Lance O'Keefe leads a group into the 45 degree water during the Santa Clarita Polar Plunge held at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center on Saturday, 010523. Dan Watson/The Signal

Jumping into freezing waters 

“5..4..3..2..1!”   Santa Clarita Mayor Cameron Smyth yelled the countdown as waterworks suddenly activated from the water playground, splashing people. Children as young as 4 years old and adults ran the

Men arrested on suspicion of weapons charges 

Two men were arrested on suspicion of charges relating to the possession of firearms and ammunition earlier this week, according to Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff Station officials.   According to Deputy

Detectives were on the scene investigating a fatal shooting that took place early in the morning on Sunday in Valencia. Katherine Quezada/ The Signal

Homicide detectives investigating fatal shooting  

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau detectives are investigating a shooting death that occurred early Sunday morning in Valencia.   Deputies responded to the scene where the man was shot

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department seal. File Photo

U-Haul gets hit twice overnight  

Two separate incidents that occurred overnight resulted in numerous suspects being arrested, according to Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff Station officials.   A reported burglary initiated law enforcement officials to be dispatched

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department seal. File Photo

Suspect arrested after vehicle theft  

One person was arrested after a red Kia Optima was stolen from a tow yard near the intersection of Bouquet Canyon Road and Soledad Canyon Road Thursday night, according to

Deputies and the coroner were on the scene on the 25000 block of Peachland Avenue Saturday afternoon. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Man found unresponsive in vehicle  

A 47-year-old man who was found unresponsive was subsequently pronounced dead on the 25000 block of Peachland Avenue on Saturday morning, according to Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials.  Deputies

Deputies still investigating vehicle theft  

Deputies are investigating a vehicle theft that occurred on Sandy Drive in Canyon Country at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, according to Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials.   The vehicle

A panel of industry professional women speak in a session entitled "Making Our Mark! How Women are Thriving in a Male Dominated Landscape" during the Santa Clarita International Film Festival event held at The Main in Newhall on Saturday, 120923. Dan Watson/The Signal

SCIFF: A growing mecca for independent film lovers 

The Santa Clarita International Film Festival’s third annual celebration allowed attendees to watch unique films and learn more about the possibilities in the film industry. Filmmakers were recognized with awards

Attendees of the Holiday Home Tour Boutique could browse through a wide range of products that small businesses were selling all day long. Katherine Quezada/ The Signal

Christmas shopping for a cause  

Holiday Home Tour returned for its annual boutique on Sunday with over 50 local vendors at Henry Mayo Center, and proceeds were donated to the Center of Women and Newborns,