong> 
Scout Master William Hamon, left, gives instructions on leather-working during the day of Scouting Adventures at Valley Trails Ranch in Castaic on Saturday, 051323. Dan Watson/The Signal

Cub Scouts go on adventure at Valley Trails Ranch 

Three Cub Scout packs and a Boy Scout troop went on an adventure together at Valley Trails Ranch earlier this month.   The free event lasted three hours and allowed Scouts…

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Read more about the article Encino woman arrested after investigation into report of road rage 
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station. Courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita.

Encino woman arrested after investigation into report of road rage 

A San Fernando Valley woman was arrested on suspicion of a felony charge Wednesday following a Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station investigation into a report of an alleged “road-rage” incident…

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Read more about the article SCV deputies run to honor the fallen 
A group of sheriff's deputies who took part in the various legs of the memorial run for fallen deputies stop for a photo Saturday. Courtesy photo

SCV deputies run to honor the fallen 

 Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies took part in a countywide relay over the weekend to honor the department’s officers who’ve made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. …

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Read more about the article Man detained after reportedly pointing shotgun at passerby 
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriffs Station deputies search the area while responding to a report of a male pointing a shotgun at a passerby at the intersection of Val Verde Road and San Martinez Road in Val Verde, Calif., on Monday, May 22, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal

Man detained after reportedly pointing shotgun at passerby 

A man was detained in Val Verde on Monday after allegedly pointing a shotgun at a passerby, according to Natalie Arriaga, spokeswoman for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.   Santa…

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Read more about the article A race for everyone: Project Sebastian hosts second annual Rare Warrior 5 x 5
Sebastian Velona crosses the finish line with the help of his personal trainer Andrew Basile and “Spiderman” after finishing the All Abilities Half K race during the Project Sebastian Rare Warrior 5 X 5 Challenge at Valencia Heritage Park on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal

A race for everyone: Project Sebastian hosts second annual Rare Warrior 5 x 5

Christopher Velona, founder of Project Sebastian, said his son Sebastian was diagnosed with epilepsy as a child, but then started losing his vision, along with his cognitive and physical abilities.…

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