The Santa Clarita City Council on Tuesday authorized a rate increase for its commercial and residential waste-management services, which is associated with cost increases due to the closure of Chiquita Canyon Landfill. Courtesy

City considers 3% trash rate increase 

The Santa Clarita City Council is expecting to increase the city’s monthly trash rates by just over 3%, which comes to about $12 per year, according to the agenda for

Signal file photo

Opinion on Cemex fight due in February 

  Both sides argued Thursday over whether Cemex should be able to challenge a state water board decision before a final ruling is expected in February, during a hearing broadcast live on the

Air regulators pass new rules for landfills 

After hours of emotional testimony and stark warnings Thursday, the California Air Resources Board updated its landfill-methane regulations to improve the detection of environmental problems and the transparency around how they’re reported. 

First responders attempt storm-drain dog rescue  

By Perry Smith and Katherine Quezada  Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies and Fire Department personnel worked together Monday in an attempt to rescue a small dog that was believed to be trapped in a storm drain.   But

City calls for commotion over courthouse 

The city of Santa Clarita is asking residents to protest the Judicial Council of California’s chosen site for its eight-story courthouse, according to a city news release Thursday.   The Judicial Council of California issued

An L.A. County Sheriff's Department badge

No arrests yet in Halloween shooting 

Detectives with the Homicide Bureau of the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department have described the recent investigation into a double-murder on Halloween as part of a “very active” investigation, but there’s been little said publicly. 

Crime Filler

Two facing charges from alleged rape at former mall spot 

Special Victims Bureau detectives with the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department said they arrested a second man in connection with allegations from a woman who was sexually assaulted by more than one suspect while under the influence at a troubled former nightspot in the Valencia mall in 2023.  Sgt. Joseph Mesa of the

Signal file photo

CHP: Downed pole leads to DUI investigation 

California Highway Patrol officers arrested a man who was reportedly seen leaving the scene of a single-car crash after he drove into a utility pole Sunday night, according to a CHP official.  At

An L.A. County Sheriff's Department badge

Man arrested after DV call in Canyon Country 

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies arrested a man on suspicion of assault Friday in Canyon Country, according to Sheriff’s Department arrest records.   Deputies responded to a 911 call from

Wet weather to continue all week  

The weather forecast on Monday calls for rain through the weekend, with things possibly drying out next week, as California grapples with one of its wettest Novembers ever, according to the National

College to name iCUE after donors’ $1M gift  

College of the Canyons announced Monday its intent to name the college’s culinary arts center after a longtime benefactor and supporter of the college, in announcing a $1 million donation for the Institute for Culinary

Placerita residents circulate threat letter 

Placerita Canyon residents, upset that the city is not enforcing restrictions on The Master’s University’s growth plans, are sending a legal threat letter over their concerns.  The letter circulated on social media

Crime Filler

Man sought in stabbing investigation 

A Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station official confirmed a man was stabbed several times but left with non-life-threatening injuries after an assault in Canyon Country on Thursday.  The SCV Sheriff’s

Former SCV Senior Center leader dies  

Brad Berens, who led the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center for approximately 20 years and became involved in multiple community projects, died Wednesday. He was 74.  During his years of social work in the

CDCR says fire-camp escapee back in custody 

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation announced Thursday an inmate who ran off from a work camp on San Francisquito Canyon Road was taken back into custody.  Alejandro A. Tobarfuentes, 33,