Yearly Archives: 2025
Read more about the article Insurance commissioner adds SCV ZIP codes to cancellation moratorium
Smoke behind the Castaic Animal Care Center on Wednesday, Jan. 22, quickly filled the skies as the Hughes Fire spread. Evacuated animals returned to the shelter on Saturday and the shelter is back open for business. Photo courtesy of Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control

Insurance commissioner adds SCV ZIP codes to cancellation moratorium

A state official confirmed Tuesday the California Department of Insurance is adding a handful of Santa Clarita Valley ZIP codes to the recently announced moratorium from California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo…

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Read more about the article Rail companies beef up security as freight heists increase 
Torn open boxes line train tracks outside of downtown Los Angeles after reoccuring railway robberies on Jan. 14, 2022. Photo by John Fredricks.

Rail companies beef up security as freight heists increase 

By Allan Stein Contributing Writer  Brazen criminals continue to target the country’s railroads despite proactive efforts to combat cargo theft, according to law enforcement.  This month, federal authorities in Arizona indicted…

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Read more about the article Animal abuse reported, but no evidence found  
Deputies respond to a possible animal abuse call at a residential home located in Newhall, Calif. on Feb. 25, 2025 Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Animal abuse reported, but no evidence found  

Authorities were dispatched to a possible animal abuse incident on Tuesday in a residential area in Newhall and found no evidence of a crime, said a spokesman with the Santa…

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Read more about the article White House says its team, not reporters, will determine press pool access 
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington on Feb. 12, 2025. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

White House says its team, not reporters, will determine press pool access 

By Jacob Burg Contributing Writer  The White House press team, rather than the White House Correspondents’ Association, will determine which media outlets get to participate in its press pool, White House…

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Read more about the article Trump backs mass ‘accomplishment’ email, says it’s designed to figure out who’s working 

Trump backs mass ‘accomplishment’ email, says it’s designed to figure out who’s working 

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer  President Donald Trump on Monday backed the email sent to millions of government workers that asked them what they’ve accomplished lately.  “I thought it was great…

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Read more about the article LA mayor removes fire chief over preparation for Palisades Fire 
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass speaks in Studio City on Jan. 30, 2024. Photo by John Fredricks.

LA mayor removes fire chief over preparation for Palisades Fire 

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer  Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced that she removed the city’s fire chief because the chief had not prepared the department to fight fires when they broke…

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Standby vs. Portable Generators: Find the Right Backup Power You Need 

Power outages cost U.S. businesses $150 billion annually, disrupting operations, damaging equipment, and causing lost revenue. For homeowners, outages can mean spoiled food, unsafe conditions, and medical risks.   Having a…

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Read more about the article Senses Block Parties returning to Old Town Newhall 
Dancers from the Kalakeke Pacific Island Dance Company perform on Thursday night during the Big 100 Senses Block Party in Old Town Newhall. Trisha Anas/ The Signal.

Senses Block Parties returning to Old Town Newhall 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita has announced the return of Senses Block Party to Main Street in Old Town Newhall.  From 7 to 10 p.m. on the third Thursday…

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Read more about the article SSUSD governing board set to approve salary increase for teachers 
Sulphur Springs Union School District administrative offices.

SSUSD governing board set to approve salary increase for teachers 

The Sulphur Springs Union School District governing board is set at Wednesday’s meeting to consider approving a 1% salary increase for teachers for the 2024-25 school year as part of…

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Read more about the article Two Vikings advance to state wrestling championships 
The Valencia Vikings wrestling team celebrates a victory during Wednesday’s dual meet against Lancaster on Jan. 9, 2025, at Valencia High School. Habeba Mostafa/The Signal.

Two Vikings advance to state wrestling championships 

After sending just one wrestler each of the last two seasons, the Valencia Vikings wrestling program advanced two wrestlers to the state tournament this year.  Sophomore Slater Hicks and junior…

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Read more about the article Chiquita Canyon looking at leachate facility 
Protesters stand outside Castaic Middle School on Monday. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Chiquita Canyon looking at leachate facility 

Just weeks after Chiquita Canyon Landfill evacuated in response to the Hughes Fire in January, residents learned last week the facility is looking into an on-site treatment facility for its…

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Read more about the article Agency responses vary on email telling employees to list accomplishments 

Agency responses vary on email telling employees to list accomplishments 

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer  Some federal agencies have told employees to respond to a new mass email that asked government workers to detail their recent accomplishments, while others have instructed…

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