Ken Placek is given a birthday sash at his birthday breakfast during Coffee 4 Veterans at Crazy Otto's Diner in Canyon Country, Calif., Thursday, May 7, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

WWII veteran turns 103 

By Kamryn Martell  Signal Staff Writer  Ken Placek, a World War II veteran, is turning 103 and celebrated with his friends in  the Coffee 4 Veterans group at Crazy Otto’s Diner on Thursday morning.  The restaurant was

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LASD: South American burglary crew hit Newhall home  

A burglary crew associated with the South American Theft Group committed a residential burglary on the 24000 block of Matthew Place in Newhall on Friday, according to a Nixle alert sent by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s

Jocelyn Ketsdever (R), owner of Fire Lily Entertainment, plays with bubbles at the city of Santa Clarita's 5th annual "FestAbility" at West Creek Park in Valencia, Calif., Sunday, May 3, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

City hosts 5th annual ‘FestAbility’ event 

The city of Santa Clarita has a place for everyone – and that could not have been truer than at the city’s fifth annual “FestAbility,” celebrating people of all ages with disabilities at West Creek Park in Valencia on

Paulina Cisneros (R) hands out chocolate-covered strawberries at Clarice's booth at the Child & Family Center's 37th annual "Taste of the Town" at the SoCal Innovation Park in Valencia, Calif., Sunday, May 3, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

‘Taste of the Town’ a valuable recipe for Child & Family 

Wine, music, food and community were just some of the main ingredients for a fun-filled afternoon at the Child & Family Center’s 37th annual “Taste of the Town” fundraiser.  With a crowd of over 1,000 attendees over the age of 21, about

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Newhall woman reported missing 

A 55-year-old Newhall woman was last seen on the 24300 block of Lyons Avenue in Newhall on Friday at 11:13 a.m. and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s help in locating the

2-month-old airlifted after EMS call 

A 2-month-old child was airlifted at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station after accidentally falling at a residence on Providence Court in Saugus on Thursday morning, according to officials with the

The inmates of graduating class 64 performs their drills at the Inmate Fire Training Program graduation ceremony at Pitchess Detention Center in Castaic, Calif., Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Class No. 64 graduates from Inmate Fire Training Program 

Inmate Class 64 completed 80 hours of work and graduated from the Inmate Fire Training Program at Pitchess Detention Center on Wednesday.  The class had nine inmates who completed the program, with one inmate being the valedictorian.  The program is 10 days long and

Kevin Lundby (L) speaks with featured artist Gary Friedman at the 12th annual Santa Clarita Artists Association's Spring Art Show at Le Chene French Cuisine in Santa Clarita, Calif., Sunday, April 26, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

SCAA hosts its 12th annual art show 

The courtyard of Le Chêne French Cuisine was bursting with artistry and creativity at the 12th annual Santa Clarita Artists Association’s art show on Sunday.  Attendees enjoyed the day as they walked through the courtyard and visited different artists’ booths,

Road rage incident from Antelope Valley comes to SCV 

A now-confirmed road rage incident drew a heavy presence to the Copper Hill Drive and West Creek Drive area on Tuesday afternoon after initial reports said it was a suspected assault with a deadly weapon call, according