Community still awaiting word on Cemex hearing 

In December, the courts told state regulators they can make Cemex re-notice its water rights application to use the Santa Clara River for a 56-million-ton sand-and-gravel mine in Soledad Canyon.   Since then, Cemex has

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DA declines to file assault allegation  

The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office cited insufficient evidence in its refusal to file formal charges this week regarding an alleged sexual assault that occurred Tuesday evening, according to a Sheriff’s Department official.   Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s

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Newhall service call leads to Valencia drug bust 

A Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputy’s call for service involving a motorist slumped over his steering wheel led to a drug seizure and arrest at a Valencia home, according to L.A.

LA County Sheriff's Department deputies at the scene of an officer-involved shooting investigation Friday on Parker Road in Castaic. Katherine Quezada/ The Signal

Trial scheduled for suspect in Castaic shooting 

A domestic-violence suspect shot by a Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputy during an Oct. 11, 2024, incident about 2 miles from Castaic High School could go to trial this summer, according to L.A.

County, state to give restaurants some help 

Los Angeles County prides itself on a “world-renowned culinary scene showcasing authentic flavors from virtually every community across the globe” — but breaking into the market can be tough, according

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Defendant in rape case takes plea deal 

The first of two suspects arrested in connection with a February 2023 sexual assault at the former Black N’ Blue restaurant agreed to a three-year prison term Friday as part of a plea deal.  Santa

City OKs parking-structure takeover  

The Santa Clarita City Council approved a plan Tuesday intended to keep up maintenance for a parking structure, with plans for future development in the area and efficiencies from city management to create savings on the plan in

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Federal agents arrest Valencia man  

Dozens of federal agents appeared Thursday outside a gated, golf-course adjacent community in Valencia to arrest a homeowner previously convicted of drug trafficking, federal officials confirmed Friday.   Tlalock Olvera, a spokesman for the

E-bike saga continues at City Hall 

Santa Clarita’s chief executive said the city plans to deal with new e-bike and e-motorcycle complaints after the City Council comes back from summer break, following another round of concerns shared

Station releases response times for deputies 

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials shared several months of response-time data for patrol deputies in emails Monday from the station.  In a month-to-month comparison looking at March response times for 2024, 2025

City plans hearing on Sand Canyon Belcaro 

The Santa Clarita Planning Commission is planning to hold a hearing on the Beclaro in  Sand Canyon project, a plan for 341 homes on 193 acres east of Sand Canyon and

Six Flags welcomes thrill seekers as they anticipate its opening for the day. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Judge sets hearing on sanctions for Six Flags 

The family suing Six Flags Magic Mountain over claims that a 22-year-old died following a ride on the X2 roller coaster has been granted a hearing on sanctions against the multinational theme park

City OKs plan that increases affordable units 

The Santa Clarita City Council approved a staff recommendation Tuesday intended to help in the transfer of ownership of a Canyon Country apartment complex and add to the city’s affordable housing stock.  With a unanimous

Council complains about transparency-law updates 

A policy change intended to keep Santa Clarita’s public meetings in compliance with state law and “ensure continuity of public participation during technical disruptions” — essentially making sure the city