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Homicide investigating body found in Newhall 

Detectives with the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau is investigating a suspicious death reported Tuesday night in Santa Clarita.  Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies discovered the body of

City OKs survey for speed limits 

As part of a state-mandated justification for local speed limits, the Santa Clarita City Council approved a $100,000 professional survey required by the California Vehicle Code.  The law gives two

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Appellate judge sets date for Cemex briefs 

One of the longest-running legal dramas in Santa Clarita Valley history is set to begin its latest chapter this month.  Justice Elwood Lui, presiding judge of the 2nd District Court

City audit details local jobs picture, trends 

The Santa Clarita City Council approved an annual audit report that provided updated figures for the city’s finances, its largest employers and its growth trends.  The council approved the federally

Residents still roiled over Placerita housing permits 

The Santa Clarita City Council on Tuesday declined to agendize another Placerita Canyon discussion about concerns that a permitting process is letting The Master’s University transform an equestrian neighborhood without

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Captian Justin Diez speaks to the crowd during the L.A. County Summer Fire Safety Press Conference at Towsley Canyon Park on Friday, June 21. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Santa Clarita officials discuss crime trends 

The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station is reporting crime was down just under 3%, according to data from the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department, which also released preliminary numbers indicating arrests

City meets with PUC staff over PSPS frustration  

After a virtual meeting Thursday with staff representatives of the Public Utilities Commission, Santa Clarita Mayor Bill Miranda said state regulators plan to send a letter to Southern California Edison

Break-ins reported at Valencia shopping center  

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies are investigating several break-ins that occurred early Tuesday morning in Valencia and asking anyone who might have seen anything to contact the station.  Deputy

Deputy District Attorney Jonathan Hatami, a Santa Clarita resident, speaks during a debate streamed live on YouTube by Los Angeles Magazine. Screenshot.

Hatami to head DA’s Complex Child Crimes Unit  

District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced the promotion of a Valencia attorney who’s built a reputation on prosecuting some of L.A. County’s most heinous crimes against its most vulnerable victims.  Jonathan

SCV Water plans meetings over rate hikes 

The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency is alerting the public about a series of rate hikes expected to raise the average monthly cost for its customers by anywhere from $28.97