Lunafest empowers women through filmmaking

Women and men gathered on top of Old Town Newhall’s parking structure Thursday for an evening of drinks and recognition of local leaders in the film industry as part of Zonta’s women’s film

Covid rates down, health officials ask ‘to stay vigilant’

Health officials announced Thursday a continued downward trend across COVID-19-related cases, hospitalization and death rates.   However, they seek to provide more vaccinations as they struggle with an uptick of open outbreak investigations

Local leaders honor two sheriff’s deputies

Santa Clarita sheriff’s deputies Estevan Perez and Carmen Gudiel enjoyed an afternoon of recognition for their dedication to public safety from leaders at the local and state level of government.   “It’s a

National Weather Service issues fire weather watch

The National Weather Service issued a fire weather watch on Tuesday, as the Santa Ana winds are forecasted to continue this week.   The fire weather watch will be in effect through Friday for much of

Santa Clarita presents concepts for Old Town Newhall

Santa Clarita residents might have noticed some changes in Newhall — from the construction of the Newhall Crossings mixed-use project to the opening of the Laemmle movie theater, new shops and restaurants.  These

RNC hosts Hispanic Heritage month roundtable

By Jose Herrera   Signal Staff Writer   The Republican National Committee hosted a Hispanic Heritage Month Small Business Roundtable with Assemblywoman Suzette Valladares and California GOP Chair Jessica Millan Patterson leading the discussion on Friday

Firefighters extinguish brush fire

Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish a 1-acre brush fire that broke out Friday in the Angeles National Forest, according to fire officials.  The fire was reported near Templin Highway and Interstate 5 at approximately 3:48 p.m., said Diane Travis, public information officer for

Traffic collision near shopping center ends with three individuals in custody

A brief pursuit followed by a traffic collision at 10 a.m. Wednesday in which a truck rolled on its side resulted in two men arrested on suspicion of grand theft and the third man arrested on suspicion of felony evading, according to law enforcement officials.  Josh Greengard, spokesman for

Families take a 2-mile walk to help end Alzheimer’s

Attendees buzzed with intention as they prepared themselves for the return of an in-person, 2-mile walk to raise funds that benefit families, research and advocacy for the Alzheimer’s Association.  “During (the start of) COVID,

Firefighters airlift one person from Central Park

By Jose Herrera  Signal Staff Writer  One person was airlifted out of Central Park at approximately 4:03 p.m. Saturday due to a medical emergency, said Los Angeles County Fire Department Supervisor Miguel Ornelas.  Fire

Multiple vehicle collision sends two to hospital

Jose Herrera  Signal Staff Writer  Sheriff’s deputies responded to an extended traffic collision resulting in two individuals being taken to the hospital, according to Fire Department Supervisor Miguel Ornelas.   First responders reported the

Firefighters knock down vehicle fire in San Francisquito Canyon

Firefighters were quick to react to a vehicle fire that spread to brush in San Francisquito Canyon on Saturday, extinguishing the blaze before it could become more widespread, said Diane Travis, a spokeswoman for the L.A. County Fire