Read more about the article Canyon Country man denied bail in sexual assault charges  
An L.A. County Sheriff's Department badge

Canyon Country man denied bail in sexual assault charges  

A Santa Clarita man charged with four counts of sexually assaulting two underage female relatives was denied bail Friday.  Victor Alvarez, 31, of Canyon Country, remained in custody Wednesday at…

Continue ReadingCanyon Country man denied bail in sexual assault charges  
Read more about the article LASD: Dead body on Sierra Highway under investigation 
SCV Sheriff's Station patrol vehicles surround a car near where a body was reported on Sierra Highway. Habeba Mostafa/The Signal

LASD: Dead body on Sierra Highway under investigation 

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials Wednesday confirmed a dead body was found on Sierra Highway, about 1 mile south of Needham Ranch Parkway, in Newhall.  L.A. County Fire Department…

Continue ReadingLASD: Dead body on Sierra Highway under investigation 
Read more about the article SCE threatens power outages due to winds 
Southern California Edison employees work on the power outage that took place on Blackbrush Drive in Canyon Country early Wednesday morning on Aug. 13, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

SCE threatens power outages due to winds 

Canyon Country residents might have gotten an early taste of what’s to come early Wednesday morning with Public Safety Power Shutoffs in the forecast to go along with wind gusts…

Continue ReadingSCE threatens power outages due to winds 
Read more about the article US, China clash at UN meeting over Panama Canal 
The Panama Canal as seen from a cruise ship as it moves with other ships through the San Miguel lock, Panama Canal. Adobe Stock photo

US, China clash at UN meeting over Panama Canal 

By Lily Zhou Contributing Writer  Chinese and U.S. representatives clashed on Monday at a U.N. Security Council meeting over the Panama Canal amid an ongoing battle over control of the waterway…

Continue ReadingUS, China clash at UN meeting over Panama Canal 
Read more about the article DOJ finds George Washington University ‘deliberately indifferent’ to antisemitic abuses 
Encampment of students protesting at George Washington University in Washington on May 3, 2024. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

DOJ finds George Washington University ‘deliberately indifferent’ to antisemitic abuses 

By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer  The Department of Justice has found George Washington University in violation of federal law in its handling of pro-Palestinian protests.  The assessment was leveled after a…

Continue ReadingDOJ finds George Washington University ‘deliberately indifferent’ to antisemitic abuses 
Read more about the article Zelenskyy rules out pulling troops from Donbas ahead of summit 
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (R) and U.S. President Donald Trump talk as they attend the funeral of Pope Francis in Vatican on April 26, 2025. Ukrainian Presidential Press Office.

Zelenskyy rules out pulling troops from Donbas ahead of summit 

By Bill Pan Contributing Writer  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has ruled out withdrawing troops from the contested Donbas region as a condition for a cease-fire and peace talks with Russia, warning…

Continue ReadingZelenskyy rules out pulling troops from Donbas ahead of summit 

Trump warns of ‘very severe consequences’ if Putin refuses to end Ukraine war 

By Emel Akan Contributing Writer  WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump warned on Wednesday that there will be “very severe consequences” if Russian President Vladimir Putin refuses to end the war in…

Continue ReadingTrump warns of ‘very severe consequences’ if Putin refuses to end Ukraine war 
Read more about the article Elks to host car and bike show Sept. 13 
Over 1000 people attended the SCV Elks Lodge No. 2379 annual Bike and Car Show on Saturday on Sierra Highway. 091424 Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Elks to host car and bike show Sept. 13 

News release  The Santa Clarita Elks Lodge is sponsoring a Car and Bike Show Sept. 13 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Elks are inviting the community to join…

Continue ReadingElks to host car and bike show Sept. 13 
Read more about the article Soroptimists to present ‘Music of the Night: 22nd Annual Bras for a Cause’ 
Bras that were designed for models to walk in later in the night were displayed alongside an auction display at Bras for a Cause at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on Saturday, Sept. 28. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Soroptimists to present ‘Music of the Night: 22nd Annual Bras for a Cause’ 

News release  Soroptimist International of Valencia has announced the return of its annual fundraiser, Bras for a Cause, celebrating its 22nd year of raising awareness and funds to assist women…

Continue ReadingSoroptimists to present ‘Music of the Night: 22nd Annual Bras for a Cause’ 
Read more about the article SCV Youth Orchestra hosting auditions for potential new members 
The Santa Clarita Youth Orchestra performed ‘Carnival of the Animals’ with a large ensemble of young musicians at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center on Friday Dec. 20, 2024. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

SCV Youth Orchestra hosting auditions for potential new members 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Youth Orchestra is preparing for its 40th anniversary season, celebrating four decades of music education, performance and community impact, and is set to host auditions Saturday…

Continue ReadingSCV Youth Orchestra hosting auditions for potential new members 
Read more about the article 4-year-old inspires generosity for Child & Family Center 
Eloise Burbach, 4, donated proceeds from her lemonade stand to Child & Family Center. Courtesy photo.

4-year-old inspires generosity for Child & Family Center 

News release  Sometimes it only takes a little to make a big difference — and 4-year-old Eloise Burbach has shown just how powerful that can be.  With a smile as…

Continue Reading4-year-old inspires generosity for Child & Family Center 
Read more about the article County announces progress on Bouquet Creek 
Los Angeles County officials Tuesday announced the first progress on a yearslong multimillion-dollar effort to restore Bouquet Canyon Creek, a watershed eyed as being in need of work since a series of brush fires in the early 2000s, according to county officials.

County announces progress on Bouquet Creek 

Los Angeles County officials Tuesday announced the first progress on a yearslong multimillion-dollar effort to restore Bouquet Canyon Creek, a watershed eyed as being in need of work since a…

Continue ReadingCounty announces progress on Bouquet Creek