Read more about the article Central Valley quake raises alarms in SCV 
A map from the US Geological Survey shows where the earthuake was felt most intensely. Courtesy photo

Central Valley quake raises alarms in SCV 

While no major damage was reported Tuesday night in the Santa Clarita Valley from the magnitude-5.2 earthquake that hit the unincorporated area of Mettler, California, 60 miles northwest of the…

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Read more about the article Acton woman arrested after reported domestic assault 
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station on Golden Valley Road.

Acton woman arrested after reported domestic assault 

A 24-year-old Acton woman was arrested early Sunday morning in Canyon Country on suspicion she intentionally slammed her vehicle into someone else’s, according to Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials. …

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Read more about the article CalArts Japanese Ensemble to perform at ‘Celebrate’ series Friday
The CalArts Japanese Ensemble holds the opening performance for an opera at the Aratani Theater in Los Angeles in June. Photo courtesy of Kozue Matsumoto.

CalArts Japanese Ensemble to perform at ‘Celebrate’ series Friday

The California Institute of the Arts’ Japanese Ensemble is scheduled to perform during the Japanese installment of the city of Santa Clarita’s “Celebrate” series at the Canyon Country Community Center…

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Read more about the article Fire officials cautious as seasonal threat remains 
The Poppy Fire in Agua Dulce burned more than 100 acres last month. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Fire officials cautious as seasonal threat remains 

With the main ingredients in place — an extremely dry heat following back-to-back wet winters — firefighters this week shared their concerns about the potential for a very troublesome fire…

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Read more about the article Photos: Concerts in the Park
The Travelin’ Band: A Tribute to Credence Clearwater Revival and John Fogerty performed at Concerts in the Park at Central Park on Saturday, Aug. 3. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Photos: Concerts in the Park

Residents gathered for Saturday's Concerts in the Park at Central Park, singing along with The Travelin' Band: A Tribute to Credence Clearwater Revival and John Fogerty.https://youtu.be/wALvTqZ0UMY

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Read more about the article CHP to conduct DUI checkpoint on Friday 
The California Highway Patrol runs a sobriety checkpoint on the Old Road near Constitution Avenue in Stevenson Ranch on Friday, August 18, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

CHP to conduct DUI checkpoint on Friday 

A DUI checkpoint will be held from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday in the unincorporated area of Los Angeles County, according to a press release from the California Highway…

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The Savvy Senior | This is not a scam: Social Security needs you to update your online account   

Dear Savvy Senior,  I recently received an email that I needed to update my online Social Security account. Is this legit or is it a scam?   – Suspicious Susan  Dear…

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Read more about the article CHP officers following electronic trail after pursuit 
A sign in front of the California Highway Patrol office.

CHP officers following electronic trail after pursuit 

California Highway Patrol officers are investigating three suspects who told officers they didn’t know each other after they were arrested running from the same car following a high-speed pursuit livestreamed…

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Read more about the article How much wood would a retired couple cut? 
From left, Rodney Belcher and his wife, Candy Inglis, pose on Wednesday morning, July 31, 2024, in front of large piles of firewood that they split, sell and deliver from some property they rent in Santa Clarita. Trisha Anas/The Signal.

How much wood would a retired couple cut? 

Call them on a weekday morning and chances are you’ll get their machine telling you that the “Wood Guy” and the “Wood Gal” are “probably out splitting wood.” You wouldn’t…

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Read more about the article Photos: ‘Eye Candy’
The Santa Clarita Artists Association held its reception, "Eye Candy," at the SCAA Gallery in Old Town Newhall on Saturday, Aug. 3. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Photos: ‘Eye Candy’

The Santa Clarita Artists Association held its reception of "Eye Candy: A Visually Stimulating Art Show" on Saturday at the SCAA Gallery in Old Town Newhall. Displaying the works of…

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Read more about the article Hart district holds giveaway to prepare students for start of school 
Social workers with the William S. Hart Union High School District helped give out backpacks filled with school supplies to students at Canyon High School last month. Courtesy photo.

Hart district holds giveaway to prepare students for start of school 

As families get ready for the start of school next week, Valencia High School social worker Mayda Thornton said she was thinking about those who might need a little help…

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