The Signal to host candidate forums
October 2, 2026 5:26 pm
The Santa Clarita Valley Signal is hosting candidate forums at the Canyon Theatre Guild on Tuesday and Wednesday, giving the public a chance to hear from local candidates as Los
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Court case over nudes shared with LAPD to be in court next month
October 2, 2026 5:17 pm
A Valencia woman suing the city of Los Angeles, alleging the L.A. Police Department failed to act when her ex-husband shared nude photos of her with their co-workers, is now
Princessa Crossroads returns to Planning Commission
October 2, 2026 4:56 pm
The city is planning another discussion Tuesday on a project that could lead to a Via Princessa-Golden Valley Road connection, apartments and more than 60 acres of business park. The
Animal Care: Lake Hughes animals still in custody
October 1, 2026 5:25 pm
A Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control official confirmed Thursday that all animals seized in a massive March raid are still in county care and part of
Ayala joins LA Metro board
October 1, 2026 4:44 pm
Hailing it as a historic day for Santa Clarita, Mayor Pro Tem Patsy Ayala was sworn in Thursday as the city’s first representative on the board of the Los Angeles
Murder suspect awaits preliminary hearing
September 30, 2026 5:51 pm
A Newhall man charged with two counts of murder in a shooting on DeWolfe Road after a Halloween party last year is likely to have a preliminary hearing early next
State issues audit over county response to landfill crisis
September 30, 2026 5:16 pm
The California State Auditor issued a report Tuesday criticizing the L.A. County Department of Public Health’s handling of the environmental crisis at Chiquita Canyon Landfill, a facility targeted by thousands
SCV deputies arrest AV theft suspect with ankle monitor
September 29, 2026 3:27 pm
A Lancaster felon is facing three grand-theft charges after a Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station detective traced several items stolen from local stores to an Antelope Valley residence, according to
Judge grants bail over DA objection in animal abuse case
September 28, 2026 8:34 pm
Over the objection of prosecutors, an Antelope Valley judge granted bail Monday for a woman accused of keeping hundreds of animals in squalid conditions, according to the L.A. County District
Council to add Global War on Terror plaque to plaza
September 28, 2026 8:26 pm
The Santa Clarita City Council has approved a recognition for the War on Terror at Veterans Historical Plaza, more than five years after U.S. troops’ withdrawal from Afghanistan marked the
Council OKs $1.7M contract for temporary hydrogen fix
September 25, 2026 7:42 pm
Delays in the city’s efforts to get its hydrogen fueling station up and running could cost about $400,000 in equipment costs, according to a contract the city manager asked the
City renews 5-year deal with Cube
September 24, 2026 6:58 pm
The city of Santa Clarita voted unanimously this week to renew a five-year contract with the L.A. Kings and the American Sports Entertainment Company for management of The Cube. The
COC shines a light at stigma
September 23, 2026 5:21 pm
Most campus officials don’t like the look of empty seats. But at College of the Canyons this week, they were out on display for everyone to see, with a potentially
City, school district announce deal for campus
September 23, 2026 3:41 pm
Santa Clarita City Manager Ken Striplin said he was very excited Tuesday to ask the City Council to approve the terms of a deal to purchase the site of the
County clears way for Homestead South
September 22, 2026 6:52 pm
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday denied an appeal, clearing the way for Homestead South, a 3,617-home development south of State Route 126 and west of the
Newsom signs several bills from SCV lawmakers
September 22, 2026 5:29 pm
In a legislative update issued Sunday, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a handful of bills from Santa Clarita Valley legislators have been signed into law, including long-sought reforms on landfill regulations
Murder trial pushed back to next year
September 21, 2026 7:35 pm
The attorney for a man charged with the violent murder of a California Institute of the Arts student in her Newhall apartment last year is now asking the judge for
Lake Hughes woman facing felony charges over ‘rescue’ conditions
September 18, 2026 4:38 pm
The L.A. County District Attorney’s Office is looking to file nearly three dozen charges Friday against a Lake Hughes woman accused of keeping more than 300 animals in “starvation, dehydration, untreated injuries and … filthy
City considers $13M purchase of Santa Clarita Elementary School
September 17, 2026 8:56 pm
The Santa Clarita City Council is scheduled Tuesday to consider purchasing the site of the former Santa Clarita Elementary School for $13 million, according to the council agenda released Thursday. The city and the
Judge issues split decision on claims in landfill suit
September 17, 2026 6:31 pm
An 18-page tentative ruling in federal court Thursday offered a split decision for residents seeking relief from Chiquita Canyon Landfill, which is blamed for myriad health problems in a consolidated lawsuit with thousands of